The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-06-06


Resolutions of her assembly have repeat
edly declared her sentiments upon the SUBJ
iect matter of these petitions, and her de.
cided opinion that the attempt making by
these petitioners sis hostile to the spirit
of the Constitution, and destructive Of the
harmony of the Union;" and recent and
more numerous assemblage of Democra-
tic delegates in State Convention than
has ever before met in that State, with but
three dissenting voices, adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
"Rcsolped, That, in the opinion OF
this Convention, Congress ought not, with.
out the consen. of the people of the Dis.
.rict, and of the States Of Virginia and
MARYLAND, to abolish slavery in the Dis
trio of Columbia; and that the efforts now
making for that purpose, by organizing
societies in the free States, are hostile to
the spirit Of the Constitution, and destruc-
tive to the harmony of the Union.
,"Resolred, That, slavery being do
mestic institution recognized by the Con-
stitution Of the United-States, we, as citl'
zens of free State, have no right to in
terfere with it; and that the organization
of societies and associations in free States,
in opposition to the institutions of sister
States, while productive of no good may
be the cause of much mischief; and while
such associations for political purposes
ought to be discountenanced by every
lover of peace and concord, no sound
Democrat will have part or lot with them.
"Resolued, That political AbolItlonlsm
is but ancient Federalism, under new
guise, and that the political action of anti
slavery. societies is only a device for the
overthrow of Democracy.
"Iknow, sir, that these resolutions ex-
press the deliberate judgment of the De.
mocracy of Ohio; as to the sentiments OF
the opponent of the Democratic party
the eHarrisonians, know less. Their con-
duct is open to observation. But that, 1t
il we'll known that they hold in their fra
ternal embrace the entire abolition part OF
the population of Ohio"
These facts have occurred during the
present session of Congress, and yet very
many Southern members shut their eyes
to these startling truths, and are glad at at
heart that the Northern Democrats will
lose, strength in their respective Districts
for giving US their aid. Much pains have
been taken to throw poppies over the eyes
ofthe South by attempting to prove that
General Harrison himself. is not an AboiI-
ZIONIST; but official letters and speeches
proves this-that he is opposed to slavery
and desires it abolished. AS l am writing
for your candid consideration an unvar-
nisbcd tale, Il will call to your attention his
circular, which he published for the pur-
pose of satisfying the Abolitionists:
"Fcllow-citizens: Being called suddenly
home to attend my sick family, ] have but
a few moments to answer a teW OF the
"culunnies" which are in circulation con-
cernine me. l am accused of being friend
ly to slavery. From my earliest youth to
the present time, l have been the ardent
friend of human liberty. At the age OF
eighteen, became member Of an A6olar
ti;on Society, established at Richmond, Va.
the object of which was to amellorate the
of the slaves, and procure their.
freedom by every legal means. My We
nerable friend Judge Catch, of Clermont
county, was also a member of this Socle-
ty, and has lately given me certificate
that l was one. The obligations l then
came under, have faithfully performed"
This circular proves that he is unfriend-
ly to slavery, and that he considered it
calumny to be considered friendly, neces-
sary for him to repel: and it proves that ne
was so anxious to retain the friendship OF
the Abolitionists, that he actually thought
it necessary to obtain certificate that he
was member of an Abolition Society,"
If other proof be necessary to show that
he is opposed to slavery, and wishes it a.
polished, read again that part of his speech
Ia part of which has so frequently been
published in his defence) in which he says:
aShould I be asked if there is no way by
which the General Government can aid
the cause Of emancipation, ! answer that
has long been an objecl near my heart
too see the whole of the surplus revenue
appropriated to that subject" Entertain
ing these views so strongly disappointing
slavery; living as he does, in a non.slave-
holding state; made the available candl-
A. D.,.:,Iono1, tbro,,oh thoir infI,I