Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-02-13
PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE PEOPLE.


PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE PEOPLE.
IT is proposed to hold meetings of our citi-
zens, monthly, 10 consult and exchange views
in reference to the present alarming Difficult
ties, that lie in the way of a perfect enjoy
ment of our rights. We trust there will be
no effort 10 throw damper upon this very
laudaLle purpose. We know full well that
our people are true as steel to the holy cause
of Southern resistance. 1t is no fear of indc-
cision in our ranks, that has led to this propo-
stion.
But, if ever we had cause to meet in our
primary assemblies, to disseminate light and
information, 10 arouse the dullcst laggard into
life and to perfect unanimity in our midst, we
have such cause now. We should come to-
gether, like brothers, who have great and
common interest at stake, and, placing shoul-
der to shoulder, we should study to brace
each others weaknesses and temper each 9th
cr's tcmcrity. We should consult like COM
panions, who have embarked in 4 high and, it
may be, difficult enterprise, the success of
which will ensure 10 us, our children and our
children's children, fame, and wealth, and pow
cr, and happiness for ages to come.
1t has been often repeated that we are in
the conjunction of mighty issues, and we
trust it is now universally realized. 1t does
appear evident that we live in the most i'm
portant peried nf-rnndarn eirilirn4ia,--l>=a
cause II IS tic very test-reriod of modern re-
publicanism. The lights, that arose beyond
the wide waste Of waters, within the few last
years, to cheer and rcanimate the hopes of
Freedoms devotces, have, one by one, paled
their Intellectual rays, until there is now left
but a single fitful CLEAN; and that is fist as
suming the lurid hue of despair. To Ameri-
ca, then at last and to her alone, is left the
honorable task of cnacting the beautiful but
difficult drama of selfgovcrnment And
even she, alas! poor country! is much nearer
the awful tragedy of mis-rule and bloodshed.
Unless, indeed, some angel Of light shall be
commissioned from Heavens high chancery
to roll back the tide that is bearing us on to
anarchy, our Republic must fall into ruins.
Is it not time, people of the South, for
each man of us to render TO his ncighbor the
help of his advice and the stay Of his cncour-
argemcnt? The bright goddess we have so
long and so devoutly worshippcd, stands by
in tears. She points to the land of the Pal
mctto and the Magnolia, as containing at least,
a remnant of her noble race, and she calls
upon them once more 10 nerve the arm in her
defence. She entrcats them to man the life
boat and save her from perishing with the
wreck.
We can, if We will, give to Freedom new
and narrower, but nobler home, wherein
to dwell secure. Shall We fail to do so? Oh!
What weight of guilt will we be dragging
down upon our devoted heads! Call you
this the wild enthusiasm of rcvoluionist? ?
1t was like feeling, carried into action, that
gave to you those very blessings, which sou
have ever looked upon with such heartfelt
pride. These blessings are again at stake,
and, unless you are degenerate sons, a similar
combination of causes will reproduce, in full
vitality, the old spirit Of the Revolution.
These causes, magnicd ten-fold, do again
exist, and Carolina, true to her history. is mov-
ing on rs did the colonies in &c. The rco-
pie met then 10 give mutual aid and comfort
against the common enemy. May we not
appropriately do the same now! They met
then that all might arrive at 4 perfect under
standing of their position, and that their ranks
might be cementcd for IN effective movement
Are there not us strong reasons for adopting
the same course now? We commend the
proposition to the consideration of our citi.
zcns.
70" IL compliance with the request of the
Constilutionalist, we give him our method of
growing Irish potatoes. We must premise
that we fear the plan will not be suited TO city
Gardeners. rs pine-straW is mn essential IN ito