The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-20


new theory Of aesslopsmsnt mar, curious than
that contained in the "vestges of Creation"
But we pass by these minor matters, to reach
the main point
The editor Nof the Union takes issue with
Nr. RHETr.
Firstly.-Respeoting the views entertained by
Gen JACKSON during the notification crisis Of
1899, which he refers to as &" a combination far
more dangerous to the Constitution, than the in
vaslon of the British in 1915 had been to our
liberties"
Secondly -That Gen. JACKSON himself COM
posed that Proclamation, and never repented or
repudated the doctrines therein set forth.
Thirdly.-That the article which appeared in
the Globe, was not designed to indicate any
change of opinion or Of policy.
And fourthly-1hat the doctrines of tina tPro-
clamation are State Rights doctrines, embody.
ing the principles of the Virginia and Kentucky
resolutions. ..... '..
These are the only grains. of wheat that
we can wnnow out Of the chaff of the some
what egotistical narration of the private seceta
ry, like serial novel, to be continued"
The first allegation needs no reply. We only
invite attention to the parallel presented in it
The second differs entirely from all previous
statements, and only gives the personal convie
ton of the writer,-not the positive knowledge
of the fact Private secretaries may often be or
very close terms of intimacy with their superors
and yet not quite attain the dignity and the con
fdence of pryy councillors.
Who wrote the Proclamation, is not, however
a matter Of paramount Importance.
The third is contradicted by the Globe article
to which it refers. The language and purport Of
that article are not susceptible of two interpreta
tons, and from that day to this no one before Gas
far rs we are alvarez ever pretended to doub
either. 49,.
The fourth, however, embodies the monstrous
proposition that the principles put forth in tina
Proclamation are Identical with those contained
in the Virginia resoutions--an assertion so pre-
posterous, 80 entirely at variance with theproofs
afforded by the records themselves rs not to
merit discussion. Against the authority:of Gen
JAcKsoE's Proclamation, and the ipSe DIRT of his
private secretary, we array the recorded opinions
and sentiments Of one whose name will carry
far greater weight than could be attached TO any
arr uments or statements Of ours.
We give JOHN RANpoLFH's protest against the
principles Of that Proclamation-th charter OF
| consolidaton-as embodied in a series of reso.
lutons covering the whole ground, and laying
down the true platform for a States Rights men
to plant themselves upon. The editor of the Union
should earn his lesson better before presuming
to teach others--but will first have to IN.
learn much--as the echo of this federal article
of his own will convince him.
| We refer to the resolutions introduced by
| Mr. RAEpoLPH at n meeting held in Charlotte
county, on the ith of February, 1888, but few
months previous to bis death
Mr.. RANDoLPH," says the official report OF
the proceedings, " though in a state Of extreme
weakness. made his appearance last night, and
to-day spoke few minutes. He ended hi,
speech by ptuscm.ih. a set Of resoiutiuus-tht
four most important of which We suLjoin. They
cover the Who'll, ground, and draw the line clear
" between the principles of the Proclamation
and the Virginia States Rights doctrines Of '9S
Resolrs4, That Virginia is and ought to be q
free, sovereign and independent State-that she
became 80 b. Ter own separate act, which has
since been recognized by the.civilized word, and
has never s4n disavo we'd retracted, or in any
wiae impaired or weakened by any subsequent
act of here.
Resulted, That when for purposes Of common
defer ami common welfare, Vlrg MIA entered
lla O. sgh league Of amitv and alliance with
U.s uthn We colonies OF British North Amer.
ics, Shr Hgr..a ,h no portiOn n her sovereignty
although truu. he necessity Of the case, the au
thor'y & gr!.r obedience thereto was in Ger.
.aiu rlsrs and for certain purposes, delegated to
thr comU,5- y of the whole confederacy
! Rssoipel III 'irginia has never parted with
the right 10 recaHthe authority so delegated. for
( good and sufficient cause, nor with right 10 ,udge
ftke suficency NJ Surh cause and 10 secsde fropi
me coaiederacy whenever she ShpH find me Lsnsf,s
NJ union crcetdcd By is sriis: union being 7is
means of securing Utterly and happiness, and no,
an end IN uiich these should be sacrificed
/ Resoired, That the allegiance Of the people Of
! Virginia is due 10 her--that TO her their allegi
ance is due, willie to them she owes protection,
/ against the consequences Of such obedience.
! Which then, are the new lights, we who
maintain, or the Union that disayows these doc.
trines
From me Union u Thwsday
THg Hos. MI. RnETT. of Sorrn CAROLINA -
| II ought not perhaps, to surprise US that this
gentleman should continue TO perseyere in a
course Of pc cy which has been repudiated by
the people Of his State, and il obviously at war
with the best intercsia Of his country, as they
are understood BY the patriots and statesmen Of
both the great parties which have been devel.
oped by our publir experience. Those who
have watched the course Of the Southern Press,
located ia this city for The proiessed purpose Of
guarding what il deems Southern interests can.
not have failed 10 zee that the honorable sen.
ator from South Carolina has but faithfully
echoed the notes Of that organ. Disunion rather
! than acquiescencG in the mpromse-secesson
! not "a n revolutionary rptnpIy hut AZ a cousti