The New York herald., 1863-09-03
The Men who Have aavied Down th*
Stars and stripes, and why.
40 rHk EDITOR or THR HBkALD.


BAEnAoHs August 20, 1903.
Ynave noticed that the begnuing Of The war you
have frequently taken occsslop 70 SHOW 70 the world
many Of lukewarm patriots those whose patriot
qualified entirely by their niercss, Ithtk hcse
WHO have gone far as TO as nd the Nag OF their
country. and especially when they substitute that OF
Greas Britain In its stead. should not DO
lost sight OF, but held 70 accountability by
all honestly patriotic men. I therefore take
occasion give you experience TO the effect Of this
practice At carly stage Of our troubles wa
PEELED to renquish my Interest n and command Of fine
vossc because mso y Of the had concluded
II necessary TO thoir interests 10 haul down the old
Aag and substitute that OF Great Britain. In order TO
save the extra insurance. and In the bsef that st the
conclusion Of the war there viii be found euciont mem
bsrs OF Congross with little patriotism as 10 frame
law for the especial benefit OF owners OF such ship proper
ty-thst is TO bring them back under tbe o,a s.,a
moro meney than before with the vessel, while have
been actual loser in means and position also mad
the modification shsrt tno snoo on board vesse! al
sea as passenger which was boarded from the Florida
near Beruuda, 10 learn that tho officer had just been
aboard my old vessel and heard the rcbe oscer rogre
athat In consequence u her being furnished with British
papers, ne could not give her actual swner'
ar mssr.' Ser" also discovered ' that Captain Mna
was pretty well posted "a TO several OF your South
stree, shpowners whom know e..sr was read 10 ny
or many OF thoir vessels which. under other cirou
stances they would ertarly destroy For Instance;
"Aessns. ---. All they have WAS made from our peo
pie As soon as there the least excuse, Of the DO
ginning Of the troubles, they ceased remMg balances
dne to the South Great and administration men
evor since they have made fortune chartering and
selling 10 government aud after the Fredsrcks-
burg affair assured Of people thatther advocacy
| OF tho was solely for the purpose OF
| securing Southern property transferred 70 them,
x III. sapfHsSa through .Ss lines Of pscS A'
"Messrs -, extensive Down Fast shipchandlers.
and owners OF number ~ before the war
nnx-xn at.oA hx M
sorrowful and implorine lcttcr to"Presidont Davi
begging her reease but recovered her when General
Batter occupied Now Orleans aSd have over since patro
nzed literally British whtewashers Of YANKEES ship pro-
| perty. L21IE @.
"Sessrs.k ---, Yankee ship brokers and general
| experts in their line, ordered ont cf gcntlo-
mons Offices with impGnitg. eeneraiy volunteering
/ their opinions when not wanted have British white
washer employed by tho year. One OF the partners
commands business owing TO his success ir
placing vessel under tho British Gag aud aterwsrdt
putting her under the American dag for voyage
New Orleans He goes BeecLers church anc prays tin
truec bolougng naturally 70 New Orleans Efsy eye'
N henceorh be done New York, thereby increasing 70
svoume Of trade ia the chartering tf vesscls. &C."
Apunber Of othcrs, with whom had acquaintance
were duly registered In somewhat similar manner an
| were nit wanting IN uncowie.imentary adjectiscs Ih
above extracts, howevers arc sniicent. T. Judge Y
give you an idea ~ tho position this pornciou
habit OF whilewashDg ships Is Assuming Il oush
10 be remedied, Ind onsesvatvc, patriotic press
led BY Qw we'll known, able sheos should begin IN
1 novpment Very respectfully, yours, PAIRi0f!sA'