Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-06-24

II will be their night rigIt which every slave
holding State in the Union now has nave
treated this question mol as an abstract one--not
rs one of expediency or inexpediency,b but SIMPLY
as a question OF right and wrong-ol justice and
injustice.
am in favor of an adjustment of the unna-
tural difference between the North and the
South, upon any equitable ground. Rather than
not retard the evil day by even temporary
compromise | would yield something TO the re-
quircments of intolerance. But candor compels
me to say that have but little faith in the per-
manency Of any settlement Of this question:
Those who openly disregard the spirit Of one
compromise, will not regard another longer than
interest or force compcls them Those who con-
slider that they are as much bound to send e.
Emancipation TO our slaves as they are to send the
Bible TO the Heahen-who regard allegiance
to the Juggernaut Of fanaticism as paramount to
the requirements OF The Constitution, and the
promptings Of morbid philanthropy more binding
than the oatls of office, are mol To be restrained
by the provisions ola compromise, or the obl-
cations of patriotism. This does not apply, |
am happy 10 believe to all OF our Northern breth-
rcn--pcrhaps only the smaller portion OF them.
But il does To portion, respectable III number
at least, who have influence enough to keep up
the agitation, and power enough to insult and
annoy US and who will continue to do it until
the question is finally disposed of, either by a
REIMBURSEMENT of our rights, or dissolution OF
the Union. | hope | may be deceived. would
rejoice if returning sense of what is due To it,
as well as 10 us, should induce the North 10
cease an aggression which, II persisted III, must
eventually separate us
When speak of the possibility of the disco
luton of the Union, must not be understood as
iavoring or desiring it. Far-very far from it.
look upon lis value as beyond all computation
The day Of the consummalon of such a deed
would herald a night too daik for contemplation
have stood by it in one storm al least, where
stcrncr brows than nine grew pale with appre-
hension, and am willing 10 cling to il now, as
long as ray OF hope glimmors over the troubled
waters All is not vet lost. Webster and Clay
and Dickinson and Cass, aided by other tieo
and noble spirits, are endeavoring to find {
friendly Ararat upon which the sickly laden Arl
may resi- i'll safety. Most terveniIy do pray
that they may be successful, and that when III,
night is past and the day broke, our gloriou.
Union may be seen, like your own majestic
Peaks when the fury OF the storm which envel
opcd them is spent, and the rifted clouds hay,
passed away, towering in wonted grandeur, un
impaired i'll It's strcngth-unbrokcn in its sym
radiant with lis own glory.
word 10 my Democratic friends. The diff
ference between us is more imaginary than real
and exists As often in regard TO men as 10 meas
urcs. We are worshippcrs at common altar
and lidnclarics OF a common legacy, whose rich
est endowment is the liberty of thought and o
speech. Let rs dwell together in unity, an,
ever remember that we have "a country 10 sery,
as we'll as party to obey. shall cndeayor Il
deal with them in candor and in TRUTH and shall
always be happy TO publish any article whlcl
may be offered III reply to whatever may appear
against them III the columns of my paper.
am not 50 disirustful of the soundncss OF oui
princl Piles as 10 be afraid 10 them stand side
10y side with those OF the opposing party. MOI
would be SO lost, trust, 10 spirit of liberali
ty, as TO attack an opponent and deny him
hearing through the same medium when there
was no other open to him.
! | cannot close this address without reyerine
to the reception which greeted me on the occa.
SION OF my recent visit to your county in conncc.
ton with this business. Nothing could have
been more tlattenng or gratifying. The many
who did not know me, as well as the few who
did, welcomed me with cordiality, equaled
only by the zeal and alacrlty with which they
took hold ot the enterprise, which was the oblec
OF my visit. II told me at once that success,
was not doubtful. | shall endeavor to meet Tho
Obligations under which you have placed me by
a faithful discharge of the duties which the ar
duous undertaking will devolve upon me. | shall
not shrink from its labors, nor seek to avoid its
responsibilities, but cheerfully encounter, both
IN the desire to meet the expectations of my
friends, and the approbaiiap of iAa alhale- poo