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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
HoW'S YOUR TYPEWRITER.
Remington Company Granted Sweep
Ing Patent.

Remington Company Granted Sweep
Ing Patent.
NEW YORK, April g0.--The Reming-
ton Standard typewriter people are tho
owners of n patent, recently issued,
which broadly covers the idea of auto
matically moving the linking ribbon in
two directions relatively to the printing
point, known as the compound or du-
plex fced"--a great feature with all of
the recent ribbon machines. It also
covers broadly the type-up platen where.
by the printing is exposed, which is also
used i'll many machines.
This patent comes as u great surprise
to many typewriter manufacturers. 1t
has been before the patent office II
years, has been the subject of much liti-
CATION, but was finally issued to the
Remington people, who intend, it is un-
derstood, to vigorously prosecute all in
fringers
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
FLASHES FROM THE WIRE
Electrical Currents Gathered Fresh From

Electrical Currents Gathered Fresh From
the News Field.
Ralph Woods OF Spceland, Ind, committed
suicide.
Tunls HUFF, an old resident of Findlay, o.,
was found dead in bed.
Wesley HOOPER of Glouster, O., was struck
by IA train and killed.
Rev. Andrew Young of Mount l. berty, Ind,
has gone violently insane.
Maggie Keyton was run down by n train at
New Plttsburg, o., and instantly killed.
James Steele, formerly sheriff of Christian
county, KY, dropped dead from heart fat
ure.
At Paducah, KY, Charles Leonard fell under
the wheels Of u transfer wagon aud was fatally
crushed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

CLERMoNTviLLE, o., April 29.-The
2S-year-old daughter of Jack Clark be-
came suddenly insane. She had been
in her usual health and had been in
good spirits all the morning. Later she
was found at the cemetery kneeling at
the grave of her brother who died about
two years ago. She had beeaslttacked
by acute mania but the physicians hope
that by rest and quiet her reason can be
restored.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Calling In the Gold.

New YORK, April 30.-Tho treasury
department has issued call on the gov
ernment depository banks for 45 per
cent of the original amount of govern
ment money deposited with them on
bond account. The payments are to be
made at the convenience of the banks.
The call is graduated. The total II n mt
of money involved is about,$3, 900, 900.
This will leave the deposio y banks
with about 5000 900 of government
money on bond account.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES.
Electrical Current. Gathered Fresh FIR,

Electrical Curl ents Gathered Fresh Froi.i
the News Field.
Mrs. p, Gridloy Of Springfield, o., dropped
dead from heart disease.
At the town OF Lonsle Saunier, France, an
anarchist stabbed the mayor 20 death.
An unknown boy, IA, fell from train at
Homewood, O and was Instantly killed.
A block of Cuban bonds, said TO amount Ia
ss.OO00J0 has been disposed OF In New York
CITY.
An attempt was made to burn police head
quarters and other city buildings at Hopkins
vinc Ky.
Mrs Aunic Darling, recently married, died
si Ironton, OIL from thef fleets OF un overdose
OF laudlpun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

CINCINNATI, April 20.--A decree and
order for the sale of cordage plants at
Xenia, Miamisburg and Middletown,
o., has boon filed in the United States
court. The sale is ordered to satisfy
the $7,500,000 mortgage which the
United States Trust company holds
against the United States Cordage COM
pany, which controls these plants.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April 20,-An in
coming Illinois Central train, with visit
ors to the state Grand Army encamp-
ment, was ditched by washout just
east of Raymond. Tho. train was run
ming Mt high speed. Several cars were
telescoped. Fourteen people were in
iured, none seriously.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

COLUMBUS, o., April 20.--As antici-
pated few days ago the legislative
committees report made Monday COM
pletely cxonerated Dairy and Food
Commissioner McNeal, but recommend
ed that Judge Dye and others be dis
missed from the department because of
a suspicion that they were influenced
by impure food manufacturers and
,lonlo,..
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Tennessee ProhlbItlonIsts.

NASHVILLE, April 20.-The Prohibi-
ton state convention met in the hall of
the house of representatives in this city,
100 delegates being present, to nominate
candidate for governor. select dele
1,tes to the national convention and
adopt platform. L. b. Searle of Chat
tanOoga was elected temporary chair
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
nnrst a l,lood YcssoI.

RICHMOND, KY, April 20,-Dreaming
that his house was on fire, Mr.. Louis
Withers, citizen of Stanford, leaped
from his bed, bursting a blood vesse'
which resulted in his death few min
utes later. He was 40 years old, and
one of the best known men in Lincoln
county
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

OTTAWA, April 29-Sir Mackenzie
Bowel left the privy council, depart
ment for Ridonu Hall, to tender his
resignation as premier. There was a
meeting of ministers afterward In the
council chamber. There is no doubt
that Lord Aberdeen will send for
Charles Tupper to form new cabinet.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
DoocInhnr nnd NInv.

MAYS LANDING, N. j., April 30.-
Robert w. Hamer, 50, and Miss Anna
l.. Parks, ~, both of Chicago, arrived
here on n morning train and were mar
ried. Mr. Hamer iswell known in Chi
cago and for II long time was president
of the Northwestern Railroad company.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
school Children injured.

MILWAUKEE, April ga runaway
team attached to hack dashed into n
crowd of children who were emerging
from ST. Anthony's church school,
Twenty five of the little ones We're pros
trated, seven We're badly injured and
two of them will probably die.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Battle at Buluwayo.

LONDON, April 20.-The Mashonaland
(South Africa) agency here has received
the following dispatch from Buluwayo,
dated April ~ "Big engagement this
morning. Three impis surrounded us.
Defeated and routed them with great
lccn
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

DELTA, o., April 20.-The two sons of
A. s. Marchand, clerk of the town,
were burned to death. The family resi-
dence caught fire at an early hour. All
the occupants were rescued except the
two bows,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Attacked by a Furious Dog.

EAST LIVERPOOL, o.. April 3O.-Mrs.
Watson, an aged widow of Industry,
was attacked by ferocious dog which
had gained access to her cellar. The
brute tore the flesh from her arms and
other parts of her body and then escaped
The woman's condition is critical.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Shot In the Head.

CRCLEvILLE, o., April 20-Miss Min
ME Morris gathered up some rubbish
and threw it into the stove. An explo-
sion followed and bullet entered her
head. She had thrown a cartridge into
the stove.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Declared Far silver.

RICHMOND, April 20.-Two of the
largest counties in the state elected dele
gates to the Democratic state conven-
ton and instructed for free coinage at
16 toll. There is no doubt that the con-
vention will be largely for silver. SEN
ator Daniel is exerting himself to send
u solid silver delegation to Chicago.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

TOLEDO, April s9.-Tho Toledo cham
ber of commerce has invited credit men
to meet in convention here June 23-25,
for the purpose of perfccting national
organization.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
"A smnll nnx nrnwncl.

SALEM, o., April 29.-Delmont Stof-
fer, 0, went out hunting flowers with
some companions. He did not return
with them and his clothes were found
on the bank of the river. Body not yet
recovered.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Tho Alabama style.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 30-The
Mckinley convention agreed to fuse
with the Populists and then adjourned.
Two Republicans attended tho Populist
convention to see that the contract was
carried out and had to draw their guns
to prevent Il breach of promise.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Itnly,s Penoe ProponitIon.

ROME, April G0.-Grecn books which
have been issued show that Italy. in the
peace negotiations with King Menelik
of Abyssinia, stipulated that if Italy re-
nounced her protectorate over Abys-
sinia it should not be replaced by that
of any other power.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

OTTAWA, April 20.-Sir Charles Tup-
per, Canada's new premier, has made
little progress i'll tho work of forming II
new government. Meredith still TO-
fuses to join the Tupper combination
and so far Chapleau has not consented.
Ouimct thr atens to leave the cabinet
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

YOUNGSTOWN, o., April 29.-Frodcr-
ick @. Hennings, an aged laborer, after
the funeral of his wife, in looking
through her possessions found $4,000
stored away in trunk, the existence of
which he had never known,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
SAW HER DARLING
Lying ut the Bottom of tho Lake, Face
Upward.

CHAoR1N FALLS, o., April 20.-Mr.
and Mrs. f. H. Bowersock Of New York
came here recently to spend the sum-
mer Missing her little 8-year- old daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bowersock ran to the wharf
and saw her child lying in the clear
water dead, face upward. The babe is a
granddaughter of Ex-Governor Picker
ing of Kansas.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Alleged Bank nobbor Arrested.

HILLsBoRo, o., April 20. j. w.
Smallwood, a Cincinnati bartender, is
i'll Jail charged with the Lcesburg bank
robbery in February. Several other no.
torious characters are being hunted.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

wAsplSqToN, April 20, Under tho
special order Adopted the vote on the
passage of the Pickler pension bill was
taken up in the house Immediately after
the reading of the journal. Tho bill
Mns pissed, 1871 to 81.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
The Cashier Indicted.

WASHINGTON @. H., o., April go
Robert A. Robinson, cashier Of the old
Peoples and Drovers' bank, has been
indicted for embezzling about $25, 900.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

SALEM, o., April 20.-An Il-year-old
son of William Morton fell from n train
near Alliance, breaking a leg and sus-
tanning other severe injuries.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
ycrmont ror the ohlo Mann.

MONTPELIER, VT, April 20.-The Re-
publican state convention adopted u
resolution expressing preference for
Major Mckinley US presidential cardi-
0Qte.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

TOLEDO, April 20.-The tug Wiscon-
sin has been sunk off Lorain, o., in 10
feet of water. 1t is impossible to ascer-
tain the damage. The ting is now.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
IAo@c an


PORTSMOUTH, o., April 30.--Dow Nc.
Kinney, 81, will have his funeral SER
mon preached before he dies. He wants
to hear it,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
a sawmiil Boiler Explodes.

GREENE, o., April pa sawmill
boiler exploded here, injuring e. Stock
well and Charles Names fatally and
George and Charles Walcutt seriously.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Burglars Blow a Safe.

CoLRAIN, o., April 20. - Burglars
blew open the safe of John Maule's
general store and secured :4)0 in cash
and other valuables.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Fell Into a Well.

WINCHESTER, o., April 30. - Mrs
John DIETRICH fell into I'M abandoned
well, sustaining injuries which proved
fatal
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05
Ile Ate Rat Poison.

LIMA, o., April 20. Tho 2.year,old
son of Joseph Silver ate rat poison and
died.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

CARRoLLToN, Mo-, April 30. - Bil
TAYLOR was hanged at the Jail here.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-05-05

For Oho-Fair; fresh to brisk southcasterly
winds.
For Internationally fair; fresh southerly
winds.
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about two-thlrds Of tho galleries were
taken up ly dcepiy-interested specta-
tors. Scrgeant-at-Arms John Y Hughes.
OF this CITY did noble work In preserving
order on the floor. aud preventing OUT
siders from occupying the seats Of tho
delegates. lie was aided by an able
CORPS Of assistants made up OF repre-
sentativcs from all the Southern states.
Tho Blues Band was. Of course. again
on hand and rendered some fine music.
BISHOP MENTIONS PRAYER.
After calling the convention to order,
General Gordon presented 20 the AUDI
ouce Right Rev. John B. Newton. blsnop
coaaiui0r OF tho Diocese of Virginia, VINO
offered The following prayer:
Almighty and Everlasting God our
Heavenly Father the God Of all the ma
tous of the world and the God without
Whose knowledge not "a sparrow ialeih
% the ground in Thee We live ana move
and have our beng. and unto Ihee we
would give at all times and in ai places
the honor due unto Thy holy name. fOfsiVe
au our sins. blot out our transeressions'
and remember them against us no more
forever. for Jesus Chrsts sake. Direct
us in an our do.ngs with Thy most gFa-
cious favor. further us with Thy con-
unucd help. that al things may be begun,
continued. and ended in Thee, that we
may eIority Thy holy name. and finally,
bv Thy mere. be received into Thine ever
lasting kingdom.
ON. Gracious Father. bless our coun-
try. bless its rulers and its people. May
an things be conducted so that the safety
honor and welfare OF all people may be
advanced. Save us from the dangers
that seem 20 encompass us. ana grant
ola Gracious Father. that Thy people may
learn wisdom and righteousness through
an these days. Bless especially our South
ern land. Lord. bless those who are
gathered here in this great gathering
made sacred by tender memories and
halOwed associations. Keep each one
of Thy servants here I'm Tiny holy keep
ing. Bring them safely 10 their respec-
tive homes. Bless their households and
their families. and finally save them
an in Thy kingdom above And especial
ly we would thank Thee FOR Thy number
Jess merc.es. and FOR the good example
Of these Thy servants. VINO have de-
parted this life iu Thy faith and fear
Help us TO remember them and emulate
their virtues. Help us. or gracious
Father. bv Thy grace. % follow them
even as they followed Christ All Of
which wo Offer unto Thee in the name
of our dear Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ Amen.
REPORT on CREDENTIALS.
Tho Chair then announced that the
report of the Committee on Credentials
would Doe iu order, and the following was
then read.
The Committee on Credentials respect
fully report that they have examined tho
credentials submitted To- them and they
fni that delegates have been accredited
from eight hundred and fifty camps, with
good standing as follows. to-wit.
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one word. ono look. one motion that did
not carry with 10 love and friendship 10
vour comrades who were there. and my
comrades. / want TO say that only until
.hat visit never believed that the war
was entirely over. and It's prejudiccs gone.
fApnlauseD / felt then that every Con-
federate solder could 80 in and make q
dieulav OF his loyalty 20 the honor or
our common country" Uoud appiause)
GENERAL CABELEs REMARKS.
Camera ". II. Caben. OF Texas. arose
..comradeg. Z have the honor Of second
f,, that resolution. Although i was h"l
present. I sent my representalN lNe-ns
aauchter loud appplauseJ She was
cbere. (Confinucd appplauseJ rom
what She has said, aud from what my
friend General Lee has said no people
extended hospitality in a moro ia'ish
tyav than the city Of Chicago dld 10 ihe
representatives Of the Southern people.
H{eneund apulause) Representing ~
camps I'm the State OF IeXas, ana oiV III
the Tenth Mississippi Department /
have the honor TO second the resolution,
i'm behalf of those noble men Whom
had the honor TO command. CDhteIsJ
I-verv man I'm the Mississippi De-
afANt''fNf''N
commonwealth Of Mexico, bids me sec
ond that resolution. l 90 ~ in behalf %
as brave a set of men as the sun ever
shone upon. loud appause) l second
That resolution in behalf OF tho men ol
the Mississippi Department. who
were brave in war. and at the same time
they have 10 apologies 90 make 90 any
u0dy under any clI Gums ldii-e7' Ni''-
ucwed applause.)
second that resolution in behalf Of
the Sons and Daughters OF the Donfci-
eracy. ! do it in behalf Of the mon
who were not afraid TO acknowicd-e
what they we're doing during the war.
(Cheers)
In conclusion he said: "I would not
take a lump Of gold MS big as Texas.
and a diamond in it as big as Arkansas.
for the part ] took ln this war" Cloud
applause)
General Rev" Jackson. Of Tennessee.
next ARISE and said: "Alr. Chairman
and Comrades 20 is with a very great
pleasure ] second thatreso lutlon. repre-
scnung the grand old volunteer State
D. Tennesbee. '(Chccrs) Let me tell
Won that was the first olive branch csc
tended to the Southern people. when
General Underwood applied TO- the colonel
commanding the First Illinois Regiment
10 fire % saute over the dead there. hc
said 10 would give him pleasure 90 furnish
the whole battalion. Subsequently. when
tho Grand Army OF the Republic com
meuced criucisng General Underwood
went 20 that colonel and said. Lest 80
cmharrass you You can recall tina
order lie said: q was in the war
from the start. and can stand such cr-ti-
clsms and I VIII furnish my entire rl-l-
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Memorable Scenes and Burning Flo
quenco iu the Auditorium.
It was nearly haif-pHst l0 O'Clock ycstcr-
dav morning whom General John B. Gor-
don cllnl tho Couvouuon of United Gone
ftdDrate Veterans 90 order in thc audro-
rium. 10 enter upon tlo second day OF
\ business session. By that time every
-sat on the ground noor was taken, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02
DIXIE DOMINANT.
Memorable Scenes in
the Auditorium.
CORPORAL TANNER HONORED
The Veterans Cheer the Federal
Soldier 10 the Echo.
NASHVILLE The NEXT PLACE
That City Decided Upon After a Close
Race With Baltimore,
A GREAT OVATION TO MRS. DAVIS.
Warm Reception 10 the wife Of The
President and Their Daughter
A VOTE OF THANKS FOR CHICAGO.

FUN Text Of the Reports OF the Adjutint
General and tho ouartermaster-Gen-
eraI-TIoqucnt speeches ON the
RESOLUTIONS boa reference TO the
Confederate Monument in
Chicago - Eouss Battle
Abbey Question Dis
cusscd- Report of
jefferson Davis
Monument
Associa-
tiOn.
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c.e,.farv
49,. ,-,.. .s "a the
Some discussion lheH "i'''
/ admission of other camps t'p T r
OBJ. floor and DO was many D'
motion &C Major Jed. iio'l""i7'' wa ..4
ton. that aN camps tnat con. D."
comply with the provisions OF 'io
stiuton Doc admitted 10 the eo''' ''-1'o''
and so recorded
,r,.l ,.,,rt of the Committee on Creden-
1.., .aopted.
u"i' Woo .. 80. ,.t.t,rpANs
SUN" .,1 tr,,,cr-
General oIet"'n ID ~. roi,--,r, r,so-
Ious applause. ohei'l '"' f D..
luton touching l"o
Sons oi Nt,Di r-r,,,d Corfn1or-
hcsoINtu iN"' ,.t,t, ,,.ruItar dee
ate Veterans t..,,.l bv r.. r..
ueht chat eau mas l''" r..t.5erato
Lec Camp. no. Do ''" .'i,,tiou of
Veterans. for O. gene. a' w ,r1 Cha,
Sons of Confederate I,e s.,..-
tns convention hereby pi'" ard
port ol ta.s body To 'N' .-', ..,tl,,-
tDl- The c1nnla"'ihi o., to .o,,-
rllrl to appoint " - ,.,b di.i-
posed oi one ,.,.,. v.fer..f.
sion of tnc nt'u [,,,st,. the or
and one Iio" '"' '''''l ,, ,.itb fhe
aauilcd o'isioAS' 10 -,ior and re-
Sons committee ana 'o''' '.,,,s ,rears
port at their mtcilN- ."ii'o
90 assist their organization
General Ice. u presenting LIS
ton. made stirring speech alNoc" .'.'7
the movement Co organize the sons anu
TO instiu m their breasts the great truihs
fn connection with the past of their am
c.-frV Tle parrr was unanimously adopt
ga ANA tl. great convention cheered
wildly
......r rr 1lrF nouo1ac Of MARYLAND,
then offered the following resolution;
THE CHICAGO MONUMENT.
.oThc IuIfcd Confederate veterans as
ecmbIoI boa annual reunion at Richmond.
e,.r mindful OF their dead comrades
wherever fhev may Mc and holding In
..r.t.fl memory AIN those who DO them
F..o, a..ife 10 exprcss TO the city 90
rII..., tncIr most grateful achnowl-
c1.n.ufe OF the broad-mindcd nhcruity
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Total camps, $50, total delegates,
20i5.
The committee therefore respectfully
recommends that the names heretofore
furnished to the Adiuiant-Gcnoral be de-
clarod dcierates 90 this convention with
rower to 5000 amy vacancies 500 their mum
ncrs ON account oi absence or Otherwise
ffom ether members of their respective
camps. here present or 90 cast the vote
of their respective camps.
W. Al BUSH.
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III Secession. the election OF 1850,
in direct autagouism 20 the opinions and
roysu1rfS OF the men who achieved our
indepenIeuee and framed the Constitu-
ZION tiat made the Union. 10 was dellD-
erately decided that the states could
not exist together as slaVe-holdlng ana
ron-slave-holdlng and that the "irreprcs-
sibie conflict" between them must 90
on until tho relic OF brbarism' should he
enacel from the Constitution and the
laws. Governor Chase, in February, lN1l.
said: "The people ~ the free states
Cyho believe that siaYe-holding Is wrons)
cnnuot and will not aid In the reciaina-
fion Of fugltves from labor. and the
stintiation I'm the Constitution becomes
therefore a dead letter" The Southern
states believed that the transfer Of the
gov, rnment Of common country 10 an
executive and 10 Congress elected upon
the PLATFORM OF pronounced hostility 10
their institutions involved repudiation
OF the covenanted faith OF their sister
states and released them from all obli-
CATION 10 bear the burden OF their own
covenants. when they were denied the
benefit OF the corresponding covenants or
the other contracting States. Il Calhoun,
27e)
The seeding states then openly. with
most public declaration OF purpose. de-
term, ,ei TO Withdraw from the COM
pact and establish seperate govern
ment for themselves They made no en-
croachment on their neighbors. denied
and deprived them Of no constitutional
rights. made no assault on property or
institutions but sought only 10 keep their
vavward sisters. as the rest OF mankind.
enemies ln war. in peace friends No
provision had been made by them for
resistance to their withdrawal from the
partnership; not a gun nor dollar had
been prepared for such a contingency