The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-10-10
For the Camden Journal.

/ have watched with the greatest anxiety for the
last several years, the progress OF the Winot
Proyiso. and as the cloud, which was first small
aud scattered-langhcd at by those Who were 10
feel its gathered fnrce-grew and darkcned,l warn
ed the south Of the approaching storm. Since then,
| have seen the Wilmot Proviso in the Halls Of
our National Legislature, an A'henais with her
torch before the sacred temple Of liberty. TO ask
the south TO prepare for action now, would be like
Cesar drilling his legions amidS: the battle Of
Pharsala. But the time has come TO act--to act
with rromptness and decision. would that each
planter, each mechanic, and each citizen of the
south could stand in our legislative halls, if for bu:
one day: They would then know what anti ti-slave-
ry is-and not one, unless the sickcning blood Of
conservatism courses his veins, but what would
hail the day as glorious that gave him the privilege
of showing the north, that We were not yet ready
to be their Ireland. Like the wolves in Mazeppa's
track, the bowling brood came on until the south.
ern CAUCUS was called, when they halted a mo-
ment 10 see the result. The sgners Of this Sc
cond Declaration of Independence presented a for
mdable front until "A. II. Stephens. the Arnold
Of Georgia" 'rum Benior," the ''free soil bully,
who fights to the death and burial'-traItors with
in the c,mp-invted the bood.thirsty wolves for
ward, by the scent Of blood in sacrificing patriot.
ism. The vote on the last might OF Congress
showed too plainly how far they have succeeded;
and how stand We now? In position which. if
the south is no, dreaming, fatally dreaming, she
will remain in no longer. How will she avert the
dsnger! is a grave question. Speak OF dissolu-
tion of the Union and you will be stared at and
treated much more uncivilly than tile rascally
gang of anti.slavery Yankees who are roaming over
our country, sowing the seeds of abolitionism-
and whyi What is The magic power hich sleeps
in the letters U-n.-o.ni Give US what those let.
ters were intended TO represent in the days Of our
iathers--yes, give Us the Union which they fought
10 oblain-the glorious Union that Washington
bequeathed US, and bade us cling to as the ark of
our safety--and all would cry "dastard' at him
who rev. led il. But what is -Union" when bought
at the sacrifice Of right and principle! Based upon
our own degradation-drawing its vitality from our
ruin--let him who will, buy the elevation of others
at so costly price--we prefer cheaper mastery.
Yet it cannot be denied that there are some. even
in our midst, who look upon the Wilmot Proviso as
no very direct violation o. our rights, aud are will.
ing to aid in its success. Delaware and Kentucky
furnish instances aud even seine further SOUTH
These are our worst enemies, and should hostl-
ties ever occur between the north and the south,
did my authority extend no farther than captain.
cy, these are the men would first hang, draw and
quarter and burn, aid scatter their ashes to the
breeze.
But how shall we resist the Wilmot Provso!-
By action. The day it is passed or slavery is
abolished in the District of Columbia, let the u
MON be dissolved, and even no,c, let noH. inter:
course be the watch.word. Let the southerner
stop his northern paper, for every ono knows that
in the north you can scarcely lind a southern pa
uer. Let the farmer studiousy avoid buying from
the merchant who goes to the north for his guods.
| press this point. We have Charleston, which
may soon be as good market as N York. What
is forever ringing in your ears at the north? Why,
abotionsts cite you as proof Of The evil of slave
ry that the northern cities far surpass The SOUTH
erp, and vet the southern merchant must 60 north
for his goods, to help build up the northern city,
and throw arguments and money in the hands OF
the satanic anti.slaveryist. | have no respect for
such man. care not if strike at entire class
it is class who forget to maintain southern
rights" The Atlantic is navigable from Charles
ton ito Europe as well as from New York. And
more than this let the northern vessel, IN cas- Of
the passage of the Wilno, Proviso, keep out OF
southern ports, come in as those Of Africa come,
the descendants Of which land seem TO inherit all
their sympalhies. The Wilniot Proviso and the
unconditional abolition of slavery differ but in
point OF time Let slavery be limited to the states
soon we are crowded, slavery is vaueless, and
emancipation follows. This much for interest, but
where is principle1 Who fought to gain the terri
tory now in dis puie! That is page in history
The last and hardest fought battle is about to take
place--glittering colors wave over regiments mum.
berinp from one thousand to twelve hundred men.
The Irish General is told to select his regiment
and storm this desperate fortress. lie passes by
the gay coors and we'll 6lled regiments until he
comes to one whose banner is pierced by an hun.
dred bullets, with only one hundred and Fifty bayo-
nets glttcring around it-soon TO be the orphan
regiment. This, General is the regiment I Sc.
lsci" Their immortal commander, just from his
sick couch, exclaims, as he casts his proud eye
over his nover-failng few-"give US place in the
picture nearest the flashing Of the guns" Just by
stands weasel hearted Yankee Colonel, "go on
gain territory, but you nor yours shall never enjoy
it," Nor will we, unless the south acts, and ieseuts
the slightest aggression. ] had rather see the en-.
tire north sunk, and smile as the columns Of cir
cling vapor ascended upward from their ruin, than
that the principles OF the Wilmot Proviso should
extend over one foot of land south Of Mason and
Dixon's line. y. i
THE COLLEGE.