Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-12-24
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We are indebted to our friend, Mr.. FISHER.
Feiegraphic Operator here, for the following
dispatch:
From a ugusta, Ga.
AUGUSTA. Dee 2I.-The Hon. ii. v. john
son was a few days ago nominated as can
didate for the State Convention in his county.
The following is the conclusion of his speech
on that occasion:
FELLOW CITIzENs:-I have now presented
my views upon the existing political crisis.
| have eudeavored to show that It is bigh
patriotic duty to seek for jus ice in The Union,
before adopting the last resort, dissolution
/ have stated some of The reasons for the hope
that If all the siave-holding States viii unite
| in the effort. it will be crowned with success.
| If it fail, then I have attempted to show that
our interest and safety. as well as courtesy
| to our Southern coniederateS. require US TO
consult with them and seek their co-opera-
ten in the act of secession, and all subse-
quent steps necessary to sustain our position
aud preserve slavery against its enemies at
home and abroad. l have pointed out some
of the dangers of separate State action, and
the obstacles to be met and overcome in the
formation of such Union of the Seeding
| States, as is indispensable for their safety and
happiness. / have glanced at few of the
! grave questions, with the adhering States
| that must arise Immediately upon separation.
Why have | done this? 1t is the fashion
Tar the advocates of Immediate separate
State action to denonnce as '.submissioHists
to abolition rule" Those who counsel snch
| a course as 1 have endeavored to indicate
Their denunciaiions have no terrOrs for me.
L regret their injustice aud their uncharita
bleness, aud deplore the spirit 10 which
they originate. as the parent of BIZ terness
and di>cord. But am actuattd by con-
scientiOus sense of duty. If err, err on the
side of prudence and discretion. There i 40
need OF haste to destroy this Union. That
step can be taken az any time, when honor,
interest, or self preservation may require it.
1 am no submissionist to abolition rule: nor
do | esunsel nay ciuntrymen TO submit. But
| do know the Importance OF the South b.
ing united. either to obtain rdreSs or to re-
sist aggression. We cannot be harmonious
even in G -nrgia upon immediate separate
secession. w. are unanimous or the Decesity
of redress. We should be on the necessity
of dissolution. If. exhausting all other means,
we fail to obtain il. This is the reason for
the course have urged, Why should We
be precipilatt? The moral power Of united
Sou is ahsol rly necessary to secure re-
spect at hon and abroad for our move
ments. It is ainRzing to see 20 little di>pnsi-
ton to make sacrifices for its obtainmrnt. |
do not know whether maj rity of the
people are Tor immediate and unconditional
secession or not. las friends claim a maiori-
~. Grant it. But is no regard TO be paid
to the honest opinions OF a large and patri-
cite minority? In a great crisis, involving
the existence of the best government in the
world. involving peace and war, are such a
minority to be dragged into revolution
against their will. VIII they ark not for per-
manent submission but Tor calm delihrra-
lion tor CONSULTATION with sister c"nfederat"s.
and for faithful aud united effort to avert
the calamity? | trust the people of Georg
vii send discreet delegates to the State G N
vrntion. Her position is commanding, and
her responsibility Tremendous. Her people
have the courage to meet any crisi-. Lni
their trusted representatives. have the acisdem
20 mitigate, ii they cannot avert impending
perils. Ev-ry true son will submit to her
decision, and welcome any sacrifice which
her solemn ordinance and honor may de-
mand.
| have said nothing about the chances of
war. as the fiut of dissolution. This should
never deter brave people from asserting
and maintaining theii rights. Southern
unanimty and corporation will prevent the
worst of all calamitieS. civil strife and blood
she'd. 1t will comm md resi-" ct at home and
abroad. and enable us 10 iaaugurate our new
position under the most favorable auspices
that the nature OF the occasion will permit
Withoutit have but little hope of peace,
and with 1t W. should make the most ample
preparation for every em rgency. We may
,njoy peace, nut all history teaches that no
great government expired without convul-
sions. 4ss
From Piitsburg.
PIrrsBuRG, Dec. 2I.-The Coal Dealers
have unanimously resolved to suspend opera
tons TIL March or April, in consequence Of
the depression of the times.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Iniornation re-
ceived here states that Mississippi has elected
separate Secession delegates to the State
Convention by very larg- maj1rities.
Douglas aud Bigler. before the Select Com
mittee of the Senate, advocate removing by
amendments to the Constitution of the sla-
very question from Congress, Irrespective of
their former opinions
Lieuts. Dosiers and Hamilton and several
midshipmen, natives of South Carolina, have
resigned.
Commodore aKearney of the Navy has re-
signed
The African squadron reports that the Mo
hicau captured SLAYER with 900 negroes.
The Times Washington correspondent
says the Union Committee adjourned till JAN
uary the 7th. Subsequently, the Republican
members in caucus concluded THAR propo-
sition satisfactory TO the ultra Southern
States, by way of amendment to the Consti-
tuition, could be adopted by the people.
The South Carolina delegation withdraws
on Monday.
The Alabama and Mississippi members de-
cided to remain and await the action of their
States. l--l q
The Herald's correspondent says the Presi-
dent will send message to Congress. on Sc
cession; Monday.
From Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 21.-The South Carolina
Secession produced not the slightest sensation
here. The people seem relieved and cheer
full. The impression prevails that if the
Northern States will now do right the South
ern States will cheerfully meet them.
Business is improving.
Gov Hicks. replying to the Mississippi
Commissioner, says mat Maryland will not
act till alter consultation with the border
States. who are really the most aggrieyed in