The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-22

understand that the articles OF commerce that come
amount in value TO something $2.0oo.oOO OF this
sum more than three iouths lnds its way into other
States-into Georgia, North Carolina. Alabama, Ten
nessee-leaviDg something under @o0o,OOO to be con-
sumed in this State
Il is commended that under the operations OF free trade
more would come in and ~ some way or other would
find It's way out Now il South Carolina was a separate
sovereignty with free port there is doubt she might
attract z reaer commerce thar row her ports
provided il could md market out Of her borders But
could find its way out without violating the revenue
laws of other nations II is said by any other
name smells sweet" We might introduce much
commerce as we please, and send II to Savannah river
under what some would call brisk free trade but what
in the estimation of others whose rights would be in
yolyed, would be regarded as smuggling if carried
their borders violation of their laws II would be an
lodged right OF the federal government regard
South Carolina as a stranger and 10 place her com |
going into the ports OF the States in the Union
under an embargo, and, far Georgia and
North Carolina TO regard ports OF entry those places
only which communicate by water with the ocean--such
as Savannah and wilmington Iha, government nigh.
not establish ports at Augusta and Charlotte, the
North Carolina line. Under this view, could
come into Charleston; but how could it get out without
the process Of smuggng Al the interior points ind
proposition, would capitalists import goods into Charles
ton in opposition to the federal government under the
the operation of thrifty smuggling But in CONNER
ca the State be disposed to take all advantages
and might be to the interest oil Georgia and North
Charlotte What then Could goods pay ten per cen,
10 Charleston and forty at these places, in competition
with trade through Savannah and Wilmington, paying
duty OF thirty forty per cent! Certainly not will
not dwell on this oil the subject any longer, do
my friends the justice say that they have much higher
aim-ons whose dignity Of purpose may give their move
alone would be to make the State submit TO something
more than vain sacrifice She would not have the con.
ISOLATION OF blind Metellus, who lost his eyes in going
through the flames OF the temple TO the Palladium
Her fate would not only be self destruction but il would
be sacrifice to build up the interests of rivals
Those who really look to the end OF this beginning
take the step with this view TO induce other States, b
the prosperous and successful example of South Carroll
to into conjunction with her, to place them
they would be compelled TO be involved in making
mon sacTihce. will not notice the first part OF the
proposition The latter presents the subject 10 its great
magnitude not uncOnnScted with considerations of the
deepest delicacy To force sovereign State to take
position against its consent to make it reluctant
socale II would be to offend It's pride and force us
Judgment Is there any evidence that Georgia would be
forced to take position with under the present juncue
Of affairs She will perhaps contend that, having decided
for herself South Carolina must abide the fate of her own
decision Before such is made on Georgia, some
thing ought 10 be made known OF the sentiments of
her people, who would not only sympathze with her
friends, but ultimately, Tor their benefit, come to
their support Nothing Of the kind has been attempted
may be asked il can give any assurance that Georgia
will ever be prepared to act in concert with that she
will take any measures to throw of the oppressons and
encroachments OF the federal government All that can
say is, that she said she would and that in the most
solemn form But, in spite Of herse she will have TO
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holding States cannot remain long together with the pre-
sent issues and under the operations OF that mast
bring about Their separation That as certain as i il
short time might comprehend fifty States must undergo
new organizations. ! would nor have change effected
through the confusion Of anarchy and violence il ];
the parties concerned Insult, usurpation, and
INFLATED wrong. will not allow our southern neghbors
10 remain Indifferent to their and our situation much
longer They cannot stand and see one corner Of the
house in which they and we dwell undermined WITHOUT
sealing that the edihce is in danger and that when il
falls The common tenants must perish with it. Both in
tees and honor must require the cotton States to take
counsel together, They should look upon themselves
not with the jealousy Of rivals, but as common crew,
pull strong pull and pull altogether, TO save them
selves from an impending wreck. II is bad taste and
worse judgment for States identified in interest to
language OF dsrespect and towards each other
The same remarks may be made OF public who
hold responsible positions, and who ought TO practice
courtesy and nculcaie harmony Such has not been the
course Of some few public men, Georgia especially.
have been surprised at remark attributed to Speaker
Cobb. who, in speaking Of South Carolina said tina, her
should recoec that every blow aimed South Carolina
will strike Georgia for South Carolina is only en-
deavong TO do what Georgia said she ought TO do. 1t
grossly unbecomng those who should discharge the
OF aentnes not only 10 quit their posts but to turn
round and fire upon the camp Of their comrads.
We all know the dom,nion OF party its tics Tor q
country. cannot but believe that in Georgia its power
will be temporary. The talent and ambitious spirit Of
young GeoSXa cannot be long hampered by II. In the
struggle for independence. what States united
than South Carolina and Georgia When Clark, Twiggs
Jackson. and others fought the battle OF Hanging Rock,
Mn.xfoye Mills. and Black Stocks, they did not even
tR'~" ef moment that they fighting the soil OF
Carolina. And when Gen Pckens carried his
Kettle creek, and fought the battle the soil OF
Georgia he did not think OF the Savannah a dividing
hne. The names OF Twggs. Ebert, Picksns, and Ham
mond all mingled in the exploits at Augusta and in
The with Great Britain in 1912 the delegations OF
Georgia and South Carolina united and officers OF
ted her wit
ences. l. myself, have seen Troup and Medge, and
sometimes Crawford, joining South Carolina representa-
lives IN common journey to Washington, and there all
concurrng in common counsels. Nearly all that have
said might be repeated OF North Carolina The CONNER
cal interests OF North and South Carolina must make
them people Our railroads will make port their
port Mecklenbug IL name full Of inspiration. The
blood OF many OF It's patriots and statesmen mnge
the Yens OF those who are ready 10 90 furhest Tor
| South Carolina.
| Let MT South Carolina take suah a course as will
de- hmcroanras her Lei her not, her movements for
redress separate herself from her natural friends Whilst
she ~ prepared 10 take measures separate herself from
her non slavehodng oppressors let her do anything
separate herself from her friends and neighbours and
let not her friends and neighbos look and her
| sacrificed fo' maintaining cause to which they them
selves stand pledged. and which they will have to main
tain, is in vain disguise The fact that the present
form OF our government cannot be preserved Its per-
versions gross-iis operations partial There
must be radical reform, there mnst be organi-
cations Those who attempt TO prop II up with crumbng
compromises and frering constructions only making
the crisis OF lis dissolution the more disastrous The
South, united, could make OF the best
on earih-a government that could be guided BY
men and supported with q gallant courage that would
t.u Alsr II.