Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-11-23

slavery, in which he declared that the
hand of God was IN the present dlsunion
movement, and urged the North to come
out boldly and show its hand The
church was density crowded, and the Gar
rison sentiments of the preacher seemed
to find favor with the audience.
Per contra, the Baptist Convention of
the State of Alabama, on the 18th, in
the most impressive manner adopted
document presented by Rev B. Manly,
D. d., and seconded by Rev. w V.
Chiffon, which makes the following So
lemn declarations:
. From the administration of the
Federal Government, as things are--es-
pecially with reference to our peculiar
property recognised by the Constitution
we can no longer hope for justice, pro
lection, or safety, We have supposed
ourselves entitled to equality of rights,
as citizens of this Republic. We are
not willing to surrender them-even at
the risk of life and all we hold most dear
While, as yet, no particular mode of
relief is before US on which to express
an opinion, we are constrained, before
separating to our several homes, to de-
clare to our brethren and fellow citizens,
before mankind aud before our God, that
we hold ourselves subject to the call of
proper authority in defence Of the SOW
ereiguty and independence of the State
of Alabama, and of her right, as SOW
ereignty, to withdraw from this Union,
and to make any arrangement which her
people, in constitutional assemblies, may
deem best for securing their rights. -
And in this declaration are heartily, de-
lberotety, unanimously, and Solemny
UNITE"
The Somhern Baptist says:
" After the paper was read, few re-
marks were made and prayer was offered,
all rose from their knees and voted unan-
lDlously, members Of the convention the
congregation, women as well as men,"
FEELING AT THE SoUrH. Extract of
letter, dated Tuskegce, Alabama, No
vember 10, 1860:
/" as you may imagine, We are all
deeply moved about political matters.
The state of feeling here III this section
of Alabama is deep and profound No
blustcr--no romantic excitement-buta an
earnest and resolute sentiment not to re-
main in the Union. All parties and all
shades of parties think and feel alike.
Past differences are buried, and the great
heart of the South, that has so fervently
desired the perpetuity of this Union, aud
has SO honestly labored to uphold it, is
aroused to its core. Secession rs incri-
tatte. How many States will 90 out of
the Union is doubtful, but that large
and respectable portion of them will as
sert their sovereign rights and assume an
independent position is beyond all hu-
man contingency. Our oldest and best
/ known conservatives-mc Of the irmcst
texture of miud-mcn of noble charac-
ter-are now the most decided advocates
of secession. Nor do | wonder at it.
should wonder were it otherwise. Sad it
is thus to write; but we have no alterua-
tive left. The crisis presses sternly upon
us, aud it must be met If we submit,
we are hopelcssly ruined not only ruined
/ in our institutions, but in our manhood -
in all that constitutes a tue, brave,
chivalric people. have long loved our
Union, as you well know; but it is ours
no more. abandon it with a mournful
heart but if there were a million fold
more to be surrendered, | would not
hesitate an instant to resign it fer the
cause of the South, which, | believe, is
the cause of Republican liberty and its
last hope in the world.
To B. Ii Richardson, Baltimore,
Maryland. "
The above is from one Of the most
distinguished literary men of the South
now occupying high position in the
State of Alabama. lie is no politician,
but by profession aud tastes has ever
been kept out of the influence of political
circles. We are convinced that he knows
and expressed the feelings of tie pcopje
among whom he has long lived and min
gled. -Bolt. RepuJ.