Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-08
MIR. COgB's ACCEPTANCE.

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MIR. COBB'S ACCEPTANCE.
ATHENS, lGA. } JuHE 81. 1851.
r.-,.rt have This day received your letter OF the
Ism Instant informing OF nomination, by the con
vrn,iun Of the constitutional Union party OF Georgia 1r she
fire Of governor With full appreciation OF the honot
which the convention hls conferred upon me- accept ,ne
nomnacn ard if elected will endeavor faithfully to DIS
charge the duties q! the oihce , :;
distinct terms TO the people OF the State an Issue Involving
the ace and rcpose of the country mol me very existence
nj t. Union No can orcr'cstlac the importance VI
I'M, eri.ion which be pronounced BY the people upon
il, and is only due estimate Of the consequences de-
pendent upon the result that we can look Tor Judgment
worthy oi the ntc!Sence anu PATRIOTISM vi o cho"ci
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During the exciting that characterized the debera
tons of the Congress tie slavery question: the pub
lie mind directed with intense anxiety 10 the action Of
our NATIONAL Legislature Every patriotic heart in tile land
felt that the issues life and death involved in the final
adjustment OF that angry and exciting contest which was
threatening the overthrow of The nobest structure ever
erected by human wisdom-the american Union That re-
suit long and anNnusy looked for by the people OF
the States was ar length consunmaed by her representa-
tives in the adoption those bills lamary known 10 the
country the adjustment or "compronlse measures
do propose this time ~ discuss those nedslres; u
wnui altogether appropriate to the occasion, even
felt inpeIed 10 such course by The apprehension Vi any
douh, existing in the public mind in reference 10 my We've
this subject have alluded 10 the subject as %
nv another growing of measures which cia
enge in emphatic the publc attention. rom &c
political movements in and neiehoorne ou.es
When in consequence Of the passage o Inc compromise
bills by Congress- the peo"c of Georgia were summoned "
con ention consider OF the al policy which Inc
adoption of those required them TO pursue we all
felt that circumstances had devoved upon our State reSpon
spiy of ordinary character but which the ine
gncc and patriotism Of her people peculiarly adapted her 10
assume The anxiety manifested in reference to the action
of that convention confined 10 Inc limits {" our
1t felt throughout the lengh and ortadh i
the Union and second in intensity only 70 inc
h.d previously been exhibited h"out Inc adoption VI
the me which had caused its assemblage The qncs
III MS which that convention called upon 10 consider
were discussed by the public press b. public speakers
n
political canvaSs-with unusual! warmth and marked aoly
IL is certainly reflection upon any previous political sug
gl that former occasion was mere
more talent learning research and patriotism brought INTO re-
QUESTION by the friends anu advocates Vi 1e
various policies indicated in course OF the canvass ne
representatives selected under these
in Conventional body OF as wise ana paolc men as e'e
before convened in any State in the nlon hey came es
f.onl the people, fully inrIsed with their wishes, ana EN-
powered speak authoravey for them; and IN the name
of their they placed upon the records OF nu
State the enlightened Judgment Of honest and patriotic
rcupl unnecessary for me here 10 speak Of Tie ACTON
of the convention in detail 1t is of too recent occurrence
and therefore familiar the people To relre e'i"
of IT, Not only will be remembered what was me hc"
of the cunvcrtiou but il should likewise be- borne IN mind
that approving voice Of the people throughout Tue
State.
Ths universal sentiment approval which greeted the re-
representatives. upOn their respective c"nstitu
rnces rendered more striking and remarkable oy
the rbl and occasional ruttengs the few restless and
ted spirits who withheld their sanction VINO sup
puScd that time TINT there would have been arhyeh IN
months POLITICAL organization in the State based upon
the people
recently and Sirmy made and naily 10 rush The ship 81
into gull ri disunnn in obedience TO IN" summons
Ut nelghhor!ug State il is manifest that am not The
man select chief magis'aie Tor while concctc
South ii complaint against The NhrIh "'
their cuudnr past c"nnex with the questions OF
-very yet candr declare thar there Is nothing
winch Judgment will Justify u. in dssnv!ng govern
rnru formed ishrgun and his nm rial compcers, ami
which the committee are right In pr"n"unclng the lees:
nappl.s and the w"r!d." II will De drk day for
llusny Throughout the world when this step is taken
The effect pruuGed throughout the MON by The action o.
that convention is only grateful 10 our feelings OF STATE
PRIDE should be without its nFn nee upon our minds
when So invited reconsideration OF the decs"n
VIII ch wns then pronounced Win our sister States .: the
SOUTH and with patric fri nds of the Union every
nctc ol that convention was hailed with exhIo
ions nnboundc applause The highest encnnlm' were
passed upon wsd M intelligence and patriotism u us
truoeTs exhibited in their firm and unyledlns DEVOTION
rights ut the South The constitution 81 the country
ami the Union OF the States Gsorsl, a"aay proudly pre-
eminent among her sister States thus elevated to yet
higher noOr puition As of her citizens give I"
action nj her convention my warm cordial ana hnreSe'V
ed approx and prerarrd 10 give TO the m'inenance q"
ncr m, rts She has declared in the most
-,uIn unncr that she can consistently Nth her honor
,pldc ny general pncicutl1n In titt dccl
ration fully When give 10 this acton OF her cum
my unqualified approval d. moi ire that my naive
State qnired me- Of her citizens 10 submit to
of degrcdd0n will not cast upon her the ngnte-
fu reflection taxed The allegiance OF her citizens
the requiring ut their hands Illuminating SUBJ
mission of degradation and inequality among
her sister II is win tar different feelings 'a re-
gard lDuk upon her in the proud position "hch
she occupies This concrracy ui States, and ier no blush
Of shame :lanring my cheeks nd her history IN the
pa present prcemnencc and lork forward ~
the bright prospect which The future opens up before e
SHOULD the time arrive when the cnntltns :"
her remaining the cyncdcucy rid1tton and me
quality sha! be prepared win her "o resist win MI TIE
means which avoring Providence my place NJ her dl>po-
sn even las last rsSor on disruption otevey lie which
minds Unn and every power that Seeks 20
put upon such debusing M" am particular by
what name this resistance may be Sc
cessinn revelation or anything else; for for
moment doubt that shouI this fearful collision
the will decided only by The arbamen OF The sword
W here constitutions end revelations Begin
But my mind the future presents no such gloomy fore
hndnps. SO far have maintained the honor OF our
Stale and the time preserved the Union 4 ilrm
and nnyeting adherence TO the principles laid down by
our convention will insure the future peace and epose
OF country, and will enable us, in common with our
brethren the American Union realize all those blessings
which the future has in for country II We will
pruvc true high destiny which we have hccn called
Let Georgia. then remain firm in the decision she has made
and not invite by vaciang course renewal Of section
al strife and ealousics
Returning yuu gentlemen, my thanks for the llcring
manner in which you have been pleased 10 communicate to
me nv nomination by The conventions,
am, very respectfully your obedicn: servant,
HOWELL COBB.
Alessrs Merriwehcr Hull MIIcdge Wolord and Thomas.