The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-13
inaugural Address OF Gov. Cobb, OF
Georgia.

Inaugural Address of Gov. Cobb, OF
Georgia.
GoverRor Cobb delivered his inaugural address
before the Legislature of Georgia, on the 5h inst,
rom which We make the folio wing extract
At the commencement of the last Congress-, the
country was convulsed with a bitter sectional oon
rovery, growing out Of the institution of slavery,
rs it exists in the Southern States. The ablest
heads were appalled, with the magnitude of the dan
ger that threatened the integrity Of the republic
and the stoutest hearts fal tered under the weight
Of responsibility. 1t would be Inappropriate to
this occasion to review the history Of that angry
and threatening controversy-nor would unneces-
full refections-but there are lessons and adm0ni-
tions to be drawn from its consideration, which
canno Of be too deeply and forcibly impressed upon
the public mind Of the coun try.
This threatening issue was ultimately brought 70
close in our national legislature, by the adoption
of series of measures Familiarity known to the
country as the compromise. That compromise was
based upon two important principles The first
recognized the great American doctrine of the right
Of every people in the organization Of their State
governments, to determine for themselves whether
or not they would have the institution Of slavery, -
part of their social system-a principle dear 70
every republican heart, and one upon which reststhe
whole fabric of American institutions-thus repu-
dating that other doctrine justly odious to the
gress to reject State applying for admission into
the Union, because her constitution tolerated the
institution Of slavery The other cardinal principle
of the compromise recognises the constitutional OBJ
may escape into the non-saveholding States--e
duty expressly imposed by the letter Of the c0nsti-
tio and the enforce ment Of which is essential to the
permanence Of the republic. After the adoption Of
this adjustment by Congress, circumstances imposed
upon the people Of Georgia the important duty OF
pronouncing the drss authoritve judgment upon it.
To our action the eyes of the whole country were
directed, and our fellow citizens everywhere looked
to our movements with anxious solicitude IL was
under these circumstances that Georgia vas called
upon to speak. She spoke, and her voice breathed
a mingled spirit of ardent devotion to the Union,
and OF patrioti, warning to its Northern friends.
Looking to the past, and considering the rights and
interests that had been involved in the contest the
dangers and difficulties which had surrounded the
country, and the important principles upon which
the fnal action Of the government was based, she
solemnly declared her intention to stand to and
abide by the Compromise as permanent and Anal
settlement of this dangerous and vital issue; Its
fnslity and faithful enforcement, in all its partS,
constituting essential elements to commend ID to
the favor and support of herself and her sister
reference to the menaces OF threatened aggres-
sisn which had been SO freely INDUCED in, by
portion Of the people Of the North, and regard
ing the adoption OF those measures against which
she raised her warning voice, in the fourth resolu
tion Of her convention, as invidious blows aimed
at her most vital interest, she has calmly, bat
firmly, said 10 this maddened spirit Of fanaticsm.
Thus far shalt thou 60, and no farther" Her po-
sition was taken with caimness in 1850, it has been
reafiirmed with deliberation in lSol-and now re-
new the pledge OF my hearty cooperation in IN ain
tanning II with frmness and decision. Georgia has
thus placed herself upon broad national and pa
rotic platform and invites her sister States Of tho
Union TO stand by her IN the preservation of the
happiest and freest government on earth, upon
these great principles Of right and justice. Her
policy and principles look TO the pretervaton q
the Union and the maintenance Of the constit uton
as one, and inser Ambition can seek no
higher and nobler object than the transmission to
poserity, ct this inestimable legacy. union Of
sovereign States, ccmepted by constitution die
pensipg equality and justice TO all its members
constitution consecrated By the wisdom Of the great
and good men Of revolutionary memory Union,
whose flag floats upon every breeze, Is honored in
every land, and regarded throughout the world as
the EN- lem Of constitutional freedom. The main
ttnarce of such a constitution and the preservation
Of such a MON, is worthy Of united and untiring
Efforts CT patriotic men North and South, East and
Noteworthy Of their best energies and pureN
devotions. Assembled here in the capital Of Geor-
gia, around her time honored and eonsecrated
affairs, let " unite in one common prayer to the
great Ruler Of the Universe that this constitution
and this Union may be perpetuated to our late pos
teriiy.
MURDER OF MAJOR WILLIAMSON, OF Missouri
IL ha, never before fallen to lot TO record
brutal and trsgical murder than was perpetrated
within two miles Of this city, on Tuesday morning
last, ey man Of the name Of Fleersh. and his
three soma. on the person Of Hall l.. Wilkinson,
Etq Of this county. MIR. WIS plantation adjoined
that Of Foersh, and the stock Of the latter having
committed depredations upon the premises Of Major
Wilkinson, he fastened them up in his horse lot.
EaIiy the neat morning, Floersh and bis three sons
repaired to Wilkinson's house for the purpose OK
taking of this stock by force ard arms-whereou
The rencontre occurred ana the party. four 10 num-
Der, fell upon Wilkinson. and with stones, clubs
ana sticks, literally bes. him to death The par
ties have all been arrested and committed TO jail,
under charge Of murder. Major Wilkinson was one
Of cur best and most influential citizens. Upon the
breaking out Of the war with Mexico, he was one Of
the first 10 rush 20 the standard Of his country and
bore alot the Eagle Of America, 10 the conflicts Of
Doniphans expedition with the enemy. Return
ing home after that expedition was ended, he re.
suped his pursuit OF agriculture. He was called by
his fellow-citizens Of Platte county to represent
them in the Legislature Of the State, which duty
he discharged with iudg mont and ability -. HTestrn
(Mo) Argus, Od. u
jenny LIND AND TINE PRINTERs-IuroRTANr ~
TRtE. The following letter is said to have been
written by Jenny Lind, TO musical printer Of Gin
cinnst, while on her late sojourn In that city
BURNETT HOUSE,, Nov. 3, 1851
Mr. DEAR SIR You will no doubt be sur
pised Mt receiving this note from me, but Il s my
custom to make the acquaintance Of all distin-
eoished amsteurs who come within my hearing
iou was spoken OF TO me when visited this city,
last spring, and should Mt that time have sought
your acquaintance, bad il not been for Mr. Bar
rum. he objected on account Of you being q
young man. / am now unencumbered by merce.
nsty engagements, and hasten TO address you-l
should be pleased to see yeu at eight o'clock this
evening NV drawing room Is No. - Burnett
Hou.e. IL any prior engagement should prevent
you from complying with my request, hope you
will let me know Immediately BY note or other
wife, so ! may not be Inconvenience or disap-
tointed I shall give two more concerts In this
city. and desire to consult you In regard 10 chang
ing the ball, &c. am, dcas s.,. yours. &c.
JsNSY LAO.