The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1850-12-04

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; colonial Tasszlsge once more 10 he
colossal power Of Der ancient enemy
and oPPress0r .-putfing on again the
shackles which the stout arms of her
fathers shattered over the head OF that
oppressor '-Aye.srhe Eagle, tower
ing in his pride Of place" hzwked at,
and his rich plumage torn from him 70
decorate the shaggy name Of the British
lion! Some Of those bright stars. which
have SO long shone as bezcons to the
oppressed Of all nations, wrenched from
their bright galaxy Of freedom, to set
the diadem Of Monarchy That glo-
rious Gag, which has waved triumphant
/ ly over so many battle fields Of the Re-
public, despoiled. to sdorn the tapestry
and add to the trophies OF royalty (!
The spirit Of the immortal Washington.
were it permitted. would rise up IN all
). its sublimity, to put the seal Of repro
baton upon such an unhallowed alli-
ance! The patriot forms of Marion, Of
Sumpter, Of Davie, OF Caswell, and a
host Of others. who poured out theirvery
hearts blood for their country's free
dom, would step forth. to forbid the
unholy banns. and every drop Of blood
would Tx damning spot" upon such
an alliance, which, to its craven and
reckless projectors. like that upon the
hand Of the guilty Macbeth, will never,
no never" out". He who would at
tempt to consummate such a scheme,
is traitor to the great cause Of human
freedom.
Calculate The value Of this Union who
can do iil What mind can fully COM
prehend The inquiry-whal inlellect can
grasp the ihemef Who can estimate the
good which il has already accomplished
who can foresee-who foreirll The evils
that will follow lis dissolution, Stretch
ing from The shores Of The Atlantic 10 the
Pacific ocean-Ihrowing iis mighty arms
from the frozen regions of the north 10
The sunny climes of the soulh-with a
soil as rich and varied as the sun in his
course ever shines npon-wilh popula-
ton OF thirty millions Of souls-prosperous,
happy. snierprizing-sending up their
songs OF praise to The Almighty Disposer
OF events. Cor the great blessings they enjoy
with commerce whitening every sea
and carving the fruits If riviliza,ion
into every land-wiIh government. which
Tor safeguards 10 human freeman, surpass-
es all that ever entered into the magma.
lion OF Plato or Ilarringion-lhus stand
ing out before The worlds great. free,
united naiion-a bright and shining lieh, 10
The down-irodden--a terror 10 iyrants and
Dppressors--if this light be exiinpui,hed
ii this planet shoot madly from its
sphere. and dart into the black abyss of
anarchy and civil blood-shed, where
where again will man look for hone
what other star Of freedom will pierce the
Calculate The value Of this Union-,he
worth OF our glorious Constitution I. SIX
y odd years have elapsed since North
.'arolIna came into this Union, since she
'ui her seal TO that Constitution. Twot
ears she reflected before The step was
AIKEN. She reflected long and we'll. She
anne IN. She signed the great indenlure.
me affixed TO Il the signet Of her sove-
Eighty. II was her own voluntary actl J
~ % this hour she has performed faith $
u'iy and with ,rne and patriotic heart. all !
Is obligations. She expects still TO per-
orm them. She will never deny her sip-l
aiure or reputliaie her seal. She desires Q
be true to the plighied faith 10 her sis '
ers. She demands of them 10 be irue 10 I
heir duiy--to their pledges TO their oh. :
cations. IL they are thus true, she will q
iand with them upon the balilemenis Of n
his Union. and though they rock and
bitter beneath the attacks of enemies. she \
~ never leap cowanlly from them, bu, b
ling The firmer 10 her high position; hand 4
hand with those sisters. she viii bid '
chance TO The assaults OF fanalicism from
'IlhIn. and tyranny from without! 4
u dangers ihreaien-if perils rome ,e
Jay she cling TO that Gonslilution-,he :,
ark which carried our fathers through 3,
'e perIlous waves of anarchy-and how :;
'er porieniions the coming storm. NAV 4,
'e lash herself TO il, and If destined. at n
s.. 10 go down. pray God tina, she g.
ay godown with bold and true heart !,
with lreachery. and with gar il
enls nnsullied by treason! e
The Montgomery Journal Of the Is, in. Of
ant contains letter from the Hon. II. To
!. billiard, addressed TO his constituent is
:. Mr.. H. has taken this method Of ex. be
essIng his opinions in consequence Of
not returning TO Alabama dnrinp The h.,
'ngressional recess The address. we ~,
ed hardly say. is thoroughly conserva. A,
e 20 sentiment. Mr.. billiard considers =.
adjustment measures work Of wis- u,
m and patriotism. and believes ihey q,
u be sustained BY an overwhelming ma. -,
lily Of the people. lie reviews these -
assures in detail with marked abIli,y.
nons'raies their Justice. and argues ,ha, a.,
South should ba entirely satisfied ~,