The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-08-02

nea1n, and the sol Of Freedom shall
dfenchud not with molten lava, but Il
CRIMSON life of Liberty herself shed ;
Civil D,scord. Permit me to show yo
that tins is no idle suggestion O. iai.
alarm
10; The Message Of the Governor Of Soul
Caroiins, delivered on the 29th Of Noveu
Der last, say sbne seven months ago, v
are duly notified, that il the late Tariff
not modified 10 suit that State, she i read
70 resort 10 arms. And ar Rome has b
one C4TsAR-for thcre is but one man
South Caroiina--it being glory enough ID
y all others TO be bis sateIti.es--l hold that b
is responsible for all that Is said in hig
places.
The Governor congratuIaies the Stat
upon "the favorable condition and ADEQUATE
supply OF its arms, arsenaIs and munrfion
OF var procured at an expense Of half
million Of dollars, aud requiring an annua
appropriation of SCI, 900 for their care ans
supervision. And speaking ofihis military
preparation, he says" Hsppiy for oul
interests. the wisdom Of The late Legislature
= has provided the most ample and pcrma
seni means for improving one Of the mos,
essential resources Of our strength, on,
peace, and our security" And he boasts
that they have on hand fifty thousand
pounds Of Powder Indeed. u good portion
oil the Message is a vain swagger, how
ready and prepared they are for fight
The NEXT question is, for whom have they
made this preparation, and with whom do
they expect 10 fight, Iw,ll give you few
quotations, 10 shew you that the contest is
expected 10 iake place With you and every
other friend TO our union. Look
II. II. in the absence of all Constitutional pow
TO retain standing Military force, the States
OF Ghss Union possess means to maintain their
nghts az sovereigns. these rights would, indeed,
be found to be ram. sAado,rg. and anproftabls,
before The ar5iirsmsRi Of an armed Federal PO.
tsnfdfe"
q In our late contest with Federal power, il
was not to the mere efficiency OF its laws, the
justice OF her cause or the strength of her ar.
gnments. but to be uPLIFrEp ARMS of her citi-
Iens ready TO strike in her defence, that the
State looked al last for protection
And we're the dangers of the pas, 10 recur.
or the naJacnable JorebOdirgs Of the future to
be realized. 1t is 10 the bold hearts, and nerved
and disciplined patriotism Of her Militia, that
South Caroiina would again appeal, as the first
20 feel and sympafhise for her wrongs. and a. the
emily finally arasiabie source Of defending her."
Here we are distinctly told that i, was
ihe upIltied arm Of South Carolina, ready TO
strike, that terrlsied the Union, aud made il
yield TO their wishes. And, we are like
wise told, that South Carolina is now ready
10 raise the same arm and 10 make the
same stroke, if the " dangers of the pas.
shall recur," or the uniavorable forebod.
ings Of the future shall be realized" Aud
towards What, are all these threats direct.
ed? The TARIFF.
=" now invoke your attention TO the system Of
Protective policy revived by the late Act of Con.
gress, imposing duties on imports and transcend. |
ing IN lis burdens, its bouniies and rs rest rict.ons
all former experience of unjust, oppressive and
unconstitutional tlxstlon,n
What Van Buren, Democrat can listen
with patience, TO this wholesale denuncia-
ton Of the late Tariff, because it recognises
the Priociple of protection The Tariffs
OF l-24 and l@25 both recognised aud car.
RED out The principle Of protection. For
the FIRST, Jackson and Van Buren, both vo.
ted for the last, Van Buren, voted aud
for the Tariff. now denounced BY this or.
gan Of Notification, Buchanan, Of Penn.
syyania, ard Wright, Of New York-the
right arm Of Vac Buren, and the main pill.
lar Of Democracy. Ard you are now called
upon 10 become their accusers and condem
ners. Are YOU ready 10 commit ps.riclde,
and slay the Father Of pute Democracy,
Anlrsw Jackson He was The sirooges,
advocate for protecting American Industry
agaius, European Industry I; but now to ad
vance the prospects Of John c. Calhoun, The
deadliesi enemy Andrew Jackson ever had,
you are called upon TO denonnce jackson
aud has doctrines as anti. Democratic.
d. you want further proof of NulIlhca.
ton hypocrisy While they denounce lie
last Tarif. and threaten If II is not repeal
ed, to resist i. by force, they tell you they
wil vote 10 make Buchanan, President. #
be Is the choice Of their Convention, al.
though he voted for this Tsrif-athough
If will be his duty TO enforce il, and shoot
or hang those Uho resisls its operation by
force although they stand pledged 10 shoot
him, and all VITO attempt 10 aid him 10 en-.
forcing It. Do these meu think they ad
dress rdiots, when they thus speak Do
they think their professions of regard for
o., .a' s'np Of the Democracy can deceive US :
ihey VIII hid ,tsruseIyes az much misrak
en- as they did, v hen they anetap,od 10 de-
ter Aodrew Jackson.
Listen asala to this mailman Of The South.
on The tleci Of the Ts,if:
Il would have been better that the sources Of
oaf Revenue had been dried up, our public inn.
p'oFernentt neglected, our fortresses dismantled.
our ATi7y d.s5aoded, and our Navy rot,ing in
tne docks. our Officers clamoro1s for their ssla.
mes, ano cur Nsnbers Of Congress anuaid. thar
THAT sueh breach should have been made in the
Constitution. Cherishing hope, however. in m.
justice and wisdom Of the American people
conhding IA the patriotism and purity Of The
Democratic party Of the Union, aad waiting for
RkAsoSABLE TINE, the slow and steady progress
OF Legislative reiorm--lei US still remember tina,
the means Of safety and redress reside il the
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