The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-06-13
No. 1871.
LETTER FROM THE HON. JOHN KERR
From the Fayetteville Observer.

49, bLAh oAi.o - He VUsliUN now occupy
IN regard 70 The new political organlzalion COM
monty called Know Mornings, has subjected
me to much unjust censure from the adherents
OF lhat party. ! am not so nsensible to public
opinion as TO permit the attacks which have
been made upon mysmoises 10 pass without
notice.
You in this, as in every other instance in
which ! have attracted public notice, have
treated me courleonsly; and though dou5.-
less many mallgn suggestions may have been
male 70 you in regard 10 me, you have abs,ain>
ed from impeachlng my motives or attacking
my course. have no paper, however, in the
STATE 10 aid Cr defend me, and no cabalislic
tonncs--in sworn comblnaion--to promote
my interest aud secure my election.
Your very useful paper circulaies extensively
in my Distinct, aud am induced 10 believe that
you will with pleasure afford me The use OF It's
columns, 10 sci forth some Of the reasons By
which am governed in pursuing the course
have been comPeed by sense of duty 10 a.
dop,.
am now AZ ever Wing, deeply convinced
Of The conservative tendency and influence OF
Wing principles. The more study them, the
more thoroughly am satisfied, that the pInci-
pies of government which Henry Clay always
maintained, throughout his long and glorious
career, are the true principles Of our Conslilu
lIon, and must sooner or laer prevail over all op
position.
The greater portion of my life has been spent
IN defending these principles, ,-however feebly,
yel most earnestly. In times Of prosperity 10
our cause have rejoiced--in times OF adversely
have mourned-but never have dreamed Of
deserving the !" old paths" Of political safety, and
joining any combination or parry, new or old,
that would no, support and cary out the poliii~
cal faith Of our greal republican Wing fathers.
No, Sir: | am 80 welded 10 the doctrines Of
Washington and Clay. so determined TO defend
them To the last extremity, that come what may
TO me personally, ! will adhere 10 my position
and defend my co.ors, though Ill my former COM
rades shall flee or fall. and 'leaye me solitary
and alone amid The Jeers aud launls Of my op-
ponenis."
am aware that the Wing party is now dis
banded, but Wing principles and Wing measures
are not on that account less dear TO me. On The
con,Iary, | cherish them sill, and urge ileir
adoption and support upon others, with the
greater zeal and earneslness because Of lbe dan
gers which threaten our country.
We are threatened in every section with rnin.
by the influence Of factions and the triumph ,f
political combinations which are founded upon
dogmss repndlaled by, or unknown 10, our la
theirs.
Abnlilionism and notification, tie offspring of
the different extremes, OF The Union, are now ia
harmonious combination al the North and the
conservative people Of the South are invoked,
under ielusise guise, 10 join The unholy alliance.
We are told, IN language as deceptive as plausi-
10 hat 4 maj mt hat a
principles are--wleiher he supports Whit mea-
sures or Democratic measures-if lie viii only
tn the new party be shall be supported for
office as the friend Of American principles.
Nnw really, tliis looks liliIe 100 muc h like" put
lng nn the tarban aud turning Turk for fss sake
of phmder." Can this government be aGmi-
msiere,I exrep. upon priueiplel and are no, ei-
ther Wing principles or Democratic principles
right,
a fusion Of different politics and different ro-
lilicsns ~ the democratic party has long been an
objection urged 70 thai parry by tie Wings. But
nns i; seems we are called upon 10 JON IN sn
eiFnr 10 oul. llerod lierOd, and win The bad re-
nown of carrying the principle Of continuation
farther than il has ever been carried before, in
order 10 obtain Office. Verify, can acquiesce in
no such movement. That there are good con-
sefyative men 10 ihe democratic party none can
doubt. And Is qudlly irue that in both parties
there are mere time servers, who aim more al
personal promotion ilian u, The good Of their
county. Now il we look 10 lhe leaders ar ifis
new organization we shall not lsil 10 perceive,
that some ul them ares such IS have often changed
Their party relations, and taken position where
the chance Of promotion vas best. i Il not
liale strange. my dear srs, that !, Who hAso
never. III % cut II Congress. deserted o. re-
nunced one single Whig prinriple--Who have
always adhered 10 the fortunes of ms party
should BE- read out of the communion now, BY
! certain Htitiy constituted expounden of whig
orthodoxy. wiiie such gentlemen d Nj. ]. B.
shepard. Mr.. Wm. X. Lane, and Nj. David
Reid. are received into foil fellowship and made
lesder.by men wiiI whom lhey have no political
principles III unison. las NJ shepard ever re-
nurnrrd hislltmorgaiic efeedl IIss Nr. Lane.
% has Nc. Reid! N1tA all, 80 fir as am in
formed fhenlow can lies be REGARDED as be,-
iff noiihy q Wig support lhin myself upon
ile score Il principle
1'le new ofearizatinn have oiten published "a
The world as me II ler principles. ihsi they ,e.
pudiac the doctrine ~ atsilsblliiy in The selection
ui candidates for office. How then dnts Il Lss
pen, tha, N Democratic Districts they have ,hss
iar 10 ouf SAFE selected Democrats. aliho,,,h
Whigs bel9nr 10 their paftyi n availability IS
nn pau vt tIeir creed, then whv not nnminats
know Npihinr Wings ~ tie Eigscombe snd
Wake u sirtcis
Pure a. iliey profess 10 be. srornial II lie
corruption n The Old parties Il does netenlie-
less seem, thai ihoueli on purity ihey are bent
idey have frugal mnd. aud rrsoft as much
g GraiiGbitiy 70 obtain Oilice, - any 0ief tar.
d.
But secret political oa,h.bound sssaciaiior.
are always dangerous 10 libgiy, and can nrset