Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-30

such State recognizes Slavery" This is the
whole life and soul of it, unless we except the
secret blade of Joab which it bears towards Kan
sas and Nebraska, concealed under garb. 1t is
well known to all who are informed, that in the
organic law of these Territories the right Of
voting, while they remain territories, was given
to all who had filed declaration of intention to
become citizens. This was in strict compliance
organizing Territories; and under this provision
that class of persons are now entitled TO vote.
Kansas, in two elections under this law, has
shown that an Overwhelming majority of her peo,
pie are in favor of slavery, Notwithstanding all
the Executive influence of the Freesoil Governor
(Reeder) whom Mr.. Pierce sent out there to
prevent it--but whom the people have lately
driven, as they ought 20 have done, from the
country.
Now, when Kansas applies for admission as
slave State, rs she doubtless will, a Southern
"Know Nothing" under this Resolution, can
unite with his "wor,hy brethren" at the North,
in voting against it, upon the ground that some
have voted for Constitution recognizing Sla-
very who had not been naturalized" but had
only declared their intention. For this Resolu-
ton in its very heart and core, declares that the
right to establish Slave institutions ain the
organization of State Governments, belongs to
the natire and raturaiized ci izens," excluding
those who have only declared their intention.
a more insidious attack was never made upon
the principles of the Kansas and Nebraska Bill.
And is this to be the plank on which Northern
and Southern Know Nothings" are to stand
in the rejection of Kansas But to the other
and main objection to the resolution, why did 1t
stop with simple denial of the power of Con-
gress to reject State on account of slavery!
Why did it not plant itself upon the principles
of the Georgia Resolutions of 1850, and say
what ought to be done in case of the rejection
ola State by Congress because Of slavery! So
far from this it does not even affirm that such
rejection by their worthy brethren" of the
North would be sufficient cause for severlng
their party afiaton with them for it? Again
would say not only to the old Wings of tine
18th and Sth Congressional Districts, but to all
true Georgians, whether Wings or Democrats,
Union men or Fire Eaters, whittier are you
drifting! Will you not pause and reflect! Are
we about to witness in this insane cry against
Foreigners and Catholics 4 fulh!ment Of the an
cient Latin Proverb, "Quem Deus ruh perdere
prius denaeAtat!" "Whom the Gods intend to
destroy they first make mad g The times are
indeed protentous of evil. The political horizon
j. Silr0uueQ IN QarkneSS. NO man Knows "Hulu
he meets, whether he be friend or foe except
those who have the dim glare of the covered
light which the secret signs impart. And how
long this will be 4 protection even to them, is
by no means certain. They have already made
truth and veracity almosta Il byword and re-
proach. When truth loses caste with any peo-
ple-is no longer considered rs virtue-and
It's daily and hourly violations are looked upon
with no concern but a jeer ora laugh, it requires
but little forecast to see what will very soon be
the character of that people. But, sir, come
what may, shall persue that course which
sense of duty demands of me. While | hope
for the best, shall be prepared for the worst;
ana if the worst comes TO the worst, rs 1t
.a%v, shall. in common with my fellow citizens,
s<- ml.h patience ny part Of the common ills
g. a.le,- ,u,. ...,!'- ~ little as any other
-.. %, .s2g ~. "a. Il s"ke; and so far
...,..c er are concern
.u.l which is to he
=. gnt me in early life,
49,. ever cherish and treasure,
-. i,i.uue betide be me:
But if, on LIES uncertain main,
Mishap shall mar thy sail,
If, faithful, firm and true in vain,
Woe; want and exile thus sustain,
Spend not sigh on fortune changed"
Yours, most respectfully,
ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS.
Col. Thomas w Thomas, ElbertOn, Ga.