Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-06-23

against The mission 10y means of which tins great object
may possibly be accomplished, clog it with condi.
tonsy or instructions which would prevent any discus
sou of this most interesting topic.
cannot conclude, without deeply lamenting that
should have the misfortune wide, TO differ rom ,he
representation of the other Southern States with whose
lament 1t the more, Because in a sure affecting us
equally, affecting deeply, best Judgment will net
permit me TO yield to their arguments pay the defer
ence winch IS certainly due To The weight of their uni.
ted opinions On the contrary, the result Of my most
anxious reflections firmly oonvi,.I that the course
have indicated is the only that be pu sued with
due regard To the distribution OF constitutional
powers and with any hspc of avoiding the danger ,a,
should not feel that my duty performed, without
enreaiin% them, once more, before they decide TO con-
slider whether attendance at this assembly for the
purpose OF aver ting Is danger, by the mid or by the
energetic means have Indicated " i'll not more proba
Oily attain The end we have all view, than Irritating
refusal, or an attendance that foriids discussion
pray them earnestly but respectfully 10 rcflcc, on the
nature OF the danger with which we are nartcularIy
threatened Foreign war, Justly classed among the
greatest caiaineS OF nations Vcsied of IFS horroyS
when compared TO those otdumestic Servle nsurrect
IN the ono case we know the danger and are prepared
to meet II; III the other all that is atrocious in ven
geance cruel IN savage nature and habits, and detesta
ole IN the exercise of malice, long rcrresscd-aH the
ndtsniiics that the eXultation OF sudden from
bondage can suggcs, 10 lie saveburst united OH YOU
IN the hour o1 greatest security. The theatre Of this
warfare IS The sacred retirement of the domestic car,
lis victims, the snIng, unsuQectng family surround
!
ana Jny--a warfare which dcsalates that home which
great orator calls the refuge of ALL and drcnchcs the
bed OF rest with blood, when, in the still mdnip m hour
te wife, who had sunk 10 rest, the happy mother of
numerous offspring, is awakened by their living slrieks
herself - follow hcm after the inet of indo11itie,
worse than ten thousand deaths. And how would gen
temcn have 10 avoid these horrors which no lam
gnage can depict, scarcely any imagination can CON
ceve? " hat are the means they propose? Utter si-
'ence-lisiesS indiilrrcnce-a complimentary embassy
men commissioned to make bow, sent with pro-
lotiun TO discuss entrea gentlemen TO pause before
ey take from us the probable means isCussi per
suasIon ana renonsirauce; and the certain one Of
Siuve resistance to measures that may produce these
evils address myself TO The mcnbers from the North
and ask them, IN the name of Gcd, whether any of
them who are not exposed, will take from u- who are
s chance OF avoiding the evil? and adjutc the mem
oers from the South again to ponder on the magnitude
oil Tie danger--agan To review the objections TO this
misson-sgaino consider whether it does not offer the
best means we have of eseapiag and then cooy and
deliberately To decide.
sheuid be sorry, sir, my feelings have carried me
10 speak with less respect for the opinions of others
than they merit but owed it TO myself 10 all that
depends on me- 10 my constituents TO the whole nation
10 utter freely the dictates of my best Judgment in
pointing out the most efficient means of avoiding Gala
mites which present themselves nv understanding
not 10 my imagination otherwise nmncat and una
voidable