Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-14
O. How do they feel about foreign war?

A. There is small party among the old men,
I suppose, who would do nothing in case Of for
eign war; and they might perhaps advise others
to do nothing, but the great majority OF the az
tive men, the young men, would try to assist
any foreign nation at war with US l have no
doubt that in the event OF foreign war, the
first thing forei ign power would do would lie
to send emissaries among them who would md
material ready for use, plenty of If. l. do not
know that | have heard any OF them express
that sentiment boldly, butl have heard Of their
expressing such sentiments, that they were de
sirous Of a foreign war.
G. Is the organization known as the Knights
of the Golden Circle in vogue in any part OF
Virginia?
A. If it is it is secret.
Q. Do yon know Of the rebels entertaining
any plan Of reviving the rebellion in any form
whatever? ~. -
A. 4 great many threaten to revive 1t in
the same old form. They intend 10 revive it in
Congress, and in the administration OF the
country, If they ever get the opportunity
They are Just as hostile and more hostile to the
government of the United States to day than
they were 4 year ago. They know that their
military power is broken, and that is all the
difference. '-.
Q. Have they got any arms Or. military ia
cilities at all in case Of an outbreak? -. =
A. Not to any great extent There IS
quantity of arms Of course, all through the
south but not to such an extent as before the
rebellion.
@. Have you any grounds to suppose that
there is any concert between the leaders or the
rebellion now existing, having in view renew
al OF the war, or an attempt to get out OF the
Union?
A. should not suppose there was concert
with view of getting out of the Union, but L
would have fears in case of forel gn war.
Q. Are you Q practicing lawyer?
A. Yes; and / have made it special study
to examine the feelings of these people since L
have been in Alexandria | have had a great
deal of curiosity to know what their feelings
were, and what changes have been going on.
| have tried to induce immigration there, IN
the hope of changing public Sentiment in that
way; and have been obliged, of course, to
understand the feelings of the people in order
to talk with the persons who were coming from
the north, and who would ask me great many
questions have probably seen hundreds
coming here with a view Of settling, and have
been obliged to answer their questions and give:
them information, and am constantly looking
out for that information.
@. DO you suppose it is safe for northern
men to 60 into Virginia for the purpose of set
tlcment?
a. At present, in some parts Of Virginia, it
they will ignore all political ideas and simply
attend to the cultivation Of their land, they
may remain there. oa .G
Q. Suppose they do not ignore or suppress
their Union sentiments - .~.
A. Then [ would not want to advise any one
to 60 to Virginia.
Q. Has your acquaintance extended beyond
Virginia into the other rebel States?
4. No, sir; except as derived from the pub
lie prints and from gentlemen who have been
there. .. a.s.. ...s... =. O.. r-
g. Is there any further statement that you
wish to make? - .a ' ~ e.. u @,a-
A. I do not think of any. 1-&