Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-21

uPpd H. itlt 1dlF OF HIS course
and conduct in Kansas, he finds that the
Governor has exceeded his authority, has yio
lated his oath of office or his duty in Office. or
has betrayed the high and sacred trust rerog
ed in bin to see The laws. and especially tic
Kansas BILL faithfully executed, aid to see
that all the people from all sections were a.
like, equally and impartially protec' ed-thfn
MIR. Hunter will be reprchcnsiblc indeed,
II he does not vote to reject his nomination.
and to rcbukc the mal-administration. If
Governor Walker has really attempted to
dictate to, and to threaten the Convention
or the people of Kansas, in any form Or to
any extent he deserves tic scYcrcst repre-
pension. But, before he is condemned he
ought to be heard by his Judges, who arc
to sit officially on his acts. If | am not
greatly mistaken in the ability and MOTIVES
OF the man, he may be able to show that the
very words Of bis speech, quoted by Mr..
Huttcr,'hre capable Of a far different mean
ing, and arc anything hut friendly to the
South or to slavery. lie may have meant
to throw upon Topeka panizans the rcSpor
sibli'ty of.not voting, so that liza pro slave
ry Constellation shotlld be sdnt,tS goorYcss
the plea could not be put up that the people
were not implored to vote and decide the
: issue for themselves AM, instead of meal -
Ing to dictFte 'or threaten, bis ynrysY'6rds
quoted hiay have meant simply to remind
The Conrehtion Matth.fr nork pus to be snf =
mittetl 10 q y-Congrcss -tehieh had sot-
enniy srttiet! Aesp'snetp'cs, haf hc PEOPLE
Of Tie Territory uerc 10 adopt or rcJjcct Mei,
GIRL institutions for Aemselres, uithom IN
tefrentton from any quarter. This may
i'h.yc been and seems to have b6So, an awk-
ward way of conveying the meaning, as it
is so easily misunderstood; buff that turns
out to be the true meaning, Mr.. Hunter
might find that he had mistaken IA friend for
"a Foe. But, surely, it is not expected Of
str. Hunter or myself, at this distance, with
total want Of correct information, as to his
motives or measures. to condemn the Gov
ernor Of Kansas, with u spurpese .prepense
to reflect IN the Admininistreti5a and Ia
damn all who honestly dthbtand defer iudg-
ment to fair hearing. know Mr. Walk
Ter very well, and have seen his nerve tried
4 woeld'trcfcr that l'e had oefed in his ot-
flee rather than lave -qoode speeches on tic
stfnp. but he will, in due time--l sihpost.
merely, for | am not well informed Of his
intentions make his defence, and then we
+, shall know better how to find feur vcrdicss.
If he be guilty, as chdrged, L shall join
strongly Ill his condemnation. A nd If i
find him void of offence, clear Of his Office,
| will respond nat guilty." without fear,
tavtr or affection, SO help me, when ask
fer Justice, in spite of all lroiitcal etamor,
though | shall stand alone on the panel. /
bav h,np TN lnp.r I'll ;,,s IL IL
South, ana to slavery to fear any false i'm
Tutation upon my motives. Though my iude-
nieit i'll the 'ease may be erroneous which
rendered. tt'ss-not rendcred,yct
81, then these points being, thut,glt ni;tz
'tcrial, open, seine Of th6r, to II AIR differ
'5sfge Of eni,rou. and others to a further in
vestgation and proof; and Mr. Hunter dis
claiming the spirit and purpose OF oppoSi-
ton, BY expressing the desire and expsc a
.irn to bcable rs support the .Altiiinstra-
ti6h in the rain, 4 msAe no issue with hin :
aud with my understanding of his pledges,
calinot allow my name To ,iisiratt and di-
vide the Virginia enmocraey'in his rc-elce-
ton. ! eau have no personal issue with
Mr.. Hunter: cur relations have ever been
too friendly 10 admit IF any other acts on
my pHl' tIuh tH'rt VI hlutnCSs. lie Is All
cmincntly able and longcxpcrienced states
man, e,nd calInot we'll be spared, by the De-
tnoeraov of the sSsare, and as long AS he de-
@sires and expects to support tbe.pafty whi,k
1t 50 trlemphautly 1Dut into power against
the foes - the South. Aud thc South needs,
at this time especially. To he united and eau
not afford 4 division en- ilr,na'erial Or p T.
sonal isssles. Whether there IN Il di.posi.
ton to saerite.' me or not | ann ready to he
made victim, if il will unite the South.
bind to dur affection and confidence the true
patriots of the North, defend the Consiilu
ron Hnd State Rights, preserve the Union,
MA kecp the peace of tie Country in the
bonds only of an equal and amicable confcd-
cracy
You say right, in saysag that am not
responsible for the editorials of the Enquir-
or. nor is the Enquirer responsible for NV
opinions tf 'on,~"s, No paper has been au
,horized ~ Silieas for me on rlle sui cct Of
this letter. | have organized 10 presses;
and have cxactcd or asked Cor no pledges
i. of candidates for seats in the Legislature
Much that have seen IN your paper do,
and some things do not a,proye Some
of your editorials have rather too sweeping
ly denounced .seEessionsts" and 'lic-eat-
ers." You have explained whom sod meant,
but | wish you had called other names that
those with which your humble servant him-
self has ever ;heen denounccd. | am one cf
those who believe In the rightful remedy Of
y separation from the Confederacy, when
ever tbs exercise Of that State right ii de-
thardsd by good ard Sufficient cause And;
# the exercise of that right is not peaceably
permitted, it may be enforced by the appeal
to arms. The Farewell Address of Wash.
iisgton is the old, aid the Virginia rcsolu-
ticffs II '9S 80 are the new teg.aamcht Of
my political faith | viii maintain the
Union to the last extremity; and fight for it
to the last inch of gtoufd 'til - stand on:
hut when there Is NJ other Alternative but
srh,igaian or dishenor; from either palta-
hle iff~nctions ofthe Classification, or from
. iIteleralle oppression under is forms. :
care not With, | Nip, if Must, fight oiis
OF the Lr'o'l If | ea'!. If that be treason
make the most OF it.
MIR Buchanan aud his Administrative
have nay most cordial conhtbnee, and
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