The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-02-15

10000 men in the field. These very arms.
stolen by Mr. Floyd, are now going into the
hands of the new regiments which are being
organized in the Southern states. Mississippi
has Just authorized the formation, we believe.
of eight Georgia and other states of sever
al each. These arms, only few months ago,
were in Northern armores, where they now
belong. While We at the North, like honest
but very stupid people, foolishly supposed
everything to be going on fairly and above
board, the most stupendous conspiracy the
world has ever seen has been enacted under
our own noses, while we have been huggins
to our breasts its very chiefs. The sacred
spot of West Point has again been the scene
Of plot compared with which that attempt
ed by Benedict Arnold sinks into insignifi-
canoe. The value of arms and munitions of
war stolen by Mr. Floyd, together with mon
ey raised upon his fraudulent acceptances,
which, by a mastery stroke of policy, were
sold North amounts to many millions of dol
lars. Adding the cost of the forts surren-
dered. the whole amount of which our gov
ernment has been despoiled by this stupen-
dous conspiracy, must equal fifteen millions
Of dollars.
What is the method and plan of all these
robberies and seizures Defence first, if nee
essary, and aggressions afterwards - not
North, but against Mexico and the West In
dies. AS for secession, that long ago was a
foregone conclusion. AS soon as the South
crn army now forming is relieved from the
fear of coercion from the North, it is to be
oil NnyIoo Nnuttnr,
alton is fired at the prospect of revtlling III
the Halls Of the Montezumas." The unea
sy and restless spirits that will comprise It's
army will brook no delay. OF this new fo-
ray, Mr. Jefferson Davis is to take the lead.
The movers Of it count, and not without rel-
son, upon the effect of Il brilliant dash upon
the restless temper OF a large population that
crowd our Northern cities, who would flock
in crowds to the standard of successful mil
itary leader 1t is well known that num-
ber of retired officers and military men now
III New York, stand ready to join the new
expedition at the first tap OF the drum. Such
is the inclination among the masses North to
peace, Ii is felt no Interference would be eX-
pericnced from that quarter. should the eXpe-
dltion make a successful landing with an !m-
posing force.
Sach is the program Of the Gulf states, of
VIII rh the Northern are soon to be the spec
ta;ors, If not directly involved and sucn is
the scheme to which the quiet and peacelov-
ing capitalists of the South are to be yoked.
1t remains TO be seen whether they have the
courage or strength to attempt any resist
ance. If not, who Is to oppose any Vii
lhe Northern VIII England? At til,
South, a movement towards the tropics Is
felt to be a necessity. More room for the
slave, or Wach republic bordering on ,h,
Gulf, instead of a white one. is inevitable
The law of population will soon bring thi'
round, without an outlet for the redundant
population of negroes, increasing in muof
greater ratio than TIE whites. The Southern
people feel the coils Of the anaconda abou
their neckS. hence the intense rcstiesSne>
they display ; hence secession and the form
alton OF Il new contederacy. with vast do
man, where slavery can indefinitely expand
10 compress it within marrow limits, is L
provoke an explosion fatal to all who ma
happen to be near.