The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-09-28

1HE ioHoWlnS letter from Col. BROOKS
TO the Spartanburg committee on the occa-
sion of the dinner to Col. ORn, was marked
for republication in the Press some time
since, but has been inadvertently DELAYED
until now
LEAsIDE, 9G, August 20, 1855.
GENTLEMEN On the 25th of last month
had the honor to participate in compl-
lncntary dinner, given by the citizens of
Anderson, to the Hon. Mr.. Orr.
then bore testimony to his ability, use
fulncss, and patriotism, and the regret which
my unavoidable absence from the entertain
mcnt at Spartanburg would occasion, is
thereby in a measure relieved.
With the political principles of Mr.. Orr,
and his views of present and coming issues,
I am somewhat familiar. His principles
are of the State Rights Democratic school,
and his sentiments in regard to the impcnd-
ing issue arc those of patriot and slave
owner. fear he is too sanguinc in his be-
lief that the Northern States will take a
sober second thought before they push us
to the wall; but should they prove as fanat-
icalIy and rccklessly blind as I believe they
will, then the soldier who prepares to defend
his home and community in advance of
Your Representative will need the light of
the morning star when he whets his sabre
for the battle.
In my Judgment this Government cannot
stand longer than one more Presidential
term. There will be much sparring and
violent alteration at the next session of
Congress, but 'the end is not yet" An at
tempt will probably be made by the Free
sollers in the lower House to cngraft upon
the main appropriation bill clause re-cnact-
ing the Missouri restriction line. The
Senate will reject the Bill thus vitiated, and
the chances are~tnat the obstnacy of the
Eressollcrs VIII cause Congress to adjourn
"''hout~HpP HpPropriating moneys for the cur
'ons Expenses of the Government
For my own part should welcome this
condition Of affairs. The South has pre-
cious little interest in the Federal crib, and
the Withholding Of supplies would be scarce
ly felt by US, while at the North ruin to
themselves and families would be the i'm
mediate result. Hunger is good cure for
fanaticism, and it is my belief that our best
hope Of ever having another constitutional
President, lies in the defeat of the civil and
diplomatic appropriation bill by the Free
soilers.
take it that no gentleman at the South
would be a disunionist if lie was assured
that the Government would henceforth be
constitutionally administered. I hold that
the Administration Of President Pierce has
been truest to the Constitution of any in
thirty-fve years.
Under this Administration the South has
been restored TO her equal rights in the Ter
ritories, and her wounded honor soothed by
the repeal of an odious Congressional en-
actment. 1t has placed the South in de-
fensive attitude, and behind the rampant Of
the Constitution. ..
IT the abolition traitors now move, they
incur the hazards OF. the assailant, and
present an issue which will rally the South
with the spirit and determination Of one
brave man. The present Administration
has put the South in the fright, and the
malcontents of the North in the wrong. In
sectional war pervading consciousness oil
right-not only in principle, but on par
ticular issue also-will be worth to the South
an army of hundred thousand chosen
knights.
- Why, then, should we grumble or com
plain9 Why denounce or distrust this
Democratic Administration or the Demo
cratic Partya Why take up with an in
quisitorial, underground organization, which
has whitfield down its platform to simple
opposition to the most constitutional and
best Administration we have ever bada Il
the appointment of Mr.. SouIe, a Southernel
and slave owner, 80 heinous politica
offence as to justify dissensions and division.
in the slave owning army ON the eve Of g
conflict for the existence Of the institution
its..if? Or is sufficient motive presented
IN the fat that, 10 the selection of two Gov
ernors Of Territories, belonging in common
to all the States, but; one was taken from
South CaroIinaf
1t is my faith that no mao will be true o.
just to himself who is not SO to others; ant
this I believe Of people, Magnanimity
justice, safety, all eonstrain. us TO, snppor
the present Administration; 30 long as j
continues true to the South, ~ e; 80 , :s.s.:
q. Let US also unite 10 earnest effort to keeT
onr people united and prepafd for thi
great sectional struggle who 10 awaitibe
ns and whe1 tie stfi ri, dsa. the wa
cry Tor the South =; '.I Macda6I
and damnd 81 he that 6siss, Hold
& enough ~ s,sS
n have honor to esii lSiasn. rsspecs
fully, Jour feIlog citizen SSsss ss,s. ss.
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