The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-11
LETTER OF SECRETARY COBB TO THE PEG
PIE OF GEORGIA

LETTER OF SECRETARY COBB TO THE PEG
PIE OF GEORGIA.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1850.
The letter Of Secretary Cobb TO the people OF Georgia,
have referred to- Just printed
and Will be destatched South permitted to
make extracts from IT, After referring the
origin and purposes of the black republican party he
says
Can there be n doubt in any intelligent mind that the
object which the black republican party has in view is
the ultimate extinction of slavery in the United StatesY
To doubte is Ia cast the imputaton of hypocrisy and
imbecilty upon the majority Of the people of every
Northern state who have stood by this party through all
its trials and struggles TO its ultimate triumph in the
election Of Lincoln am sure that no can entertain
for them individually collectively less personal respect
than ! do and yet l do give them credit for more
sincerity and intelligence than Is consistent with the
idea that in obtaining power they will refuse TO exercise
II for the only purpose for which they profesed 10 seek
IT, do believe that with all their and dupli-
city they do hate slavery and shareholders quite much
they they do and that argument addressed to
their hearts or Judgments in behalf Of the constitutional
rights Of the South would receive the slightest consdera
ton What might be effected by an appeal to their fears
and cupidfy viii not now stop 10 discuss.
In the nomination Of Mr. Lincoln for the Presidency
the black republicans gave still pointed expression
70 their views and feelings the subject of slavery
Lincoln had neither the record the reputation
OF a Statesman. Holding sentiments even more
odious than those of seward, he indebted TO
triumph over his better known competitor. BY
the bodness and ability with which Mr.. Seward
had advocated the doctrines Of the CHER law and the
"rreprossble conflict, he had exhibited to the public
character 50 infamous that black republicans would
not hazard the of his name To ind candidate OF
the principles and less notoriety the great
work 10 be performed by the Chicago Convention That
only was successfully discharged in the selection and
nomination Of Mr.. Lincoln.
Again, he says
know that there those who say and believe that
his party incapable Of exercising the power has oh
tanned without breaking to pieces, and they look conf
IDENTIFY 10 is overthrow early period II may
that cool philosopher, located at safe dis
lance from the scene OF danger, may reason plan.
sbly upon the chances of overthrowing q par.
~ SO utterly unworthy Of public confidence.
but men looking to the security q their property, and
fathers and husbands anxious for The safety Of their am
lies require some stronger guarantee than the feeble
surance OF parzan speculation to quiet their apehcn
sons and aay their fears. This may be the case, hut
unfortunately for the future peace and security Of
Tie south. the causes which may lead TO its dis
solution and defeat arise outside OF the slavery
question 20 far from the question OF slavery leading to
such result u u the only subject upon which the party
horouehly harmonzes. Hostility 70 slavery is the magic
word whch holds them together and when torn pieces
by other discussions hatred 10 the South and her nsti
utons swallows up all other troubles and restores harmo
ny to their distracted ranks. on this point not
lett to conjecture The history of the party the
ten nulying states affords practical proof ~ the fact
IN which OF these States did the black republican party
oe power N consequence Of their sts repeating the Fu
gtve slave law and nufying the constitution o. the Unit
ed saies - Gar from their anti slavery legisai on be
ing element Of weskdess, u has proven all these
states the Shibboleih of their strength
He closes follows
The facts and considerations which have endeayred
To bring q view present the proprety of resistance
the part " the south the election of Lincoln
very different light from the question Of resisting
the election q Presfen, who has been chosen In the
usual and constitutional mode. II ~ not SIMPLY
that comparatively obscure aboltionist, who hates the
institution OF the South, has been elected President and
that asked To live under the administration OF n
man who commands neither our respect confidence
that the south mpates resistance to dsunion
Wounded honor might tolerate the outrage until by ano
Their vote ~ tho people the nuisance could DC ahatd but
the election OF Mr. lincoln involves far higher consdera
tons. IL brings 10 the South the solemn judgment q
lf
solitary exception favor Of doctrines ana principles
voatve of her constitutional rights, Illuminating 10 her
pride destructive of her equality IN the Union. and
Taught With the greatest danger TO the peace and
safety Of her people u can be regarded in no other
hFht than declaration Of the purpose and
intentions ~ the people q the North 20
continue, With the power 81 the federal the
already commenced BY the ten nufyng states Of
the North upon the institution Of slavery aud he cous
tutiona rights If the south To these bad faith
tho South has heretofore submitted. though const
tgtirg amrlc JUSTIFICATION Tor abandoning com
pct which had been wantonly violated The cues.
ton y ncW presented whether longer submission
= ~ Strtasitg si.t IT. pow'f y aggression Is com
there y 40 room for doubt. The issue must Ne
met or forever ABANDONED Equality aud safety IN the
Unicn ~ MI end and Il only remains 10 Re seen
whittier our manhood i equal 70 tho task Of a.,
Setting and maintaining independence On AZ IA
The Union formed W our ia-sfcrs Nas one Of
equality, Justice aud ifet rty ~ tho lth OF March II
Win re srfr,ed bv nicn ~ sect,onsi-m ana hatreA
Tho one NJ worthy q the support aud devotion 81 tree
men, TIE other only continue 81 the cost q your
refuiy Tor this tais e things but numc tc secession
Norc worthy Of your Conservatism has been Sug-
rctel, except the Recommendation n air Buchanan,
a rev constitutional guarantees rather The clear AMI
oSryi rec gntton ~ those that already exist THIS
cnnpdaton j. tho counsel 81 patriotic statesman. II
exhibits appreciation II The evils that uprn W.,
and al the time a devotion to the constitution AMI
ts snrred guarantees. II conforms % the record q
Mr. Infhanan's life this Gstracting qucstton--thc
record Of y pure heart and wise head II j. the
birnar, II q man whose heart IS overwhelmed with a
Il The great wrong and injustice that has been done
T. the minority Sec, on mingled with an ardent hops and
desire % prcserve that Union 10 which he his devoted
the snc-ges ~ hong and patriotic life. The difficulty
lhai There VII BE- response 70 u from those
who alone have In their power 70 act
Mack kffnhltanism Il the ruling sentiment ~ the
North, and ~ the election q Lincoln has pronounced in
the tnoet 10 mol and solemn manner against the prime pies
which are now commended " the country for s safety
and preservation. ~ matter of they will spuln
these words ~ wisdom aud patriot sn, they have be-
fore turned their back URN all the TEACHINGS Of the god
ard true Of the h1i. else they viii play with US
their iusdons warfafe q dcude the south INTO false
security that they may tn ercctuay rive, their
iron CHAINS ard thereby put the uture be
yond cur power They have tramplcd upon the t
ton Washington and Madison, and VIII prove equally
fathlcss "a their plcages You ought not cannot,
trust them. II is not the constitution and the
aws of the United states which need amendments On,
would he htpeess undertaking. whilst the latter
imrsslbl,y. n the appeal ~ the President
was made 70 brethren Of the two sections 81 the
country We might hspc Tor different response.
lnitrtunately, however. black repuhcanism has
htrled brotherhood m the grave with the
,sHsttution We are NJ longer brethren dwelling g..
f.'hT 10 un'y The ruling spirits q the North aro