The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-12


adopted at the last session of Congress, and of tn,
Union. In every county visited, the result in
deed, nearly the same, and ! never have known a
any one meeting addressed that the close, NOR,
than six secessionists 10 be found willing 10 de
clare themselves against the Compromise measures
ICheersl An anecdote gentlemen, occurs 10 me H.
Illustrative OF this. In one OF the centre counties Of
ppl, the first day Of the session OF the cir
cult court, addressed large number of citizens
who came together in mass meeting in conseq
of previous announcement having been made tc
the effect that this subject would be discussed. Al
this meeting young gentleman, under the aus
pices of nephew of the late John G. Calhoun, the
representative oihe county in the State legislature
offered series of disunion resolutions the discus
sion was gone into on both sdea, and what, sup
pose you, was the reaul! Only three persons out oil
all that multitude voted for the dsu sion resolutions
and one Of those the representative alluded
to of the place, and the other two the mover
and his brother (loars of laughter.) In the next
county to that, where public opinion seemed to
have been somewhat unfavorably affected in regard
to this great question, had the pleasure OF adj
dressing large assemblage. few days there
after on the first day Of court, there was another
meeting, which was addressed by one of the
most eloquent men in that quarter of the State
Judge Wall-by birth South Carolinian, and one
of the justices OF the court then in session, who came
forward and made able speech in favor Of the
Constitution he had sworn to support (Cheers.)
AT the close of the discussion vote was taken,
and the Union of the States was sustained by a
vote Of seven TO one! [Grcat cheering.l Very re-
at Natchez, the residence of Governor Quitman,
where spoke freely of him and his late disunion
message, denouncing it plainly 40 reasonable
document ICheers, and cries OF "Thats the
talk ~ "Thats the man to talk ito' &c.l His
friends and relations were present, and among the
rest gentleman of highly intellectual character
and accomplishments-tbe partner, II do not mis-
take, of the Governor for twenty five years-sat
me- and expressed himself opposed TO the SEN
tiulents af the message. The speaking being over,
called for the secessionists; but though could
,call spirits from the Vastly deep" yet found that
ter. Not there in all that assemblage
who would come forward and avow himself dis
unionst Enthusiastic cheeringl
Gentlemen, Continued MIR. Foote) have no
hesitation in predicting that, though Georgia had
three members in her convention who were in favor
of secession, Mississippi will not have 30 much as
one. [Cheers. And this, Notwithstanding, as !
have mentioned before, the executive OF the State
has openly declared himself against the Union.
And in South Carolina, even, patriotic voices are
breaking forth in favor of the Union. Here the
eloquent speaker alluded to the recently published
letters Of General Hamilton, and Hon. Messrs
Grayson and Poinsett, who, he said, had spoken in
a voice of thunder in rcbuke of disunion senti-
ment; and then proceeded as follows:] Who doubts
that, even in South Carolina, such voices those
will not be found potential: DO you not remember
when this same Joel R. Poinsett then our minister
to Mexico, would quell mob which threatened the
peace Of the city and the safety Of the embassy, how
with taste for the moral sublime that has immortal
its and stripes and do you not remember the
effect this eloquent action produced! The spirit OF
evil was quelled, and danger passed away, and
faction was put down. And now, behold him, once
pointing to the stars and stripes of his
try's banner, and demanding whether not, in
the hour when faction and treason are rearing
their heads, the appeal TO those emblems OF our
Union shall be as prevailing in South Carolina
they proved to be in semi bart arous Mexico!
Most enthusiastic cheering which lated some
time. do not hesitate to predict, that before next
September, South Carolina will retrace her steps, in
the direction of dsunion, and repent her folly In
sackc 10th and ashes.
And now, fellow citizens this adjustmcnt-shal
it be faithfully adhered to? [Cries ofYes, 1t shall
Will it be abided by on the part Of the North
(Yes Yes!l II you at the North agree that the
Fugitive Slave Law shall not be disturbed in its
operation that the Wilmot proviso shall not be
newed, that the question of slavery in the District
OF Columbia shall not be agtaed, that there shall
be no interference with the trade in slaves between
the States, and that ii shall not be made question
whether slavery does or does not exist in a terri
tory, in order to admission into the Union, at
the South, assure you, will faithfully keep our
part of the compact we have made with you.
tCheers. Believe this, my friends for you
may, most confidently.
The President and his Cabinet have done and
will do their duty, and will the courts of the
North, feel persuaded. Indeed, thus far they
have done 30. When at home, ! mentioned that
President Fillmore sound these qucs.
tions, and that he would the law of the last
fa,th full5r I rtaA
but what do we see Read the late message Of tie
President; il is worthy of the best days OF the re.
public, and of the republics best man, from wash
ngton down. will stand by II in all its amplitude,
SO far as this great question is concerned, and 80
am surc will my section of the country. tCheers,
enthusiastically given, for Fillmore
The distinguished gentleman, (Mr; Hofiman')
has alluded, IN terms OF eloquent and elegant com
pliment, TO the action of the Senate Committee OF
Thirteen; and, as was not a member oil that Com.
Tee, may speak freely OF Its character. Jhey dld
rise superior 10 partisan influences, as he mas truly
said, aud they were throughout entirely aosoroed ~
love of country, and regard for it's honor will tell
you an anecdote connected with this committee,
gentlemen When twas in contemplation TO raise IT,
some one said 10 my old and valued friend, Cass-
{cheers warmly given for Cas- )-thaiit ~ouo never
do TO appoint the dstin guished Senator from Ken
lucky chairman OF this committees or II II were sue
cessful, Henry Clay might be the next President.
And what Cass's reply? With face which, as he
spoke, sbonc with the ehulgencc ofe1ated patriot
ism he said "Then 80 be IT, II the act OF rcsculng
our beloved country from the dangers and penis
that impend and surround It, shall lead to such
a result no man throughout that country Will be
found ready than myself 60 ratiiy the election
of Henry Clay to that high Office" [Long pro-
tracted cheering] Greece and Rome! In all your
annals we cannot show parallel to THIS noble sacr-
flee of self upon the altar OF country. More cheer
inrI And this, fellow citizens Is the spirit, and
this the feeling that animated all the parties 20 that
compromise the floor OF Congress.
Aristides and Themistoclcs died as they lived
i'm pacabe rivals Cesar drove Cato from Rome,
and 10 suicide. Cicero fell victim to that terna-
CANT, who called Antony husband. Pitt and Fox
were carly rivals, and never became reconciled up
TO the time of the death OF the former. Burke and
Fox auarrelled, and thus terminated long and
pleasant friendship. But Clay, and Cass, and web
ster sarificed upon the altar OF country all party
rivaIsbp, all personal considerations; and uniting
as a band of brothers, immortalized themselves as
the illusrious to be forgotten ever-to- be-
venerated Triad of American patriots and states
men.
The cheering here immense and Mr.. FooTr
concluded by assuring the Union Safety Committee
OF his determination TO stand by the Compromise
and unite with them in their organization for the
great purpose asus,aining our glorious Union, the
destruction Of which would be the general loss Of
mankind
Senator DowSs, who was received with rounds
OF applause, next addressed the meeting in speech
OF which the following is sketch:
lie could not express the qualification he felt al
meeting his fellow-citzens ON this occasion. lie
came from a Union State, and, though southern
planter and having most of his worldly interest,
invested in that Institution which had caused &C
much discussion during the last twelve months
yet he ever and ever would be Union man