Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-11-25
WORDS OF WISDOM.

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position of our new-made political friend. the
Mercury, and to become somewhat out OF humor
accordingly. Since Gov. HAMMoND's speech has
set the extremists to eating fire with most unpar-
alleled voracity, the columns Of the Mercury
have teemed with criticisms on the Senator's doc
trines, which display much more Of i'll temper
than Of sound argument-emanating evidently,
from the faction whose object it seems to be to d.
vide and distract our political counsels. But the
words Of wisdom contained in the subjoined arti-
Gle assure US that the Mercury is not responsible
for these fiery manifestations. We have read 1t
with much pleasure not only because it emanates
from the leading journal, but because the sugges-
tions given therein ore judicious, wel-timed, and
calculated, in an eminent degree, to promote that
"harmony in South Carolina" which, at this con-
iuncture, it seeks as our highest aim. We trust
the Mercury will repeat this lesson to its many
oyer-zealous pupils, again and again. '-+'.
HARMONY IN SOUTH CARoL1NA.-The readers of
the Mercury hearing in mind its course, must
have observed that, whilst freely expressing our
own views of measures and principles, and advo-
eating the course in our opinion rightful and i'm
portant to the South, we have at the same time
abstained from censure. While opening our col
umns to wide range of temperate discussion
that the truth might be elected, we have sought
to draw together, at least not separate IN the
State those who, agreeing on general and impor-
tant principles, yet differ in matters less essential
whether by. gone or in the womb Of the future
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the Conference Kansas Act, on the re-opening of
the African Slave Trade, and on the powerful
speech of Senator Hammond on the condition Of
the South and her prospects for the future. But
we have eschewed all division on such issues
This course has been pursued, because the tide of
events is surely driving W together, and We are
satisfied that differences in South Carolina in re-
gard to the General Government and the North
will be obliterated by time. They are conjectural
rather than rea-matters ofspeculation rather than
fact. There are events before US that will unite
all true men of the South and We desire that
South Carolina, by her Union, and the moral
weight she has ever possessed in the counsels Of
the South, resulting from her unanimity Of opin-
ion and conduct, shall bear her part in the drama
of the future, whatever it be. Some Of our lead
ing men have confidence in the Democratic party
of the Notth-others have none. Some suppose
that Black Republican sectionalism is declining
in power-others that it is increasing. Some are
confident of the strength of our present position
in the Union-others are confident of its weak
ness. The crisis that will settle these conectures
or deductions is near at hand. What reason is
there then, for pressing these differences Of opin-
ion between those who agree in pr!aoipie and who
90 together in policy? Why should it be sought
to raise issues and contentious On such matters :?
On the great essential measures before the coun-
try we are agreed. Our public men will oil op.
pose in Washington the increase Of the Tariff for
protection, appropriations for internal Improve
ments, and ami. slavery in every shape and form.
They will have there to fight the Black Repub-
can majority in the next Congress in all their iu-
sidious and oppressive measures They will have
to seek the Union of the South on States Right
grounds. And they will stand together, we doubt
not, united in the fight
If the Black Republicans are defeated in Con-
gress, and defeated in their effort, at the next
Presidential election, to grasp the Power OF the
General Government for the accomplishment OF
their purposes, South Carolina will fully partiei
pate and unitedly rejoice in their defeat On the
contrary should they be successful, we have Alright
to suppose that those who ere united in principle
will be united in measures Of redemption and Sc
curity. The State has distinctly marked out her
policy, and it is wise to presume that we Will be
united Is it wise to establish personal antagonism
on future speculative divisions We hold the
opinion that it is not. We deem it almost certain
that within less than two years all true men in
South Carolina or at Washington will stand en-
tirey together At all events this is our hope
So strong is our conviction of the steady progress
and fatal purposes Of this powerful Black Repub.
Icon faction, that this is our belief Acting IN.
der such impressions, we continue steady adro-
cate of harmony and generous confidence, which
is the surest means of securing it amongst those
agreeing in principle. When the shock comes
South Carolina will be prepared, without heart
burnings and division, to do her part with all the
strength of her ancient reuown. BY wise coun-
sells we are satisfied such will be the result.