The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-19

a. va are intestine MAR raging amongst Us with widest
Jury With what sort q confidence can We ask our ends
pursued by she South in this critical iuneture OF affairs Is
In my Judgment the consummation Of FOLLY and madness
What is there in the ereeds OF the democratic American
wing party that can weigh for moment the scales
against the integrity Of the Union? What question cher
shed BY either of them that they ready post
pcne or abandon for the sake Of The uniOnf ask no
man TO abandon bis principles but do ask all who
love the constitution waive their opinions minor and
unmporant questions for The and vital one
the preservation OF the country. | am not member Of
the American democratic parties and however much
may dner from them some subjects yet ready 70
unite with them In this great and hope last struggle for
the assertion and mainienanee OF our righs II such
union as this could be effected the battle would have keen
already fought the victory won aud the dsturbers Of
peace these enemies Of the constitution and the country
would be sent bowling back 70 the dark and Internal dens
from which they came. Can consummaton so deyoully
be wished for be eieetedf would TO Heaven il could
but confess in this hour ruled by madness ear II
cannot be done II this hope 50 ardenuy cherished Is
doomed disappointment what then remains 10 be done
speak for Others, but for myself seek dictate to
one for am not willing that any shall dictate to me.
do not advise the running OF whig candidate for the
presidency. We could hope TO succeed. Ii would
only compcate difficulties and increase the chances Of
the election OF black republican To the accomplishment
of such result can never lend myself
just here hope may be allowed one word OF commu-
MON with that little band who have stood fast By their
guns-haye hauled down their coors amidst the
general desoaon that has swept strong and
always gallant party. IL is TO this little band always
fearless and faithful that would address few words in
the iuness of affection Though small in numbers yet
responsibilities great. Although may not have any
gallant captain of own choosing as fortune in
other days whose voice heard above the
ties din one whose white plume waving
proudly in the hickest OF the fight cheering the hearts OF
his followers though they only live in the holest memo
res Of our hearts yet let us forgetwe will for
gethat have country They may rob uspt much but
country remains We will never surrender it
except in death 1t is for determine what duty
qures at our hands, and when the path is seem
know you will tread it with firm uniatering step Una
BILE OF ourselves elect candidate of choice still
the privilege remains to TO choose for ourselves among
the candidates that may be presented to the country
Lett as am decide for my self what ought to do in
view Of all the difficulties that lie in my way fully inn
pressed with the responsibility that rests upon me- have
calmly surveyed the whole ground, and my judgment is
deliberately formed. shall stand where am, just as
and wait the coming OF future developments have
before the Of the candidates of the American
party and their principles shall wait and who the
democratic party will present and what principles
they proclaim When the candidates all before
will cast my vote for that and with that party which
think likely protect the constitution preserve the
Union and drive back the horde of northern vanda who
seek TO usnrp rights and finally to possess themselves
Of the citadel of liberty. For the present have but
political ambition but active absorbing political prn-
cple ambitious to be humble agent in preserving our
right protecting honor and forever crushing out and
annhang these disurbers OF the peace invaders OF
rights, and traitors to the constitution to be one OF the
hnmbles in the accomplishment of this is all askit
would be glory enough for me.
You may ask you going to join the American par
" g Are you gong 10 JOIN Tue uthlocFhttc
party? Again answer, am going for the country
If satisfied that the American party best preserve
the honor of the country and protect rights however
much may deprecae their course shall vote with them
If shall believe the democrats best able to achieve these
great ends, Notwithstanding the many bear my
person received at their hands they shall have vote
This is my position Let the men, and what they
propose shall then judge for myself what duty requires
me TO dotake my position tearlesy, and stand by 1t
faithfully. have endeavored thus briefly and eandidy,
to present you my impressions of the dangers that
threaten you. have felt constrained to give you this
warning it may be- Others have been UNDECIDED If So
shall regret it. but shall have the consciousness Of hay
ing endeavored TO discharge my duty.
In view OF all that has TRANSFERRED and is daily trans
pring, the greaiyncreased and
strength and arrogance Of the abolition party all their
bitter malignant denunciaon of southern rights and
southern men, from the press the husting and The pulpit
in Congress and ont of lift in view OF all these things
all these facts and warnings the South be aroused
of its danger then despair of anythng break
ing the fatal sumber in which they repose until the bell
from this Capitol shall toll the funeral knel OF the Union
When this terrible sound shall you from your long,
fatal sleep, your waking will be too late.
My task is done my duty performed the issue in your
hands for myself have but little to hope for expect
and, thank God have nothing to fear.
JAMES c. JONES.