Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-07-31
The Sober sscnnd Thourht.

We copy the following letter from the Wash
ingtOn URiOn. Its tenor shows that the "sObsr
second thought of the people, which is never
wrong and always Efficient" is sxerting its
sway in Georgia:
MACON, Georgia. July 20, 1857.
To the Editor Of the Union, Washington:
It is true that the Democratic state Conven-
ton which lately assembled at the capital Of
Georgia resolved that the inaugural address of
Gov. Walker was a gross departure in princi-
pie from the doctrines Of nun-interventfon and
neutrality established by the Kansas bill, and
that the convention had full confidence that
Mr.. Buchanan will manifest bis fidelity to the
principles which carried him into Office by re-
calling Gov. Walker but it Is equally true
that if that same convention we're now IN SEES
sion, with the present lights before them, that
resolution wOdld not pass.
Gov. Walkers address had been before the
people but a short time ; its sentiments were
not properly understood. There were several
prominent candidates before the convention for
Governor, zesi6UGlg urged and supported by
their friends, and Whsa the Kansas question
came before them the friends Of EACH candi-
date did not ask now far the friends Of the
South ought to 20, but what candidate is will
ing &c 80 to the extreme. In this state Of eX-
element and rivalry, IL is not to be wondered
at that this third resolution does not meet the
approval Of a majority OF TIE Democratic Vo-
tiers Of Georgia.
Now that excitement or rivalry has subsidized,
reason has resumed its sway in the minds OF
the peoples and If the Safe Convention were
TO reassembie, a resolution would be adopted
expressing no equivoesl compliment to the
fidelity and patriotism Of MIR. Buchanan.
lam assured from Whist Ihave hsara from
ali % IT'S Of the State that there is no abate-
ment Of confidence in the patriotism and honor
Of Mr.. Buchanan among the masses Of the
people, and tine will Vindidate The truth Of this
remark
Ny word for it, that in no State OF the Union
viii Air. Buchanan be more heartily and sin
cerelY supported than in Georgia-tbe Wailings
Of extremists 70 tie contrary. The action Of
the pro-slavery party IL Kansas has satisfied
the Democracy Of Georgia tat the eoLven-
tion, in passing the third resolution, ACTED in
hot haste or, 10 use a homely but expressive
phrase, "kicsea before they were spurred." If
the pro-slayery party and the Democratic
party, and a majority OF the people of Kansas,
endorse Gov. Walker, is it net unNsrrsntsble
intervention for Georgia to demand his recall?
Who ought the President to consult in the
choice Of a Gogernor-ihelaw-abiding peace
able citizens OF the Territory, whose homes
and lives are staked upon the issue, or the peo-
pie Of Georgia, removed from tbs sesnes Of
and but remotely and indirectly inter
ested7 4 candid, unprejudiced mind will and
can find but one answer to the questionable
people Of Kansas. If they are satished-if
they do not demand his recall, bus endorse his
action and approve his eourss-it = &" ungra-
eioGs " in Georgia to interfere and demshd bis
recall. This 1 believe to be the sentiment Of
the Democracy OF Georgia.
OLD-LINE DEMOCRAT.