The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-11-12
Correspondence Of the Charleston Mercury.
GREENyILLE. Nov. 5. 1850.

GREENvILLE, NOV. ,, lS5U.
lTrssrs. Editors Greeuville has spoken out,
and that nobly. You are aware that the old
Greenville Mountaineer was always stannch in
defence of the South under the proprietorship Of
Mr.. Wells, who lately transferred it to MIR. w..
w. Campbell one Of Cardinals truest sons.
sons. From scn,e Of his late editorials, a few
Conservatives aud Subnissonsts have taken
umbrage, and intend starting another paper, and
have got nearly $4,000 subscribed for the pur.
pose Among the contributors are Gen. Wad-
dy Thompson for $500; Maj. B. F. Perry $500;
Capt Brooks $500: Perry Duncan $500, aud
i few others for less amounts, as am inform
ed. Maj. Perry and G. F. Elford are to be the
Editors, and the Latter is to leave for the Norh
next week for materials. The starting of the
opposition paper has been the means already of
adding between two and three hundred names
to the subscription list of the Mountainner.
We had a public meeting yesterday for the
consideration of our present relations with the
North, and to take such action in the premises
as might be deemed advisable Dr.. Crook was
called to the chair, and Dr.. Irvine acted as Sc.
cretary Rev. Mr. Buist opened the meeting
with prayer. The Chairman, IN some appro-
pirate remarks, stated the object Of the meeting
and COL Townes offered series of resolutions
for the consideration of those present.
Col G. e. Memminger heing present, was
loudly called on to address the meeting, which
he did with great eloquence and ability, and at
considerable length. He enumerated, in for.
chile language, the many instances Of injustice
and aggression OIL the part Of the North, and
iwet OH the present threatening aspect of af'
fairs us calling for most decided measures on
the part of the South. lie expressed himself
in favor of Confederation of tho Southern
States, and il that could not be effected, then
for South Carolina to sccede from the Union,
stand upon and defend her rights and leave the
issue with Him who ruleth the destiny Of ma.
tions.
Mr.. Mcmmingcr was frequently interrupted
in his address BY the most enthusiastic bursts
of applause from the audience, and when he
had concluded, Maj. Perry announced that his
friend Gen. Thompson would address the meet.
ing in reply to Col. Memminger. Gen T. COM
mcnced by expressing his astonishment at see
inG gentleman from Charleston brought there
to- enlighten the minds of the people Of Green.
vile, and then he proceeded at much length to
depict the disastrous and fatal consequences
that would follow the measures recommended
by Col. Memminger, and asserted that the
South had not been dealt so uljustly with by
the North as many contended
After he had concluded, Col. Memminger
briefly replied to some of thc Generals remarks,
and Gen. T. followed in n short speech Maj.
Perry then commenced speaking in very ami.
mated manner, but the audience seemed in no
humor to listen, and commenced calling "Ques.
tion!" "Question" which rutfled the Majors
temper considerably, but upon an appeal by
Major Jones, the meeting consented to hear
him out. When he had concluded, the ques-
ton was taken on the resolutions, and they
were passed almost unanimously. think I
can safely assert that there were not more than
eight voices III tho negative.