Law is dead in Massachusetts, as it is also in every free-soil
State, - dead, except in as much as there was life in it to create
ill blood as long as the North and South remained together, and
would be life in it for the same effect if they should again be
brought under the same flag.
On the 10th of May, the Maryland legislature, having received the
report of their Commissioners above mentioned, passed the following
resolution: -
"Whereas, the war against the Confederate States is
unconstitutional and repugnant to civilization, and will result in
a bloody and shameful overthrow of our constitution, and while
recognizing the obligations of Maryland to the Union, we sympathize
with the South in the struggle for their rights; for the sake of
humanity we are for peace and reconciliation, and solemnly protest
against this war, and will take no part in it.
"RESOLVED, That Maryland implores the President, in the name of
God, to cease this unholy war, at least until Congress assembles" -
a period of above six months. "That Maryland desires and consents
to the recognition of the independence of the Confederate States.
The military occupation of Maryland is unconstitutional, and she
protests against it, though the violent interference with the
transit of the Federal troops is discountenanced.
