The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1860-09-22
wuL. Yanccy's speech.

Grand Grafton ~ Complete rei"'a''o" VI
the charge of disunion J! such were v
some Of the high sounding phrases which q
our opponents had been dinging into our {
ears for many days, and after some consld- !
or,ble DELAY we succeeded through the
Kindness of friend in obtaining copy. {
Our curiosity had been very naturally eX-
cited. and we sat down TO its perusal prom
ising ourselves a rich treat. The burning
,loouence of Randell Hunt the powerful
arguments of the dignilied Crittenden, and
the mastery efforts of Geo. 7. Curtis had
loft q charm on our minds the most agreed
HE. but alas, how soon was it broken and
the highest expectations raised all de-
stroyed
The speech i barren of all logic or
rhetoric, and destitute of every thing that
rocs into the composition ola great ora
ton but it is emincntly distinguished for
scurriltv, as well as a want OF dignity and
courtesy.
Heretofore our opponents have repealed
the charge of disunon Try saying, the acts
and opinions Of one or few men cannot
he laid upon the whole party; but now
they ale compelled either to break OF all
: connection with Mr.. Yancey or plead gull
~ to the charge of disunion.
p Mr.. Yancev admits that he wrote the
letter to James 5. Slaughter, and says fur
4 thcr:
d "JEcrc isnot a mord IN that letter hdt j
/ taEe bock to-nighL There IS not se"f'-
+ mcDf in Il Hat I disdr0w.
That our readers may know what those
words and sentiments which he refuses to
disavow, We give them below.
. "Thc remedy of the Soaih Is no! II
such a process. 1t is a diligcnt organlza
l. tion If her true men for prompt resistance
p to the next aggression. 1t must come II
ne the nature of things. No national party
? can save uS;no sectional party can eve
do il. But if we could d. ms our father
- did-orgauizc committees Of safety ri
" over the Cotton States (and 1t Is only Il
N ,bom that we can hope for any cfiectv
pr povemcnt)-we shall fir" the Souther
-, heart, instruct the Southern mind' CIV
COURAGE to each other, and Mt the Prope
us moment, byonc organized concerted actor
Nv we can precipta,e the Cotton States into
ri revolution"
Not long since Mr.. lancey took refue
, from the charge of dsunion founded upo
this letter, that it was n private one nev'
-. intended for the public eye. Io-da
:, however, he has grown more daring an
=. rcitcrates every sentiment; but turtle
.., The breckenridge faction throughout 10
islam, and the whole South have accrp''
=. and endorsed Nr Yaucoy'S speech rs
l., true statement Of their position. Ih'
81 orators and press have proclaimed 1t rs t
my political tex, book OF the party. Ar. IA
led Yauccy'. principles and the principles
nor the Rrcckinridgr party ar" therefore id'
,ch teal Speaking t" the citizens "fL""i'i 10
rc- they direct YOU by "orsoizrd concert
ccI action to fire the Southern heart; a
is "precipitatc" arrroIr'ion.
the Can any honest, lover of his count
md therefore remain any logger associated W
the enemy!
i 10 Mr.. Yanccy also acknowledged to III
'"" originated and organized, The South
'''e League" hut confessed the people "
opposcd toit and in like manner the pee
y'r will in November next again cvincc Il
VI opposition, only in a much more effect
manner.