The Arkansas banner., 1850-06-25
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CHcor Cousrr, June l. 1850

eed to Inc ffOn H. w. IpHNNON, oNSF signature of CAieOt Planter" ceusuriag his course our Representative in Congress, in regard to the agita ton of the slavery question.
 As citizen of Chicot county, as democrat. and one whose whole interest and honor identified with the course of the South. am induced to dis from his speaking, or rather "sisrtpyes'ntiag my sentiments in regard to the bold and manly stand taken by Cot. JOHNSON upon this subject.
 ! have had as favorable opportunity as the "Chieot P1anter'' to know the sentiments of our county; and, have not been able to hear of more than one, and he is violent whig, who has raised his voice against the addre to the people of Ar kansas.
 N At our Circuit Court, nine tenths of the people present. as good men, and men who have the union, as much at heart a, the said " Chicot Pisnter," pressed their strong appreciation of the Nashville Convention. l am aware that large majority of Chicot, not saying anything as to the other eoun- ties of the State, do feel very thankful 10 the "Caieot Paafer for the sentiments he has grstuit- ously, voluntarily, and so generously advanced for them.
 l do not undertake the defence of Col. R. w JOHNSON, but oaly desire 10 set before the public true nnyarnished statement of the real sentiments of the people in Chicot upon the slavery ques
 am satisfied a large majority of the people of Ar kansas, approve, at least, tue Colcnels course in Congress- and that his repg tton left in tisr keep ing. will not suffer during his absence upon duty, Not saying anythhg about what may bs Chicot Planters motives for writing against our Represen- tative, l have ne political aspirations to accom- psh-l only desire 10 point out the evil influence and inInry of such sentiments, aud how the con temptable inactivity the Chieot Pisater would have the south fall a;o would loose her all.
 He would have the eoath 10 rely upon the gene rosy of our northern brethren, to trust to their sense of henor or 10 their forbearance in matters that concern closely, when already we we have been deceived and almost betrayed into ruin. He would have southeraors lie suplaeiy npon their backs and proclaim. wti1 great mevknes and humH- fly Uaion Union. PeaIe Peace When those once magic woess have already ceased ie protect our rights or ensure us justice. w. must lay aside all such tiGlid councils. W must have men al our head w ho nave minds to ascertain rights anu and nerve to support them if we wish 10 preserve this Union iH is original purity, aud dwell under its protection in tlz enjoyment Of ou persOus i6- erty and property.
 "Chicet Planter" and others of fellow feeling, declare the Nashville Convention to be fire brand cast into peaceful community, and sigmaiize it's supporters with such epeheis dssHHl9aists, hot headed politicians &c Why IS ihisl l Ii the N North k right aad we are wrong, wbat have the Union 10 | fear from Nashville Couveation. It will, by a thorough investigation. only ascertaia the fact aud then resolve that have tot yielded compro- missed away yet enough But We have nothing to
 fear, while on the contrary, much 10 nope from the | iabors of this mGch abused convention Its obect IS nnal settlement of al questions iu coairover ' its grand desgn, Iis hope oi is proiectors Is the preservation Of he eonslutien that quietly and peacefully, we may ali live within the Union with cut being uaiIy ab;ected to this never ceasing invasion of our rights. Its oJect Is to point out
 past abuses and guard against al future sggressons
 to prevent the North, bY bringing IL to reason from reaching that extreme point of intaiuaiion, which would inevitably hurry us into the abyss of dis unIon,
 We must act part with hrmuess and de- cision, hereafter il may be too ate-i5resolute, tmid councils never gained their end. truly re- grst the South has not shown d more nnited front
 upon the slavery question. mare decided stand more resolution aud less timidlty. vcTiy believe
 would long since have settled forever these troubles 1 Our pus!aDimous fears and criminal divisions have emboldened the North 10 continue her asgressions
 aud will, if persisted in, prove fatal 10 every hope,
 the sincere lover ef his country may entertsin for
 the salvation of the Union. These are the objects i of the Nashville CoHventon-the great hob goblin
 that distnrbs Inc morbid mag ginasiou of the Chteot ] PiaHter.n
 1 Our motto in this controversy should.be give
 unto the North all that tue her by justice, right
 equity and the constitution. while we make her re- | SpecI southern honor, rghts and interest We
 should be governed by the advice Of the immortal
 JACKSON, Ask for nothing bat what IS clearly ! right, submit to nothing that is wrong. This motto should be our guide, and when always en- ! forced, will from this Union, the storms that sectional controversies are calculated to raise. | W hdt, hesSfs. Editors, IS me news rum " hsn- 1 inton' Do not the accounts concur in tho state-
 mcnt, that the prospect oi satisfactory settlement
 of this vexed question far distant eyerf The issues cannot be arrived at, and whyf IL Is pre- vented by the shifting. shirking chicken hearted
 course of portion of those who live iu inc South
 sudsail themselves southerners Did not the firm resoute stand taken by the South in the outset o
 the controversy, force the North 10 renqaisa ana
 even sligmatizs the WiiJnot proviso1 Did il not ! give us renewed hope and encouragement 10 con
 tinue our exertionsl But the prospect has changed
 The hidrs-headed monster recruited. returns to the
 charge, but instead of meeting the same determined
 and courageous resistance Is only opposed by ranks
 divided and di=prited. This is the result brought
 about by such writers and brawling politicians as
 Chieof Ptanier, whoto gain his own miserable ends
 woald sacrifice the Union and the Sonth. ! And what is Mir CLAY's Compromise bill but a
 bill in effect excl1ding us for ever from California
 the farest and richest portion Of the world, while
 in return IL grants nothing but wha; is gusssn-
 teed to us already by tke Consultation under which
 we live Ii may be true, that if it is adopted, but
 about which there spPeears 10 be some icuiy, ii will give for awhile peace. Bst such peace. The truce of a season. which must soon expire and
 again with ten-foid fury we shall have the storm to ! burst heads.
 i Bst have surpassed the limits had assigned
 myself, and must take leave Of 'Chitot PiaBtsr.
 While exceedingly regret he has taken the repro balion of Col. JOHNSON much al heart, asn all namuaunh At BioftO2s fhaghan"httJ whtCo
 prompts bn 10 speak 8, once for the States of Ar
 kansas. Louisiana and Mississippi, and our poor l little drowned county Of Phicot. His ideas and arguments, his manner and address all of his irreproaehabe charsster and eminent abilities. and do regret to see piaRtey, 90 great an orns
 ment his calling, and with " heart as big as all l out of doors" tsss throwing himself away and sincerely advise him, in fatnre, 10 devote his time and talents particularly te the stand of his cotton, that he make better crop in the fall ia CHlCOT.
 IF An Episcopal church has been built and con