Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-08-27
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST %, 1858.
CONSERVATISM IN SOUTH CaRoLEA-tIAMMoND


CONSERVATISM lin SOUTH CAROLlEA-HAMMOND
ORR AND BoYCE
Thras of tha mos: Influential statesmen of Sou
CAolina, have lately given 10 their constituents a
accAun, of their stewardship. 1t s somewhat re-
Inarfable that not Of the three departed from
the xoression Of confidence in the Democratic party
or sAve u,,ersnos to any sentiment of disunion, OF
faked TO condemn the revival of the African SLAVE
Trade.
Senator Hammond thought "whatever relation
might eyentuate between tue North and the South
they would in the end be consistent with the rlgn
and securities OF this section. Under the present IS
poet Of affairs, the South would have to remain III lux
Union On brosching the subject OF Inc reope"
ing the slave trade. MI. Hammond said that In lne
Union il out OF the question, an lfnpr"c'icaoe
aud visionary project and that to revive out Oh 'n'
Union, in Central America or elsewhere was some
what rnpolitio."
Col j. l., Orr ia his speech at Craytonville says
~ deeply regretted to see the subsct 1.-THE African
slave trade) moosd, knowing the scheme was wholly
imprac,iesble, and believing it TO be impoitc, il
practicable Its only effect to produce division
and dscord among the Southern people 1t the
scheme should have sufficient vitality 10 form even
",
array one portion of the South against another, when
perfect uuanmity desirable
The Hon. w. w. Boyce has also "given an expose
of his political opinions, in which he says: Let us
place ourselves upon the Constitution and Ask FOB
NOTHING BUT WHAT IL RieHr. Let us, for instance
avoid all barren Issues like the revival of the African
slave trade-the only effect of which is to strengthen
the hands Of our enemies North. While We are CIR
cumspect in regard to public sentiment North, let us
endesvor to steadily build up sound public senli'
South-a sentiment that will ask for nothing but
what is right, and be cOntent with no less."
Here, then, is expression from the three leading
politicians Of South Carolina, against the African
Slave Trade Nor expression of perfect
confidence in the Democratic party withheld by
these gentlemen. Col. Orr said: 81 gratifed to
$50 that Senator Hammond, in his late speech, de-
clared that be did not perceive the signfcancy of
the terms States Rights Democratic and National
Democratic at the present time. The organization
of the party is upon certain declared principles
they are general, and address themselves to the
confidence of men who subscribe to those princi
pies resding 10 all sections and il the party is de-
signated as tbs National Democracy, it is because
lite tenets are not restricted to any section, but EN-
brace the whole Union, and not because any OF lis
principles are centralzing or consolidating 1t has
ontved the Wing party, the Know.Nothing party,
and, trust it will survive the Republican party.
My observation teaches me that those in the South
who are mort bitter in their denunoiaton of the Ma
tional Democracy las lucy ara pleased to designate
III are either Know Nothngs or per disunioniss,
and as have no principles in common With either
NJ ham / hav fl IN q
their structures and Administrations with patieu .t
Issy to you, fellow citizens that the Democratic
party is entitled to your cordial sympathy as we'll
your jealous support. II the only exponent of the
principles you have cherished for many long years,
and is the only party willing and able to maintain
your rights in the Union
The following just and sound views, we find in the
speech Of Mr.. Boyoe When We look North for
political party to act with, find that the Democrat
ic party is the only possible party. The principles
proessed by this party the subject of slavery,
in strict accordance with the Constitution. To refuse
operation with this party, then, ~onld be o6Snd
But should not blindy attach the destinss of the
South to any political party; only IA long as the De-
mocratic party stands up to the principles they pro.
iess, should we stand up TO them" Aud that is ex-
sctly sentiment. II the Democratic party is not
competent to protect the institutions of the South it
is not worth button, and We should no longer etand
up TO them"
strong sentiment of union pervades all of these
speeches, and plainly TO us demonstrates that sound
conservatism at this time pervades the State of South
Carolina.
The Charleston "News," comparing Senator Ham.
mond and Col. j. l.. Orr, says "They both disagree
with the disunionists who SEQ no safety except 10
Southern secession, and urge it an immediate re-
sort. The Senator does not advise it now not be-
he doubts thar the South eau susain herself as
a separate power, because she will not have
Astounding prosperity and proper reliable govern
psnt but because she ia ready for it 10 opinion
and preparation, and that it is not at present advsa
bic rs polite or necessary measure. The Colonel
opposes altogether in its political aspects and
querces, and actually sirms that when this govern
nent ia destroyed neither you me, your children
my children will ever live TO ses so good GOV
erEmsnt re.constructed,' and that when the Demo-
cratic party is broken and destroyed both the Union
and not maintanable." And Mr.. Boyee's policy,
therefore, while it contempates the utmost Prudence
in advance, looks to the alienation of the most deg
p.rate measures upon certain contingencies. He
would do everything possible consistent with our hon
and safety, to avoid revolution He did not etyle
himself All amateur revOlutioHist but when no other
alienation remains, he would adopt revolution with
out heeitstion. Again, We can commend the senti.
ment. We agree with Mr. Boyce that "the election
OF Aboonist 10 the Presidency or Que pledged to
carry out that policy upon programme Of principles
hostile to the South, would indcste such settled
purpose to destroy US, that it would DO madness TO
await the final blow. This exactly the position
maatained by Gov. Wise in lS56-and he was sustain
ed therein with remarkable unanimity throughout
the South. And this will be again his position and
that Of the State of Virginia whenever sectional
candidate is elected. 10 await an overt act would
indeed be folly
The principles of these South Carolina statesmen
Commend themselves to every right thinking South
ern man, and upon the platform Of South Csrolins's
representatives the Old Dominion and the gallant
Palmetto State can unite in action and sympathy
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THE FoRTIFICATION OF ANTWERP.
The great interest displayed throughout Belgium,
In the proposed scheme for grand system Of
ratification intended 10 render Antwerp thu city
OF refuge in time of need for Belgium independence
has to aconsderable extent the interest of
the press Of the neighboring States. The following
article. which We translate from the journal de.
Dehs's, Of Paris presents some very just r.lsctons
on the subject
The Belgian Chamber of Representatives. has
already devoted elk days to the discussion OF the bill
relative to the Notifications of Antwerp, without
approaching a definite conclusion. As might have
b-en expected, after the report of the section
oentrale the ministerial PROJECT has raised throughout
the Chamber very serious opposition. 1t s to be
remarked that it is among the left" tina, ia 10 say