The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

They commenced with insidous public sentiment,
and invented ingenious sophisms which IL considered
logically followed all incidents to the destruction Of
the Union The sophism is legal peaceful withdrawal,
without the consent of the Union This sugar-coated
rebellion drugged the public mind during thirty years
and placed good men in arms against the Government
The sophism derives currency from the assumption of
some imPotent supremacy pertaining TO q State. The
States have neither less than power
NO one Of them being State of the Union. The
original ones passed into the Union before casting OF
the British colonial dependence and the ones came
in from n condition of dependence Even if IS
during temporary independence il never desgna-
ted State. The words Sovereign State not in the
Constitution, nor as it is believed, in any State Cons
tuition. -,
Rere follows an elaborate argument against the
right OF secession. is questioned whether the people
Of every State except South Carolina, in favor
of the Union; the contrary has been demonstrated,
though our adversaries have opted il.
Some passages in the Declaration of Independence,
in which it is said "all men created equal"
omitted Their Constitution instead of 1--WE the people,
has, 1--WE, the deputies of the sovereign and indepen
dent States" Why ignore the rights Of men-the u
thory of the people? This is essentially the peoples
contest am happy TO believe the plain common peO
pie appreciate this Ii is noteworthy that while in the
nations trial. officers have resigned, common sailor
soldier has deserted the Gag
1t remains to be demonstrated, that those who
carry an election can also suppress rebellionthat
ballots are the right and peaceful successors OF bullets
and that when ballots have fairly and Constitution
ally decided, there can be be successful appeal
back to bullets appeal the ballots ihemselvss
peace teaching what they take by election
they cannot take by
Lest there be any uneasness regarding the of
the Government towards the seeded States after sup
pressing the rebellion, it is proper say IL will be
guided by the Constitution and laws. The Executive
desires to administer the Government as administered
by the Government makers and as loyal persons
! where have the right claim. This the North per-
ceived Is there any coercion subugatsn or conquer
ing in these terms? The Constitution guarantees TO
each State representative form Of Government. II q
State wIhdraws it may change the form. To prevent
its going OUT sudesrensible TO maintaining the guar
! anee
! With the deepest regret, the Executive employed
the war power for the defence of the Government but
it was forced upon him. lie could but perform his
duty, or surrender the Government No compromise
in this could cure. Not that compromises not
often proper, but popular Government can long
vve marked precedent that those who carry cleo
ton only Save the country by giving the main
point which the people gave the election The peo
pie themselves and not their servants reverse the
decision. AS private citizen, The Executive could
not consent that the institutions should perish much
less destroy vast and sarred trust free peo
pie had cOnfdcd in him. He had more right to
shrink nor count the chances Of his life in what
might follow. In full view of great responsibility,
he has done what he deemed his duty you know.
According to your judgment do yours. He hopes
your views and actions will accord with his 10
assure faithful citizens, disturbed in their rights Of
speedy restoration of them. Having thus chosen
course with pure motive and purpose let renew
trust, and go forward without fear and with manly
hearts.