The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-10-16

In Inside Ite3r Of tie Practical Working Of
HaUery Upon the White Population.
fol lac Rairgh N. c. Standard, buchanan orsan)
PROF HEDRICK. OF THE UNIVERSITY.
As matter of Justice to Prof. Hedrick, we
publish today what he styles his "Defence
against the charge of being Black Rnpubli-
can. There is not point made or presented
ia this . defence" which could not be triumph
auty met and exposed; but surely it cannot
he expected of US, or of our correspondent,
An Alumnus," or any citizen of the State, to
argue with a Black Republican.
Iae Professor closes his Defence" with the
opinion that " those who prefer to denounce
d.m, should At least support their charges by
their name" The author of "An Alumnus :"
IS gentleman of high character, and entirely
responsible for whatever he has said, or may
say. tie Is a resident of this place, and his
name can be known, if at all necessary.
We adhere to our opinion, expressed in the
Nla3Jrd: The expression of Black Republi-
cln opinions in our midst is Incompatible with
oar honor and safety as a people. That man is
neither lit nor safe instructor of our young
men, who even inclines to Fremont and Black
RePublicauism.
THIS Is = matter, however, for the trustees of
ihe University. We take it for granted, that
rroi' hedrick will be promptly removed.
PROFESSOR HEDRICKS DEFENCE
AsssrS. Elitors: In the last Standard see
communication signed "Alumnus." AL
though my name is not mentioned therein, still
! suppose there is little doubt that it was all
attended for me. Now, politics not being my
Trade. feel some hesitation in appearing be-
love the public, especially at a time like this,
Wl4n iNara IN, he q do Al
part Of those who give direction to public opin-
ION, 10 stir up strife and hatred, than to cult.
yaie feelings of respect and kindness. But,
1T ny silence might be misinterpreted, / will
reply as briefly as possible to this, as it appears
% he, uncaled for attack on my politics.
Then, TO make the matter short, / say ] am
"a favor of the election Of Fremont to the Pres
'eney and these are my reasons for my pref
erence:
/. because | like the man. He was born
+Ad educated at the South. He has lived at
Tie North and the West, and therefore has had
al opportunity of becoming acquainted with
odr whole peOple-an advantage not possessed
10y ms competitors. He is known and honored,
ooin at home and abroad. he has shown his
.o'e OF his country by unwavering devotion to
as interests. And whether teaching school for
'ne support of his widowed mother, or explo-
mig the wilds Of the great West; whether en-
,"'Sing he boundaries of science, or acquiring
''r onr country the "Golden State;" whether
rS'atiishing a Constitution for this youngest
1"ugLter of the Union, or occupying a seat in
Tue Senate of the nation-in every position, and
SIaer all circumstances--whether demanding
heroic daring or prudent counsei--he hiss al
%SS possessed the courage to undertake and
ule wisdom to carry through. In reference to
'ne value OF his services in California, Mr.. Bu-
vAahan says: :" He bore conspicuous part in
..le conquest of California, and, in my opinion.
- Deter entitled to be called the con4ueror of
CAliiornia than any other man." For such SER
noes 1, and such ability, love to do him honor.
Fiatiorms' and principles are good enough
"a her places, but for the Presidential Chair
~ie hrst requisite is q man.
:. Because Fremont ia on the right side OF
, ,ne great question which now disturbs the pub
&c peace. Opposition to Slavery extension is
"eIaer Northern nor a sectional ism. ii
originated with the great Southern statesmen
u me Revolution. Washington, Jefferson, Pat
rex henry, Madison, and Randolph, were all
opposed to Slavery, in the abstract, and were
@,l opposed to admitting it into new territory
me OF The early acts of the patriots of the Rev
pluuon was, to pass the Ordinance of 1887
rry winch Slavery was excluded from all the
territories We then possessed. This was going