Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-11-01

man who has the independence TO refuse
assen I 10 these strange dogmas. Indeed
to such an extent is this brothery hatred
now carried by some, that man cannot
exchange ordinary courtesles, or clvIlilies,
with his fellow citizens orthe north, with
out rendering himself obnoxious TO the
charge of being an enemy to the south |
had occasion mysclfto travel north few
months since upon private business; ! was
treated with grea, kindness and hospitality
kindness and hospitality intended entire
iy as On expression OF good feeling towards
the state, which represented let have
been most bitterly abused for having res
pended to these courtcsies; Tor having
dared to break bread, and cat salt with our
northern brethren; and especially for
having so far violated southern policy as
to have wickody visited the cradle of
liberty and most sacrllegeously entered
Old Faneuil Hall. .ar.a..
could pity these foolish men, whose
patriotism consists in hating every thing
beyond the limited horizon of their own
narrow minds; but contempt and scorn
will not allow Of the more amlable srnt-
ment. Ii is said against me, that have
northern feelings; well so have, and SOU
thern, and eastern, and western, and trust
that shall ever rs citizen Of this repub-
lie, have liberai,y enough to embrace
within the scope Of my feelings both its
cardinal points and its cardinal interests.
do not accuse those who differ with me,
Of desire to dissolve the Union. know
among them as honest and honorable men,
as belong to any party but | do most ser-
ously believe that the Union cannot long
survive such kind OF argument and feeling,
as 10 that which | have alluded. Indeed,
if such sentiments are well founded, il |
ought not to continue; its objects and uses
have ceased. Still do most lerven,ly
pray that such catastrophe may be aver
ted; at least, that my eyes may not witness
a division Of this republic. Though it
may be day Of rejoicing for the dema-
gogue, it will prove bitter hour for the
good man and the patriot. Sir, there are
some things belonging TO this Union, which
you cannot divide; you cannot divide the I
history of The past, the recolectlons of I
4exing ton and Bunker Hill; you cannot
ivide the bones Of your revolutionary
tires; they would not lie still away from
he ancient battle grounds, where they
AVE so long slumbered. And The por {
raft of the father Of his country, which
langs in the capitol, how much of it will
all 10 your share, when both that coun- ,
ny and picture shall be dIsmembered?-
But fellow citizens, have detained you
90 long upon these themes, and the clo-
ing day warns me to desist. The polll-
,al relation which exists between US, and
he fact that that relation will soon cease,
my apology Tor the tax | have
laid upon your patience. ..-
AS q private citizen, trust ever TO re-
lain your confidence and regard, though
IS public man, shall never again seek
HEM Private interests as we'll as incli-
nation, will keep me from the political are
IA. The ancient gladiator pursued a
more cnviabe occupation, than that of a
modern politician. For the short remain
Ter Of the present Congress, shall con-
inue TO perform my duty as your repre-
sentative, but decline being considered a
for reelection. With the most
rofound thanks for your long continued
ayors TO me-. both in public and private
Ifc, bid you fare we'll.