The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-09

departed Huguenots and Cavaers Yes, The race OF
such men in South Carolina is extinct.
might inquire, If was disposed TO be guerulous ~
what respect the first settlers OF South Carolina were s1-
peor those OF Virginia or Georgia Maryland or rem
syvana North Carolina or the Pdrans OF New England!
We're they wiser, patriotic, or religious Did they
display greater wisdom in founding their government o,
higher gailantry defending from savage OF civilized
aggression Where the nobler monuments oil ther
and sciences OF their political foresight oil ther
courage and consancy the OF freedom would
raise none them bat by what right do you arroxate
This preference of gentle blood" in their BEHALF You
say yon are better Than H. exclaimed rough old hero
pfovs II" This will be the OF every American
to THIS South Carolina eNaltaiion. You speak of the
battles OF the Cowpens, Eutaw, and Camden as If all
the glory belonged exclusively 10 South Carolina. She
deserved well But did not the skill and bravery Of Viz
gnians and Msrylanders and citizens OF other States,
shine brightly there as her own pa not iheir blood
flow as reeyi And when South Carolina, crushed and
overrun by the nsolent foe, struggling IN his grasp.
did moi the brave men Of the other States rush to her
rescue and the hearts and strengthen the arms OF
her own chvarous sons 10 redeem her from me vasSaasr
Aud do you forget suppress these noble Tecolecons
While you invoke justice for South Carolina you should
render in return There IS one significant fact which
throws Hood OF light on her political character aud m
ssilutions. That is this; Her constitution obviously
fashioned upon arsocratic model. The people, as
such, have very little control OF affairs No man
can vote who does not own fifty of land or the
lent OF pay nEn tax . No man can Be
hundred and fifty pounds sterling clear OF debt or be
the governor with less than fifteen hundred pounds
members Of the legislature That body elects appoints
all The officers of any grade from the governor down to
The sher and parish Judges The Legislature elects the
senators OF the United States electors for President and
Vice President OF the United States, and can change
amend the constitution when 1t sees tit. The govern
ment is complete ohg"ehy-even more 50 than IN Rhode
Island under its royal charter One OF two facts mast
be evident the people have no genuine spirit OF Tree
dom, or they would not have submitted long to this
oppressive dominion OF wealth. In no other State
would have been tolerated so amely. In Rhode L.
land they have turned when rodden upon, but IN South
Carolina they seem 10 wear their chains without a muir
And yet the seconstuted leaders OF her councils
have the cool Impotence TO designate others as sub
missionsts" These descendants OF the Huguenots and
Cavaliers have peculiar notions OF treedomprecisely
the notions that would fit them for snug little monar
chy, if they could autyg The laws and constitution oil
the federal government or secede IRON the conederacy
in the world, the good people Of the Palmetto State
are the best adapted TO faction and dIscord, Inc
leg Isatlve body is omnpoent 1t can do very much
as pleases, and hence where few are 70 be con-
suited, action is speedy and united man who enjoys
their confidence and who possesses ability, ampllion'
and energy can sway and direct them with absolute
Such is in fact dictator TO all inents and pnr-
poses and say the French monarch did, an ne
State" do not know that any such man lives In South
Carolina. There may be many aspiranis Tor the ho9or
but there is left that can WELD the sword OF
Richard The hope of the nation 49, that these cand
dates for the dictatorship will prove check upon each
other and use mutual brolls the daggers they We're
ready 10 at the heart of the federal Union. s05
You venture 10 assert that dissatisfaction has been
esed against the recent multiplying act OF Vermont
in that State Do you not know that democratic Stale
convention has been held which condemned II ~ the most
emphatic terms and that many OF the respectable wings
have united IN this condemnation You say too matt
bad prophet, when express the belief tha sucna
that OF Crafts and his wife Will never occur sgaT
in Boston And, pray, what the facts Inc Cral!s
passed by win scarcely any effect on the publlc
mind The late has aroused the deepest ndgnai0n
called forth appropriate proclamation OF the Prcsiden
and led the city authorities OF Boston resolve that such
ouages shall not be perpetraed hereafter without being
arrested avered by her officers Is not this gam
ing most manifest advantage 1t insures the faithful
execution OF the fuglive-save law IN Boston. On this
foundation am willing 10 rest my CLAIMS to be regarded
true prophet IN my predictions IN thus instance yl
There is one point upon which | am happy to agree
with you in opinion cordially, and in all RESPECTS and
that is your estimate of the abolition ogitators can
not conceive base and aosous spirit than the
one that actuaes these wicked incendiares They are
ready plunge the South into all the hopeless horrors oil
ruin and bankruptcy, rend asunder the bonds OF the
of evils that would result from bloody civil war ADD
all this for the purpose OF rghng ancied wrongs OF the
negroes who are quite as wei situated as most OF tae-
selves. Such wrelches beyond the pale OF common
humanity and should he Judged by the laws that regulate
the case OF pIrates-he common enemies OF the human
race. 4.E
agree with you likewise that the Union cannot be
preserved BY singing hosannas TO the Union, II the prin
cp!es of the constitution be violated and disregarded
70 preserve the Union, must adhere 10 the FEDERAL
constitution in its true design and spirit We must re-
gard IL not a sword 10 be used against any, but as
shield 10 guard the rights OF all To attain this end was
the great purpose of its founders and must purify IT,
TO maintain IT, by fire taken from TIE altar erected by
their hands Slight differences of opinion upon its
structon ought TO be allowed 10 weaken or debase
the instrument itself in the eyes of the people II should
not be lightly and ppanily denounced and disparaged
10 be tavorlte system with the South caro-
lima school OF political regeneraors This svinces a. bad
taste as il does want OF patriotism Men who pursue
this course may be honest bu, it is species OF honesty
4 not lar removed from treason. Let me assure you, IN
conclusion, General, that you IN error If you sup
pose that South Carolina has Inherited any "Keen IN.
stncts" of pride" public spirit" "honor courage
that now place her in advance OF her southern ''con
ederates" In all these high qualities they are her
peers You must look for different sorts OF influences
from these to account for her present position. The
foregoing remarks in this communication afford partial
gallant State will advance boldly retire gracefully"
or whether her banner shall be borne aol or lowered "
these are grave considerations Tor you and the rest OF
her But will hazard this opinion, that the child
/ has not yet been born in South Carolina whose eyes
will ever behold any other banner than that of the go
rous and stripes OF the Union floating from the flag
staff OF Fort Moul,rie -.
Thus much have thought and written; and, having
no personal feelings TO crafty interests 10 promote,
here close the correspondence on this subject cannot
imagine any that arise hereafter to induce me
10 prolong it, have said more than intended 10 do
when began; but felt II TO be due both to the people
of South Carolina and myself 10 exoneraie my former
letter from all design TO assa their character to un
dervalue their public services. This, irust have sue
cessully done.
With considerations of the kndes regard, | am your
friend and obedient servant, -
To General JAMES HAMILTON, Of South Carolina.
TuE NASHVILLE UNIoN-rhs journal, under
the charge of Hon. Harvey M Watterson, a well known
and efficient democratic member OF Congress from Ten