Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-09-13
GENTLEMEN


Ellington on the present aspect of the affairs Of
country would have been more promptly answered m
for previous engagements. You do not, in my Opma
overestinate the dangers of the approaching crisis
We have, as matter OF course, after the eapSe ever
successive four years. return of the presidential g
tion, which brings with it more or less partisan :
ment hitherto these periodical fevers have paseda
without danger to the Republic. The healing art ol
conservative public opinion has been equal to the ens
gency. God grant that it may prove SO now but o.
fears allow me but little hope. Our approaching Cd
test is purely sectional-the North against the S@-
and Is based upon irreeoncilabe antagonism o. tn
ing and designs. The dominant party Of the Not
have declared and made known to the world d@ga-
if successful in this effort to obtain the control Of @
Government-to deprive the South of the condit@
equality in the Union. This can only be done bysh
structlon of those great compromises OF the C0naT
ton which its trainers placed there as barriers agaG
the aggression OF one section on another,
This declaration of war by the North against E
Constitution gives to the South the advantage Of hg
ing not only for selpreservaion, but also Tor the W
stitution.
1t is much to be regretted that while the irrepes
bic conflict between the North and the South a
one OF our arch enemies Mr.. Seward calls its gong
on We should find existing at the South a subdTaA
of parties urging domestic contest among 0uTav6-
This is wrong very wrong but as it is founded Dol
preferences FOR men, it is to be hoped that suhGa
number of the honest end patriotic, will combine toA
our northern enemies know that they will find DalAa
aid nor comfort in this State, which though The Gt
adopt the Constitution, will be the last TO cry enough
when lighting for its defence and preservation. lie
not the part of wise policy to shut our eyes at The ~
proach of danger either in the social or political Wo
We should look it boldly in the face then We will
better able to defend ourselves.
What will be the first and immediate result Oh 10.
election of Lincoln Unquestionably separation Gs
least five ct the Gulf States from the Contederacy LIE
action on their part, however We may depl(re H. W.
cannot avoid What will be the condition OF the sS'
holding States which will remain in the CODtedeTaH
We will lose by the secession ten Senators, and DI2
Representatives, and our enemies, the. Black KPCo
cans will have such control OF both branches wv
gress as to enable them to pass such laws as u'
mad fury they may think necessary to execute then
poses In all probability the repeal of the fugitive .s,
law will be the FIRST measure The second will Dc W
repeal OF the law prohibiting the circulation ana GS
button OF incendiary papers and documents 10 ne
ern States The repeal OF these laws and tne
by their President, MIR. Lincoln Of no office hoide
less they are willing to be the toos Of bis PieaSuI
completely PROSTATE the South and cover her VIII
and nfamy. This is The oayger' ieilo"-cI .o,r
call upon you to look il IN the tace Ii Is Inc m
and inevitable consequence O the eecton OF MI.
-orant
ed, from his personal knowledge obstinate con
and fanatica man, an apostle Of the irrepresSoe
ict Will we submit to have these laws, SO neU anor
for the protection of our property and our Ves ,e
ed, and men, the base tools of Mr.. Lincoln hoS 20
appointed to offices in our midst? This ques0 MES
full OF rightful importance will soon be upon U.s.
averted by the defeat of Lincoln. Such is the I Nd
such is the remedy. Is it to be in vain that We Ia
on the good and patriotic men of North GarUrnr
come to the rescue. The Constitutional DelnO 70
party having offered to the country, in opposition ",y
Black Republicans, candidates in every repecI Sj
of confidence and admiration, and having desOIh S lie
their platform no right but what is guaranteed % Ou
Constitution, and which is absolutely necessary aOcer
protection, what prevent such union ana Con
of action as to secure to our country and its nop'
stitution glorious victory? ..snet
Ny answer to this question will be bold out i .rasr
fuL Political prejudices with some, and domestc pro
with Others may prevent such result but tneI rsnk
Sizes am satisfied only contamnate few 10 's accs
the file in the opposition line are sound DIS H.6ei
ton may seem ungenerous, but feel strongly ~ured
making it by the warm eagerness which was csn
heap honors on the late visitor to our State
Arnold Douglas, who came among US while IDS '"-'