The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-02

Message Of the Governor to the Legislature on
SeceMion-Important Resolution in Favor Of
Southern Contederacy.

Southern Contederacy.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Nov. 80, 1852
Governor Gst has sent his message to the Legislature
In reference to the relations of the South the North he
takes bold and decided ground against the agaors of the
North and tn favor of separation in the event of the
election Of a black republican President He says
Admonshed by the action of the Legislature in relation
to certain resolutions which returned without com
ment to the State from whence they came by of my
predecessors, herewith transmit certain resolutions
from the State OF Vermont affirming the right Of Con-
gress TO exclude slavery from the Territories the United
States, and expressing the opinion that il the duty Of
Congress to exercise this right and that Vermont will
continue to resist the admission OF States into
this Union, and will seek the abolition OF slavery at the
Supreme Court in the bred Scott case has no warrant in
the constitution and not binding upon Vermont or the
people Of the United States These resolusns not only
embody the opinions OF Vermont, bat Of all the non
saveboldng States and the signs Of tho times clearly in
dcae an approaching crisis in the desnes the South
The war so reenessy urged against institutions has
assumed form so menacng that none but those who
are wuy blind fail to the dangers that surround
as, aud the perils TO which are exposed small
party at the North, numbering at first only fanatics
has ass med gigantic proportions; and, very few
exceptions, the entire Northern people arrayed
against and pledged to destruction. Not satisfied
with the slow but certain in progress to reduce
US to worse than colonial vassaagc by refusing admit
underground railroads TO negroes to escape
from our scrviee-by prohibiting US from carrying our
d as s mesas tns ss aS
tuaily crossed the Rubcon--attempted to iusti-
gate our slaves 10 instruction, and furnished
them with arms to murder US Southern SELL Harpers
Ferry the truthful illustration OF the first act in the
drama 70 be performed Southern theatre and if the
South does not now unite for her Defence viii deserve
the execra,on of postery and the blood that has been
shed will bear disgraceul huiatinp record against
u.s. Inc Intention Of the North is as clearly by
the action OF the few and especially when that &C
ton ratified and approved by the press and people Of
the non saveholdng States they had forth their
mutudes IN the reasonable and ncendiary attack upon
the South Can We, then any longer talk about modcra
uon and conservatism aud craftsmanship still hug the
deusve phantom to our breast that all WE'LL that the
democratic party, upon whom we nave too confidently
rehed will work out our salvation by platforms
iuionsY AS well might we rely upon pasteboard barque
TO protect US from ocean storms. South Carolina should
be careful not TO commit herself directly indirectly to
any Presidential asprant and be forced by party tram
mels to support party nominee. An open and undis.
guised enemy is infinitely preferable 10 pretended
friend and should the alternative Of choice of
evils as being but tho poor privilege Of slave to choose
master We have sunk very low indeed, If our liberties
are to depend upon the fortunate selection candidate
for the Presidency who on account Of his popularity or
MS mysterious manner Of expressing his opinions makes
himself acceptable 10 both sections, what generally
termed available Is unbecoming free people TO stake
neir liberties upon the successful juggery Of party po
tclans and interested office seekers rather than bold
and determined resolution TO MAINTAIN them at every
hazard In the eloquent language Of our McDuale TO
whom were universally accorded honesty, patriotism and
dsnteresedness "Let cherish and preserve the repu
tation have nobly acquired Romans did their
vestal ire. Let no statesman OF South Carolina farnsh
her glorious escutcheon by ensting partzan under
the banner Of any OF those political chiefs who grasp
Ing at the Presidential sceptre The political principles
sacrificed, but most assuredy they never be pre-.
served by such degrading partizanship South Carolina
and all the States having similar institutions must not
put their trust in Presidents but to their own power
and principles for the security Of their rights ana ns
tutions They are in permanent minority on all
questions affecting those rights and institutions, and
whoever may exercise the powers Of the Chief
Magstracy, they will be exercised obedience to the will
Of the adverse majority" What then IL may be asked
should South Carolina do in view of the crisis now an
preaching and In my opinion fearully near save her
Institutions from destruction and afford safety and secur
to her pcoplep Would 10 God were able To give a
satisfactory answer TO this question, and thus
be the humble instrument the impending Danger
bn must confess utter inability TO point out the path
OF honor and safety In the midst Of tho difficulties that
urround US. With united South our course would BIO
clear and our future glorious conld enforce equality
the Union, or maintain independence out OF
Il. II, as solennly believe, We can no longer
live In peace and harmony In the Union--notwth-
standing the associations OF the past, and the
remembrance OF common triumphs (Deing
treated enemies and aens rather than brethren Of tho
family, and heirs Of tho same inheritance by the
North can form concdcracy with ability to protect
itself against any enemy, and command the respect and
admir- on Of the world This proud position only 10 bo
obtained by strict adherence TO law and duty and while
South Carolina insists on other States carrying their
Constitutional obligations, she should be careful do her
Uhoe ty and carry out IN good faith all her obligations
IN her a,str States and federal government by dis
coraone All attempts evade the laws undor any pre-
tcnce whatever While In the Union we should comply
with ali the Of Of Congress until they arc pronounced
by the Supreme Court our people are
released from thor binding obligations by the Constituted
authorities OF the Sate and would DO an arrogant a.