The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-21

Gazette, prehced by these editorial remarks
s,Fhe letter of Mr. Fowler will be read with
interest. 1t was written to Free-soil or Abo-
lition paper, published in Westfeld, Massachu-
sets, which of course contracts his arguments
and views with the usual dogmatism of the IA
matte. Mr.. Fowler is one of these noble Yam
KEGS, who is not blind to the monstrous injustice
of the North. We thank him for this manly
expression of sentiment in favor of the justice of
the cause of the South, his adopted country, in
the very teeth of these Free-soilers and Adolf
tionists." NJ ~. . .... 49,.
ny A VOICE FROM THE SOUTH. 49,.
SIT may be unconstitutional to liberate fellow
man from bondage--but what does all this
r'-Westfeid .Nsws Letter, Aug. 81.
SIR-It proves that you are ripe for revolu-
ton, for anarchy, for blood. a... .... .
1t proves that you are prepared to regard the
obligations of the Constitution, but as the moul-
dering ruins of dying republic, to be trodden
under foot, crushed by the heel Of unreenting
fanaticism. ..
1t proves that the spirit of enlarged patriotism
and patriotic concession, necessary to the estab-
lishment Of our Union, and still essential to its
continuance, find no responsive echo in your
heart.
1t proves that man who Disguised his patrons
species of bondage, is ready to disregard all
law, moral and divine, in the suppression OF an
other
1t proves that the same spirit of intolerance,
out OF which sprang the crusades, finds lOdg-
ment in your breast. s.. g..
1t proves fiend-like hatred on the part of the
editor of the WestGeld News Letter, against the
South, and a wish to plant the same spirit of
evil in the minds Of others. ." ."
1t proves, though yourself professed follower
of Christ, you would urge the consummation of
events, far transcending in horror and dreadful
reality those passing before the prophetic mind
of our Saviour, when he looked over Jerusalem
and wept.
1t is time that the North and South under
stood each other, or rather il is time for the
North to understand the South ...t
We know the strength and disposition of the
North; we know she has n strange blindness to
the feeling and power of the South. g
You believe the North has strength to grind
into dust, and hardly feel the shock of battle.
We know the North has no such strength, no
such power.
Certainly sir, you in common with those who
entertain your sentiments, forget that we can
send into the field six hundred thousand fight
ing men, aye, and maintain them there against
the power of the North, and against Europe
1t is true the North may triple us in numbers,
but what then? Could the South be conquered
by our foes a.? Let the issue of our struggle
against Britain answer No, sir, people fight
ing for their homes, for liberty and equality-if
true, to themselves must be triumphant II the
North ,oW come, the South is ready for the
conflict.
But our slaves! Why, sir, they would add
to our strength in war. 1t is true they might,
and urged and incensed by such men as could
name in New England, they probably would cut
the throats of some of our wives and little ones
yet the example made in their punishment, not
revenge as you say in reference to poor Torrey,
and a proper exhibition of our power, would
them obedient and willing aids in freeing our
soil from the Northern invaders Their moral
strength would be nothing-their physical power
every thing to US. We have no fears but it
could be easily directed and controlled.
We are weary of this war of words, this con-
hict of bitter epithets, We covet peace, and
that peace springing from an equal participation
in all the immunites guaranteed to us as equals
under the Constitution. We desire union,
perpetual union, but it must be the Union as
formed by the Convention of 81, sustained by
the same spirit Of fraternal concession, concilia-
ton, and affection thai led to its adoption If
this spirit is disregarded, we may pass over the
river-but like Abraham and Lot, we must be
two people. The taunt, the ieer, the insult, the
spolat!on Of our property-the thrusting them
selves into our homes like spirits of discord, on
the part of the North, is beginning to bring forth
! legitimate fruits. We'll nigh is the love for the
most perfect government the earth ever saw
extinguished among us. Men whose fathers
blood helped to seal the compact of our liberties
are despairng Of the justice and moderation Of
the North, and are ready TO strike for ne,c In
dependence. Every week, day, and hour is add
ing to the thousands whose hearts are steeled,
and whose hands are nerved for fight and dis
union. We have done with words--and like
men worthy of freedom, are ready to stand to
our arms
have written to you coolly, calmly, and with
out passion. For many yca,s my home has been
in the South. have studied well the character
of her sons. Nopeople on earth are more brave
more contiding, more kind, or possess more ele-
walton Of soul. Possessing the clearest appre-
hension of the true genius of our government
they have ever been quick to give the alarm
when danger threatened it-by the assumption
Of doubtful powers Inheriting the incest sense
of Individual honor and political rights, they are
prepared to maintain both at whatever sacrifice
and whatever cost. Respectfully,
EDMUND FOWLER, M. D.
Gross Keys, Alabama, September 6, 1850.
To Mr.. E. PORTER, WestfeId, Mass
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