Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

Luz haS Tic WcSh WlIiS Scudtoi &c"
ards speech in the Senate counseling the
adjustment OF the difficult
Stewards ties between the sections
g., more optimistic feeling pre-
0poeen' vailed regarding the prob
able outcome. In The Star Of January
II. 1861. is an editorial expressing the be-
lief that a settlement of the troubles was
in sight and saying Of the speech:
"As a whole no more powerful effort
was ever made in the Senate OF the
United States. nor one more truly patri-
otto. In It Mr.. Seward abandons much
indeed of the dogmas OF his party. as he
avows, to the end of saving the Union.
While he has thus given mortal onense
to the extreme republicans. he has set all
example to those at the south who value
the Union. which they will, we earnestly
hope. be swift to emulate. His every
word toward the south breathes peace.
Cancellation and concession.
I'VE need hardly say that his speech
has had the happiest conceivable erect
upon those of the south here disinclined
toward the proposed experiment OF the
destruction of the Union. and that his
argument to show the dangers involved In
its destruction was overwhelming In It's
conclusiveness. AS whole. Mr.. Sew
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of but two classes of men in public life:
of those north and south whose only
remedy is the sword: of the abolittonists
per Sc and of the disunionistS per Sc, both
of whom comprehend clearly that a
peaceful and satisfactory settlement Of
the troubles of the times will involve the
instant destruction of their power to work
further mischief.
The extreme nervousness with which
the citizens Of Washington contemplated
the course Of events is
A Call we'll illustrated by the fol-
l. A. lowing letter signed by a
W ]AAnS' nom de plume printed in
The Star of January 10. 1861, and ad-
dressed ITO the people OF Washington"
Attempts are being made to wheedle
you out Of the adoption Of means to de-
fend your lives and property against
bands OF conspirators, by intimations
that your city, i: you remain quiet. may
become the seat of government OF a
southern confederacy. No intelligent
man believes any such absurdity. Look
at its proposed territory stretching from
the frontiers of Pennsylvania to the
frontiers of Mexico: can you believe that
prudent government would have its
seat near its most exposed frontier !?
The idea is unreasonable and preposter-
Gus.
But. were it otherwise. is that any
reason why the people Of Washington
should not prepare to defend themselves
against hordes Of 1awless rufflans? Is
it crime in people. when their gov
eminent, their lives and their property
are threatened. to arm in self-defense?
None but the conspirators themselves
pretend. and they do not believe, that
any purpose is entertained to lead you
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butcher your brothers of Virginia and
Maryland. but il ruffians come from else
where into tie District to overthrow your
government, destroy your property and
butcher you. viii: you tamely present your
naked breasts to the bayonet and the
bowie knife?
"Washington can do little to influence
the current of events i'm the states and
her present military movement is purely
defensive. She must resolutely defend
herself and walt the current OF events
which she cannot control II any doubt
had been entertained about the necessity
of her arming herself. it ought to he dis
PEELED by the very opposition to it: for
what reasonable ground of opposition
can exist. unless it be in a desire and
design to rush II: upon you unarmed and
unprepared?
BE not deceived. To arms. Be ready
TO repel the threatened invasion OF ruff
fans and. with your arms firmly erasped.
await In peace the progress of events
*
The following paragraph in The
star or January Is. 1851. indicates that
there was no lack Of mill
Military tary activity at the capt.
Activity. tional hosttlit u :. Tue Sec
Temperance Hall, last night.-This
noted place for the meeting Of various
organizations was occupied last night
from garnet to cellar. and the rooms
were all illuminated. In the upper hall
the National Rifles were engaged in
their regular drill. The Metropolitan
Rifles occupied the east room of the
first floor and were engaged in squad
drill; the company was divided into
four squads, each in charge of a SER
geant. The hall is not large enough
to accommodate them and they have
engaged the basement of old Trinity
ings and drills The Sons and
Daughters of Temperance occupied the
| west room of the first floor. In the
basement the officers of the Union
Regiment met for consultation. having
in view the adoption OF uniform for
the regiment and also the obtaining of
arms. Capt. Kelly of the first ward
was called to the chair and Lieut..
Baden appointed secretary: 1t was
agreed to recommend to the compa-
MES the adoption OF a gray jacket
(similar to that of the Metropolitan
Rifies) and gray pants. Application
for arms will be made today. The
companies of the first, third. fifth. sixth
and seventh wards were represented
by their officers. 1t was stated that
there are several military organizations
in the fifth and sixth wards. one of
which is disuniOn company"
TH0USAND-D0LLAR BILLS.