Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-06-13

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their m Il. stopped altogether. we're running
short tms Take it as they Ike the American war nso
grevously affected, ad would continue to sfsct, the
value o. their labor. EJr upwards Of three years this
war had ragged undated fury and the latss in ell
ligence brought from The vTeched hesr" Of its de-
vastation wac ".he 10 campaign OF 1854 had oP.-
ed" They had Il esd7 hearl of SaermALs raid on the
useissipp Of he raid of hcmas of tho raid Of XII
patrick; aud generally OF the sc-csld onward move
ments Ct the North. But " at had been the resuhf
Sherman compelled to retire. Thomas defeated KlPat-
rick foi,ed Ia point OF fac, at no PROD since the
commencement of the war The Sou b in q better
cond ion TO continue r. There could be 20 nistrcst
az 70 the ;s,ue Wfe1t tey found apeope cirtI 8 ON
struggle ia that heroic spirit OF pa'rio ism and SELF
sacrifice which had characterised the acion Of me
South throughout this terrible war, they may bs sure
there must be some potent reasoa urging them to 30
fearful an Alternative. L. beokens the sternest re-
solve to achieve the pficeless blessings OF hoery
and indepeI dsnce-s resolve that The SCUM snoua
belong 10 the Houth-a Itsove to entertain no
thought Of other argument than he sword until mat
Object was fully woD TIE lecturer then proceeded 70
show cause why the South Seeded from the Unop, ana
demonstrated that Il high time th.y should 90 GO.
He pointed out tina. to the South the North owed
the material creatures upon which it based mon
stous arrogance ard tyrinlica power. Ttis PARTON
OF the lecturer argument received with marked
favor and lie was highly compmsnied for the intimate
acquaiIt be shosed wi The minuest details oil the
fnaueial history Of the Federal Union Upon the ques
tion of araoo he said ha. il the South had remain.
ed in The Union all political power would have been In
the hands Of he North, and that too not for trim Of
years or period Of Office but beyond recovery and
for all TIM. He wou ui the necessity If secession
10 this way Here was a ii m-the North AID South
Ever eirce the estab shmenI Of the the South
had been the Usiog prtner aid the chances grew lees
and less from day day tsat this would be Other WISE
The COILS ant fos OF immigration into tie Northern
Ssaes would not only prevent The pos blty OF redess
but ~cud snd more intensity the political nus
tice OF the uai on, 81 tsa separa ion and indepen-
dence would become necessity, aud that necessity
winch was also ri t. had sso to be fought cut
| by tho sword The lecturer concluded by drawing
oct favorable picture OF the advantages that woul
suit from independence OF the nth regards the
trade with this country. Rsieri TO the capabilities
Of the South he sstisucs embracing every
article of produce, that the South In this respect
far sucer or to the North and therefore heed should
be given - the retra ed Issehet ds Of the Northern
press in America gard, IS to the Sou being
compelled surrender ty reason OF supplies falling s
a'mes. The tyranny and treachery OF the North, the
treatment OF negroes The war, and the wanton havoc
and desolston by Federsl ma audes, sbosn
rp in strong light, and condemned with severity and
force shca irequebtly excited the enthusiastic cheers
of the audience.
simiIlr meeting aud as decidedly Southern in tone
end spirit as the one of which have given brief alb
strsc was held on Tbundsy evening q. the New Hall,
Farnworth. Ca this occasion also the leetlrer
companed the platform by many Of toe principal
local residen g, including clergymen Of different de-
Nominations, many officers OF Lancashire volunteers,
members of municipal bodies aAd chief representatives
of the trade aud commerce OF the town. The chair
man, John GIeenhslgb, E.q, of the Farnworth Board
of Guardians eaid that on ordinary OCCASIONS the Office
OF chairman was mere matter Of ornament than use
but upon occasion Ike The pr sent, when conrover-
sial questions aoou. to be dacusaed, and when
the people about to ak for an preston Of their
opinion upon Affairs involving their dearest interes O.
Re would have TO bfpeak the assistance and indulgence
of that assembly TO enabs him TO discharge hi duties
For his part be Sas in the proper occupation Of
the term neurS upon the question Of the great strife
lie ween North and South. But fair play was Jewel,
and seeing 10 ueh had been said by American Fog.
ishuen ia support of The bloodtbirsy and internecne
war; Which, for than three yeas he'd been rsginR
that contnent destroying its people, wasting its
sources uDgisg il into deot and lnh citing the most
caamitous jures upon other countries, he confidently
bespoke for Mr.. Kershsw cam aud patent hearing,
so that he might speak 10 wise men, judging what they
heard Toe lecturer, who was received wrh the most
cordial expressions of approval and was repeatedly
cheer in his statements aud arguments, then proceed
ed to review the American question in his most iorcble
Manner and cal Ell upon the meeting 10 endorse the
c,rcusion which ali right-mnGed men had arrived at,
Va that for all tina. had taken place tle North was
responsible aud the beads The blame would rest
when story Of this awful crisis should be written.
A long discussion followed, and wa kept up with
great animation until neary midnight. TIE opposition
was led by Mr.. Charles Mison formerly OF Man
chester, and nt;y Of tHe State Of Illinois,
America, who ad he Gsou1ded at the view taken
BIZ Mr. Ker.haw declared the object OF the war was
slavery but odcly agreed with the lecturer that the in
crease Of the popu adon Of the North had also
thing to DO with it, The meeting broke up with cheers
for Mr.. Kershiw the cha rman, and the 'S;ulh.'
The Southern movement has als) ielohed the Pot
teres and arrangements in progress for stablish
ing branch Gsscciltions in those> localities. On last
Tina "a mOs m in
| the Lyteuu, at StfNd, under the presidency Of Mr..
Farrald, reede-t in the town, and author Of some
TO- uar works on the spirit OF Christia4ity.' Here,
aeo as at Blrney and Farnw;rih amin tied debate
place, snd the proceedings terminated wit rsso
la ions OF the sane vorlbie character.
Several other mseti &c, though less important as
CARDS localities and nun beers than those have jus.
noted have been held tipcs last wrots and there APP
pears TO be TO expect that ia large a, ne ss
email of population, tao riendsot the South
will cease o aci,a,e wi b vigor.