The daily union., 1856-11-05
From the Atlanta tGa) Intelligence
LETTER OF THE HON. HOWELL COBB,

Below present readers with the letter Of the H
Howell Cobb addressed to the committee correspondent
Of the mass meeting in this place Friday and Satu
last This letter read in the stand by COL T. Hov
ard immediately preceding Mr. Stephenss speech pre
by graceful eulogy of that distinguished writer BY
reader. Both the remarks of Col Howard and the letter
Governor Cobb received by the vast assebape viii
cheers that made the welkn ring. Much did we regr
that circumstances prevented the attendance of Gov
Cobb. Doubtless it would have gratfed him much to
that the democracy of Georgia appreciate his services
labors TO promote their cause it evidenced hen
during his absence. ..# ...a-
ATHENS, Oct l6 1856 \
GESTLMES: Until this evening | had intended to ID
present at your meeting. The sudden illness Of
member OF my family compels me to deny myself ID
great pleasure had anticipated in being present
quest that you will communicate friends the
of my absence well the deep regret feel on account
of it. Let them be assured that with them in h;
aud spirit and prepared to do my part in carrying m
ward the proud banner Of the constitution and the Union
under which so many patriotic hearts rallied in h
present contest Ii has not fallen my lot to mings
the present canvass to any great with my fellow
zens of Georgia and for that reason II for no Other
anxious to have participated in the proceedings d
meeting where so many thousands of the good aud tn
men of my native State will be assembled together
council. My labors have been in different field I'd
with brethren OF a common household, maintaining
'ommon cause in defence Of a common country bAIs
been with the national men, wings and democrats
them. have spoken whilst they listened and | la
listened whilst they have spoken and can say TO p
in all sincerity that uttered nor heard a prnclp
avowed during my visit among them that would not
cordially responded by the patriotic and consduto
loving people of Georgia The democratic party Of I'D
Union is to-day unit upon the great principles involved
10 The present contest The constitutional rights Of o
own, as well as every other section of the Union a
firmly and faithfully defended by the democracy of Penn
ylvanis and Indiana they upon the soil Of our ow
State. To this party bear my testimony, based upoi
Inpu .AWr ara anEa.
reason TO believe that the same true Of the democR
party Of the entire North and West Tas is true Of
other party or men at the North. Among the suppore
OF Mr. Fillmore there are individfSs-p,rv fro ,a ma.
bsr-to whom the South might look for tsrdy and reid
tan recognition OF her rights but the organization wb
supports him. as party are hostile to interests
utterly unworthy OF our conhdence. II the people Of h
South intend to maintain their rights and their euua
The Union they must bury party preudices and forged
past differences and unite cordially with the only parV
and the only men who stand thoroughly identified viii
hem upon the principles u constitutional right ar
equality.
The people Of Georgia have been told in the
yas by some Of her that the passage Of the k
sas oil was on our part violation Of the phghed it
he south In the adoption of the Missouri restriction
W hist southern have been listening this chs
against their honor and character from the lips of so
ern men II has been my good fortune during the past
weeks TO hear from the lips Of northern democrats u
the soil of the North the charge pronounced false and
founded and the honor of the South vindcaed from ID
foul imputaton. only regret that IL bad not faa
% me LOT OF every voter in Georgia TO have heard the ssr
II would certainly have been grateful to their h
ing and pride than to have listened the false houf
often repeated accusation Of bad fa h and violated hon
brought against them by their southern associates.
should add much to The qualification which reesa
triumphs in Pennsylvania and Indiana afford you that
no ordinary party victory, but triumph Of the ceDs
tuition over false friends and pretended supporters
oreshadows the brilliant victory which awaits the feB
Of the constitution and the Union in November next-t
victory which will secure to every section OF the counf
their just rights, and viii restore peace and quiet O
distracted land.
Very respectfully, yours, &c,
HOWELL COBB