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I think Adams is doing better than before. However, the prosecution has stepped up fiurther than Adams expected so he is not doing perfectly. Not that I blame him.

Has it been mentioned that Adams was the lawyer for the soldiers responsible for the Boston Massacre?

I was in Washington D.C. yesterday and visited the National Archives. The original Declaration of Independence is very faded because it wasn't stored properly, but there is a good replica nearby. Edward Rutledge's signature is easier to read than Thomas Heyward, Jr's (in the replica. The only legible signature on the original was JOHN HANCOCK.)
 
The term super-weapon is; the idea of such weapons is not, as you correctly pointed out.

I remember Lyman Hall leaving though I assumed that he left because Georgia had been recognized as British territory, not that its right to sit in Congress had been revoked so as to leave the door open for "one day".

The only officer from Arnold's army was Merrit to meet Heyward and he died in the battle and not Arnold. I could have sworn they met, such is the way with wishful thinking.

Heyward has been charged with High Treason by Congress and that, as I am sure Adams will point out, takes precedence over an extradition request by South Carolina. I seem to remember some ill-will between General Heyward and Colonel, now delegate, Pinckney.
 
I think Congress needs to be reminded of the circumstances under which Capt. Jones found Tom in the Atlantic... I can't imagine the charges of conspiracy with British Georgia would hold up well.
 
Hm. As Adams pointed out, this thing is now for all intents and purposes a trial, with the high standards for evidence that come with it. Heyward denied (sort of) the charges of attempting to murder Rutledge and setting Carolina up for a British invasion from Georgia. Pinckney will have to show some evidence before any extradition will be considered and so far he has not shown himself to be a very effective prosecutor. Hopefully, he'll imbibe some more before continuing his interrogation. :)
 
As Chief Ragusa said, Congress's claim to jurisdiction is clearly greater than South Carolina's. And given that the proceedings are now an actual trial rather than a mere inquiry, it seems likely that numerous irregular and alarming activities in South Carolina will come to light. Which means, quite simply, that Black/Moultrie would lose even if Heyward were hanged.

Did I just change into an optimist? :eek:

Bast still has an irritating habit of being about as non helpful as possible for someone who is not an actual enemy and not lying. Bast's constant smugness must really got on Heyward's nerves.

I liked how Adams and Waymouth cooperated to keep Heyward in line. :)
 
Fulcrumvale: No aces yet, but fortunately all the cards aren't on the table. :)

J. Passepartout: The trial's grown rather intense. Adams is doing better I think since Pinckney escalated matters.

I'm not that surprised Rutledge's signature is easier to read. He'd probably want to be sure people could read it - he struck me as...hm...a proud man. Perhaps just as importantly, IIRC he was in charge of South Carolina's delegation.

Chief Ragusa: You're right, I don't think I overtly said Georgia's seat was revoked. It was lumped in with recognizing Georgia as British territory. You can't really keep the seat open unless the territory's in dispute. (There's no way they'd let a British loyalist join in decisions regarding America.)

The treason charge is interesting and I'll get to that with jwolf. Unfortunately it's not that easy.

dublish: Very good point.

Stuyvesant: True, if Pinckney keeps drinking so much the better. :)

You're right, and this is why Adams has stepped up his game. The stakes are too high now. He entered this to embarass Jefferson and would still like to, but he's not going to leave Heyward in the lurch.

jwolf: The jurisdiction question is...unusual. I've included the exact quote from the Articles in the next post, but it isn't as clear as we might expect.

The tone and phrasing of the Articles implies that the United States isn't a nation per se. It's a perpetual alliance and mutual defense pact with a series of assurances (such as Congress handling foreign policy) that ensures no one can get themselves involved in something that might harm the alliance (such as entering a seperate alliance with..say..Spain that then decides to attack another state.)

The government is very minimalist. It reminds me more of say... NATO or perhaps the EU (though I know very little about the latter) than an established government. Each state maintains full sovereignty outside of a handful of things like foreign policy. Even armies are raised by the state, though general officers are appointed by Congress.

If they existed, this case would go straight to the Supreme Court as it demands a clarification of constitutional law.

Regardless, as you say this trial will reveal some very strange happenings coming out of South Carolina.
 
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Pennsylvania
August 1784


"That was bloody awkward," Phillip Waymouth said. He stepped into Adams's private room. Fortunately the servants had already brought in fruit, juice, chilled wine and sherbet against the summer heat. He loosened his neck cloth and slumped in a chair by the table.

"It was awful," Adams agreed. He wordlessly appropriated the wine and sat in his chair by the window. "I've seen lawyers try to lead a witness into folly before - thank God in heaven General Heyward knew when to be silent - but to such an extraordinary degree? It was all I could do to get them to continue the trial before deciding on extradition. It would relieve many of their minds I'm sure. Then it would be Governor Moultrie's problem, not theirs."

Andre leaned back in a stuffed, striped chair. "Can one commit treason against just one state? If Pinckney's claims were true, then it would be a national matter. As ..we.. have no magistrates equivalent to the King's Bench..."

"I'm well aware of the argument," Adams said. "I'm inclined to agree. However Pinckney chose his attack well. Legally he's entirely in the right."

Waymouth furrowed his brows, then slowly nodded. "Article Four."

Article IV assured 'friendship and intercourse' by allowing more or less free passage from one state to the other free of extra taxes or restrictions. It also ensured the legal records and proceedings of one state - such as marriage certificates - would be accepted in any other. However it also said: If any person guilty of, or charged with, treason, felony, or other high misdemeanor in any State, shall flee from justice, and be found in any of the United States, he shall, upon demand of the Governor or executive power of the State from which he fled, be delivered up and removed to the State having jurisdiction of his offense.

"Then I would say we are dished," Andre said. "Too bad." Perhaps he could go home now.

"Unless I can give Congress a reason not to ... Phillip, did you ever find out what you think he's hiding?"

"Not entirely. I don't understand it. He must know he's cornered. I don't think he's protecting anyone. He seems to edge towards what he wants to say, but trails off as if he doesn't quite believe it either. He repeats the same arguments..."

Someone knocked on the door. Andre stood. "Who is it?!"

"My name is Jones. I am here to see Congressman Waymouth."

Phillip leapt to his feet and opened the door. "Captain! What an unexpected pleasure. When did you come in?"

John Paul Jones, commander of the Ranger, stepped in and bowed. "Yesterday, sir. I am sorry for not calling earlier, but there was a gale off of Hatteras that beat my bowsprit to a pulp. I wanted to ensure repairs were underway."

"What did you find out?"

Jones looked uncertainly at Adams and Andre, figured Waymouth knew his business and nodded. "Everything General Heyward told you in Boston can be verified. There was indeed a severe crop shortfall last year, partially caused by increased restrictions on slave labor imposed by Edward Rutledge. Apparently Governor Guerard was not in the way at the time, and Lieutenant Governor Moultrie lacked any real authority. People don't like to talk about it, but I heard rumors pointing to severe Indian abuses at an internment camp. First Edward Rutledge, and now Governor Moultrie are holding extensive hearings regarding sedition and treason, the last following an attempted revolt by a General Allen."

"Allen?" Waymouth asked sharply, glancing at Adams.

"Yes, sir. Some believe that General Heyward convinced Allen to hold his position until the war ended then go renegade. That rings false, however. We know for certain Allen hosted Mister Rutledge shortly before his death, and Allen told his soldiers that Governor Moultrie betrayed Rutledge, forcing him to seek refuge with the army. Both statements can't be true."

"Unless General Allen killed Mister Rutledge," Andre offered.

Waymouth glared at him.

"One must look at every possibility."

Jones shook his head. "Not unless General Allen can command wolves, sir. I spoke with the army surgeon, and he attests that is what killed Mister Rutledge."

"Well done!" Waymouth smiled. He turned to Adams. "Does that...?"

"Respectfully, sir, I'm not quite done. There were some suspicious troop movements just as the Cherokee War began and by talking to one of my British counterparts I learned General Burgoyne in Savannah sent Mister Rutledge a warning. Apparently he believed South Carolinan cavalry were raiding deep into Georgia to help with a resistance movement there."

Andre sat up abruptly. "Are you certain!?"

"Not entirely, sir. However I have a Savannah paper naming names....that reminds me. I have a message for General Heyward. Is he here?"

"He's in prison," Adams said absently. He started to flick his wrist in dismissal, then stopped in mid-motion. "Captain, if I call you to testify on this will you be available?"

Jones smiled. "I am at your disposal."

"Excellent. Thank you, Captain."

After he left Waymouth moved his chair closer. "John, whatever Heyward isn't telling us we know something's afoot! If Rutledge was provoking the Cherokee..."

"And Georgia!" Andre added sharply.

"Then can it all be true? The food shortages... but why intentionally provoke a crisis?"

"Why not?" Andre retorted. "That's the surest way to gain power. It sounds like this Rutledge fellow was ignoring the elected officials anyway..."

"Gentlemen!" John Adams lifted his hands. "I already knew something was 'afoot.' I couldn't prove it. Did you not see Mister Pinckney today? Two days ago he was almost an ally, convinced of General Heyward's innocence or at least excusability. Today he was nigh on fanatical. A man doesn't change that rapidly."

"Unless he has new information," Andre said.

"Or new orders!" Waymouth added. "Ranger came in from Charleston! I wonder if Governor Moultrie told him to press!"

"I can find out," Andre leapt to his feet.

"How?" Both men echoed.

"I can verify he received mail," Andre said. He looked at Adams. The lawyer didn't know his dual character. "Then...I have friends who have ways of knowing things."

"Yes," Adams murmured to himself, staring at nothing at all. "We can still win this."
 
I was looking at Georgia from the point of view that Congress wants Georgioa asa member state, whereas the British would not weant any delegate to attend lest Georgia gets ideas. Georgia is isolated from the rest of the British holdings.

Actually the hand grenade Black has chucked in could rip the US apart. The distinction is that whilst serving the US in the army, one cannot be said to be a Citizen of a state yet one can still vote in that state. Secondly, that Sedition Act is still on the Stautue Book isn't it? The one Heyward helped to water down.

Arnold is going to absolutely livid. He's the commander in chief and Heyward is accused of High Treason by way desertion of a federal army. Now desertion, that's a Courts Martial Offence and Arnold's jurisdiction. He's likely to send troops to take Heyward into military custody.

How will Congress react to news that no charges were brought against Heyward until after Moultrie/Black knew Congress was acting against Heyward? That is the thrust of Captain Jones' news and what Andre/Andrews is going to investigate.
 
Don’t you just love it when a villain’s mistakes come back to bite him?
 
Sweet, just possibly there will be justice.... and embarrasment for Jefferson to boot! :p

Great work, Cat, as usual.

I wonder if Andre's dual character might upset the apple cart so to speak. Then there wouldn't be justice, simply injustice and more importantly, no embarrasment for Jefferson (can you tell I have issues with Mr. Jefferson?).
 
Our trio of detectives -- Adams, Andrews, and Waymouth -- suddenly seem to have caught the initiative. And I didn't know Jones was discreetly at work, too! Sweet! :) I like this team.

As for Pinckney, my guess is that Black and Moultrie made some kind of severe threat against him. Moultrie would know what would move him, and Black would know how to use it (and not be squeamish about doing so).

I'm anxious to see the next act in the trial...
 
As far as extradition goes, the Articles do seem to point to South Carolina's right. You are indeed correct that at this time, it was more a collective of member states each much more powerful than the whole. Not being a scholar of the Articles, I could not tell you, but I do wonder if perhaps there isn't something in there about a state acting a little too self-interested and how that plays into the original republic idea. Interesting stuff, no doubt. And one of the many reasons why we ended up with the Constitution we did (though it would take the Civil War to prove as fact that we were truly a United States.)
 
*sigh* I really have to learn to stop falling behind these long AARs... :(


I don't know how, because I generally despise Jefferson, ( :p ) but you made me actually feel sorry for him a few updates back, when he was overseeing the first part of the "trial". Now that's good writing!
 
So, on the on hand, treason is a more dangerous charge than I originally thought, what with it giving Carolina the right to demand extradition. But on the other hand, Adams has some solid evidence from Captain Jones and he seems confident that he can handle Pinckney.

The showdown will be interesting.

Also interesting that the whole scene does not feature Heyward at all. No visits to the jail, no discussion of the defense strategy... I know you said he's in prison, but I still find it remarkable to see how small his part in his own 'trial' is.
 
I'm reallly enjoying these scenes in Congress involving the trial. I also found the section with Heyward coming to grips with the power now instead him very captivating.

I wonder what more surprises are going to appear during this trial? With Andre an ally it's possible the information about the assassins after Heyward and Anne will become available as well.

How are things on the foriegn front in the game itself?
 
Chief Ragusa: Congress does outrank Arnold. However if Tom does end up in South Carolina, Arnold may go down and 'retrieve' him - not quite legally, but Arnold might not care at that point.

The trial's not over yet!

Fulcrumvale: Yep! I suppose we should look in on him.

Draco Rexus: Well, Andre needs to keep details of his dual character quiet for awhile longer. Yes, it'd be disastrous if it came out. Congress would become convinced the nation was riddled with spies and traitors and make Black look utopian in comparison. That's near worst case scenario, right behind killing Heyward.

J. Passepartout: Pinckney definitely has issues.

jwolf: Yep, I'm not sure if I said it overtly, but Waymouth told Jones it was easy enough to have Tom's claims verified, and 'was he available for a mission?'

That's another good theory regarding Pinckney.

Chief Ragusa: A third option. Possible!

coz1: Well, there is a little in there against state self interest. For example Rutledge violated the Articles by entering a private agreement with North Carolina and Virginia. Starting the Cherokee War before telling Congress was at best questionable. Entering foreign alliances seperately would be a definite no-no.

The odd thing is I didn't find anything about internal policies. That seems to have been entirely up to the state. A megalomaniac COULD have taken over one of the thirteen states and, from a legal standpoint, Congress gets to like it.

We're probably getting a good look at why the Articles just couldn't hold the country together, and as you say it eventually leads to the question of state and federal rights and the Civil War. I wonder if, should Black's excesses becomes clear, such a blatant example of state abuse will forestall the argument and help prevent the ACW.

Judas Maccabeus: LOL! Thanks. Yeah, I see Jefferson as having fallen into the classic traps that come with authority but not a bad man. He's trying to be fair.

Stuyvesant: The showdown will be...yeah, interesting.

You want to visit Tom too? Alright, we can do that. :)

Machiavellian: Tom's still fighting for control of his...well, power works. As coz noted it's on the verge of unhinging him entirely. Perhaps it has. Then again, perhaps you need to be a little nuts to deal with someone like Black.

The foreign front....God, you're asking me to remember back uhm...lessee....

France loves us. Spain thinks we're okay. England thinks we suck. So do the Cherokee, who lost a province but are still independent. The Iroquois and Shawnee are down to 1 and 2 provinces respectively as vassals/reserves.

Europe wise Poland's...done, as you'd expect in the 1773 scenario. Prussia took most of it as I recall. There's been a few annexations here and there, but nothing overly surprising.

I probably won't play again until the end of this chapter (which should mercifully be soon) and then if it goes like I expect (hah!) I need to do some modding first.
 
Warning: Offensive language follows. Read with a stiff drink in hand.


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South Carolina
August 1784


"This meeting of the Patriot's League will come to order." Malcolm Coleridge, the reverend at Saint Michael's Church, stood at his pulpit. Service ended only thirty minutes before and men continued to discuss this deal or that, the prospects of an early harvest, a fresh import of slaves from West Africa. Few, he noticed, talked about today's sermon warning against the Deist heresy that seemed popular elsewhere. The church's doors opened and a few stragglers filtered in having left to take their wives and children home. "Gentlemen? Governor Moultrie."

As Rutledge Black did everything but disband the League because he no longer needed them. As Moultrie his power base remained unsecure. People worried about 'General Allen's' rebellion and whether it could happen again. This worked in Black's favor, but meant they wanted answers to difficult questions.

The door swished open in the silence, then thumped quietly as John Preston slipped in. He muttered an apology at the usher, then skirted the side of the sanctuary.

Black watched him, one arm resting on the pulpit. He'd learned to keep most of his opinions to himself, but he disapproved of what was happening. So long as he did his job, Black didn't care.

"Welcome, Colonel!" he called. "I'm sorry to call your attention from your wife on matters of little import, like the state."

Preston scowled and held up a sheaf of papers. "You asked for these?"

"Give them here." Moultrie flipped through them. He couldn't read a word. Who taught the man to write? "You will report on this."

John nodded and took them back. He sat on a hard wood chair behind Moultrie who cleared his throat.

"Carolinans!"

The last voices died away.

"I've come to give you a reckoning of what has occured these last weeks. Colonel Preston here will answer specifics, but I will provide..." His eyes fell on Mark Pratchett, Editor of the Post and Courier, taking notes. I thought I closed your paper down. Ah, you reopened it? You may be useful. "...will provide a summary."

Black lifted his head and surveyed the room. Tense, expectant faces, some multi-hued as the stained glass windows did their work. He paused, then shot his hand at the red and black Carolinan flag in the corner sitting next to a white banner with a gold cross. "Carolina is under siege."

"For years we have fought to keep our enemies at bay, and we've done well. We thrashed the lobsterheads. We broke the niggers when they went against us, then chased the red ones and burned their towns. We've expelled the Christ killers and let the Romanists know we're watching. I would like to stand here and say Carolina is safe, but only two things remain."

"When General Heyward betrayed us, he ordered General Allen to hold and not attack further, knowing sooner or later someone would go to find out what happened. Poor Mister Rutledge sent himself. Yes, I know General Allen told his men Rutledge fled from me. This wasn't true, and all I can surmise is Allen used that excuse to rouse his men to anger. Allen found Rutledge and thrust him into the wilderness, knowing he could not survive the wild beasts there without escort." He bowed his head.

"And so Thomas Heyward's plan to kill a great man finally succeeded. While Allen waited to ambush whoever was sent, Thomas crossed into Savannah and tried to urge an attack. Fortunately his assassination attempt left him weak, and just as he recovered his strength Colonel Preston's raid forced him to flee before he could talk to General Burgoyne.."

He paced in front of the altar, so the cross rose behind him. "Until now these traitors have escaped justice, but God in His mercy has brought one of them to our doorstep!"

Preston looked at his notes and sighed. Men murmured to each other.

"At this moment Thomas is in Philadelphia!" Black cried. "He's attempting to spread his lies to our allies, but I am sure they will see through his folly. I've ordered Mister Pinckney to have him arrested and demand extradition. They must obey or they will break their own oaths and the confederation fails!" Either way I win. "Once Thomas is back, we will introduce him to southern justice. That will only leave Allen. After he is in custody we can cry done and restore the state constitution." General Allen, of course, would never be found.

"Colonel Preston will now review his efforts to secure Charleston from her enemies. Colonel...?"
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Pennsylvania


The prison they selected for General Thomas Heyward consisted of a locked upper room in one of the forts overlooking the Delaware River. A barred window allowed some light from outside, but dark grey walls gave the room a gloomy aspect while the narrow confines oppressed him.

Occasionally someone would pass by his door - a soldier enroute to the fort's defenses. Fool. Other times one would look in the Judas hole. Insect. Twice a day they let a soldier in with a bowl of mush and one of water. Animal.

Adams stopped by to once more ask for a rendition of events, nodded, apparently pleased and made some inane comment about fair weather for the morrow. Yes, they would think so...

Thomas had much time to reflect, especially at night. They didn't give him a lamp, so when the sun went down he lay in the dark carrying on an increasingly virulent dialogue to fill the terrible silence.

I have to get to Charleston.

Then leave.

There's a locked door. And guards.

So? You really think mere humans can stop you?

I'm a mere human, thank you.

No. You are not.

Heyward lay on his side, legs curled under him. What little light the stars offered faded as thick clouds rolled in from Chesapeake Bay. Absently he moved his hands in front of his face. Nothing. He might as well be blind.

Look what these animals are trying to do. To think you're trying to help them. They do not deserve your help.

He groaned and reached for the bent coin, squeezing until the edges bit into his hand.

They are animals. Beasts. Treat them accordingly.

No.

Open the door. Find the guard. Kill the guard. Leave.

That would be wrong.

Imprisoning you is wrong. The only law is to 'Do as thou wilt.'

No!

Not for them. You, however...

Heyward clenched his eyes shut. Go away! Please!

Societies put laws in place as a sort of exchange: You agreed not to take certain actions - such as killing - and in return the society offered social exchange, protection, support and so forth. However what use were they to him? He couldn't talk about what really bothered him. He didn't need their protection. He didn't need their tainted version of God. And if Tom didn't need them, then why should he agree to play nice?

"Animals!" he snarled. They dared try to hold him? "Filthy beasts!" He leapt to his feet and stormed to the door. They would pay for their insolence! They would...

"We carry part of the Spirit. Our souls cannot die!"

"Jess!" Thomas cried, spinning around. "Where are you?"

"The human soul is immortal. It cannot be diminished nor destroyed."

"Bast!"

"That is why you'll win."

"Help me!" But there was no one there. He screamed and fell to his knees.

"We're immortal!" Jess said. "Angels are not."

"Help me!" he screamed. "I can't do this alone!"

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Keys rattled in the lock. Outside thunder pealed and rain fell in sheets, soothing the voices at last. All but one.

YOU WERE NEVER ALONE.

A soldier flung open the door, pistol ready. Heyward collapsed at his feet.
 
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