The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-01-18

For we are but men, and men we must continue
to be. You are awsee Of the painful jealousy
which has existed towapds 8 sa,h Carolina on the
part of Georgia. ! capdidIy believe they disliked
us once at least, more thpn the people of Massa-
chute'ts; foF, with thslAtelligent and respectable
portions Of the hitter Btate, we had none but
ffends. Bur the Geof9ians thought us an AFRO
CANT and concerted people; and that it was no
small presumption TO place our Lowndes, Cheves,
and Calhoun by the side of their Crawfords,
Troups and Forsylhs. When in Congress,
was often grieved and sometimes amused by the
exhibit on of this jealousy. No resolution was
offered 10 inquire into the expediency of esab-
fishing a navy-yard in Charleston, but what
aroused the whole Georgia delegation from their
lair. Before we knew where we were, the lead
line was going on every Taccoon inlet between
Ossabaw and st. Andrews Sound, to show the
vastly superior depth Of water to be found there,
above that ON the bar Of Charleston. Will these
dissens'ons and chickering's cease No, but
would rather take them and far greater evils, than
to submit to an invasion Of our rights under the
present Union. 'f3sH kHnsUlibA
The last interview had with Mr. Calhoun was
when he was indeed on his death-bed. He
stretched out his hand to me and said, g My
friend, you are not too old TO take part and "as
he was pleased to say in the sheer partially Of
his friendship, "an important part, whatever may
be my fate, in coming events aggression mus
cease, or the Union must cease" To this sentiment
and 70 the memory Of this great man, pay the
tribute of my Loyalty and unbounded homage.
mourn that we have lost him in oil the wealth
and potentially ofhis genius. .as,s
" For the sword that was fit for an Archangel te
WELD, ,a... VA, fs iiti.litse 5..-tg n NIX.
Was light in his terrible hand" .s.a.s
But, whilst he has sunk like the sun in hi,
Western bed, with the radiant hope of his glor,
still heralding bis exit thank God that we ar,
not in darkness, and that your light has arisen Il
irradiate our Southern sky. aF3Hnp sra
MY past, my dear sir, Is an humble one, al
humble as will be my aspirations. For daring 4
speak in favor of even an honest peace, suite
under what many will perhaps regard as jus
osrncism. am content ifthey are. sit-ti
! 1t Is historically true and susceptible Of a de
monsration, scarcely less rapid than that which
belongs to the exact sciences, that there is moth
ing more dangerous in Republic than the alb
sence OF all minority opposition to the opinion
and measures of a majority. II checks all free
dom OF discussion, aud leads to complete despo
tism inpublic opinion. Whether we have reach
! ed that condition in public sentiment, leave 10
| others to determine | have nevertheless, m,
own opinions. llH s5s asA45 IA
| My gallant son has pledged himself for my 10y
atty to South Carolina. will redeem the pledg
| It God gives me health, strength and life. But
will dare to speak whit believe to be the trutl
to her people. In the humble sphere Of my du
ties, will endeavor to promote and guard her in
terests and honor to the extent of nv ability
however imperfect. think this comprehends th
good Offices which a citizen owes to his country
thank God that what may do or say is of litil
avail. You, however, have come forth from you
retirement, and, "ke the strong man aroused
from his sleep, have shaken your inyincb
| locks" ~ ,Nge IN s,ti t
Ever, my dear sir, your devoted
Friend, and fellow ctizeD,
j. HAMILTON