Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-31
Another Rebellion.

Another Rebellion.
The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald, writing on the 17th, SAYS:
Certain information has leaked out here,
which, if true, gives new and startling ex-
planation of the sudden and wide spread move
ment to avenge the death of Macmillan. A
statement was made to day, by person, who
has been initiated into the inner circle of the
present so-called filibustering enterprise, that
the real object of this organization Is to inau
gurate another attempt to gain the indepen-
dencc Of the Southern States. 1t is said that
the enrolling Of volunteers, which for time
was a spontaneous movement in different
parts of the country, with the real intention
of going into Mexico and joining with some
one of the factions opposed to the Juarez
government, partly to avenge the death of
Maximllian and partly to advance their own
individual interests, is now rapidly assuming
the form of a we'll regulated organization,
under the management of cunning politicians
and experienced soldiers. Men are to be ini'
tiated and enrolled, subject to the arbitrary
preserve strict secrecy With regard to the
movements of the organization, as we'll as to
those who are members of it. Arms, ammu
milton aud other supplies are to be accumu-
lated at designated points, and everything is
to be in readiness to take advantage Of the
opportune moment Of the time when ope-
rations are to be commenced there is nothing
definite decided upon. Two particular con-
tingencies have been mentioned, either Of
which arising would be taken as fitting op
portunltv to strike the first blow. One is'he
impeachment of the President and his resis-
tancc to removal from Office. In such con-
tingency the leaders of the "Maxiuiian
Avengers" will, it is said. concentrate their
forces, which, it is expected, will in o few
months number hundred thousand, and
bring them to the support of the Presidential
party The other event which it is thought
would afford convenient opening is 10 in
wade Mexico with fllibnstering force, aud
thus precipitate war between the United
States and that country, in which case the
organization OF "Avcngers' will at once take
side with the Mexican Government against
the United States. 1t is also stated that the
urgalization is receiving accessions the
late insurrectionary States with astonishing
rapidity, principally from those men who
fought in the late rebellion, and are nialt.n
cuised thereof.
On the following day this industrious CORES
pendent sends the following supplement:
During the last few days new movement
has come to ight, which has for its object the
annexation of MEXICO to the United States.
The facts concerning it are as follows ;-l'
seems that Mr.. Abbott, brother of the his
torian j. S. q. ABBOTT, has been engaged for
two years past in planning and maturing
scheme Tor the acquisition of The northern
tier of Mexican States with view ultimately
to the absorption Of the whole Of -dexicu.
He has travc led extensively through that
country, put himself in co:s;adnicn,on with
its leading aeu, including JGarca and made
ovcrtures TO them, with the tact sanction of
prominent parties in the United States. Tn
iii lately he met with but little encourage
ment in Mexico. Since the capiara and e@e
cuiion of Alaxlu:ilar, however, Ills PROPOSE
tio,ls haze been more (avourably considered
A few days ago, Mr.. Abbot succeeded in get
ting together numbe. OF prominent Senators
and Representative, to whoE he made -
statement Of his labuurs and prospects. The
meeting was held in the Vice Presidents
room at the Capitol.
There were present Senators Wade. Sum
uer, Chandler, Nye. Howard, Ramsay, Cole,
= ~, n,-oreser,atives D. Banks, Butler, and few
oth.rs If lesser note. Mr. Abbnrt gave de-
tails.l account Of his plaus: and laid before
them Aaps and surrey, Q; lnS tet!toy pro-
posed to be annexed to the United states
| lie stated that since the success OF the Aloes
rals there were fears ontcrtaiLed by the lead
ing men of Mexico of a neE invasion of that
country By the European Powers. who were
cnrasrt, at the death of Maxim'ilan, and also
OF q fresh repetition Of the intestine s!risss
which have torn the republic for so many
years. Under these :ircuinstances Juarez
and the better class Of MEXICAN lcaiers enter.
tain serious propositions OF placing Mexico
uader the protection OF the United States on
certain conditions, tue most vital OF which is
That they shall! be takca care OF in the way
of securing good positions in their native
country. Abbott urged that car sovernlnent
;hnp,, cater iu.o negotiations with irarfz,
and in.prove the opportunity 70 annex Mexi-
GO 10 the Union. He expatiated upon Tie
immense advantages it would secure to us
commercially, and in territorial point of
view. The Senators aud Representatives
present listened TO him attentivtly for Rently
an l,oue, u hep =alp oae gave his Viewa on the
subject,
Mr. Summer, who was the first to speak,
and. who as chairman Of the Senate Commit
tee On Foreign Relations. was naturally looked
to for his opinion, dsapproved the project,
fearing that if it was adop'e ed it might entau.
gle US with the nations Of Europe. At some
future time he Thought it might be we'll
enough to entertain the idea, but at present
he did not consider it practicable,
Senators ppandler and Eye we're warmly
in favor of it, 30 also was Sa- a-.ator Coles.
General 5a"k" ia not think it practicable.
He feared the Mexican leaders were not In
earliest in making the oifer. The other par
ties present did not express en- opinion.
Mr.. Abbott fortified his proposition %ith
new arguments, answering the objections OF
Sumner and Banks. No definite conclusion,
however, was reached, and the interview
closed with the understanding that another
meeting should be held at some future time
Mr.. Abbott has since been busilv engaged in
talking to other Senators and members on
the subject, with wnat success l have not been
able to learn,
Jefferson Dauis.-A dispatch dated Mon
treai the 18th, says: large and fashionable
audience was present at the Theatre Royal