The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-26

she will stand wkeye she does il she seCedes, an
touch in contact net sympathy her sister Statos,
whether for good or for evil. But whilst affr
this as my belief, am equally convinced that sae
VIII run all the hazards and perils of secession.
aggression does net cease, il she has not single
Southern State TO unite with her in her acton.
warn you of this, as one OF the avowed and boast
ed coDservators Of the Union.
In such crisis. IL her past history should not
assure to you the fact that she will stand her
hand, whatever may be the peril, recent events
will not be without their authority in rendering
this probable.
1t is known to you that our people shared largely
In the opinions of the late Mr. Calhoun, as to tho
unjustihable character of the invasion of Mexico.
the inexpedency OF the war, and the pOrtent0us
eV1is winch the acquisition OF new territory would
inflict on the country. Yet Carolina, in her ha-
otuai loyalty to the Union, when the honor of the
country was supposed TO be at stake, sent one Of
the hnest regiments that adorned the division Of
General Scott and gave strength to his mastery
movements For the achievements of this regi-
meat, refer you to the records OF a war in which
ne standard was borne higher, or streamed win
more glory, than its own yet these were, gene
rally, mere s,rpllngs our grown men mostly
remained at home--where they will be found.
General, when an enemy lands on our shores let
him come whence he may.
God forbid that the moral resources of South
Carolina should ever be tested by what she is
capable OF doing against the Union, with her
physical power however much this last may be
c0untenanced.
This day, consecraed as the anniversary of the
birth of the Father of our Country, is calculated
10 excite far different reflections than those
which belong TO the strlfes and struggles OF this
confederacy. Yet We shall find every thing in hrs
example and precepts to rebuke injustice and OPP
preston, and nothing justify submission to man-
fest wrong. We cannot be made wiser or
better, General Houston, than by lingering arouad
the monument of this mighty spirit II rises az
far a sbove ,he level Of humanity as the pyramds
Egypt. Its foundation, like those miracles of
antiquity seems 10 rest in the centre OF the earth
its summit glitters in the skies.
Protected by the constitution, and sustained
by justice and equality among its members, ro-
gard the union of the States next to the spirit Of
liberty, and the forms of social and civil poty re-
siding in the States as the first and greatest Of
human blessings. But like all the blessings ac-
corded by the Almighty to man, il is subject to be
estimated by reason, not TO be mystihed by blind
that cannot perceive the evils which
are undermining the very fabric itself The time
has arrived when hosannas to the Union, however
will not be considered the best
mode of preserving II, and continued shouts Of
g Union Ur,on Union ~" will be deemed AZ
senseless and ridiculous as II would be for public
man of your dimensions to be caught in the streets
Of Washington playing on that "inefiable instru-
nent of torture" the Scotch bagpipes.
Ihe reign OF humbug and cant Is rapidly disap-
nealng; jugelrrs with fools caps and ostrich
feathers will soon hnd II difficult to get people to
pay at the door, and feel quite certain that
shall survive the reign of political mountebanks,
Townsend.
believe the Union will survive all these terrific
{ ambitions Of emplrclsm, not by the admins atou
of doses of cant humbug, inlntess imal or large
but by fearless and courageous resistance every
violation, however minute, OF the great charter Of
our liberties.
In conclusion, General, If you desire to mako
South Carolina aa pc eaceful a dove, and tn At she
should return To her old Loyalty 10 The Unou remit
the UniCn bach 10 an houest Interpretation Of the
constitution. Persuade Congress, with whom ysu
have far more influence than myself TO arrest the
discussion Of the slave question in the halls Of both
houses; 10 stop all aggression on this peculiarly
sensitive subject 10 the South; 10 abstain from q
meditated violation of the Compromise Of 1882, ON
the tariff, and TO cease making profuse and unjust
donations of the public lands, or still more licen.
tious appropriations out of the public treasare-and
my life on IT, you would never hear from her dis
sonant note Of nufcation, which se ems 10 disturb
your nerves as sadly, General, as the damagel
cat gut and Try iDg-pan did the siumber OF the en-
ragged musician In Hogarth.
In reference to the fret Of these topcs. the North
has nothing TO do but TO heed the admonitions IL
one Of the first and most gifted Of her sons. He
has told his country men, with wisdom and truth
that are only second TO the lofty moral courage
with which he his met the present crisis, that they
have more TO do with the institution of slavery
in The South, than they have IN the island Of
Cuba" To follow this injunction is 10 give perpe-
tuity TO this Union. Yet this comes from Norlh.
ern man, when, fear, some Of our Southern states-
men are prepared TO surrender our outposs.
| cannot speak OF this distinguished Individual in
language Of my own-it is too feeble and 30 wer-
less-l must employ that Of an unknown genius,
l"sfat nonitnts pnb'd,) on whose intellectual
level he is worthy TO stand
Ii ispot the silly apprehension of being thought
partisan OF Mr.. Webster chat will deter me from
doing signal justice TO the man who, confess, has
grown on my esteem; recorded honors shall gather
around his monument and thicken over him; IL Is
a solid fabric, and will support the laurels that
adom it,"
IL is time, General, that | should have done |
have inflicted an numerically long eps,le on your
patience, and, perhaps, on that Of those who may
be less willing to bear 1t. ! could not have very
well said less in defence Of State which you have
thought proper to assault in associa ion with nv
name wish che had found among her sons a
more gifted champion than myself There she
stands, however, without fear; and trust, in the
end, will stand without reproach. | have no ap-
prehension either for her honor or her cour age
II the saies of high puslic spirit and the keen ia
st,Dcts OF pride, which are hers by inheritance,
have thrown her in advance OF her confederates,
hope, ss well ns | believe, under their friendly
ooubsels, she WILL in the end, retire gracefully and
with ell the dignity thai belong to her courage, TO
the line that they tor the present occupy. But.
depend upon II, che will retire armed and without
oDe single standard lowered. Sac will give the
Unien peace and her devoted Loyalty, n the Ua,on
will give her justice. But whilst che will ask
nothing more, she is resolved 10 take nothing lees
In no spirit, certainly, of hos ilty. or even OF un-
kindness, subscribe myself, General,