New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-23


frat argument. II wac calm and strong for Seces-
sion argument, but reasonable Throughout. During
lie delivery many friends came and asked me if /
would reply, gave the simple, earnest, Indignant
" Yes"
Az The oonduion of DIR. Boring's speech, the
Rre ker continued, lcud calls were made for MIR.
Anderson and Col Wilcox. Though somewhat
surIui el n the number that called for him, but
without taking much pains 10 estimate malollies,
Mr.. Anderson Immediately took the stand ana
addressed the San Antonio audience. Last night
Mr.. Anderson read copious extracts from that
specCh TO show what be took 70 be the resi- CHEF
cause Of the rebellion, and that there great mis-
apprel ension throughout the North on that question
Another reason Ior presenting he quotations was 10
show that the opinions he now avowed were Of no
sudden growth. Some speculative minds in this
country and in England Say it ID tariff free trade
sue which bas divided our country. The madmen
of South Carolina bad TO be sure, added this TO their
Bill Of particulars but in all the speakers reading
and lstcnng in Tie South during The late campaign
lie assured them he had never seen in pI1u nor
heard IN speech, puthc or private, one word OF syi
liable. We were assured by our astronomers that
each grein OF sand tie sea shore performed its due
share reciprocal attraction upon the other planets
Well, he thought any particle OF dust upon their
coat collars had been as potential IN pulling the
out Of bis system the protective tam III dis
tuThing the harmonious movements 81 tins our ma
national cons citation. The idea was an i'm
pudent impostule, SURPRISING charlatanry with
Butler King, Yaucey, Mann, and their free
trsde English dnres Nor was IL the action of
Northern Ahotionists, though he had himself once
entertained ts view. But as close observer, with
excellent opportunities 10 enable him TO see the
truth he must declare this wac not the mGin cause
Nor was il true, as the Earl OF Aberdeen seemed 10
think that the war was bcguu by Southern Slave
holders prcprietoIs III defense OF their rights oil
property either in the stfoughOds Of ColtCnd0n OF
the sLowy outposis of Kansas. The canse was this;
that check bad been suddenly put 20 their unlimited
and, in their purposes ana oeiiei' tnhl'soi'
dominion in and over the whole nation lie 'onse-
quence t. tina, they are smost frantic with rJge at
tbis, their first 81 eek in political supremacy.
Al the conclusion OF bis speech al the San Antonio
meeting Mr.. Anderson Thought he observed IN the
sreaker who followed a disposiion 10 iasten upon
HIM The odium which belongs in that country 10 The
name or suspicion Of Ab0lit0uism. Partly through
uncomfortable anger and partly from telief that
certain dangers could best be met and overcome
10y going close up 10 them, he ted 10 avense hins
on The spot. Then followed a scene which beggard
descriptions; and the meeting narrowly escaped
spectacle which might have made Il Tar more iifalu-
Gus than 10 was. Tie speaker sald he alluded To hs
in Ho spiri Of bolsling valugogy, Tor DC had no
gI i1t,ous 20 be considered ierHIumtn or 1ell
AID TO- no pride In TIRE possession ~ only SO mtCI
couraVe ~ he presumed belonged 70 90 IN every
100 Besides De became aitelw ards convinced bat bis
opI Oueut, Col. NIcJX bad 40 sucA uIgenerOas pur'
ICse. Violence and disorder followed Ills s,ene,
until frsllv tie meeting broke ~ end the Union
inators of tie atlair had been FORBIDDEN To play
rati una eirs and went 10 the lodgr g Of Ar Aude
son and rendered HIM a gerenace, win such music as
Yankee Doodle, Han Columbia, the Star Spang led
Banner, &c. Mr.. A. again acdre them, saying
that whatever happened he would stand 10y
the Union. even though Il were 20 an ignom.n-
ious death. This was November 81, 1900.
During the Winter repeated Efforts were made, by
public meetings, 70 persuade or compel Gov Houston
10 convene the Legs, ,ture, for the purpo-e OF calf
lat ia fx- "a mi
waite gentlemen, some OF them clerks 10 the depart
meu,s az Austin, Of their mefe motion, ordered
III election Throughout the STATE Tor members 10 de-
eide that question The election was held by virtue
of ills cal and 10 other, and the convention that
was elected was the body that passed The ordi.
nance Of secession, which took etecL on tie ID Of
March Io6I. They ordered a submission OF the
question 10 the people at future election but III tie
meantime pat their secession i1tO eject by senduS
ieeg. es 10 the Congress al Montgomery, by steal
ing all the proIeriy OF tie United aes within tie
state and capturing tie remnant OF oar amy, when
bad been placed there for the defense Of The pe0l le
a.. inst tie Indiana. Tie speaker would here re-
marx tLat 10 the North very unjust censure had
been cast upon the officers who surrendered they
were, however, placed by the command OF Gen.
Iwilgs that resistance was impossible.
II. Anderson finally advertised he property for
SALE giving as reason tina he inteided 10 leave the
State. THIS war the inmedilte cause Of bis arrest,
and tie following letters passed between him and the
VI
IESGYR HorsE, I'd October 1851
Coi Henry MoCuLLoreH {. $. H. Commanding the De
Sin: am very reluctant 70 roubl. you In thi. FORM In
any other with my affairs But It has been snrgised that my
pressed oee have personal interview with thrice
Tepested not have reached or else aiorn not sui
icenty del lie. therefore adopt TIL method Of requesting
opporuu at your convenience, Of making all
pcit my pact duct IN this whole matter and
to that end Anowing (ss far your own judgment Of the
public interests may PERMIT the crimes Oh tnehs.s OF tas
f'''''' am very respectfully yours. &c, &c.,
HKADeUAETYHs DEPARTMENT oP TExas,(
SAL ANTONIO. Oct lotl. }
Mr.. CHAs. ASDTEsos-Siy Your communication Of bi.
date, requesting personal interview, l. before ne have
n ssEed twice thu ice would you and bear an ex
pauson from you and have often replied that could ,ce
aud that could not the tia conssety unless could
that The country yourself would he benefited HEREBY
aud my judgment prompts nc to an adherence 20 ,hs lo
ton am determined that my syups MES haI no, e,gse
certainly reque at my hands You regarded by as
alien enemy and held prisoner Of var subject TO the
proper to subject before tem the ofdss Of the
secretary o. War Very respectfully, your OBJ ,eryh
ii. Il. MCCULLOCH, Col Commanding DeI,t OF Texas.
MESGKR HoUsR, Oct q 1901.
Coz. HENRY f. McCUuouon c. s. A., Commanding the
of Texss-SU have Jn.t received OnT reply 10
my request In former note. have been snguleily oru
ns,e ny par4eoi9gy ii any can be derived
against yourself your subordinate cheers in regard to my
previous informal ininaOns OF detiIe 70 IN person
On the cont sry shoud be very sorry II could be iuen5e
% oS me- And trnsi {, Is no, now AID here out
of place for me make you this rsnk acknow edgment Of
e good breeding aud courtesy oeach sn all them in their
duties Ia and about
Nor was il ever my purpo.e mako any effort 20 regain
my bsTy by appeal your symrstbies. Ny rcy less
rights were all proposed 10 demsnd at yOlr hands "
lightly nndestar your suggestion the eys
authorities decision Of my rights and ab les under Tire
law my resort is limited the Courts Of the Confederate
Government. distinsui.hed nom hoe OF Conedera'e
States 81 this Interpretation Of your decision
would II favor sou remand IN the
society of my family that Court Ia session a. Browns
VILE need say that viii do anything which IL hon.
and present the issue siy sud promptly before
Cont; aud not ashamed to ask OF you that much
Justice in mercy" The probable consequences to my family
without husband father, friend appear too great 70