Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-30


uur, Tint II South Carolina aecedes sst eA''' ,,
DO followed nor her conduct lus''"eo' y CO, c,io
Southern States The separate secession oi 'ol'"
,:, ,, ,,I. onnravate the evils OF which they
nl;, wou,d be expedent and unwise, anu "oula Scli
% ;,d,r and epdanger if utterly defeat The great oo
-, az sc.ssi,n He concludes by warning MS hauVe
State apainst she disasters of blind ana ecasS
and in solemn rings IN thei' GUS
arr 49,, ,auccd 10 favor secession by the idea, which
some of those who arc clumorous 10, ma d h
IN vou,ha you would be caressed ana coa4eu oy
~ ncnss6ns 10 return 10 the Union entrcat you 10
,rd the vain and unworthy hope Secession Tor sc
purpose, would be paiHy anu - '''' s ~ ~
rravcst question OF the century.
Th, ,his ,,ter will fall like bomb.shcl IN the camp n
bo senarac scccsonsts have evidence in the following
comments OF the Abbevie Banner:
u have no doubt the change modification OF his posi-
rim since Inst fall will be received with surprise by many VINO
looked him as one OF 'G eaders IN III
d h rho seeming backwadness OF Mr. Burt in giving ex-
preston of onon and we are by no means surprised al
his withholding such sentiments SO long,
We have devoted much space to this subject, because
m but regard il as the most critical point in the his
orv o our country We that wise policy will yet
in South Carolina the blind and needless coun
els, Of her politicians of the Rheit school, Should our
homes in this regard be destined disappointment the future
will be- big with mighty events If the administration and
Congress shall exhibit common wsdom we may yet be saved
from civil war and boodshed though single star be
bloued ou from the constellation of States We would
South Carolina kindly and respectfully and appeal not to
her fears bu, her of justice to her sister States Of
the South TO her proper regard for her own true interest and
honor There great truth and force in tho following rccc
lions OF the Wilmington IN. CO. Commercia which, strange
10 saw we fnd without comment in the Columbia Is. c.
Telcgra PHI strong secession journal:
THE COURSE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
I'm LATE ntinuD offs State
held in the city of Charleston, official one il was
supposcd that it would give direction the future action VI
the State As the smoke cleared away we think there
are prospeclsin view and that the public may bet
ter from the sobcr second thought OF the people OF
that State.
The position of South Carolina is greatly detrimental TO
her interests and embarrassing her intercourse with 9TH
or States While prospect is held out that secession may
POSSIBLY take place and the question is asated with that
suit in perspective the pecunary affairs OF the State Us well
as of those in contguity cannot but sue Enterprises
calculated cherish fraernal sentiments and foster the
best feelings in social amy, and the mutual eances OF
trade are haupered and discreded with the prospect Of
posalion So much we deprecae violent action on
the part of our States, would prefer that what she
intends 10 do be done instantly that the Southern public
Immediately connected with her may longer be sub
cced to the torturcs Of vng DEATH and find the hopes
of all industrial operations floating upon the unstable waves
Could South Carolina consent 10 throw in her lot, for
"wea or woe" with her sister States of the South who
cherish for her peope aterna affection and respect all
would be we'll We would then be assured that no step
would be taken break up and throw into confusion the
social and political clements To say that she cannot nom
orally assume this position Is to assert that her southern
nerhbors equal sagacy spirit or honor TO her
sc-tha She alone of all the goody host OF noble South
rons can properly appreciate the points OF honor and vaor
hut becomes great peopethat she alone can place pro-
per estimate upon the rights and privileges oil
that she will sustain this high position in defiance of the
opinon OF the "grcat majority at the hazard OF drawing
| them all into the vortex OF bloody revolution.
We say revolutions for although the right OF secession be
true doctrine is acknowledged by but iew Inc Immense
masses OF republican eenen both North and South cpu-
date it. and legal decisions condemn It, what, hen does
policy ave- and good faith to those with whom she Is
more Immediately identified ia fraternal bonds, demindl-
Will she heed the of the People, array thousands in
hopeless contest aught with all the bloody consequences
that PRIDE revenge and the deadly passions OF rrtatsd hu-
mainly, can producer a..
We utterly abhor the mode adopted by politicians Of
sneerng and fou,ing gallant neighbours II The peo-
po of South Carolina mpetuous In the wrong they are
nevertheless ardent In the right There few OF th
it true who entitled the playful eers that gave rise
10 the word quatebum and Others indicative oil Inc IL
dcuous-but mass the people OF that State are aces
sbe all the better influences OF our natue-ano we nope
that the present crisis will confirm this and that by yedng
TO the cnreaes of their friends they will cause the world 10
admire in them the adoption of the sentiment that he That
ruelh his spirit is honorable than he that takeh e.
y"und that rashness and folly may lind no place IN htlr
counsels.
That there are men in South Caronamen Of character
and talents who have schooed themselves into hatred
of the Union and would dissolve it, let the government or
tie people c0ncede what they may is admitted by ALL That
these men have undue influence in the course OF that
State painfully believe; but that they Will ultimately
control her destiny cannot suppose For hem we nave
word of admonition. "Ephraim is Joined to his Idols
! let him alone"