The southern press., 1850-09-05

rejoice particularly to see such meetings in Geor-
gia, as they give cheering evidence, that she will
henceforth occupy in this great contest the COM
manding station, to which she Is entitled by her
position, her nature, spirit and strength. Without
her hearty co-operation, little can be done for the
peaceful maintenance Of Southern rights-with
it every thing. There is not a shadow Of doubt,
that if the South were united, all attempts TO en-
croach upon us, by Federal Legislation or 9TH
erwise, would cease at once and full justice would
without hesitation, be on all occasions accorded
to US.
trust that cordial union will soon be estab-
lished among all the slave holding States, for the
defence of their common interests, now in such
imminent danger, and that they will never sub
nit to the abatement Of one jot or title OF their
entire rights and just influence as sovereign States
in this confederacy. No real security-no last
ing peace, ever vet grew out of weak concession ;
and the most fatal wars are those that follow hol-
low truces. Can any one give reason, that
should be acceptable to Southern NAH, why the
South must always concede, on every issue,
which the North chooses to make with her? Has
nature stamped inferiority upon our soil and
climate? Or, is il only the men who are inferior !?
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
'''' 80 ' HAMMOND.
Samuel J. Ray, Charles Collins, A. II. Colquitt,
Esqrs., and others
Gentlemen.-I have received your fattering IN
vitation to attend the mass meeting to be held In
Macon on the 22d inst, TO address the people there
to be assembled, in behalf Of the extension OF the
Missouri Compromise line TO the Pacific as the
best means of securing portion Of the rights OF
the South, and preserving the Union" much
regret that my engagements will forbid me to be
present with you on an occasion Of much interest.
Not that should hope to add anything to the ar
guments with which the gifted sons of your own
State, famed for their eloquence, will there plead
the cause of the South but because, while should
expect to be stimulated by the spirit which will
there be breathed, | feel that could encourage
others by good report from this young State Yes,
gentlemen, Florida will be with you. Side by side
with Georgia, South Carolina Alabama and Mis-
sissippi, she will stand or fall, even if older Com
monwealths shall pause and falter. speak not
without entire confidence as to the position Of this
State. | can proudly say, that not single meet
ing within our limits has been held for the ap-
proval of the "Cay adjustment"
In several counties which have lately visited,
scarcely man is to be found who does not stand
upon the platform OF the Southern Convention.
At present, our pending election prevents that en-
tire concert and unity Of action which are desir
able. When that shall have taken place, am per-
suaded that we shall all come together, heart and
hand, and that whiggery and democracy will he
forgotten, in devotion to cause, in comparison
with which, both sink into insignifcance. For
consummation so devoutly to be wished, we shall
be indebted, not little, to Georgia 5 noble exam
pie. Very respectfully,
To Messrs. Samuel J. Ray, Charles Collins,
II. Colqutt, and others,