The State guard., 1848-07-25
For the State Guard. A word to tile Democrats of iIie
 South.

south.
 A brief period has elapsed, and thu familiar terms in Presidential Canvas sound continually in our ears from all d i rections. The passions of mankind arc wrought to high pitchoe excitement, anc | party strife and jealousy are resumed with renewed energy.
 f. The weakness of men are brought tC the contest, as well as those qualities tha exalt human nature. All that averce ambition, and love of power can exert tc accomplish their object, are brought into requisition whether good or bad, and were it not for the intelligence among the toil- ling portion of our citizens, so that the masses could be made the willing dupes of corrupt and ambitious politicians, our desti- ny would fall little short of that brought upon Mexico by her secret factions. l Human nature is the same everywhere and the only difference that exists between nations, is tantamount' to the moral and intellectual culture they possess. !
 We are but imperfect beings, conse- quently we are liable to deccive others though unintentionally, ,.and of being de- ceived ourselves; therefore, we ought to possess all the information in our power, that we may avoid the snars and traps placed in our path, for 'the price of liber- ty is eternal vigilance D and the more we search human nature, and human aim the better will we be qualified to watch over our rights. 1't
 There is contract between northern and southern institutions that will produce natural jealousy and it is the duty of ei- ther portion to be watchful over her con- stitutional rights, but through the lethergy of one the other abuses her opportunity. But admitting that, there should neverthe- less be fairness in their dealings towards each other, they ought to bear in mind that their strength consists in the ir peace ful relations, ''united we stand, dvi- ded we fall." Politicians however are sometimes far from true cander, which the last canvass for the Presidency most clearly showed. tHI
 The whig orators of the north in eigh- teen hundred and forty spoke of MT. Clay as one who would advocate their favorite principles and especially that of doing all in his power to bring about the abolition of slavery, for it is a notorious fact that nor thern whigs are generally of abolition sentiment.
 Their defeat at that time they ascribed in measure 10 those who left their ranks and voted for the abolition candidate. Alta convention in - Go Pa: Senator Giddings strenously argued that Mir. Clay was strong opponent to the-cxtention of slavery.
 Thus it will be during the present can vass with Gen. Taylor, he who said that he would prefer him MT. Clay) to him. self will be held up as endorsing his senti- ments and he too will have to ride the abolition horse of the north, although he lives in the South, unless he clearly de- fines his position. Southern men should |
 not rest satisfied with those who do not assume them, that in the hour of struggle they will be their friends. a.6a
 General Cass has definitely declared his sentiments on that all important questions he has given his unqualified assent to the Democratic platform, and has mantainet character so pure and untarnished ir political life, a gem so rare, that it would be wrong for any to gainsay his positive assertions. ,a .a.i,,. .s5.
 He has sustained your now president he sought to provide for your armies ht has won laurels' in the sanguinary field O battle, and in the Courts ofprinces. Will then, the Democracy of the South torsakt him, simply because he lives at tho North? Will Southern men put on tho garb of the fanatic abolitionist who will not use Southern productions because they were manufactured by the labor o slaves, and who would not have worshipet in Solomon's temple, because it was cree ted through the service of bondmen. I PRIT PoUR NoN PlYs. Randolph Co.,, July l2th. 184S.
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