The New York herald., 1866-08-06


aSavs obstacle to the advancement. Of party
at the North, based upon the rccpgut Of slavery.
This obstacle no longer existing and there being an
identity of interest In many important fcaurcs between
the South and the Northwestern States and inherent
anagonisn between both these sections and New Eng
land, II Is hoped that an opportunity will soon be
afforded the South for taking ample revenge Of her inn
placable es in that section The South will make
great sacrifices sake of DESTROYING New England
interests This they hope TO accomplish. inasmuch
slavery is no longer in the way Of efficient party cou
binatiOns to that end.
CORRESPONDENCE or THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The First Congregational District Of Georgia.
BLACxsnEAR, Ga, July 27, 1855.
On the assembling Of the delegates Of the Frst dis
trct the Court House Backshear July a. 1906 FOR
the purpose of sending delegates to the National Con-
servave Union Convention, At Philadelphia the l4th
OF August General John B. Gordon, Of Gynn, was
chosen President On taking the chair General Gordon
addressed the convention In substance folows:--
After returning my thanks, gentlemen OF the Conven-
on, for the honor conferred permit 10 say that in
my judgment the position OF delegate this and other
similar conventions being held throughout the
South Of the greatest and most solemn RESPONSE
bility, and therefore by NO means to be
coveted And repeat here that, in accept.
Ing tho position of delegate from Glynn,
did with Of this responsibility and with no
small degree OF hesitation. ] hes,taied. not because
unwilling 70 make the personal sacrifices which leav
ing my home and business short notice involved;
not because was unwilling TO give whatever Of influence
might possess 70 any movement not inconsistent with
pshted fan and the honor and dignity Of my people
which promised relief from political persecution for
We love the South we must follow the hope forlorn
though be- OF bringing confusion and defeat into
the radical ranks. We must follow, In the
awful darkness that surrounds US, tho fsintest
glimmr Of light, coming TO from Whatever
At-L.
brighter sunlight Of political redemption. did hest
tate therefore, because oppt sed the movement but
beca4so felt 1t Of such momontous int
us should be guided and controlled by The purest
the wisest, and most discreet OF the land
Never IN my Judgment, geniiemen. since the Conven-
tion OF l7s7 has been called upon the deliberations
OF which depended so much Tor veal or not only OF
beloved south but of the American people; and he
Who goes 10 the convention In Philadelphia with any
less o his sponsibiy than tell by Fathers
OF the American constitution that memorable
son falls think far short Of the Of the patriot
for the ason II he del beratons OF that convention
do not result la good land warranted In
at present hope OF relief from any other
source; then 10 confirmed the pow Of those who ma
I.ciousy misrepresent US a. people, and who would
oh, vic tell the length and the BREADTH the heght
and the depth Of endish radical hateY Confirm these
genera lon Is the equality Of tho states lost forever
lost constitutional government; lost Is the South
And il is this scnse Of danger ahead, this fear Of the
loss OF liberty among themselves which has aroused
the ,h hiking men Of the North, and prompted the call
for the Convention at Philadelphia We suppose
at these actua,ed by diinterested regard for
US Of The south but n 10 the grand battle for the RE
selves We, by invitation become parties the triumph
then TO US, - well - them, viii belong the reward of
This nvnaion 10 unite with them for the preservation
OF constitutional government, alike dear 70 Them and to
ss, sss1 s vsS 3. M u &c We refuse
Of hostility 70 the government and by conservatives a.
churlish and nexcussbse indifference
But whom shall ecud 10 that couventionS do not
mean 70 ask what particular indivivduals but what
class Of shall sands This . question OF vital
importance Hitherto In these primary conventions You
have siested only thsy were exponens OF great
principles hut In this to slcct delegates
s.,,. rnsas,pe % ,h un no IA sndm,rks s:ss w
your people.
Far Do Il from meto st.emp' could to dictate to 20
becau,e feel Il my duty say that, you should scnd
yonr ossi and your iruest men-msn who, whatever
Som ~ ossslo. 's W.. o'1'0ni ss.S ,.u,,n ns "s
.hs South at ali, remained true 70 the cause Of the
South; not men Who, when the ship 10 With your
hope sought to nail to the highest tn rcd cross
under witch you batted; and yet who. when adverse
their coer deserted the ship and thcn sang rGans
Joy over the unhappy wreck can respect and honor
dres Johnson led by his convictions OF duty 10 the
government fought US nrst and fought last,
aud who, nov that the strife with u Is ended,
hefocally endeavors to from the hands
OF those who have broken and dishonorcd Il,
the fragments of THAT constitution OF which hs Is the
nghtfui custodian l can even honor the brave men
who, they believed just for four long
years upon Fields cf blood. but for m among us Who
could look 9th Indifference upon beloved South
her blasted hopes and dcsoiafed homes my h.
ing aud contempt " unutcrabe such are not the re-
preventative men 20 be entrusted Nth faith and
honor Such men have oniv contempt and cannot
command the confidence or respect OF the true OF
the North
Gentlemen may not In this connection be accused or
iurrudeatly publishing private con ersaton when
that tile distinguished soldier who commands the
armies of the United States recently declared in my
presence that he had told the people ~ the North that
Tie men of the South upon whose pledges they could
ms, sincerely rely were the soldiers OF our armies
These, aud the m who were true 10 us In whatever
sphere they called 10 act Ia the late struggle
a. ns Se To command ,ho and s confidence
me remark that were called upon o.
s'iec, from those At the North VINO op-
g'ssS s n " he men who would sisc 70 tho
wond uhesi'an " take them from the soldiers Of her
armlo.. These are not the men who reve yUu, and
rcrsscue yon, aud hunc you that you cannot tuf.
iet mem again II " the steycnses, the aud
the fOrneys-thai rusiiisnimous battalion OF warriors
VITO, ie they should be cnvuphed IN n, gard the
rea ~. ~ rT irum asr, and who, now that VIC have
aud honorable aud fallen fcx These are ,ic men who
ke me sknlkng soldiers leaving their places In line in
nu, I" vs and following the rcar o. victorious
enemys dead and dying These are the m n whose
wicked And selfish designs against constitutional govern
tive men ~ ihe North seek 10 thva For this purpose
the friends 81 tho constitution the North have invited
us " meet them In council tho city oi Philairrhia
let ue send 10 meet ia our bss, and = vjscst-our
representative men-and may n,ercifnl God pse,sde
over their DELIBERATIONS and incline Their beavts 10 ie
ute. wisdom aud moderation" ["
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