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1 VOLUME 2 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, APRIL 22, I&51. M MBEH 32. ^
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I THE CAMDEN JOURNAL.
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*' The following gentlemen are Agents for the Journal:
W wM. c. Carton, Conem! Agent. ,
g Col. T. W. HrKv, Jucksoiihain. Lancaster Diet.
V S. H. Rosmkr. Ksq.. Lancasti-rville, S. C.
i C. C. McCarMMr.N, Carthage. N. C.
B W.C. Moork. Esq., Camden. S. C.
j* And Pusimasters are requested to acta?oar Agents.
I W. H. K. WORKMAN,
I ATTORNEY AT LAW, Camden, 8. O.
| (Office immediately in rear of the Court House.)
j WILL ATTKND TIIK COURTS OF
I Darlington and Sumter Districts.
I Business entrusted to hint wit. ineet with prompt |
|i and careful attention. July 26. j
I B. W. < HAMBEIiS,
i Receiving: and Forwarding Merchant,
' ~ ano j
Buyer of Cottou mid other Conntry Produce, ,
CAM DRV, S. C.
C. iTS A THE SON,
B A N K A G E N T.
Ax his oi.il 8taxi) oi'ithtb d.tvtg'i Hotel
WILLIAM C. MOOHE,
f' BANK AGENT,
And Receiving and Forwarding Merchant
CAMDEN, S. C.
RErFRSSCF.s?W. E. Johnson, Esq. Maj. J. M
DeSaussure, T. J. Warren, Esq.
. J JnTiT REIisllAW,
, Attorney at law and Solicitor in Equity,
CAMDEN, S. C.
Will attend the 1 onrts of Kershaw, Sumter,
i Fairfifeld, Darlington niiH I jnicaster Districts.
Case Green Peas, (French.) Received and for j
~ 1 sale by SHAW <$ AUSTIN. j
IffOFFAT & llftOHE.
AUCTIONEERS Ac GENERAL AGENTS,!
CAMI'EN, S. C.
Jan. 6. 2
Dry Goods.
/T?IIK Subscriber has hist -added to his stock of
| JL GROCERIES.
I 20 Pieces Cheap Calico.
.30 " Hnme-|?uns ami Omiahnrge,
Che?k<, Ticking, Shawls, Handkerchiefs.
Tweeds, Cassimercs, Dimmins die., with all
articles usually kept in a well selected assortment.
WM. C. MOORE.
Feb. II 12 tf
To Rent.
, rpHAT brick dwelling and store, next to the
JL "Mansion House " now occupied hy T. lionnell.
Apply to J B KERSHAW, Kx'or.
Dec 24 101 tf
Notice.
ALL persons having demands against the Estate
of J. C. Dobv, dee'd will present thetn
properly attested, and those indented will make
pavmcnt to J. DUN LAP, Adm'r.
Jan. 30. 9 if
ICase Olives stuffed with Anchovies. Received
and for sale by SHAW & AUSTIN.
F1XE1K1SH POTATOES?A few hbU. jilt received
by SHAW ? AUSTIN.
Notice.
^ S 1 atn about to leave this State, to travel
XX abroad,l hereby appoint air. i nomas juang
as my general agent, to attend to my affairs during
my absent**. 1* L\ AI) A M SON.
Feb. 14 13 sw tf
C\ CASES Pie Fruit consisting of Rhubarb,
^I Gooseberries, Peaches, Whortlebeiriea and
Plums, received and for sale, bv
SI I AW & AUSTIN.
Feb. 18 14 tf_
ICase Pate de Foie Gras Strusbourg. Received
and for sale bv
Jan 30. SHAW & AUSTIN.
-
Notice.
1 "RAVING dieooseii ?>t my entire stock of Gru_li
ceries to Mr. James I. Villepij/tie, formerly
o# 1 lie firm of Paul P. Villemgue tj- Son. I be^r,
respectlully, to Holir.it for him, the generous patronage
of my former customers.
Those indebted to ine either by note or open ncF
count, are earnestly requested to call i>n me at the
old stand and settle, w hich will enable me to meet
inv own engagements. fc>. BENSON.
Kni*iii*.
A few Boxes new Raisins, just received I.y
W. C. MUOItri.
Ofi BOXES I. E. Ch eese, small size, received
/ and for sale, bv JSIIAW & AUSTIN.
Feb. 18 14 tf
t) BBLS. Kennedy's Boston Butter Crackers,
O received and for sale, by j
.SHAW &. AUSTIN.
Feb. 18 1
Comity Land.
riMIE subscriber wi.l |.ro>ecuie claims for Land j
I or Pensions, on reasonable terms. .Soldiers '
and officers, in tbe Mexican War, in ibe M'ar of
1612, the Florida war, and otlier Indian wars, arc i
entitled to Bounty Land. J. B KEUSIIAW.
Dec, 24,tfl0l ' Atl'y at Law. '
THE SOUTHERN STORE..
ALL who wish Bargains, are invited to call nt
K. S. MOFFAT'S uew Southern Store,
third house above the I auk of Camden, where
thev will tind a complete assortment of
DRV GOODS, GROCERIES AND HARDWARE,
consisting in part, as follows:
Fancy and tnournii g Prints
7-6 and 4-4 brown Shirtings
Blue Dentins and Marlborough Stripes
Sattinetts atid Kentucky Jeans
Cloths and fancy Casaiineres
, Npgro Ke says; Bed and Negro Blankets
Mous. De aiiies, Ginghams, dfc. Groceries.
Brown, Loaf, crashed and clarified Sugar
Rio and Java Coffees
New Orleans and West India Molasses
Mackarel, N'os. 'i and 3 hi barrels
Cheese, Rice, Flour, Bacon and Salt
Raisins, Pepper, Spice
Tobacco, Alegars. &c. &.C.
Hardware.
Pocket Knives and Forks
Britannia and Iron Spoons
Trace and Halter Chains
Axes, Hammer* and Hatcliets
.Spades, Siiovjls and Hoes
Pi and, mill and crosscut srws
Vices, anvils and blacksmith's bellows
Nails, brads, tacks and sp igs Knob,
pad closet and stock locks
Iron square*. compasses and plane irons
Brushes, blacking, cotton and wool cards
Broadaxes and steelyards; pots and skillets
Broad and narrow iron Szc.
Ready .llade Clothing
of every description.
Saddles, Bridles and Martingales
("rockery and Gli ssware
Gunny and Dundee Bagging
Kentucky Rope and Twine
n\.or u-iik atKrv other article usually fnnnd
1 j ; - - ?
ina ?\ell sclei ted siock of Dry Goods, Groceries
and Hardware. All of which will be sold exceedingly
low for rash.
'he highest market prices paid for cotton
ami other country produce.
Dec. 24, K. S, iW FFAT.
NEW STORE.
THE subscriber is now opening a large assort
ment of Groceries and Maple Goods,
j in the Store lately occupied by William J. Gerald
(south of the Bank of Camden,) which he will
dispose of at Charleston prices lor cash.
Those wishing to purchase would do well t*
call and examine the slock, consisting in part,of
llif lUIIUWIIIg, V It. .
Loaf, Crushed, Omnnd and Granulated Nugare
S Croix.' I'orto Kico. awl .Vw Orleans do
Nw Orleans, Muscovado and Cults Molasses
Java, l.ai?uirn awl Kio Coffee
Gunpowder. Young Hyson and Black Teas
Sperm. Adamantine awl Tallow Candle*
S'n. 2 anil 3 Miteknrel, In Barrels, Half and Quarters
Wine. N?n!h and Butler Biscuit* and Cueese
Soup and Swch. assorted
Pepper. Spice, tiinjer. Nutmeg*. Mace and Clu.es
I'ovdcr. Shot and l*ad
Hardware. Cutlery, Nails and Pastiita*
Paint*, Linseed (Ml, Sperm- Oil und W iu w l?U
A I.SO
j Bleached and tllihleached Shirting* awl Sheetingi
Blunkctx, Bed Tick*. Apron Check* and Oznaburgs
Together with a lurge assortment of
Bitk^iu^ Kopc a?d Twine.
J. W. BRADLEY.
Cant 'en. S. C. Sept. 23.
iO-('asli paid lor Cotton an-J other Produce.
The subscriber has just finished off a lot of Maiincmnr
Rwkiittr Chairs in plush. Also Sewing
"""{V""V o - * # (
Chairs in plush and hair; very neat articles and
at unusually low prices. C. L. CILATTEN.
Mill (iudgcons, &lc.
Mill Gudgeons, IU? to 20 inch
Mill Cranks, assorted sizes
North Carolina, English and Norther llollen
Ware, assorted. Iroin \ to5)gallons
Patent Iron Axles. 1 to 2J inch.
Mill Irons ofanv kind furnished to order.
Mr DOW ALL <k COOPER.
j July 8 54
j 1 'f v MDES beitt Hemlock Leather.
Ie/17 Just received and tor sale at 17 cts per
j lb. by JOHN W. Hit At 'LEY.
i .?
I BOXES Smoked Halibut received and for
I ?) sale hv SI1AW & AUSTIN.
Fob. 18 14 tf_
MAirsTON HOUSE.
t'AW D?\, S. C.
THE undersigned Iteg* leave to return hii grateful
thank* tohw friends. uutl the travelling Public, for
the liberal support which he ha* received *ince he ha* been
o|**ne(|. (four month*) and ha* entered upon hi* du'ie* for
1851, with renewed energy t? endeavor to please all that
may call upon him. both rich and poor. Hi* House will
be found one of the tun*t desirable, situated, and be*l furnished
Hotels in Camden. His servant* also will be
found re*)>ectful and attentive, and the table will be supplied
with the best the market uriords.
His Stable* and Carriage Houses are roomy and always
fully supplied with Provender, and unexperienced Hostler.
An Omnibus calls at the House every morning for passengers
for the Ituilro.td. Hive me a culi and lest my mutto.
As you find me,
bu recommend tne.
F. (J. ROBINSON.
Proprietor.
Camden. Pebruary 7th. Pttl 11 11
NEW MUSIC.
Hungarian Potkn; dedicated to Gov. 1-iulislau* Cjhazy.
By Adele Ilohnstoek.
Agues Polka; a lively and npirteJ comrtosition. By Mis*
Adele Ilohnstoek.
Grand Triumphal March. Composed by Miss Adele
I Ilohnstoek.
Marche d'Atnazoncs. Composed by Karl Ilohnstoek.
Man-he d'Amazoue*. arranged for four nnuds.
Y B. The above are all beautiful and very popular.
Hv|H-rioii Polka, illustrated with a correct and beautiful
view of the residence of the Poet. Pnife**or Henry W.
? e .. " ?1-1 111- I Innrv '1* Oii'Pn.
l."lig|ciiow. i uiinirii'Ke. *
I i\c fashionable I'olkas, by F. lthiza, viz:
Jlcmcuihrunee I'olka.
HI I I'nele .Ned. do
Aflceiion, do
Oft in tlir stilly night.d*
II 1'iireiani, do introducing; the farasus duet ia that
opera.
iionavenliire Waltz.
Jeuuy land's Songs.
Fear not fnnd ymiili; eom|x>*ed by .Mozart.
Tin* Mariner: a celebrated > wedi*h Melody
Karewi'll Jw Life's <><eiin;a beautiful song.
Sen Kim:'" Kride; Swedish,
Voire of the Spirit.
Take this Lute; coin pored for Jenny Lind, by Jules Benedict.
teirnil*Collep'r. SeminariM, Schools, and Academies
supplied with Music dec., at the lowest prices. All the
new music published in the U. 8. received every week,
rvr cmivwi. Ordem must be addressed to
1 1 GEORGE OATKS,
231 and 236, King M , a. the bondd
FARE BEDICEDTO ?20 FROM
Charleston to New York.
The. Great Mail llaute from Charleston, S. C.
LEAVING the wharf at the fi>ot of Lauretta fit.
daily at 3, p. in. after thearrival of the iSouth
ern rare, via W ilmington ami Weldon, Petersburg,
Rirhmond. to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
and to New York.
The public is respectfully informed that the
steamers of this line, froin Cli rlesion to W j|.
iningion, are in first rate condition, and are navigated
by well known and experienced commanders,
and the Railioads are in fine order, thereby
securing bo'h safety and despatch. A THROUGH
TICKET having already been in operation will
be continued on and alter the first of Oct. 1*49,
?fi a permanent arrangement from Charleston to
New York. Passengers availing themselves there*
oi will have the option to.coutinue without delay
through ihe route or otherwise, tostop at any immediate
points, renewing their seats on the line to
suit heir convenience. By this route travellers
may reach^ew York on the third day during business
hours. Baggage will lie ticketed on .oard
the stenit-r to Weldon, as likewise on thech nge
of cars at the intermediate points from thence to
New York* Through Ticket* can alone be had
of B. VVJIN SMJW, Agent OI tne w ildiiMgmu ana
Raleigh Railroad Company, at the office of the
Company, tool of Lauren* street, to whom please
apply. Fur oilier informatio inquire of
L. C. DUNCAN,
at the American Hotel.
May 3, 34 if Family
Groceries.
SCGAR.?Loaf, Crushed, Pulverized, Clari ed
light and brown light iY Orleans am! Mua.
covado.
COFFEE.?Old Government Java, Rio, Laguira,
Chocolate, Broina, Cocoa.
TEA.?Imperial, Gunpowder, Hyson,Sil.erle.if
Young Hyson, Orange Pehoe and Golden
Chap.
FLOCK.?B altunnre in Bbls., Extra Fann.y
Flour in Bags from selected Wheal. Buckw
heat,
RICE.? Whole, Maccaroni, Farina, Currie
Powder.
SOA1*.?Chemical, Olive, Chinese Washing
Fluid, Casnle, Colgates, Fancy.
HAIHS.?Baltimore Surar cured. Dried Beef,
Pickled Beet, Mackerel, No. I. in Kitts.
Salmon do.. Halibut, Pre-li Salmon, lobsters,
Sardines in whole, half and quarter
boxes, Herring, Potted YartnouUi do.
PICKEES.?From (irouse & Blackwell, Uu
dervvnori .mil 1/ewis.
KETCH I' PS.?Worcestershire, Harvey, John
Roll Toina'ne, Walnut, Mushroom, K ng
ol Omie's, Saho, Pepper a ud Haoh Vinger,
\V. Wine do, t"i?l?*r do, English and French
Mustard, Spanish Olives, Capers. Anchavies
Essences tor flavoring.
PItESESlVES.?Peaches, Apricots, Prunes
in their own Juice. Pineapple, Limes,
Prunes. West Indies do., iitrawbe rv Jain,
Figs, Raisins, Prunes
CANDLE* New Bedford Sperm, Solar d?
Adamantine, Wax, colored do.
Received and to sale bv
SHAW & AUSTIN.
New Fall Goods.
THE suliscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally, that he is now receiving
his Fail supply of
Groceries Domestic*, Ac.
Consisting in part, of the following articles, viz:?
Brown,crushed,loaf and clarified Sugars
New Orleans and Muscovado Molasses
Rio and Java Coffee
Rice, f'lieese, Bacon andLard
No. 2 and 3 Mackarel
Corn, Flour, Oats, Salt
Swedes Iron of all sizes
Powder, Shot, I*ead, Soaps, Starch, Candles
Fine and common Tobacco
UtigXiiii;, ISopc and Twine,
Men and bay's Wagon Saddles
Riding and Waggon Bridles
Haines, Collars, Ridm* and Waggon Whips
also
Crockery, Glass and Hardware
Collim' best Axes, Nails, assorted size
Pocket Knives, Knives and Forks
Ncjjro Clollis
Bleached and brown Home-puns
Bed. Neirro and Riding BLANKETS
A few caspHofmen and boys Hats and Caps
With all other articles usually found in a well supplied
Grocery and Hardware store, all of which
will be sold exceedingly low for cash.
B. VV. CHAMBERS.
Camden, S. C. Sept. 3. 70 U
f\ BBLS. Planting Potatoes, received and lor
IU sale, by SHAW di AUSTIN.
Feb. 18 14 W_
A FEW more of tlioae tine Beef Tongues, received
at MOURE'S.
Feb 11 12 tf
BOXES CHEESE received mid for sa'e by
SHAW fc AUSTIN.
GEORGE OATES,
Publisher and Importer of Music,
AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Piano Fortss and Musical Instruments.
No*. 234 and 236, Kins ?* ? (nt the Bend.)
M il. OATES m sole agent for the following
? ? .1 n. ? EV...a Mu....furf..r.?r.
XTA ceienraiuu i'ihiik f inic
iiuc n & Raven.
Dubois <f- Warriner.
And A. H. Gale & ce. New Yerk,
Whose instruments have always given such universal
satisfaction in this, and the adjoining Slates
ler keeping their rich and powerful tones, and for
their oreat durability in a southern climate.
In addition to the unsolicited written testimonials
Iron; the following emminent Artists, Madame
Rishop, Mrs. Seguin, Miss Bochsa, Seguin
Templeton and the "Holinstocks," the subscriber
has the pleasure of adding the favorable opinion
ol the "Sweediali Nightingale" in the following
extract of a note received prior to her departure
for Havana.
"It also gives me great pleasure to add, that I have keen
greatly plm?ed with tins Piano you kindly sent to thin Hotel
for my use during my slay in Charleston, being a rery
e*<*eilent instrument, possessing great richness of tone,
and at the fame time uncommon soilness."
I subarrib* myself dear sir.
Your* greatly obliged
JK.OiV LI??D.
Charleston, Dep. 31st 1850.
Tut' originals 11 the above, can be teen at the
store,
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For the Cam len Journal.
NO. 2.
"Resolved, Thnt the Federal Union having '
failed to accomplish the end for which it was ;
designed, we are therefore ready and wiUinp,!
and feel it to he our duty to withdraw from it." j
? Lancaster Resolution, adopted Oct. I860.
Mk?srs. Editors: Without assuming to
myself any great degree ot political knowledge,j
for I a.u no politician, and laying claim to only '
a small share of common sense, I venture, in !
the exercise of a right accruing to me, as a free j
and independent citizen of a free and independent
State, to give a farther expressiou of my
opinions in relation to those politicul matters,
which at this time engross the public mind; and
in the issue of which, 1 consider every mdivid.
tial member of the community to he fearfully";
and deeply in vol ved. He who lias devoted the j
lensi auniuuu iu uid pawmg o*wha u* .kwiij
day," cannot fail to perceive that our political,
sky is black and lowering with clouds, which
too plainly portend the coining' storm. The
muttering thunder and vivid lightning are distinctly
to be heard and seen in the distance, {
and should admonish us, as a wise people, to
prepare for the wor.it, ere we fall victims to the
relentless fury of the blast, and are swept away
as with " the besom of destruction."
View ine not as a nervous and timid prognosticator
of evil, when 1 say to you in all sin*
cerity the times are portentous?more portentous
1 fear, than many are dis|>osed to believe.
In consideration then of the threatening prospect
Irefore us, there is a question of appalling
and tremendous import, which naturally presents
itself to the mind of every citizen, upon
the altar of whose heurt there burns a glimmering
snark of that patriotic fire, which cheered
and animated our forefathers in the day which
"tried men's souls," and bofe thejik victorioosly
and triumphantly through ""the ordeal of the
American Revolution. How ran I best serve
my Slate in this her day of trial and of need 1
Before we can arrive at a correct conclusion in
reference to that line of conduct, which duly
and patriotism would indicate, we must reflect
well upon the past and the present, with their
relative bearings on the future. Permit roe
then to ask, what is the position of South Carolina
at this time in the eyes of the world, and
what are the circumstances attendant upon her
occupation of that position ? It must be admitted
on all hands, tiintihe position occupied by
her is one of open hostility to the people of the
N orth, and of avowed resistance to the past legists
lion ol a reckless and unprincipled majority in the
councils of the Nation. "The ruhicon has
been passed," and she must adrance. in t lefaeeof
all consequences, or fall back into a state of
disgraceful vassiluge and of infamous bondage.
Disguise it as we may, this is the real
allilwlr, the. true position of South Carolina at
this time. 1 have not the inclination, if you had
the patience to bear with the recital, to enter into
an elaborate detail of the foul wrongs and
oppressive exactions, which for years have been
in a gradual course of iuilictiou upon the patient
and forbearing South. The catalogue is
long, black and sickening: at its contemplation
"humanity shudders and patriotism weeps"
?the cup of oppression has been tilled to the
i . i j L
Drill), auu sne must orain us uregs, or uusu it
from tier lips with disdain and contempt- A
short time since and she seemed determined upon
the latter alternative. The Norih beholding
in her uiii.ni their destruction, lakes counsel
of the great modern political iiusculapius.
The South muni be dinule.il; and for the accomplishment
of this great and nefarious end,
her sentinels must be attacked, must be bought
over.
it is useless to experiment upon Carolina's
sons. The anil which product* a Hayne, a
McDiifie, a Calhoun, in not conge*iul to the
growth of traitor a. Mississippi is selected, and
they succeed, Clay and i;oot* retire into the laboratory
of the great sorcerer, in which too many
mixtures have been compounded for the
unhappy South. They remain days and nights
I ? ? *! -? ? ?? A.tll ?till * tlioif u muitll*
| III tlicir lilj OlIU V/UU"-Fv*v?imuuj> mvj uj?j/vm?
with the portion that is to do tiie deed?its color
and taste have undergone a change. What
ingredient have these political mountebanks
added, which has so transmuted the whole apprarunct
of the poisonous draught ? Hear, ye
sages of the land ! uud do homage to superior
wisdom?a lillle course brown sugar in the
shnycof a "Fugitive Si are Biti," ha to achieved
tuis wonder of wonders! And now, ye ingrate,murmuring
Carolinians, in par- icular, and
ye inhabitants ot "the woild and tne rest of
mankind" in general, in tins decoction, the result
ot inidnigut toil and patriotic labor, benold
the grand pauucea - (not i'o wusend's) - for tne
various maladies of a diseased body politic.
Alas! this trick of sorcery proves successful.
Georgia gulps it down wilu zest and exclaims,
how Ueligntiul! Others swallow it witu some
show of dissatisfaction, while South Carolina
presents uie proud spectacle 01 persisting in ner
refusal to quaff the contents of the accursed cup.
Laying metaphor and irony aside, 1 ask, was
not the South twelve montiis ago unanimous
in the opinion, that the time for resistance had
arrived { Who protested most loudly against
the plundering legislation of the Congiess before
the last? Not South Carolina?for it is
a fact of indisputable notoriety, that her quietude
at that time was a matter of surprise to
many,und not a few feared that a woeful cuange
had come over the spirit of nor people. Upon
the geuerul conviction that soinetunig should
be done, who projiosed the Nashville Convention
? Not South Carolina.
Several Southern States (and with them S.
Carolina) had pledged themselves belore tue
world ami higu Heaven, tuat upon tue occurrence
of certain events, they would resist, and
' resist at eveiy hazu d aidio I it Ins extremity." i
Did tnose certain events occur??they did ; anil I
more tnan had been contemplated. The inajori- i
ty, .is if to experiment upon the valae of South- ... > .
ern faith and Southern honor, with _ a reckless ^\'> ' *'* .*
ness unparalieleil in the history of modern gov-.
erimieuts, mar* ties boldly, not only to, hut fai^t ' \v- "> .
beyond the line which the South ' ad drawn, .% .j?y'
nnd upon the drawing of whieii she had said,
"thus far shalt thou come, and no farther."? ' ? * '?
Resistance, in the form of a Southern Con fed-^ ' /
eracy, was the remedy ujion which all seemed ?
greed. An equal unanimity of opinion seenri* . ^ *"*?*> ~ -?
to prevail, that some one State should Lead ?? \y
off. South Carolina (that the yVtf/d?tt*.of. her **- i
sisters might not be aroused) was hefcl back :; "A ,*
under "bit and bedooo " Georgia assume? the J- '
leadership,?and all concerned acquie.ce iu the r * V "
assumption, and yield to her the honor of that * #
Sood position. Under these circumstances,
tuth CaroKdh, that rB.er apparent cnhnuews
may u>* be iHis|jpdersaw>d, ?*ys to her,?:"b?
hot deceived.by iny'seeiffing' tranquility,?it
the quietude'of the 'sleeping volcano*?iu fiuvr-contest
for our xoaiinbff right?, i witl 'stand to *? ^
you ?go as tar as you may; tltid.aa fas! aB yoa^V 0
can ?not simply to your* buck, applauding and!>* ^
ciieering, but at four side, sharing' with you,? *. - '
shoulder to shoulder, the storm and heat of-tin*
battle." At this time every thing appears.to'
be rolling on smootiily to a favorable issue.?
Our masters at Washington behold it, and tremble
for the consequences. They cannot fail to t
iwrevive in this uiianimifv of the South, their
own fate. Like Belshazzar, they see 'the hand-,
writing on tbe wall," and like him, their kuees ~
smite together. , ' ' < .
Georgia'- sentinels are sedbced. Tooraha#
and Stephens, prove dalse to their hitbetjifc?
avowed principles, and recreant to the pUgh&L<5
honor of their people. They tell their
trilk it* glittering escutcheon, "for a meet of .
pottage!" Having consominated the saerifagk
gious deed, they return to their betrayed aoSF*
bartered homes, bud exert themselves in endeavoring
to cool the patriotic ardor which oer?
vades the State from centre to circumference.'1'hey
are painfully alive to the horrors of their
situation. They feel and know that their political
salvation i? the stake hazarded?and thus
feeling and knowing, they travel?(bey labor,
they toil for the accomplishment of their purpose
before the Convention meets. At length the
crisis arrives?the Convention assembles, and.
the result proves that they did not toil in vain.
Georgia?tbe once proud and noble Georgia,
alike forgetful of her past history, ber sacred
vows, and the giory of her position, back* out!
1 shall not pause to indulge in mournful expressions
of regret and disappointment or of unfriendly
reproaches towards our sister, my ob
ject is simply to present a brief statement of
facts, that justice may be awarded wnere justice
if due. Georgia then, not only declines -
tiie leadership which she had voluntarily assumed,
but expresses ber acquiescence in those, very
measures against which she so la-ely bad tbutidered
her anathemas. The eyes of the frieada
of resistance everywhere now tarn to South
Carolina. It is admitted that if a blow is to be
s'ruck for Southern honor and Southern rights,
sta-. must strike thai blow. This is the feeling
outside her borders? she sees it? she feds itshe
knows it. Her legislature duly ap|>reciating
the responsibility of the position tuus forced
U|>on ber, as far as iu their power lieth, endeavor
to place her in a state of preparation to
meet that responsibility. Three huudred and
tifty thousand dollars are appropriated to military
purposes, and with an eye to separate
?tate action, a Convention is called. The election
for members of this august assembly, iu
whose hands is to be placed tne destiny of the
State, is held; and the result is, that au overwhelming
majority of candidates who bad
openly declared tnemsclves iu favor of secession?and
of secession by South Carolina alone,
elected. And yet strange to say, there
are those, who, witn these facts staring Uiem
in the face, have the hardihood either through
irrrk^a iimnraiiftM nr ivili'lll f wrvPlsifdl tl? Rti'/IOA.
b,v"~ o""'-'?- " |? , o ?
tise the prevent position of die btute Aft one of
arrogance and presumpdon. We have no
sympathy with, or respect for such slanderers.
Hut to return, if what wo have stated be cor.
rect, and we defv successful contradiction, we
put the question to every candid and unprejudiced
ruind, in die name of all tiiat is sacred,
are we not committed before tue wo. Id to sepera
to btate action ( And if we are tuus corn,
milted, 1 contend that tue propriety of tue deed
is not to us an open question, but is forever
closed, so lar as we are concerned, by our own
a.". Hut it has been said, tnat "toe voice of
tne people has not been neard"?tiiat "Uiev
(ili? people) did not'turn out to the election."
in reply we would say, the voice of ifte peojde
has been heard,; and admitting tile trutn of tne
latter part of the statement, ^vvuioh 1 do not,)
wo Rthnn that I he. Slafe. (and of course every
citizen) is as fully committed, as if every man,
woman and guild, from too seaboard to toe
mountains, had marched to tile polls en masse,
and without a solitary exception nad cast tneir
votes just as the great majority did ill tue late
election. This proposition being scif-evideuf,
needs no proof, it tnereiore, follows necessarily,
that in the present attitude of affairs, there
is but one course to be pursued by every citizen
who would be true to his allegiance to South
Carolina. The question then presents itseli in
the breast of every patriot, ' how can i in this
emergency best serve my Sitate V A? we are
not disposed to dictate to others, we shall leaver
this query to be answered at tue bar of every
man 8 conscience, and simply say what cer
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luinly will not tend to her service or advantage.
It certainly will not tend to tiie service of tne
atate to stigmatize and reproach her. it can
be of no advantage to her, neither does it coin*
port with patriotism to assume prophetic vision
and predict that the convention will never
meet, it certainly will be of no service to the
atale to propagate the false and absurd notion,
tnat the "abolitionists at the North do not constitute
one teutn of tue people," neither can it be