Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-26

While, however the Allies yet fighting for the
Imperaists in the North of China, very different state
Of things existed further South At Shanghai recently
the insurgents threatened the town, and the municipal
authorities sought the protection Of foreign powers En-
gish French and American The allied ministers agreed
70 protect the CITY aud when the rebels appeared they
experienced an Unexpectedly reception, and re-
tired. Thus while of the Peiho the Allies attack
ing the Imperiasi fors, at Shanghai they were protect
ing an Imperalis. city.
Hon. HerseheI Y. johnson on the Crisis.
number Of the members of the Georgia Legislature
addressed NOE TO the late candidate for the Vice-Pre
sdencv on the Dousls ticket the 18th inst request
ing him to give bis views in public address upon the
perous issue now before the country" Mr. J. declined
10 make speech, but responded in letter Of some
length. from which we make the following extracts;
Much as deplore the election Of Lnccla it is event
which confidently expected. FROM the moment OF the
disruption OF the Charleston Convention IL requires all
TIE energies Of q united Democracy 70 elect President;
With a divided Democracy, il is impossible To that
schsm therefore must be ascrbed our defeat II the
Convention had tremendously nominated any distinguish
"a Democrat either North South, upon the Cincinnati
plaiform. with the bred Scott Decision, believe he
ro,ld have been elected But in the election Of Gene
l Pierce AMI Mr. Buchanan the principle Of non-nteT-
from chat and the attempt to engrat the doctrine oil
Congressional intervention, in favor OF slavery IN tue
Territories we're fatal 20 our cause and gave the battle
10 the Republicans. say this much, as a frank and
honest expression OF my opinion, without INTENDING 70
attach blame 10 any BODY; without intending TO question
the p,triotsm of auybojy without even intending TO
exuress an cpinion a. 70 who was right and who was
ropq That one side or the other was wrong IS self
evident; for both could not be right We are therefore
indebted 70 an error Of own, for our signal defeat
mot firmly uma
less il behooves us 70 temper cur evaporation by calm
reflection and prudent cOunse HaSty action u always
,nise. IL Is S3ueratve folly, when prompted by pas
sion for which our own GdECreon has created the ex-
isting occasion.
through which we have just passed with all its scer0iy
aud rancor be consigned oblivion aud animated with
patriotic desire 20 rescue our country from impending
dtprars let US tlks counsel With each other as friends
and eOs-ciizeus whose political interests and desnle'
are one.
for secession No man deprccates Il more ihan do
Nom, il more implacably hostile 10 ths ayontd pErc
pies aad policy Of the Republican party uu'. 80
acond 10 20 one in 90 intelligent devotion TO me lSus
and honor of the South But be IS legdmately e'0'G
iti M strict accordance With .ho Constitution, ana
therefore, being stcEefs ourselves Ior CONFORMITY Oh
the part Of others the Constitution lei Us practice our
0recep, by observing IL, on or part il he OBEY the
Constitution IN his administration, we shall have
suffered no injury by ais election II be violate ii, by
sggressug upoa rights, will resist II and the JUS
ice of that resistance will rally the united hearts and
hands Of all true patriots.
Bus IL is contended by many that We must anticipate
argresson-assume that it will come, and seeede from
DE Union Immediately 10 avoid il. do not approve OF
such course. But anticipating that it may come, pru
dnce suggests that we begin AZ once to prepare TO re-
sist it.
believe. however, that, under the existing circum
stances il eanro: come The President is poNerless
!. NJ hot of Congress-
But both are known be opposed 70 the federal princi-
pies and pocy Of the Republican party How Is 1t pos
sble then for Lincoln 70 commit any aggression upon
the South? He cannot organize bis administration ex-
eept By the approval Of tue Senate no measure can be
adopted without the ACTON OF Congress. de can do
nothing Of himself He is az the messy Of Congress
subject really to its dc;aon-as powerless as Simpsoa
horn OF his locks Therefore when it is asked will you
submit 70 the rule o. Linco!nf reply NO; am not un-
der his rule but under the rule Of me government whose
legislative deplrtmcnt is known 70 be friendly 10 the
onsttuona rights Of the South. He l. the one who Is
under r,sls-bound hand and foot bid him defiance,
while thus bOuOd; bu, IL the complexion OF Congress
shall change that Of hostility 10 my section, knock Oh
hs letters and violate rights will defy them all;
and If cannot obtain redress in the Union, then, trust
ing TO the reserved sovereignty OF this State will strike
fos aepArate independence out Of the Union.
But the South has grievances OF which TO compintar
mora calling than the baye election Of q Republican 10
the Presidency The surrender Of fugitive slaves Is
constitutional obligation upon every State In the nion
Without such guaranty the CuiOn would never have
been formed u Canro long survive It's continued and
persistent disregard by the ucavehodng States The
violation oft, By some, commenced almost smulane-
ously With the abolition agitation. IL has giOsn with
its groSth aud strengthened with its streng h., until
now 10 defiance Of federal ensetmeuts Jority OF
boss States have passed stringent lava TO Obstruct and
hinder the recovery Of fugitive slaves True the cotton
states have not suffered very considerably, on this score
the evil necessarily fis mainly upon the border States
Bu, an the savehoding States nave felt aud do now
keeny feel this iufiey OF their Northern sisters 10 their
plain constitutional Obligation They have said but lit-
lie however they have submitted 70 IL almost without
complaint Amidst the almos. unmixed evil, which |
applchend fOm the election Of Lincoln, see one good
result and that i the awakening OF the South to these
grca' grievances. They ought not 20 be permanently
submitted to but promptly redressed upon the united
demand Of the South Let the appeal be made to the de-
lilquent States.
Having presented these general views vii venture
fs suggestions as to the best course TO be pursued.
Justice 70 myself must refer briefly TO my position
ia 1850 when we've someshat simiarly excited. IL
il vel know that opposed the compromise measures,
and acted With the Southern rights party did then as
would 90 nog, under similar eifcumstances and am
no, conscious Of any material change in the views which
entertained TOUCHING the great questions Involved 10
that contest l was denounced then as disunonisi;
aAd becs"-e am nos dsunionist nov, am charged
with Inconsistency ei the abandonment OF my Southern
rights principles c.-.
TIE course which then suggested for the State con
vention was confined in the following propositions;
o2 would have oureonventon record the unanimous
and strong protest Of Georgia sganst the late acts Of
Congress- In reference 70 our Mexican territories and her
determination never to yield another inch oil
zrouni 70 Northern enc,oachments.'
"3 Let the convention demand Of Congress the repeal
Of the Mexican laws 10 Utah and New Mexico, against
slavery open the door of safe emigration thther
by the Shareholders Of the South"
al The Convention should demand Of the Northern |
States as matter Of loyalty to the Constitution the re-
real Of those legislative acts Obsructing the recapiure
n fugitive savcs 10 The end that the recent statute OF
Iou gress NAV be executed in good faith and without
under the forms Of law
IS. The convention should demand OF the Northern
states that they should suppress the abolition agitation
IN the groaad that il endangers the public peace and
puts in jeopardy the friendly relations between these
states
"a The convention should demand, in behalf Of the
South perpetual exemption from future aggression"
a. The convention should require our State Lcgish-
ure % adopt such OF legislation as are neces
AIRY 10 place the State IN condition Of the most ample
1r paraiiOn all consequences which continued
disregard Of rights BY the North may force upon
U.s."
Let these propositions be distinctly propounded TO
he North fOr their solemn reflection, aud TO our SISTER
southern States for their cooperation aud adoption
let us invite the latter 70 sead delegates TO South
.rn Cocgress to meet In Aiedgeve ca the 4o Oh uy,
Ssti0s TO dissoirs hs UHoH. Dat 70 devise neasWss
yr kes sRorseasst eta re viss 10 PrsssTvs s TtsAs
n fks 1S0stA ~ ne URiOs."
fhess we're my epnioas a. 10 The proper course feF
ssorys To AeoPs In 1890 ~ flr a. they are applicable