The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-06-07

than two countries, as we may ind IT
better to settle this difficulty with
club than canon. Better try the ar
gumentum baculinum than the "ratio
ultima regium," as certain monarch
once called it.
We repeat the inquiry, what shall a
man do when denounced as liar and
villain? Shall he quietly take it, and
repeatedly! Shall hereturn it as often!
mo, by st. Bride of Boutwell,, no.
The former is slavish, the latter cow
ardly. The true answer then is, re-
sent it in the proper place, manner and
time. Now, Mr.. Brooks waited until
the Senate adjourned, and all the
members left except Sumner. What
sanctity has the Senate chamber alter
adjournment more than any other pile
of bricks and mortar? We do not
look upon it as hcathens did their
temples, as sanctuaries at all times,
but only when the representatives OF
our country are in it, and then not the
building but its occupants Anything
else is heather worship and superstl-
ton. The Senate-chamber then was
no more than an open, public street,
and no parliamentary rule was violat-
cd. The time selected by Mr.. B. was
the most proper--that is when he felt
most like, and that point ought to be
left for him, for when he felt like it, it
is natural to suppose that he could
best perform the DUTY.
We are induced to make this de-
fence of Preston S. Brooks because
the North has held hundreds of meet
ings expressive of their Indignation at
his course, as we'll as because we APP
prove of his conduct. 1t would be
base in us indeed to remain silent and
leave him, a champion of southern
rights, uncovered to the volleyed
shower of sectional condemnation in
the North. The whole South should
shout their appreciation OF the deed,
and hurl back upon her slanderers
profoundcst contempt for their insults.
We constantly hear that the difficulty
will excite great sympathy for Sum
ner, and react unfavorably upon the
cause of the South. We say let their
sympathy boil away it will not alarm
us. If the deed was right we say let
the consequences come, the sooner the
better. 1t may develope a latent pow
or that we are now ignorant of, but
cannot develope a new one, and if
there is q latent power at work, it is
better for us to know it. If we are
over volcano let us know our dam
ger, and prepare for it. Again we say
ifthc deed was right, let us remember
the advice of Crockett, and go ahead
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS.
TRICT.
We are much gratifed that Maj.
Hickcrson has accepted the nomina-
ton as a candidate for Elector in this
district.
Maj. Iickcrson, though but little
known over the State except as law
yer, we predict will be prominent
man in the State at the close Of this
canvass. He is not only one of the
very best lawyers in the State, but he
is a man Of extensive reading, quick
perception, and clear logical mind,
with all the power and force that is
necessary to make him a dangerous
adversary in debate. Then he is a
man of great personal popularity
when known, and dignifed gentle
man.
His opponent is Col. Z. L. Garden
hire, who has the reputation OF being
a high-toned gentleman. We predict
the canvass in this district will be con-
Quoted with as much ability and cour-
tesy as in any in the State.
A Coon DEED.--As will be seen by
Mr.. Brooks of South Caro-
lima, after the adjournment of the Sen
ate on yesterday, administered to Sen
ator Sumner yesterday, the notorious
and foul mouthed Abolitionist from
Mos on obrcotfc IN N loOnpt op1 onoof