The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-10

and the republic 10 safe. But unfortunately for |
the future peace and quiet OF the country this set
Element is not regarded 10 that light by large por-
ton of the people. AT the North, clamor has
been raised for the repeal OF the fugitive slave law
by that restless and anatica crew, whose hostility
to the South aud her Institutions has rendcded
them proverbialy infamous in the estimation OF all
good citizens. But the aboIitionsts do not content
themselves with demand for the repeal OF this
part Of the compromise. They densunce the whole
settlement as base surrender to the demands OF
the South; and in the continued agitation OF the
question OF slavery, seek the destruction OF the
Union, because that Union guards and protects the
South by its constitutional provisions, in the undis-
turbed enjoyment of its peculiar institution speak
of the opponents of this settlement at the North, as
abolitioniss, as | do not feel disposed to discrm
nate between the open and ayowed abolitionsts,
and that class OF moDgrel politicians who sympa-
thize with their reasonable sentiments but decline
from motives of policy to wear their outward livery
In the organization OF " The Southern Rights
Party" of Georgia, we see the truth Of the state
ment here made-a sectional organization based
upon sectional feelings and views, and having It's
origin in spirit OF hostility TO the late action OF
the Government on the subject OF slavery. Those
citizens who have united in this movement, repu-
date all national alliances as dangerous in their
tendency, and incompatible with the successful de-
fence OF Southern rights and honor They profess
10 regard the Compromise measures az yiolative OF
the spirit, il not the letter of the constitution nor
do they hesitate TO avow that in the adoption of
those measures, the rights and honor of the South
have been degraded and tramped upon. II would
be an unjust imputation upon their spirit and pa
trotsm 10 suppose that they intend to yield faith
full acqulcscence in measures which they regard as
unjust and dishonorable to them. In truth their
very organization into sectional party, thereby
Withdrawing themselves from their former party
association &C companied with the charge OF bad
faith upon their Northern who have stood
true and firm to the antiolal pledge, oight TO be
considered ample notice to all intelligent men,
III p de- C.
ton OF Congress. With some, the ayowal is open
~ made with boldnsss worthy Of better cause,
whilst others would fain conceal their utlm ate
purposes, in the hope of entcing into their ranks
portion of the honest aud sincere friends Of the
Unien upon the basis of the late Compromise.
With what effect, 1t remains yet to be seen.
All the sympa,hies of the Southern Rights Party
OF Georgia are with sectional men, sectional issues,
and sectional associations. Ii aspires not to the
more enlarged basis of national organization. In
sister State the same issue IS presented, in bold
er and more startling proposition There, the OBJ
ject OF immediate secession is proclaimed in plain
and explicit, terms. A dissolution Of the Union is
regarded as the only remedy that can be resorted
people with all the power and eloquence of her
ablest men, No one will deny that the tide of dis
union sentiment is rolling with increasing volume
through the entire limits Of South Caroline, neei-
ing only the alliance OF a single neighborng State
TO determine their policy for an immediate dissolu-
ton of the Union
In view of this important condition of things in
sister State, on our immediate borders, and know
ing we do that all the sympahes Of this Southern
Rights organization in our own State are enlisted
in the same cause, it becomes the duty of wise and
prudent men TO regard with anxious and jealous
care Its various movements. The open dsunionst5
of South Carolina and the Southern Rights party
OF Georgia. entertain common opinion on the com.
promise measures Of the last session. They both
consider the action OF the government, in this re-
spect, as vioatve of their rights aud honor I; and,
consequently, regard an acquiescence in them as
Illuminating and diAhonorng The one demands
an immediate dissolution OF the Union, as the only
adequate remedy for the wrong inflicted; the other
pusues milder ami more polite course, with
Consciousness that, in the end, similar result will
be reached. Thus il is that feeling of hostility to
the government IS being diifised through our State,
preparatory TO the occasion which will justify an
open avowal in favor of disunion.
Your organization has laid down sound and
patriotic principle-a faithful adherence to the
compromise measures Of the last session of Con-
gress. Ii is your plattorm-upon il you stand, and
extend the night hand OF Fellowship 10 your fellow
citizens, wherever found, who are willing and pre-.
pared 10 stand by your side, and unite with you in
It's maintenance and support. Ii matters no. 10 you
whether the organization uader which this prin-
ciple triumphs De known as the Union, or the re-
publican, or the democratic party, or by any other
name. IL is the success OF the principle, 10. the
name Of the party, which engages your thoughts
and enlisis your energies That yoG will be graft
fed in the triumphant success OF the principle
entertain no she dow Of DOUBT. Be firm and stead
fast in your organization-ifue 10 the pledge yol
have given-anG a brilliant triumph awaits your
patriotic efforts in the cause OF the South and the
Union,
The Union men of Georgia have done much in
The last six months for their country; bu, their
sbcrs are not yet over, and ! trust they will not
rect from them until they have made perm iuent
the peace and quiet they have so noby contributed
TO bring about. renew TO them the Offer OF my
hand and my heart in the good cause. | am. with
great respect, your very obedient servant.
HOWELL C9rr