The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-11-29
sneenh of Hon. James Chestnut.

by plain and practical views of the issues now be-
fore the public mind, and was an earnest and i'm
prcssive appeal against submission to abolition
denomination. The interest, frequently attested
by his hearers, must have been gratifying to our
late Senator, and We are confident that his senti-
ments met cordial response in the bosoms of those
who were fortunate enough to hear him on that
occasion. From imperfect notes, we make the fol-
lowing synopsis of his remarks.
He thanked the audience for the compliment
paid him by the invitation TO address them at this
time. and expressed his qualification at having the
opportunity of visiting this region. lie had just
come from home, in distant part of the State,
where the good work. in which all are engaged
goes bravey on. While picking their fnts and
keeping their powder dry, the citizens of his sec
ton were putting their trust in God for speedy
deliverance There was among his people, but one
mind and one voicc-that mind, subordination to
the State-that voice for severance of the ties
that bind us to a tyrannical confederacy.
The times are momcntous-we are engaged in nm
earnest struggle, and it is desirous to discuss with
becoming gravity the question presented for solu-
ton by South Carolina. We must have an earnest
purpose. clearness of head and frmncss of heart to
meet the issue as becomes frcemen. a Convention
of the sovereignty of the State has been called; no
ordinary events could justify such extraordinary
procecding-thc results to be attained is to free us
from fatally dangerous connection, to resume the
powers delegated to the General Government, and
thus constitute n Union of the Souh-the prime OBJ
III l,o,. fLourht hv thnSp whO
called this Convention that the best means of reach
ing that object was prompt action on our part; he
believed it would bring the other States to our side
If we wait and allow others to retreat it would be
impossible obtain the cooperation of such States
When the Union is dissolved the question is
changed. The only question then left for the slave
States, is, which side shall VIC take? Will they
ally themselves against us and support the enemies
of the South, or unite in the movement and sup
port US, with common feelings, interests and dam
gers When it is presented to them, he entertained
no doubt which side they will espouse-they will
cling to us.
But there were other considerations for decision
now as TO whether the action at this time is wise
or not, and the cause sufficient He believed it to
be wise, and not unwisc or imprudcnt. AS to the
cause the mere election of one man TO the Presidcn-
CIV would not rcnd this Union into atoms, and nci-
thcr would the success of any one holding his
views. The triumph of that sectional party furn-
ishes the occasion and jusifes our secession from
the existing government. The causes which have
eliminated in this triumph lie fur bchnd-lic deep
in nature, and arc developed in two distinct antag
onsms of social policy. The trainers of the Con-
stiution saw all these conflicting elements, and
with integrity, devotion and patriotism, they
sought to accomplish perpetuity of the Union be-
tween the two sections But they omitted from
the calculation a very important element; they did
not foresec the effect when it should pass through
the acmbic of purianical fanatcism, and these
destroyers of the Constitution have determined that
the two sections shall not be rcconciled
Before tile Revolution every colony possessed
slavery, and in the formation of the Constitution
compromises were made and guarantees given in
reference to that institution. This lasted for Il
time, but circumstances brought about emancipa-
tion Before that period arrived, the friends of
negro equality sold their slaves to us and put the
money in their pockets; and now they claim we
should cmancpatc as they did 1t was not many
years before The question entered the political arc
ma; indeed, as far back 1916, societies for The
publication of anti-savery tracts were formed. and
since then they have employed every means to pre-
vent quiet and bcget strife They have agents
now, such has been the progress Of that party to
nsiigate servilc instructions, and TO apply the
lighted torch when families are wrapt in slumbcr
The speaker then went into an exposition of the
history, rise and progress CT tho Black Republi
can party, and from the record, exhibited the i'll
from recent speeches of their leaders, to show their
sentiments since the election, and justly character
lied the fanatical rawlings Of Summer Wilson and
others.
How, said the speaker, shall VIC meet all this?
Not By an attempt to prev cnt the Inauguration of
their President elect by force, for that would be
treason, and VIC are no traitors. Wait for covert
ct?' why assume that ground? If the State is
sovereign, and we believe that the liberties and lives
of her citizens in danger, have the right to
prevent the nfcton Of such enormous evil
Shall we sec them coming with lighted TORCH
when our wives and children are sumbering. and
wait until the torch is applied before striking?
How, then do we propose meeting the impending
danger? There is but one practicable mode,
which is for the South to resume the powers dele
gated to the General Government, and united,
stand in that position which nature entities her,
and to begin, South Carolina must sccede. The in
formation from all quarters is chcerng-lettcrs
are constantly being received By him and others,
urging the prompt action Of this State. lie then
read letter from an influential citizen Of Louisiana,
urging us to move in moderation, and we would
be certain to find that State close upon our heels.
Mississippi docs not wait, and Alabama is going