Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-21

be- and we'll informed and that her debates in the
ton which formed her constitution If submitted TO the tee
would suffer by comparison with contemporary states
mansr and thn Congress- in admitting her, gross
In. outrage tie >uu, yielded rutr falsely assume
puhi: necessity than poflgate intrigue. might more
over show That California Just as we'll entitled 10 w.
members OF Congress Texas on her annexation
nigh, likewise show that Georgia sold territory 10 max
two slave States, without mourning The rcproach wnc
Texas has encountered for selling enough 10 make one
| New Mexico wills 10 be slaveholding State. Nigh
chow You, who who ndus in no idle ahsrac
nns but goes for practical results thar so far from dis
mcinbsrmen of Texas, little Ike that OF Poland, tho excl
sion OF her Territory above the FL Passo highly sautar
ampuaion Of diseased limb Ii the Mexicans The
grs OF Indians and adventures from Europe had
pied that territory part OF Texas, heard no man
in that State express any other opinion but that in
few years Texas would be divided and free States iron
The augmented force OF this new territory, created on IN
Western limits The people Of Texas would not take III
territory back from the United Staes if it offered L
them for hundred thousand dollars, for nothing;
much do they regard Of danger from its inter
ma! organization and of expense in the requirements
sary for its internal defence. IT. therefore, this territory
reconquered md redeemed from iree-snism by nav
Southern Confectionery be assured that its conquerors vii
nave 10 LOOK for another donee than Texas: she twill have
none of IT,"
But will in spirit Of controversy, enlarge these
topics II Is enough that agree the great practica
question OF remedy That repudate the Isolated acon
Or separate secession OF single State And am sure you
agree with me, thar totally irrespective OF the IeSlan and
Californian question: the events which have transpircd in
Vermont and Massachusetts, mako mp an Issue worthy I"
invoking The serious consideration OF virginia anu ue ONE!
Southern States
neoe1bRe r,tnus. hope they curabie essentially
rlble, In their character Mine may be The decisions Of
immature experiences yours the convictions OF profound
wisdom But LEI us hope that In the fundamentally oi the
Old Dominion the experiment may be made amend the
Constitution and the Union The fsderalye system
may crumoe into ruin from violence fraud corruption
but We must remember that the will be but the
work OF the same trail and c.ring
"Numiiian, who dds, say "ha:cd Rome,
There Is no huye. yet 10 purchase theo.
Come from hs dlnnJ OF old Jugartha ZONE
soc one Ronis ialtn another mIshtier ,e"
Anu tell Us what that second Rome shall be-
There Is vast deal sense as we'll poetry in these breath
ing lines.
You to think, my dear cir that the formation Of
Southern Confeeracy would not only the former
put the iraerna concord and happiness Of all It's members
fear that TO effect this bcaude old ST. Mcaers chime
should announce the death the old and the birth of the
new WORLD that the Angel Gabriel should proclaim by his
heavenly trumpet, that the Millennium had Gomez that the
passions Of had been subugated into universal benev
olence 10 his kind that the Lamb had laid his head upon the
bosom OF ie Lion and all basked in the light OF
universal charity and peace We should fear even under
an accord on The slave question: have sectional alterations
and Jealousies enough with diversity Of interests TO
taro his harmony The iron and coal Of Virginia. the tar
and ,urrenline Of North Carolina the cotton manufactures
OF Georgia. the hemp of Kentucky the iron OF Tennessee
and sugar OF Louisiana and Texas would all require posc
ton IN form which might induce old South Carolina 10
recolec the impressive lessons Of 1929 and 49, Besides
more coous and less emediabs Of discussion might
arise OF questions involving the security of slavery
iHe Heait vi the Southern Cuulxderacy
MIGHT suffering less itom the abduction of their sia than
The rest OF The States refuse impose heavy discriminating
duties on the imports from States hurborne our slaves or
10 declare against them when a frontier safe
might desire H. which might all the 'nanGu.a
G2ores Of Present Union. Besides there nothing
10 acciiona Jealous!es Of personal aspect
which might mar the harmony OF the coniederacy p
For We lFe bus men and continue be- You
are aware OF The painful Jealousy which has existed towards
Sour: Carolina on tie part of Georgia cendily believe
hey dishod Is once least than the people Of Mas
Of mo letter State we mad but friends But the Geor
CLANS thought us TN arrogant and concced people, and tina,
was no small presumption place Lowndcs Chevss
AZ. Calhoun. by The side Of their Crawfprs Troups and
Fo.sytha Mhcn in Congress, | often gricyed and
sometimes amused BY the exi5.t!on Of this jealousy NJ
resolution vas tiercJ inquire Into cxpcdicncy Of
stsirs nayy.yard In C.f!eson but what aroused the
whole G"osia delegation from their lair Before we knew
where were the lead line was eocg On every raccoon
n.e. celween Oteabuw End ST. Andrews Sound 10 show
he vanity superior depth Of tie te found there
above that on the Bar of Charleston WI! these Olsen
sas and chickering's cea.el No. bu, wort rather tale
them ana lar greater evils than submit, invasion of
ouT rights under Tho prc:en. Union.
Tns lee, interview had with Mr. Calhoun vas when he
was indeed on his dsa,hbed He stretched his hand TO
me and SAID NY friend, Jon old 10 lake part
and as he was pras,d say In the sheer partially his
friendship, IAN important part Whatever NAV bo nv fas in
coming everts dPgrssLOn must cease ne Onion must
ct1s 10 This ssntiea and the memory o ts great
man. pay So !oGo of my loyalty md homage
mourn ina, We have lost him in all the wealth and ?oten
TALLY Of his genius.
for ,i ss 'w0d Ina, was 4. for Aehaaso weld
Bat whii.t he has sunk like the sun In his Western bad
with the radiant muse Of his glory still heradins his exit
hank God that we ere not In darkness and that your gh,
has arisen 10 iffadiaic aur Southern sky.
Ny part ny Gear sir il humble one humble M wi,
be Ssp For daring eneak n favor &C even mr.
honorable peace slier under wnat many viii pesps
sar!as !us ast.aci,ui | am conten, If ta.y
II - historically mud susceptible OF demonstration
scarcely less rigid than That which Oeongs tho exact
sciences, that there IS nothing dangerous In Republic
Than the a5seIcc Of Iii minority opposition tho opinions
and measures OF majority II checks ali freedom of dis.
CUSTOM and leads - complete desposm n public opni-
on. Whether we have reached condition in public
sentiment leave for others 10 determine have never
lhelcss, my own opinions.
My gallant son has pledged hmsef for nv loyalty 10
South-Carolina will redeem the pledge If God gives mr.
health, strength and ie But will dare 10 speak what
believe 10 be thu ruth her people In the humble sphere
my duties will endeavor 10 promote and guard her inter-
and honor III. Of my ability however imper.
feet. think thi, comprchends the good Offices wh.h
citizen ows: TO his cogairy think God that what may
do say Is OF little avail YOU however. have forth
from your reti-cmen and "iike tho strong arocscd
from his sleep have shaken your invincible locks"
Ever my dear sir your devoted
Friend, and fellow citizen
HAAIITOE