The New York herald., 1862-09-21
The .sDelivcrance" OF Maryland.
.IErnm lhe Richmond Ennuirar Sent II


The wrongs of oppressed Maryland have awakened
much sympathy throughout the Conlederacy. Her silva
rcon and asctia placed upon the borders n juxtapo.
sition with Of the nost powerful OF the slave
holding States cleft in twain by an arm Of the sea, and
surrounded by navigabe rivers which full score for
the exercise OF the maritime supremacy OF the enemy,
and with hostile stronghold overawng her great city,
she seemed to utterly helpless. The federal capital
situated within her territorial limits and the direct
road by which 1t approached from all parts OF the
North passed through the heart Of the This
afforded specious pretext for the concentra
ton of troops for the defence Of that capital which, at
The tme, readily available to suppress any
movement which Maryland might attempt. These pccu
artes Of position nterposed serious obstacles TO any
measures OF preparation prior to the secession Of Virginia
Tho inevitable division Of sentiment arising from her
vcinty to the frontier or the slave and non
siavehading States confused hor counses and re-
tarded her action The faithlcss duplicity OF tmo.
serving governor, and the vacaton OF those who held
the control Of affairs disprited the people, and finally
delivered them bound band and foot to the federal
government One villa and convusive effort was made
defence Of their liberties and evidence Of their SYM
pahy with their southern brethren but, devoid Of
garizaion and concert II was productive OF no lasting
results and the Safe orcohced by the pocer Of the foe
sank into NE sold qtde Of helpless, though not hopeless
These events watched with deep interest in the
South The hatred Of oppression, natural to the race
fosered by the perfect enjoyment Of freedom
to Intense rervor at the establishment of military domi
nation q kindred people To free Mem from their
adcks md a~os their wrongs was oppressed as ne uni.
ssdl dfrmination. The woes Of Maryland chaunt
cd 10 elegiac strains and the courage Of the people
cited by inspiring dhyrambs separated from us by
with in sentiment While the field Of Ns1assas seemed
10 have secured liberties, profuse in
with the long series OF calamities how ever that
brought cause into such Jeopardy during the winter
a" change came over the spirit Of the dream" Large
districts overrun by invading armies. Cities
taken subjected TO tho rgor Of martial law and to the
brutality of upstart generals Our country Was uaid
waste citizens subjected to yranncal edicts
forced TO ny from their homes. The horrors of
described the page Of history brought home to
their vivid realities Oppressed By the burdens of
dutpe in m-nalty over tae dsstrrsses Of others
I s Sos % nona S = s,sy;s was x.
being, not worthy OF commserstion. Her pride was
hunbled but her security guarded Her cities were
garrisoued but her citizens butchsred. Taunts
and indisnties she compelled to suffer, but her
| fields were not laid waste. Political franchises were
While Virginia reeng under the staggering blows
she had received while her slave property was rapidly
land have escaped the natural consequences Of
her frontier position, aud 10 be enjoying comparative
tranquility She resembed wrestler, who. suddenly
rppsd up has been thrown to the ground with only the
damage Of few bruises. TIE States Of the confedraey
,oere like tie bezsr, oho, engaged in doubtful contest,
still preserves his footing rhie dedtsnq and recei1nS
heary b,o,os bat ,cho the marks Of the strife MS
Hood sdinei counteronce and iacerdi >h. The rapdty
aud completeness N her subecton preserved her from
4 the ca,amities of the struggle.
This immunity from the carnage OF did not, it
supp ssa change ma % sns temper % ,ne Geop % @ Iner nso,
yloyled triumph' They spurned the thought
OF purchasing material prosperity at the sacrifice Of their
n the North pressed in chdt dprsdred 10 bed resist
ess tide Of .idoy, % hs rey gatss of Richmond, u,
prayers Of Maryland raised for success, and
hsS only restrained W he fvs Of the Northe
I ierotism.
A, length the opportunity for Maryland has arrived. Oar
armies hare defeated and chased the tnrdder SOIL
The Inr-er Of the Potomac has been erased, and The ycto-
banner Of The coaf'srocy the soil Of Mary
land Tho time patriotic songs and sentimental sym.
phy has passed and the hour for action has arrived re
the feeling OF the people be what II has represented
they will rush If their experience OF dsspotsm
has produced ts proper effect upon free people, and
kinded the fire Of resistance instead Of ing
their spirit they will hasten TO seize the prize within
| their grasp. The pride, the sefrespect and the
! sympathies OF Maryland linz her with the
Of the south Her interests point the way.
Of he southern republic she must, howerer remember
who ,co,d be free Themselves mus arIe the boU." The
| D, Tres If iife are Eoi 10 be ron rtthoM toll.
Hitherto she has escaped the ravages OF in whose
sucCers her welfare bound up Now that IL s trans
errsd critical moment to her territory she should be
prepared bear her part with ortde and cheerfuness
tithe Of the sacrifice that Vii gnia has made will in all
probability, her freedom. Her weight thrown into
the scale al this uncture viii have decisive effect But
whatever be the prospect that important moment which
comes nations to individuals has arrived In which
u 10 necessary TO choose path che has the same mo-
ves resist the tyranny OF the Northern mob her
sister States and she has, moreover the bitter expert
cnce OF subjugaton
We have every right expect that her people will not
only prepared TO fight in the cause but that they will
cheerfuy contribute all In their power the support Of
the army should they remain apsthetc at this crisis II
may be regarded as proof Of Indifference IL not hos
! ty Such course would be almost incredible Swift
coming rumors have heralded the enthus CO.
operation of the people II be hoped THAI thesc Joy
fuI tdipgs may be confirmed. We hare right 10 eryec
as musA and II true they may be considered hor
| tinSer of su,ce@
| The True Cause OF the Rebel Northward