Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
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INDIANAPOLIS, DECEMBER 1a, 1850.
Cen. john Anthony Quitman


This gentleman is now Governor Of Mississippi. His
election will prove the disastrous of his life
His military career has been brilliant ntone. Appointed
Brgader General the commencement of the Mexican
war, he immediately repaired to the scene of confic
and returncd until he the flag Of his country
waving from the dome of the capito of Mexico He
distinguished himself Monterey and with the bold
ness and daring of Murat he led the charging columns
the City of Mexico, stormed the Belen gate and
tered the Halls Of the Mentezumas in triumph He was
made Civil and Military Governor of the City, which po-
son he occupied until the armisce when he returned
the States with the aures of conquerng hero green
his brow. Every where he received with shouts
of applause from proud and grateful people He was
made the guest of States and cities. His fame mil.
iIary chieain was established Surrounded by friends,
in the enjoyment O wealth, he might have repOsed
has IsareIs But alas for his uiur fame, his ambition
was not satisfied He desired civil promotion. II
wished be Vice President but disappointed ami
that Disappointment ike mig TIM has been brooin
over him and admin sterng TO tie 1t erness Of his
spirit
Benedict Arnold was a ion that crouched not before
the Zoe, and a braver spirit than Aaron Burr never
drew 4 sword But disap ointel ombton made them
the enemies Of their country, an5 they went down
to the traitors grave Thsse markell examples and
we tras il is uos too late for the subject of this notice
to profit by them
Mississippi State identified in position and in Interest
with her sisters, Ohio. Indiana and illinois, under tn.
mad councils Of Gov. Quman and his compeers in folly
ii ia crime, Is plotting dsunion and treason. We
speak this ia regret and not in anger We have regar-
dcd Gov Qaitmaa a personal and political friend
he nortberu by birth and education and can
not tAsrefore, he said be influenced by early pren
dces His policy Governor is of the ultra char
acter. He has eonvened the Legislature without any
sufficient aueiy and bis communication is of the most
ultra eharaet.r We should like to publish the mes
sage entire bu1 We, however, publish the fol-
loWing which indicates te remedy, for the evil
be comp paias o. The although couched in
Pectia language nothing hut disunon, booishea
and civil var with all It's horrors:
a.Whea reflect upon the pc tinaciiy with which the
assaults upon rights have been for years prosecuted
the evident ncreass ol anslaveFy sentlmeBs at the
Norta and the excitement there pervadng nearly all
classes against the law 10 provide Tor the extradon oil
fartve slaves have little hope Lett that these guaran-
tees ndispensaby necessary To safety, viii be yel
dci by liOrtY flushed with recent victories. and
couraged hy apparent divisions among ourselves. Yer
TO leave no e,r Cancellation unried and still further
TO unite with those of people who still look
for ret rnng sense OF Justice in the North, the prop
ostions lie distinctly made the people Of the
holding States remedy the wrong far II he
in the power of Congress dose by obtaining from Cal
iforna concessions south of SO 30, otherwise and
such amendments OF the federal Constitution
as shall hereafter amply secare the rights Of the slave
holding states from mlsconsricti0n, and from further
aggression
But in the event Of refusal, do not hesitate
press my decided opinion that The only eascua remedy
To evils which continue to grow from year TO year
is he Dund in prompt and peaceable secession OF
the aggrievcd States.
The probability OF the ultimate necessity Of resort
20 this effective and unquesonale right OF sovereign
Stes shond he kept in view, Whatever measures may
be adopted by this State either alone in concert with
her sister States remedy existing evils. In the mean
fime and early practicabe IL Of the highest I'M
porfance that some centre Of opinion and action
should be auhoritafively established. This may be e
fecfed y the conventions Of the several asserting States
providing for the organization aad subsequent periodical
appointment or election of committee OF safety FOR
each State consist Of number equal 10 THAR Sena
tors and Representatives in Congress. These com
nttecs whose duty il should be periodically 10 Assem-
HE Al some central point for the transaction Of business
should be invested with adequate powers, absolute Of
contingent to act for their respective States upon al
onestons connected with their preservation and tee
ton Of their domestic institutions and their equal right
s sovereign States Such body Of men, even if cloth
ed with he authority Of hut three States wou'
60 omand respect ard secure quiet and peaceabe result
70 their dctermlnatIons