Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-31
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MIR. OsBORNE'S LETTER.

MESSRS. o..
Gentlemen Il am in recei pt OF your favour, lDVl-
ting TO be present at meeting of the friends OF
Mr. Buchanan, to take place in Wilmington on 2Zd
and 2ard inst. The letter reached Charlotte during
a temporary absence, which will explain the delay
which has occurred in replying 10 it.
regret that indispensable engagements OF my pro-
fession place it out of my power to be with you on
the interesting occasion.
In view of the formidable attempt which is being
made by the n-sIave holding States, to assume |
all the powers of the government for avowed purpo-
ses of hostility to the interests of the Slave states,
have thought that all minor questions IN our politics
should be sacrificed the great end Of successful re-
sisance to it. The contest is not what pocy is TO
be adopted in the administration Of the government
but how the government itself is to be preserved
course of action which, it carried to successful
termination must ostraclse half the States from
participation in common government, aVOwediy be-
cause they are unworthy TO be trusted with it, is
so transparent perversion OF our political system
so manifestly oppressive and despolIc in It's spirit
and effects that it is impossible that our Uno should
survive it. Ii divess this purpose OF nothing OF its
odousness or its tyranny, that it is TO be accomplished
under the forms prescribed by the Constitution
These forms consecrated justice, TO equality
and the brotherhood Of the States which compose this
conederacy. 1t is of no consequence whether degra-
dation in Justice and oppression are maugeraed I'M
der the solemn mCckery of their observance, in
open violation of them 1t does appear to that
our party strifes should be buried in view of dan
ger so imminent and of so much magnitude If ever
the voice Of patriotism should be heard above the
dim of factions, it is at this time and in the
Southern States
! The soundness of Mr.. Buchanan on all questions
in which the South is interested, is admitted by all
candid men. His ability, moderation, age and ex
perence, guarantee TO the country a pruden, and
conservative administration, and in crisis IN which
every thing dear to patriot is at stake, he is avaIla-
BILE for the deliverance of the country. These
sderalons have Influenced NE in giving my support
TO Mr. Buchanan. In this determination have acted
as an independent citizen, acting only with reference
to the present condition of the country, and TO my
duties growing out oft
| rejoice with you gentlemen, and thousands oil
patriots in Ill parts of the nation, that recent events
have vindicated the proprlety OF this decision
While all persons who prefer election by the PEG
pl through the electoral colleges unfortunate
and uncertain contest in the House oil Representatives,
must admit that the election of Mr. Fillmore is be-
yond hope, that of Mr. Buchanan, with the vote Of
the Southern States, is beyond contingency. By this
means the defeat of tie most formidable combination
ever framed against the Union will be ompshcd,
and our government will emerge from its most trying
Y ordeal frmer and stronger than before since
its formation natl, nal spirit will be generated
; which will be universal and irrepressibe, and we
may hope that sectional parties will be forever
e buked from existence.
remain, gentlemen, respectfully, &C.,
JAMES w. OSBORNE.
MR.. CLINGMAN's LETTERS.
AsHEvILLE, Oct. 18th, 1856.
GENTLEMEN have delayed answer to your
letter fer Few days, in the hope that might be able
q to attend the meeting on the ed find it will. how
ever, be inconv for to do without break
~ ing other engagements. | do not entertain doubt
Il but that State will give is vote for Buchanan
e and Breckenridge, in common with the entire South
Though agree with you in your approximations as to
o the condition OF things in the country generally, yet
look with high hopes to the success of our ticket
Such however is the danger, that pains ought to
be spared TO effect complete union possible of
. all patriotic men in the South. Let the election
suit then as it may, we shall at least be able TO pro
tect ourselves whether united with separated from
the North In order that you may understand what
think ought TO be our course in the event of Ere
q monts election trust you will excuse my enclosing
f you copy of letter written yesterday to friend
in Charlotte. BY all means, let elect Mr.. Buchan
an if possible. Should we fail, however, in this
n then nothing but decided course protect us
IS from great injury, and possibly political and socia
n destruction.
:. Entertaining the fullest confidence in the future Of
II our country and section, am, gentlemen, with sen
ments of high regard,
Very respectfully yours, Sc,
y T, H. CLINGMAN.
re Messrs. W. s. AsHE, NJ B. SMITH and others.
AsHEvILLE, Oct. 10TH 1856.
= My DEAR SIR When was last in your town,
" stated to you and your friends that though | nigh
not be able to accept invitation to meet the Cit
zens of your county before the Presidential election
is yet would certainly endeavor to do so after tina
event. provided Fremont should carry majority O
probable, it is still the part of wisdom TO be pre-
t. pared for it. now write to you therefore, to sav
v that, if all things suit, will be with you on Thurs
# day, the 18th of November. That is as early day
/ probably, could be selected after the result wa
III known, and preparations made, and still would pre-
l. cede by few days, the assembling of our Legisla
O ture.
!. Should the Black Republicans prevail there is ii
:, spot Of ground | would so stand as in tina
o town where the first Declaration of independence wa
'e made, and in that county which Lord CORVALLIS
man we'll qualified TO express correct opinen) pro
H. nounced the most rebellious county in America"
Our ancestors had far greater difficulties to
ter than we are now compelled to meet The South
VI ern States have population four times as great
r. all the colonies then had, while the best part of tn
IN North, mean the of courage and honor, &C
knowledge the justice of cause, and with u
in feeling Instead of having 10 make government
de noUo, have organized State sovreignties to
at once. hold, however, that the condition of thing
L. which may possibly occur would not only justify th
action of any single State, but authorizes indi
vidual resistance, for any free White american nigh
we'll refuse be so degraded TO become the sLaU
y of the negro-scorshtpping Abotiionists.
u Our forefathers made that revolution to maintain
r. their equality men, and as communities likewise
ks They resisted the payment of paltry tax, be
cause its imposition assertion of the rights
= the British government to rule them That govern
H. ment was controlled by body of manly and high
m toned men, and yet ancestors refused TO accep
even them for masters. But the leaders among GU
L. enemies are, to my certain knowledge, the meanes
and most contemplate creatures upon earth, except
10 ing only those in the South that willing to be gov
nd erned by them.
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