The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-02-25
For The Post.
PROCLAMATION,-No. ..

PROCLAMATlON.--N 3.
l. Having issued my first proclamation on
the l4th of last month, had not anticipated
another SO soon as the l4th February, 1858.
The cause, however, of this, my second, is mat
ter of imperious Importance and necessity
Not TO utter word under such circumstances
would be objectionable. .r..J.....
2. Therefore. We who have metaphysical
minds, and who are fully able to discriminate
be so kind Us to inform lis what is the differ
ence in morals between swlndling my drawer
out of few dollars, and robbing II human
being of his labor through life, without aiy
other remuneration than the sorriest food
and raiment in the land. ...s .r-,.,.s,s
8. am much pleased with the description
of 'AIoral and Physical Courage" given in the
Knoxville Wing" by the Rev. Doctor Brown
low, under date Of the 18th inst. | believe
have patronised the "Whig' from its origin.
am much pleased with its independence, its
character for truth, its character for moral
honesty. In some things, however, presume
the Doctor leans of course q little to ono side.
Such | consider his animadversions on 'Uncle
Toms Cabin" AS every person is entitled to
the independence. of thought and ex-
preston rs is the press the Doctor will OF
course pardon me for n difference Of senti-
meut. Besides, also, | may possess both "mor-
al and physical courage" and a heart burn
ing with emotion to give utterance.
T. Be it known, therefore, to whomsoever
it may concern, that long time since, | have
given certain subjects, at least, some thought,
making efforts to arrive at settled opinions,
needing no change. What proficiency may
have made | am willing an enlightened public
mind may decide. And now, whether be
thanked or unthanked, my bosom swells with
emotion to give expression to at least few
Of these opinions. '''
5. commence therefore, by saying have
carefully read the Book. 1t is my opinion
that "Uncle Toms Cabin" has been acted out
in real life in this land thousand times
Moreover It is nv conviction that "Uncls
Toms Cabin" will continue to be II decidedly
popular work with this great world OF free
and independent minds. -t.G Z 1L.y.,a..
6. am free to admit that I am to limited
extent connected with this very remarkable
and very wonderful system, the subject OF
"Uncle Toms" discourses The system IN my
Judgment has two sides Most writers have
written only on one side l propose to my
self rs my leisure and inclination may admit,
to examine both sides of a subject, so welghty
and of so much moment, that it may not soon
cease to agitate this great country. say
q,eat country for have been to California,
and sure ought to know. Moreover, have
been to Cuba also. and to the lsthmus OF
Daricn, and to the Sandwich Islands, and all
that--so you may expect something which you
have not yet seen.
7. But seriously, this wonderful system is
shrouded in much darkness; there is an argu
inent for and against. Should have sufficient
leisure and sufficient inclination, | propose
to myself to touch 1t in every aspect, and hope
to give no offence. ITO ..I~ r...- ID.
s. This is u great country! The Press is
free and independent in these happy and gIori-
ous tates. But free and independent ms is the
Press / fear It may not give pcry free exp es-
sion to my present proelamations and future
examinations, unless they should happen to
range pretty well on one side of the question.
In my future examinations however, pro
bose to myself seriousness caador, and honesty
Should |, however, happen to deviate from
this rule, in this great pressing country, pre-
sumo the Press, the free and Independent Press,
would soon press me back again. G. IL.