Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-06-27

a northern MEMBER OF Iohkitss hae '"''SN
a very remarkable communication to the editor
of the New York Courier and Enquirer. lie
;u,imates that trouble is expected to grow out Of
the discussion of the resolution for the expul-
sion Of Brooks, for the castgation of Sumner
Southern Representatives. it would seem, have
;nt;ma,ed determination to hold the friends OF
Sumner to personal responsibility for their Ian
puarp, should they become insulting. This re-
sponsibility they must meet (the writer s,a'es)
either by fighting when challenged, or by sub
hitting to an attack under circumstances hkriy
70 give an advantage 10 their assaiianis' lie
contends that the first alternative should be cho-
en.& hopes that Northern Representatives who
shall reso,t TO il will be justified in -o doing by
their constituents Indeed the pretended object
of,he communication is TO prepare Northern
people for such result
We are told that this matter has been the sub.
ieet Of grave consideration and discussion at
Washington among the freesoiers. some of whom
condemn Wilson's course in not accepting the
challenge Of Brooks. A certain gentleman In
blank expressed views much to the point that
they we're thought worthy of being reported in
defence of any Northern member who may here.
after be ufuer tue Htctsrity VI hitttihB
versary on 1.-THE field of honor" His reasoning
is as follows:
at has been my misfortune heretofaret to have been
engaged in duels OF purely personal character, up
son which look back with regret, because in every
case acted contrary my present. convictions of du
stv shall therefore, trust, never again be drawn
into a purely personal affair. bat am nota non
'eombatant flour country were involved in war,
would aS did at the time of the Mexican war offer
ngnt. and
ligion nor my apprehension Of consequences would
prevent my dischargnE what considered my duty.
Every denomination of Christians concede that It Is
not ireligious TO fight for ones country. II this be
true eau any reasonable doubt that TO fight for
'the principles upon which the government Of our
country is based, Is equally the duty ola Christan
'and q patriot think not. Suppose your oppo-
'nents were TO give you formal notice OF their nen
tion TO drive you out OF the capital by series OF
challenges foiiowod By personal dssons-does your
religion yonr morals your patriotism require you
to submit, ? Some of yon will say, refuse the chal-
lenge and repel the personal assault Good advice
IL your antagonist will give you notice of bis inten
ton To assail you,instead of shooting you down be-
fore the notice has passed his lips But does the past
warrant you TO expect such notice. II then, we may
mot away from danger Is II not our r3h 70 con
front II IN a,jetcc 81 oar prnoY&s "a nc Bode iehch
int Gre. ~ ~ bea eAapos for ssf 9eftncet The men
who challenge any Of as viii do So not to revenge
personal injuries loeause Is o. he presumed will
to drive from the support of our principles and ii
we refuse to meet them, we may expect TO be shot
down like dogs and without the chance of selfpres-
'ervation which accepting their challenges would
give
The argument is prosecuted TO considerable
ength and the conclusion In favor Of the dueiio
strongly fortified
The reader will find no difficulty in recognis-
ing Gen Watson Webb as tho author Of these
counsels-Webb, who fought Tom Marshaand
get wounded in the "oalf''-Webb. who volun.
teered his services to fight the Mexcans-pro-
Of Brigad;er General.
Tho writer of the letter says: "You imagine all
to be quiet here; but kpop that we are sleep.
ing on a volcano, which is certain TO be in state
of active eruption on the day we discuss the re-
port and resolutions expellng Mr.. Brooks. OF
course, this is now matter of conversation; and
brave men preparing for the struggle"
He concludes as follows:
Messrs Editors, we intend to do whole duty
here in relation this and all other hazardo pro-
ceedings the part ofthat "chivalry" of which Mr.
Brooks is type; bat in the name of justice, do not
ask ofus 10 permit enemies to shoot us down be
fore resorting to our right of sefdefence. We shall
have no merely personal affairs because we do moi
intend to give any personal offence; but do intend
to speak minds freely, and 10 avow our prnci-
Piles, and II necessary, to die in their defence. But
reserve to ourselves the right of determining the
mode Of defending ourselves and claim that our con
stuents shall sustain us in what we do, provided il
secures the end we have in view. Aid u.s. | beg OF
you, in creating sound public opinion in relation TO
this matter
The canting hypocrisy of this precious paper
exceeds anything have seen for coon's age.
The writer knows perfectly wet that the North is
burning for fighting champion. The slightest ap-
proach to an exhibition of pluck by any of its pub.
lie men is received with universal braves. Wilson
d, talked in the Senate about his responsibility
81 he was patted on the back by the whole North
When it was ascertained what sort of responsible
ity be meant, the Northern admiration rapidly
subsidized. At this very time. the Northern papers
are Boosting that Burngame is "a fighting man
and that he had secured the services of "a SEQ
ond" before coming TO Washington Keit,, of
South Carolina. gave him chance to show his
Prowess the other day in the House We will see
what the North thinks of his lamb like submits
sion. Wby,even such notorious non. combatants
as Greeley are talking of sending Tom Hy-
er to Congress, just for his fighting qualities.
There never was such an opportunity for Nor
thern member OF Congress TO make reputation
and popularity easily as now. brave, manly,
face to-face fight would make any If ihon i'm
mortal. Recollect how ii was when Cillev met
Graves in mortal combat. His heroism and gal
lantry were applauded by men, women aud chill.
dxen Of the North-and has memory is now can.
onized in the hearts Of every class. Beg their
constituents to forgive them if they have to fight
Faugh! the pretcnce is too shallow 10 deceive
even the old women Of their districts. The truth