Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-08-21
JEFF. Davis Correspondence.

An interesting batch of letters was over
hauled by our soldiers near jackson. Miss,
consisting Of JEFF Davis private correspond
ence with his brother secssionists, North and
South, before tie war The following are
among those that have found their way into
print The first Is from the man who could
neither eat nor sleep after he heard of the
fall of Yicksburg, and the second from noted
democratic politician
Letter from Pref. Haelty, Of Mar York.
CoLuNBIA CoLIGT, NEW YORK,
December 26, 1860.
Ny Dear Sir;
Ny sympatlies are entirely with
the South. This declaration will | trust, lead
you to listen without prejudice to suggestion
in favor Of one mode OF compromise TO which |
think the Republicans would sccede, and which
would secure in effect every thing which the
southern States desire. Let the Territories re-
main free from slavery whilst Territories This
would satisfy literally the dogma on which Mr..
Llncoln's election WAS based. When the Terri
tories become States, let them then, or at any
future time, have the privilege of introducing
slavery at their own election. Those regions
whose climate and productions require it, would
inevitably become slave States, and afford abund-
ant room for the necessary expansion of your
domestic institution. The objection to this is
the intrigues which the abolitonists would prac-
tise when Territory has to be admitted as a |
State. But the whole energy Of the South, back |
ed by the conservatism Of the North, would coun- |
teract this. 1t would be troublesome and expen-
eive, but not 50 much as civil war. These con-
siderations may have been already presented, but
have not seen them. Very sincerely yours,
CHARLES W. HAcKLET.
Letter from En- Coz. Reynolds, Of Illinois.
BEILsvILLE, IL, December 2s, 1860.
pesr Friends;
write to you because | cannot
well Avoid it an in heart and soul, for the
the South, as they are right in the principles
and possess the Constitution.
II the public mind will bear il, the seat of
the Government itself and the ar
my and navy ought to remain with the South.
and the Constitution. ! have been promulgating
the above sentiment, although Ii is rather revo-
lutionary. A provisional government should be |
established at Washington to receive the power
of the outgoing President, and for the President
,lect to take the oath Of Office out of slave terri
tory. Nov come to the point All the slave
Stais must separate from the North and come
ogether. The free States will not concede an I
tom. but are bent on the destruction of slavery q
Why, in Gods name, cannot the northern slave
itstes soc this fact, as clear as monday before
heir eyesl The general secession ought to be {
before the 4th Of March. Mr. b. v
hanan deserves immortal honor for keeping
own bloodshed. In one hour, by telegraph, he
ould order Fort Moultrie to fire on Charleston, )
nd war would rage over the Union. | am, in C
cart and soul, against war; but the best way \
. keep peace is to be able to defend yourselves.
the slave States would unite and form Con-
cnton, they might have the power to coerce the 4
orth into terms TO amend the Constitution SO as =.
protect slavery more efficiently. You will "
lrdon this letter, as it proceeds from friendly o.
Olives, from Your friend, ca
JOIN REYNOLDS.
the Hon. JEFF Davis and Ex-Governor Smith. :,