The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12
NORTHERN WINGS.

The Feds, have, (says the Richmond
Whig,) in the absence of other more eiiec-
tive subjects, been harplng much upon The
views Of the Wing Executive Committee,
upon The subject Of abolition. Every
whers3hey have been proclamlng Mr.
Smith OF Connecticut, Mr.. Clark OF Ne"
York, and Mr.. Saltonstall of Massachu-
sets, as Abolitionlsts, and therefore charg-
ing the Southern Wings, and Mr.. Bolts in
particular, member of the committee,
with being in league with the Fanatics
The charge has been repeatedly pronounc-
ed an arrant ialsehood. But Mr.. Bolts, TO
brand fasehood upon the forehead of those
who have asserted it, has recently written
to Messrs. Smith, Clark and Saltonstall for
their seniiments-well knowing them TO
be friendly To the South From Mr.. Smith
alone has he received letter yet, and that's
of the true grit, and does distinguished hon
or to the patriotism of the writer. The
other letters will no doubt be forthcoming
soon, when this last calumny Of the Feds,
will be made 10 recoil upon themselves;
LircuFIELp, CoNN., Oct. l3, Isl0.
Dear Sir received Your letter Of the
sth instant this morning, and hasten 10 re-
ply TO ycur enquiries touching my senti-
ments ON a subject which naturally awakcns
much sensibill,y at the South. ! refer TO
Aboitionism. You state that it is alleged
by some friends Of the Administration m
Virginia, that three Of the Executive Com
mitee, raised by the Republican members
during the late session of Congress, for the
purpose Of disseminating political latelll-
gence IN the country, are ayowed Abolition
lists, and that am one OF the number, -
and that thus an attempt Is made 10 preJu.
dice the cause of " Harrison and Retorm,"
by supposed affinity or connection be.
tween Southern Wings and Northern Abo-
litionsts. ! was aware that such charge
had been preferred against myself and 9TH
er members ofthe Committee. 1t emanal-
ed, as you know very well, from pen which
has ever been distinguished hy an dudaci0Ls
impsdenee and reckless disregard Of the
truth. But | deemed the impuia,ion TO.
tally unworthy Of notice did mol believe
that the generous People Of the South would
be imposed upon by this and the number.
less other vile calumnies with which the
Government press has teemcd for months
past BY way of illustrating, suppose, the
operation Of that very curious prescription
for curing some Of the Ills that flesh is herr
TO, by the excitement Of composition. -
With respect 10 the accusation preferred
against myself, desire to bring il to q
short issue. pronounce il, by wkomsoev.
er made, shameless lalsehood, for which
there IS not the slightest apology or excuse.
Nothing has ever occurred to Justify any
such lmpulatton IN the least. never at.
tended an Abolition meeting IN my life
never subscribed TO an Abolition paper
never gave penny to an Abolition fund
and never contributed, directly, on ind rect.
~, TO foster AbolitioneNcltemeui, fofwhlch.
BY the way, there is much less al the North
than is generally supposed at the South. }
Oh the contrary, have ever icplorcd tie
existence Of any such principle rs being
adapted to produce only evil, and that con.
FINALLY, 10 our common country. For one
shall abide by the compromises Of the
Constitution, and leave the subject Of Save
~ where It belongs, ereib areiy ruth fAe
South. On tins point, the enilrn Wing par.
y Of the North il sound to the corc--and
We all occupy the ground ~ ably developed
by our great leader, Mr.. Webster on the
OCCASION OF the recent Convention al Rich.
mond. la conclusion, permit me 10 ex.
press the qualification which feel GA &C.
count OF the delightful political intercourse
which has commenced between the North
aud the South. Southern Statesmen and
Orators are received at the North with
open arms. They are every where H..
tened TO with delight, and they hnd IN the
hearts OF thousands Of our unsophi,tlcalcd
seonanry, who collect around them, cord
OF sympathy which beats IN unison with
their own. We now know that thu feel.
ing Is reciprocated at the South Your
great Convention proves It, and IN a man.
ner which conters the highest honor on no.
bic hearted Virginia.
have the honor TO be, with sentiments
OF respect, very truly your friend and obe-
dent servant,
TRUMAN SMITH