The chronicles of the land of Columbia : commonly called America. From the landing of the Pilgrim fathers, to the second reign of Ulysses the I. A period of two hundred and fifty-two years ... / Book I.

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Book I. 1876

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THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES OF COLUMBIA,

A CENTENNIAL OFFERING TO HER SONS,

BY THE AUTHOR.

Enteredaccording toactofCongress A. J). 1875, By in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.

Preface

In offering this Volume of Chronicles, to the Public, the Author has two objects in view ; first, to gratify the large number that have desired the publication of them; and also to m-ake some Ducats; for no man can afford to print a book (if it is a poor one) unless he is paid therefor, and who should pay, except it be those that may have been amused, or disgusted, (as the case may be) with what is written. The subjects treated of are such as must interest every one that has the good of his country at heart, for believe me, men ol America; the tendency of the Government is toward Anarchy, and disruption, which must of necessity come, from the concentration of so much wealth, and power, in the hands of the few, and the corruption that follow it, that, in connection with the jealousies arrising from the different Nationalities among us, is fast working the downfall of all political honesty, and virtue, the only one thing that can ever make a nation truly great, prosperous, and happy; and unless greater watchfulness is exercised in our national affairs, the time for our destruction will soon come, and we shall be numbered with the nations of old, that have passed away •n consequence of their vices; for wealth brings power, and power corruption and corruption political death.

Hoping that Columbia, may shun the rocks, that lie in her path, and that the Stars, and Stripes, may never cease to wave, o'er the T.nnrl of the free, and the home of the brave, is the sincere wish of

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Chapter I

1. There is a land called Columbia: and the same extendeth form the ocean called Atlantic, on the East, unto the great ocean called Pacific, on the West, and from the waters called Arctic, on the North, unto the Gulf called Mexico, on the South ; it is an exceeding great ^ and a goodly Land.

2. And it was the abode of the Aa/-- ragansite^ the Abenakite the Pequodite^ the Pennacookite^ the JSliftnunkite^ the Manhattanite^ and the Mohaivkite\ yea, from one extremity of the Land, unto the other, it was full, of savage beasts, and still more savage men!

3. And they had occupied the Land for long ages past, but, now ; like the Cannanites of old, the cup of their iniquity was full, and the time for their destruction had come; for the seed of Japheth was to possess the Land.

4. And to this Land, came our Fathers, in ancient times, from the realm of Britain, (the same is called Albion, or England,) directed by the finger of God, for they said there can we worship Him, after the dictates of our own conscience, which wc cannot do, here in this Land.

5. For when they would worship Him after the dictates of their own conscience, the King of the realm of Britain, did say unto them ; nay, but ye shall not do this thing.

6. For like Nebuchadnezzar of old, the King of the realm of Britain, had set up an Image; in his dominions; (th? same is called the established Church,) and made a decree; that whomsoever dwelt in the realm, should worship the Image, that he had set up.

7. Now there were many of the subjects of the King, that like Daniel feared not, to disobey the Dectee, neither would they worship th6 iiiiage, that he had set up.

8. And when this was made known unto the King, it came to pass, that he Was exceeding wroth, and his counts- ' nance was changed, and he sent for his chief priests, and his wi«e men, and his counselors, to come before him, and when they were come into his presence, he spake unto tliem, after tliis manner.

9. What is this that I hear, that there be many of my subjects, who have set at, naught my Decree, — ncitlier will they worship the image, that I have set up.

10. And they answered the King saying; O! King! live for ever, but be it known unto thee, that there are divers of the Baser sort, in this realm, that refuse to obey the Decree, that thou hast made, neither will they worship the Image, that thou hast set up, and these (Rebels) are called Puritans.

11. Now therefore let the King make a new Decree, and let it go forth from the Palace at White-hall, that when the people shall hear the sound of the Cornet, Flute, Harp, Sackbut, Psaltry; and all kinds of music; that then, shall they fall down, and worship the Image, that thou hast set up.

12. And that if any shall disobey the Decree of the King, then shall they be destroyed, and their goods taken for a prey, and the King made such a Decree.

13. Then were these people in great distress, and they cried mightily unto God, for help against their enemies, and he heard the' y

14. And he said unio LLem,get ye out of this land, unto a land that I shall shew thee, and I v/ill give it unto thee, and unto thy seed after thee, unto the latest Geneiation, for a Possession; and he brought them to Columbia.

15. Now it came to pass, that the ship in which they were, came unto that portion of the land, that Is called New England, unto a place called by the former inhabitants thexeoi Patzixet (which meaneth, that it hath no owner,) and they landed at that place.

16. And they took possession of the land, in the twelth month, on the twenty-second day of the month, in the name of God, and their dread soverign;the King, of the realm of Britain, and they called the filace, New Plymouth.

17. Now these people, were called the Pilgrim Fathers, and they were in number five score and one persons; and they commenced to build a city.

iS, And they grew, and multiplied, for many came to them, yet from the realm of Britain, until they filled the Land, albeit they did not utterly drive out the former inhabitants, for they remain unto this day ; but they did war against them, continually.

19. And here in this new world, did these brave men, plant the tree of Civil, and Religous Liberty, the branches whereof cover the whole Land, and the blessings of which; we their children, enjoy unto this day; Yea, and the oppressed of every land, find a home beneath its shadow.

20. And the land became a province of the realm of Britain; for although the people had been sorely oppressed in former times, still they remained loyal; to the King.

21. But at length the King so oppressed them, that they did Rebel, and after a long and bloodly war, they became free inen, and this war, was called the war of the Revolution.

22. Now George, whose sir li me

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was Washington, led the Hosts of Columbia against the Hosts of the King of Britain, and after the people had become free, they made George, the first chief ruler.*

23. And they gave him John, whose sir name was Adams, to go in and out, before him, and to stand in his place. In certain times ; Thomas, whose sir name was Jefferson, was chief scribe over the people; Henry, whose sir name was Knox, was chief in the department of war ; and Alexander whose sir name was Hamilton, was over the treasury of the people.

24. Now George,was from the Province of Virginia, and was more beloved than any other man in the land, moreover, he was called by the people, the Father of his Country, for he had delivered it, out of the hand of the King of Britain.

25. Now there was trouble in the reign of George, with the Ame-le-kites of the West Provinces, on account of the treachery, of the servants of the King of Britain.

26. But George commanded Anthony, (sir named the mad,) and he led the Hosts oi Columbia against them, and discomfited them greatly ,insomuch,that they troubled, the realm no more, all the days of George.

27. Likewise did the Provinces of Kentuckey, and Tennessee, became a part of the realm, in his reign; makeing the number of Provinces, sixteen.

28. Also, was there trouble with the realm of Gaul, (commonly called France,) in the reign of George the I, on account of the acts of some of her servants.

29. For they sought to use the ports of the realm, as a shelter for the prizes, taken on the sea from the realm of Britain, with whom they were at war, but by the wisdom of George, and the men of the Sanhedi-im, peace did prevail.

30. Now the rest of the acts of George, and all that he did, behold they are written in the book of the records of the Sanhedrim, at Washington, made during his reign.

31. And when eight years were expired, the people made John;f chief ruler in his stead, but the memory of George, shall never fade from the minds and hearts, of the people of Columbia, to the latest generation.

32. Now John the I, was also one of the mighty ones of the realm, eloquent of tongue, firm for liberty, from the Province of Massachusetts, and of the Whig party, and had aided greatl}^, in freeing the land, from the King of Britain,

33. And they gave him Thomas, whose sir name was Jefferson, to go in and out before him, and to stand in his place in certain times; Timothy, whose sir name was Pickering, was chief scribe over the people; James, whose sir name was McHenry, was chief in the department of war; George, whose sir name was Cabot, was over tlie ships of war, and Oliver, whose sir name was Wolcott, was over the treasury of the people.

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realm of Britain, in the reign of John the I, but by his wisdom, together with the men of the Sanhedrim, was the reahn saved trom war.

35. Also was the land smitten with a pestilence, the like of which had not been seen before in Columbia, nevertheless, it prospered greatly.

36. And John the I, reigned four years in Columbia, and peace did prevail, for he ruled with great wisdom.

37. And all his acts, and all that he did, behold they are written in the bool; of the records, of the Sanhedrim, at Washington, made during his reign, and the people made Thomas, J chief ruler, in his stead, and he commenced to reign.

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Chapter II

I. Now Thomas the I, was from the Province of Virginia, he also was a mighty counselor in the Sanhedrim, and he it was that framed the writing, called the Constitution, that doth govern the people of Columbia, unto this day.

3. And they gave him Aaron, whose sir name was Burr, to go in and out before him, and to stand in his place in certaiu times; James, whose sir name was Madison, was chief scribe over the people; Henry, whose sir name was Dearbon, was chief in the department of war; Benjamin, whose sir name was Stoddart, was over the ships of war; and Albert, whose sir name was Gallatin, was over the treasury of the people.

3. And Thomas, reigned eight years in Columbia. Moreover he enlarged the borders thereof, greatly, by a purchase from the Emperor of Gaul.

4. Of all that portion of Columbia that lieth west of the great river, called Mississippi, and north ofthe land called Mexico, and extending unto the great ocean, called Pacific, tor the sum of sixty and five score thousand pieces of silver, the same exceeding in extent, all the land taken from the King of Britain, in the war ofthe Revolution.

5. Now there was war, with the Ishmaelites of the country, called Barbary, in the reign of Thomas the I.

6. For the Rulers of that land, did take the subjects of Columbia, and sell them for slaves.

7. And Thomas sent ships of war to that land, and fought against them, and discomfited them, and fi-om that time ; they feared to make slaves, of the men of Columbia.

8. Likewise, was there a conspiracy, to destroy, the goverment in the reign of Thomas; led by Aaron, but by the vigilance of Thomas, it was prevented.

9. Also, vv as there trouble yet again with the realm of Britian,but the land was not involved in war on account of it, for Thomas, and the men ofthe Sanhedrim, exercised great wisdom in the matter, insomuch, that peace was maintained.

10. Now the rest of the acts of Thomas, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the records, of the Sanhedrim, at Washington, made during his reign, and the people made James,^ chief ruler, in his stead, and he commenced to reign.

1 1. Now James the I, was from the Province of Virginia, and he also, had been one of the mighty ones of the realm. He v/as moreover excellent in council, and was the agent of Thomas

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12. And they gave him George, whose sir name was Clinton; to go in and out before him, and to stand in his place, in certain times; James, whose sir name was Monroe, was chief scribe o-ver the people; William, whose sir name was Eustis, was chief in the departinent of war; Paul, whose sir name was Hamilton, was over the ships of war; and Albert, remained over the treasury of the people.

13. Now it came to pass that there was war, in the reign of James, with the realm of Britain; for the men of the ships of the King of Britain, did take the men of the ships of the merchants of Columbia, and compel them to serve, in the ships of the King, of Britain.

14. And when James, and the men of the Sanhedrim, protested unto the King, against this wickedness, Lo! he did justify the acts of his servants, which so enraged the men of Columbia, that they went to war, with the realm of Britain; and this was called the war of Eighteen Hundred and Twelve.

15. And the men of Columbia bailt swift sailing ships, (the same are called Privateers) and these ships, destroyed of the ships of the merchants of Britain, one score, and three hundred, in the space of three years; also, they took of the ships of the ' King, not a few.

16. Likewise did the hosts of Columbia, discomfit the hosts of Britain greatly, on the land, insomuch, that they fled to their own land, and after that, they came no more into the land of Columbia, and there was peace once more, between the land of Columbir and the realm of Britain.

17. Also did the Sanhedrim make a law, forbiding the ships of the merchants of Columbia, leaving the ports of the realm, for the space of four score and ten days; and this law, was called an Embargo.

18. Which was the cause of much trouble, and commotion, in the realm, for the business of the merchants was greatly damaged thereby; also did the people, suffer greatly.

19. Likewise, was there war with the Amelakites of the west provinces; but the hosts of Columbia, led by Henry, sir named Harrison, went against them, and fought them at Tip Canoe, and discomfited ihem, insomuch that they troubled the land no more, at that time.

20. Also, did the Amelakites of the south provinces, make war upon Columbia, and were discomfited, after which they troubled the realm no more, during the reign of James the L

21. Likewise, was there again trouble with the Ishmaeiites, of Barbary^ but they were quickly made to feel the power of Columbia; insomuch that they feared to make war r.pon her any more, unto this day.

22. Moreover, was the realm mcreased by the addition of the Province of Louisiana, and Indiana, thereby strengthening her nands greatly.

23. And James reigned eight years in Columbia, and all his acts, and a.! that he did, behold they are written in

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the book of the records of the Sanhedrim, at Washington, made during his reign, and the people made James,J the II, chief ruler in his stead, and he commenced to reign.

24. Now James the II, was from the province of Virgina, and he had also been one of the mighty ones of the realm, both in peace, and war, and was much beloved, by the people.

25. And they gave him Daniel, whose sir name was Tompkins, to go in and out before him and to stand in his place, in certain times; John, whose sir name was Adams, was chief scribe over the people; John, whose sir name was Calhoun, was chief in the department of war; Benjamin, whose sir name was Crowningshield, was over the ships of war; and William, whose sir name was Crawford, was over the treasury of the people.

26. Now in the Reign of James the II, did the Amelakites of the south, (the same are called Seminoles) make war upon the realm, but they were quickly put to shame, by the men of Columbia, led by Andrew, and there was peace once more in the land.

27. Likewise were the borders of the realm further increased, by the admission of the provinces of Mississippi and Alabama.

28. Also, was there a treaty of commerce made, with the land called Sweden; and, also, with the realm of Spain.

29. And after that were the borders of the Realm still further enlarged, by the admission of the provinces, of Maine and Missouri.

30. Now the acts of James the II, and all that he did, and the tour that he made of the realm, and the war that he had with the Seminoles, of the south Provinces,

31. Likewise the treaties, that he made with the realms of Britain, and Spain, and the compromise, that was made with the south, in the matter of slavery, (called the Missouri Compromise).

32. Behold they are written in the book of the records, of the Sanhednm at Washington, made during his reign, and the people made John,§ the II, chief ruler in his stead, and he commenced to reign.

33. Now John the II, was the son of John the I, from the province, of Massachusetts; and like his illustrious father eloquent of tongue; mighty in the Sanhedrim, and firm for liberty.

34. And they gave him John, whose sir name was Calhoun, to go in and out before him, and to stand in his place in certain times; Henry, whose sir name was Clay, was chief scribe over the people; James, whose sir name was Barbour, was chief in the department of war; Samuel, whose sir name was Southard, was over the ships of war; Alexander, whose sir name was McComb, was captain of the host; and Richard, remained over the treasury of the people.

35. And John the II, reigned four years in Coluinbia, and there was peace all his days, with the nations round about; and the realm did increase greatly in the number of her people

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and in money.

36. Albeit, the strife between the Federalists, and Democrats, was exceeding bitter, nevertheless, the land did prosper greatly.

37. Now the acts of John, and all that he did, and the trouble that he had

N0T8. — The failure to note the appointment ot a naval secretary, during the administration of President Washington, might appear to be from neglect, or ignorance, on the part of the writer. But it is neither. No Navy having yet been crea ed, of coutse no secretary was wanted.

Likewise the small .space occupied with the reigns of all the Presidents down to Jackson might seem insufficient, m which, to describe all that occurred, up to that time. But the reader must understand, that these first two Chapters, are merely introductory of what comes after, as the strife forthe possession of the government between the whigs and democrats, which commenced with the election of Mr. Jefferson, when the doctrine so disristrious to public and political honesty, was first promulgated, [viz:] that to the victors belong the spoil, [the carrying out of which,' has brought such evil upon the country, by placing in office many incompetent and dishonest men,] had not gained

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with the Democratic party, behold they are written in the book of the records, of the Sanhedrun, at Washington, made during his reign; and the people made Andrew, chief ruler in his stead, and he commenced to reign. ||

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its full strength, until after the reign of Andrew the I, foi during his reign, as well as that of Thom.s, the democratic party, although in lull contr I of the government, were kepi in check. But when the firm hind of Andrew was taken from ofi' the south, and that of the double faced Martin substituted, <he flood gates of corruption were thrown wide open, and from that time forth the stream of corruption, incident to, and resultant from the political trickey put in practice, by the leaders of the denxjcraiic party in the south, aided by their northern allies, the Dough-faces, continued to increasf: both in volume and force, imtil like the Father of Waters at his flood, it o'er flowed the whole land in a rebellion, the like of which for wickedness and cruelty, has never been equalled in any country. The sure handiwork of an unholy lust for power. From Chapter II, to the close, it becomes more full, complete and amusing.

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Chapter III

1. Now Andrew the I, was a mighty man of war, had been long in the land, was much beloved by the people; was from the Province of Tennessee, and of the Democratic party, for that party, was then m power, in the Land.

2. And they gave him John, whose sir name was Calhoun, to go in and out before him, and to stand in his place, in certain times; Martin, w^hose sir name was VanBuren, was chief scribe over the people; John, whose sir name was Eaton, was chief in the department oi war ; John, whose sir name was Branch, was over the ships ot war; Winfield, was captain of the host; and Samuel, whose sir name was Ingham, was over the treasury of the people.

3. Now there was at this time in the south provinces, certain men and women, that had black skins, and they were held by the people of those provinces, as slaves; and this thing had become a curse! unto the whole realm.

4. And this evil, had existed in the land since the time when it was a province of the realm of Britain.

5. For the merchants of the realm of Britain, that sent ships to a country called Africa, that lieth to the eastward of the ocean called Atlantic, did steal the inhabitants of that land, and sell them, to the people of Columbia, for slaves.

6. And they had multiplied exceedingly, and filled the land, insomuch that when George, was made the first chief ruler, they were in every province, even thirtee n, for that was the number at that time; but when Andrew the I, became chief ruler, the number of provinces was twenty and three; and these people, were sold in the markets, like the beasts of the field.

7. Now George the I, had great wisdom, even like Solomon of old, and he foresaw, that this thing would prove a snare, and a curse; in years to come; and in an epistle, that he left unto the people, (called a farewell address) he warned them to cast it out of the land.

8. And the people of the north provinces cast it out; but the people of the south provinces, did retain it.

9. For they said behold, this thing is good for us, likewise is it good for the black man; also, yea, for this end was he made, and we will not let him go free ; but he shall be our bondsman, and his seed after him, forever, and no man shall prevent it.

10. Now this thing had made some disturbance in the reign of James the II, for when the north had cast it out, then did the men of the south say unto them i6

II. Give ye us now a pledge, that ye will net molest slavery, in the south provinces, for we are fearful that ye will deal deceitfully with us, in this matter, in years to come.

13. This do, and all shall be well, but if ye do not this, then will we destroy this confederacy, (for the government was called a confederation of states) and form a new one, —

13. In which slavery, shall be the chief corner stone, for verily, this matter of slaver}-, that ye make so much noise about, we will not surrender.

14. For notwithstanding, that the men of the south, had in former times, made an agreement, with the men of the north, called the ordinance of seventeen hundred and eighty-seven,

15. In the which, all north of a certain line (called Mason and Dixon's line,) was to be free; and all south of that line, for slavery, yet did they demand this additional agreement.

16. Albeit, it was not in their thoughts, to abide by either of these agreements, being fully determined, that slavery, should again extend throughout the realm.

17. For it came to pass, after Andrew, became chief ruler, that John, called Calhoun, together with others, that were chiefs of the south provinces, entered into a conspiracy, to destroy the government of Columbia.

18. And John, became their leader, and he spake unto Andrew, and the men of the Sanhedrim, after this manner.

19. " Give ye us now more pledges —in the matter of Slavery; or we will destroy this government, for we are determined to rule this land, and ye cannot prevent it."

20. But the men of the north said; " stand to the agreement that you have made with us, aud ye shall suffer no harm;" but John said, " nay, we will not stand to our agreement,

21. Therefore give ye us now the pledges, that we shall ask, or my province will rebel, for we are determined to do this thing, if we get not the pledges;

32. And they said unto John, " behold, we have already n-^a.'e two agreements with you, touching this matter, and ye refuse to abide by them,"

23. What surety then have we, that ye will abide by a new one, verily ye are asking an unreasonable thing, of us, and we shall make no new agreement with you, touching this matter.

24. But John answered the men of the north, after this manner; "behold ye cannot trifle with us, for we are as one man, and if ye give us not the pledges; then^shall ye surely have war."

25. Then was the wrath of Andrew kindled against John, and his countenance was changed ; and he said unto his servants, behold, now what these Rebels, would do unto us.

26. Now, therefore, as the Lord liveth, and I live, if John, whose sir name is Calhoun, be found in this city to-morrow, after the sun be risen, I will hang him fifty cubits high, Selah!

27. And it came to pass, when John was told, the words of Andrew, that great fear came upon him, and he f^ed, to a place of safety, until the wrath of Andrew should abate, for he well

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knew, that what-so-ever Andrew said, that would he do !

28. Then did Andrew send ships of war, into the soutli provinces, unto the city of Charleston, from which city John did come, for it was that city, and province, that did rebel ; and he spake thus unto them,

29. Behold, now if ye so much as attempt, to do this thing, as the Lord liveth, I will burn your city with fire, and put you all to the sword, and there shall not a man of you be left alive ; verily; you will find it hard to kick against the pricks; Selah.

30. Then did John, and his followers, stay their hand, for they feared Andrew greatly, and there was peace, in the land all the days of Andrew ; between the men of the north, and the men of the south.

31. Nevertheless, the hearts of the men of the south, were exceeding bitter against the men of the north.

Chapter. IV

1. Now, there was in those days, in the city of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pensylvania, a certain treasure house called in the venacular, of the realm, the Bank of the Land of Columbia, and it became a snare, unto the people.

2. For the money of the realm was kept therein, and Nicholas, whose sir name was Biddle, (who was over the treasure,) had not only used this money, to corrupt the men of the sanhedrim,