Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-07-24

however we wilt do nothing rash-Wc mus
take proper time and be prepared before we
strike. We must do nothing 10 offend even
the pride Of or sister Southern States. we
must do nothing under m idea "1 coinpe'Eg
them TO act. five are driven to IL, we mnst
make our own issues according 10 our own
interests, independent of them it they VIII
not counsel with us. We must not force mn
issue for them. After we shall have actca III i,
the most moderate and modest manner III,
will readily perceive, should the 1eheral
Government attempt to usurp the power 10
decide and tender us force to compci suomis-
sion or 10 hinder or annoy US, that then IN
reality new issue is made by the Govern
mcnt, and what may be our lot must finally
be the lot of every other Southern State
Like the victims that Poyphemus singled
out for each-repast, the lot of all will be, TO
be dcvoured by the same voraclons Jaws;
We may be the first victim, but there Will
be no escape for the rest unless they pass oul
together aoith The flock.
I have hopes in Georgia. And if McDoN-
AID. the noble standard bearer of the cause
of justice and right shall succeed this fali,
and a majority to The Legislature Is eieeted
with him, feel that we will have friends
there. And any proposition that might be
made to us from them, would respectfully
receive and consider it rs from our brethren.
So of Mississippi. THERE'S QUITMAN, from
the storm of battle, as brave as Knight
Templar from the holy land itself, and the
gallant DAVIS who waved as brig ght sword
as ever flashed over the perilous ridge OF VIC
tory. These are men who are able at the
council board as we'll as mighty captains IN
the field, and ifsthey carry Mississippi, rs
feel assured they will, we will greet whatever
propositions they have to make with cor
dial and hearty welcome, because we know
they could make none but what were compat,,
able with the vindication of our rights and
our honor. l am for cooperation II It can
be obtained in any reasonable time. | will
do any thing, but yield principle, to obtain it.
The elections in nearly all the States take
place before our Convention can meet. Con-
gress has to meet. Ohio has already elected
open abolition Scnators,-so has New York,
and so has Massachusetts. They are openly
for repeal of Che fugitive slave law--and
declare there was, in fact, no Compromise.
The two parties in Pennsylvania have re-
Gently made issue upon precisely the same
points. If Gov Johnson and his friends
carry Pennsylvania, it is upon the ground
that there is no Compromise and That the fu-
gative slave law must be repealed. II they
succeed then there will be no alternative, we
must strike and strike Immediately although
the Union should full-we must strike and
strike alone, if none will strike with us he
the consequences what they may.
was elected member of the Convcn-
tion while was absent from the State with
out the slightest consultation with me- 1t
was no post to be coveted And desire 10
be entirely free from all party feeling that
may spring up-to be perfectly unbiased, so
as to be able to do my duty conscienciously
according to circumstances when the Con-
vcntion meets. The final destiny of the
slavc-holding race is one of the greatest prob
lens that is to be worked out i'll modern
times. If we are wise, VIC can save our
order of civilization-but it will require great
judgement andIgreat bodness. There may
be too much caution. A bold move, at the
proper time, may be the basis of strength.
The internal structure of our society has
great strcngth.I Our military organization
gives much greaer capacity for defence than
appears upon THE surface. / trust we shall
be able to ful6lbour destiny as becomes an
intelligent and Ssaye, people.
/ love my own Hills and my own vallies,
because my friends and my kindred live there
II love my own home and my own country
because it was the home and the country of
nv forefathcrs-7I love my own State, each
and every one of her institutions. because
they are the institutions handed down to us
by Il gallant and heroic ancestry. Whatever
I am, a.l whatever hope to be on earth, is
here and here forever,-1 stake it all on the
Independence of my country.