Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23

FACTS OF TIE "UNPLEAsANTNEsS."
As Viewed from the Standpoint South o.
Mason ard D.xon's Line.

As Viewed from the Standpoint South of
Mason ard D.xon's Line.
This report is partly as follows: 1.-The
true cause Of the wa- between the states
was the dignileI withdrawal of the
southern states from the Union to avoid
the continued breaches of that domestic
tranquility guaranteed but not consum.
mated by the constitution, and not the
high moral purpose of the north to de-
stroy slavery, which followed incidentally,
rs a war measure. As to the war itself
and the results of the war, the childroh of
the future would be astonished that a
people fought so hard and so long with so
little to fight for, judging by what they
gather from histories now in use prepared
by writers from the north. They are ut
tcrly destitute OF Information as to events
leading to the war.
"Their account of the numbers en-
gagged, courage displayed, sacrifices en-
dured hardships encountered and bar.
barity practicei upon an almost defense
less people, whose transforming popula-
ton was in the army, are incorrect in
every way. 4 people who for four long
years fought over almost every foot of
their territory, on over 1000 battleielis,
with the odds of 2,s6i 272 enlisted men
against their 6J00tO enlisted men and
their coasts blocknded and rivers filled
with gunboats-with go vessels manned
by So, 60 sailors-and who protracted the
struggle until over one-haif of their SOL
Giers Were dead from casualties of war
had something to fight tor.
They fought for the great principle of
local selt-government and the privilege
of managing their own affairs. and for
the projection OF their homes and fire.
sides. While the south would detract not
an iOta from the patriotic motive and en-
deavor OF those opposing them, she in
tends that the truth of history shall be
written b. : sympathetic and friendly
pen. to give her credit for what our
ancestors did and for what was done by
the south in the war between the states.
Also to chronicle the results of that war
and its effects upon the south and upon
our common country.
We cannot too strongly urge upon our
people the great Importance of avoiding
as far as possible the purchasing and dis
seminating OF books and literature which
are unkind and unfair to the south,
which belittle our achievements impugn
our motives and maiign the character of
our iilustrious leaders. In conclusion
we would respectfully recommend that
DR. j. l.. NcCurry. the patriot, states
man. philosopher and educator, be in
vited to deliver an. address at cur next
annual reunion on the subject of slavery,
notification and secession, with special
reference 20 the attitude of the people
north and south to these three leading
questions OF American history"
AT the conclusion of this report so great
was the din that adjournment was had
until 7:3J o'clock IN, and tt en- Miss
Winnie Davis, the Daughter Of the Con-
leteracy." WAS INTRODUCED A wild shout
went up that fairy made the enormous
building tremble. Never was there seen
such a demonstration Hats WERE Tying
IN the ali, g-ay-halrei men were cheering
and yelling. completely Drowning the
music made by the band, which was play.
inS the Bonnie Blue Flag" 1t had been
intended that Miss Davis should greet