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and subsequently, by Tennessee and a part
OF Georgia, and OH the final ballot he re.
celved the vote Of every delegate in the Con.
vention. This Presidential election 1ss tie
most momentous which has occurred in
our history. The contest is for the suprem-
acy of the constitution over wild fanati-
clsin, Which must destroy the Union. 1t is
now narrowed down to an issue between
the Democratic nominee and Black Re-
publican. Men of the. South, which will ye
choose? It is nearly certain that Mr.. Fill
more, in no possible contingency, can carry
a single electoral vote in the non-slavehod-
ing States, and if his party in the South
persist i'll supporting him, its only result
Will be to divide and distract the South.
VIII Southern men become instruments to
accomplish so disastrous an end
Our friends in tho Free States have an
arduous if not doubtful contest, to wage,
and when they are making last desperate
struggle to save the constitution, will we
prove recreant to our own interests and to
every sentiment of gratitude by strengthen
ing the arms of those who are wagnp a
merclcss war upon them? Our ticket will
receive acccssions of strength at the North
from conservative men, heretofore belonging
to other political organizations and who
have refused to affiliate with w-Nothinps
and Black Republicans.
If the Black Republican candidate is sue
cessful, then we will have reached the last
chapter i'll the history Of this republic. 1t
's impossible that the Union can survive
such IN administration. It is the solemn
duty of, every patriot, North and South, to
Slrd on his armor; battle against Black
fcpublicaisln and rescue the Constitution
and the Union, from the destruction await
ing both, when committed to fanatical, sect
tional rule. Mr.. Bucha9an's election will
check this rolling flood, and it may drive it
back. If the Democratic party at the North
are Ill the majority, l fear no harm to the
Constitution or our rights-if they are in a
minority then the South must look alone
to the "Strong arms ana stout hearts" of her
own sons.
The nomination of John G.. Breckenridge
WAS well and wisely made by the Conven-
ton. lie Is Il worthy scion OF noble stock;
good States Rights man by inhcritancc
and by practice; he is chivarous son of
clivalric State, and his name will at least in
S"S '>SheuINS, HiS 'iuoTcu illu au0rnlnT'
mother. to re-unitc herself to her Demo
cratic sisters, from whom she has been manv
long years cstrangcd.
AS soldier, jurist and legislator hc has
fame far beyond his years, but not greater
than his merits.
The nominees arc true, sound, safe1men-|
the platform, i'll all its essential features, is
uPto the esandard Of the Constitution. and
the people of the South, if they are true
to themselves, will triumphantly endorse
the action of the Cincinnati Convention
and roll up sucl, a majority for tic Demo
cratic party rs has never before been cast.
South Carolina, faithful TO tho Coffstitu
ton and devoted to "principles, not men,"
will swell the column of Democratic States.
without division among her citizens. -.
l trust you may have an enthusiastic de.
monstration, and rcitcratc my regret at be-
ing deprived the pleasure Of participating
with you on the interesting occasion.
lam, gentlemen, very truly yours, &c.
JAMES l.. ORR.
j. J. Pcttigrcw, Esq, Chairman, &C.,
Charleston, South Carolina.