Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-06-25
HON. l.. M. KEITT.

The Laurensuille Herald gives brief synopsis
of the remarks of this gallant young statesman,
made during recent visit to that village. We
extract portion of the article, since we have the
highest confidence in the integrity of Mr.. KEITT,
from the Independent position which he has ever
maintained.
sMr. X. commenced by acknowledging great
embarrassment, from the fact that Federal poll
tics were in such peculiar condition, that neith-
er he, or any other man could tell where he stood
in them. He did not wish to prejudge Mr.. Bnch-
anan's administration, but had no confidence in it,
as far as even-handed justice would be dealt to
the South. The appointment Of R. j. Walker,
ms Judged by his avowed intention of the course
he will pursue) as Governor of Kansas, was omi-
nous of no good to the South and would be one of,
if not the means Of bringing that Territory into
the Union as Freesoil State He (Mr. K. said
the referring back to the people the constitution,
framed by convention elected by the people, un-
der wholesome restrictive laws of the territory,
was trick, and IN imposition upon the South, as
the vast influx of emigrants from the North, and
the apathy or absence of our Southern friends,
would give the Black Republican party in Kansas
q majority against the constitution adopted by
pro-slavery convention. He had no faith in the
National Democratic party-never had and felt
confident that in 18G0a Black Republican Presi-
dent would be elected. The nomination of Fre-
mont was only to organize and test the strength
of the party and the result developed the fact that
O third rate man, an adventurer, could gather o.
round the standard of Black Republicanism,
10000 000 votes, when, ten years ago, the abolition
party could not muster more than $50, 600 votes.
Did this look like returning sense of justice at
the North No hope could be derived from the
recent minor elections at the North. The issue Of
slavery and anti-slavery was not made in those
elections only in the election of President will
that issue be made plainly and openly.
1t is impossible for us to follow Mr.. Keitt
throughout his whole speech, and we have only
touched on the above topics to show how he stands
upon those questions, as they are more prominent
ly before the people at this time than any other.
We have heard by some, his views were consider
ed extravagant, but We do not believe they are
His foreshadowiugs Of political events correspond
with our own opinions-we think them too true
for our own peace and perpetuity in the Union
The Senate is now somewhat in our favor, with
the House largely against ns but the elections for
Senators which will take place before the election
in 1860 will, we believe, secure to our willy enc
mics o majority in that body. We have to deal
with keen set of politicians who know it is use
less to fight for bare majority in both Houses,
with the Presidents veto against them |; but are
awaiting the time and preparing the way for Sc
curing both at one swoop. Our hope must rest
upon ourselves, and not upon parties or friends at
the North who have no power to roll back the tide
that is setting in against us.