Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Letter Addressed to Hon. Wm. C. Rives, by John H. Gilmer, on the Existing Status of the Revolution, &C
This revolution does not mote in a circle, of which the Secretary at War is the centre. It is deep-laid in its foundations, pervasive in its spirit, widening and strengthening in its influence. Lt rests on proud, sovereign, independent States who are masters of the position. No puny arm can control it. Its moli'ce power i's the will of (he per/111713, its true test, the innate power of the States; its object, anything but nun-worship and the one-man power; and woe betide the functionary who grasps at arbitrary power.
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