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^Stwo DOLLARS PER ANNUM, "The Union of the Soutji, for tbe sake of the Union."
jBY HENRY S. KERR. ABBEVILLE, SOUTH-CAROLINA, SATURDAY MOft&NG, MAY 17, 1851. VOL. VIII NO. 8
Wm Convention.
Tcesdat, May 6,f$51.
The Assembly convened at 10 o'clock yesLj^gglcrday
morning, at the Military Hall.
I'16 meeting being called to order?aoaftro$iSording
to preliminary resolution adopted,
pp'lor tlie opening of business by the perform
a nee of religious exercises?a solemn and
impressive prayer was delivered by the Revv
Mr. Bacbman.
'11. nnMnAn ll?A T^A1A(1M4A* MAMA 'l
JLiie iiniiics ui iiuv x/cic^aics nctu iucu i *r
peatcd, and resolutions proposed by Col.
Gregg, and adopted, for the purpose of callin
cj, in alphabetical order, on the vanotfc
derogations for the submission of busings
resolutions to the meeting. For th? puf
pose a Committee of 21%as appointed, oon<
stetujg of the following gantfeittfln : Colonel
Maxc^^egg. Rig^agaTOT8trict]^l. F. Ja orison,
OTO^gebtftfe; Jones, Bage field}:
Perreneau IflSley, P. Do La TorreSt Phil*
ip's and St. Michael's; John J. Pafiner, St.
Stephen's; Jas. Chesnut, Kershm; J. A.
Bradley, Chester; F. D. Richardson, Sumpter,
J. A. Calhoun, Abbeville; T|r?. Haynes
worth, Darlington; G. Mamgault, Prince
George's, Win?flfa\.B? h.. Hanegan, Marion;
J. S. Manner^SL Peters; J. G. Dunham,
Barnwell; W. H. Gist, Union ; W. B. Wilson,
York; J. 9. Williams, Newberiy; R.
A- Maxwell, Anderson ; J. D. Wright, Laurefis;
Tandy Walker, Greenville. It was
ate6 determined that all business, without
further debate should bo referred to this committee.
8ereral resolutions were' then offered, to
the following effect:
1. That resistance is necessary to oppose
the further progress of aggression, subversive
of the Constitution, the Union and the
institutions of the South.
2. That though co-operation is desirable
it is not indispensable from the action of the
ouite.
3. That the Assembly convene as early
as possible, after which there is no necessity
to wait?the first of February being sufficiently
long to postpone the declaration of
the separate existence of South Carolina as
a free and independent State.
4. That wo have implicit confidence in
the delegates appointed to the State Convention
to be assembled, and that they be
not instructed how to act.
5. As soon as there shall appear no reasonable
hope of co-operation, there will be
no necessity for postponing the action of the
State.
6. The delegate from York District, in favor
of these propositions, expressed concurrence,
and recommended " action."
Ex-Governor Seabrcok, who h?id been proposed
and elected one of the dole/rates, ex
cused himself upon the ground of his election
as a member to the State Convention,
from serving in that capacity.
Co). Gregg moved an adjournment until
four o'clock, which measure was unauimous
ly adopted.
At 4 o'clock the Assembly was again con
vened, and order being called, the meeting
proceeded to the business before them.
New arrivals of delegates from Richland
and Fairfield were announced, and their
names enrolled among those of the other
delegates.
A letter from the Hon. Lnngdon Cheves
was submitted by G. A. Trenholm, Esq.,
which was read by him after a short discus_
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sjun. it ww aauu vgeecne, may isu?
Mr. Oh eves was one of the delegates from
Indian Land, and prefaced his remarks by
mention of his accidental detention from
-meeting the association by private business
of importance, which demanded his personal
attention. He proceeded to speak of the
sentimenta, objects of the Convention, which
he believed to be separate State action?
spoke at length of the expediency and necessity
of presenting some barrier to Federal
encroachments. He acknowledged the
constitutional right of South Carolina to exenau
this right of secession?it was a prerogative
guaranteed by the Constitution?
but doubted its efficacy. The true philosopher
and safe-guard of liberty was a jealousy
/<r ? > :?!.?< i? f?x .? ?i
W iVUI AV w Ut> nrc OUUUCU UIQ
hreeae of oppression* which wm to terminate
in inoro hostile encroachments. It was
s sufficient security for onr honor that we
eafrnit to will; tbat we oppose in principle
by declaration, and every other effort in bur
tfefc'aacroachinsnt npon oar rights,
ilMtfMlfoale onrcanse and oar honor.
S6QlS'-4jj|MbtdM 1s b*toseof a Confederacy,
and w Ho f%bi, by any separate step, to
jiflUttto Othww tovtes whieh may reflect in>
vidkrtaJy tth6* them if mat acceptable. The
8outh"wift' efreulually <wie front Its Sternberg
and: Hston to ether eoonteUots than
tlM? who now teflaeaea oo unfavorably,
intereataftbe general con
from the Association by Col. Gregg. In
this the position and wrongs of the State
were reviewed, Her association was one
whicb involved danger. The abolition of
slavery was the end to place the master of
the 8outh on the level witft that agrarian
rabble, of the North. have no desire
to dictate to others?-4irV have studiously
Avoided any attempt atJ>re ceding others?
we have been influenced through this mo
Svo to Bubmit longer than justice Or prnence
would demand, until our energies had
become paralyzed by procrastittgfon and
endurance. The spirit of the vaMtefwill not
tS^b with tbo wrongs and indignities heaped
upon him. Wo are losing spirit. What
wesubmit to now wo would never have tolerated
ten years ago, nor would the North
have dared to inflict them.
' When Virginia onoe stept forward, South
Carolina with generous devotion planted
3ienelf by her ride. When Georgia arose
to resist oppression, she rejoiced at the opportunity
to share in cost of the conflict,?
When Mississippi called her Convention, we
displayed Our willingness to act with her.
We Aft willing to adopt, even now, nny
measure which may be proposed, if any be
possible, to ensure unanimity or restore justice
and vie Constitution. But if these cannot
be, we must exercise the right of our
independent sovereignty and meet the consequences.
The right of secession cannot
be denied. If coercion is attempted, it will
substitute a tyranny of the most despotic
form?a central despotism subversive of all
equality and liberty. South Cnrolina will
not suffer alone?sovereignty destroyed in
one State must effect all. The action of
South Carolina cannot suggest such tyran
ny. It must have existence in the present
rule. We wish that the necessity for secession
may be averted, that concert may be
produced, otherwise we must act alone.
?4oved that the Report, submitted by the
Committee of arrangements, be printed and
made the order of the day. when the meeting
adjourned.
Ciia.iu.eton, Wednesday, May 7.
According to the motion of adjournment,
on Tuesday, the Assembly met this morning
at iu ociock.
The business of the meeting was prefaced
by nn eloquent prayer addressed by Rev.
Mr. Hanhel.
A recommendation of the Chair proposed
to the Assembly that perfect order, harmony,
and decor.im be observed, and freedom from
all irrcgnlarity and unnecessary excitement
in the conduct of the debate*.
Mr. Fioley submitted the following resolution
:
Rtsolved, That having perfect confidence
in the constitutional orirnnft nt' nnr Stnio
government, that the meeting does not depart
from the objects in view of their assembling,
by prematurely making issue;
but that it be left to the former to decide on
the course necessary'for our adoption, pledging
ourselves to abide their decision, whether
secession or aught else.
The order or the day waa taken up by
the Report Committee.
Col. Gregg addressed the meeting in favor
of the various resolutions presented. He
.;u *i.?* >L. c.-.. . .1
oniu mat tut? i^lulh, iur Luc ihsl tiiree yenrs,
had pursued, consistently, a certain policy to
obtain the lead or to gain leaders from
abroad. It was impossible to bridle the feeling
of indignation against hostile encroachments?a
change is necessary. The hope
of co-operation, no stronger since November
last, wo have been discouraged from reliance
on our sister States. Virginia and Georgia
had withdrawn from their position; even
Mississippi was considered doubtful by some.
He hoped that the power of the resistance
party in that State would control its uolicv.
if this is not done, and nil hopes fail, we
must move alone. Mr. Gregg thought that
the minds of the people was made up since
last November, to act alone. Since then n
submission party in the State professed to
be gaining ground. He deemed those submiMionints,
who, in spite of injury and indignity,
hug and cling to the phantom of a
union.
Mr. Gregg alluded to the different parties.
He doubted this influence of submission doctrines
in gaining advocates, except among
i themselves. The other nurtir
ted by a difference of opinion with regard
to tnne. The question should now be decided.
This is a proper body to represent
the opinions of the people, investing in itfwlf,
by representation, all that is worth being
called Booth Carolina. Such 4 step
would strengthen our cause by an exhibition
of foftitea* and determination; the opposite
course would weaken,' by a km of confident*
am) rarrgjliWfin our cause with friends
in other States. 8ontb Carolina -if the last
hope of the Sooth.
" Mr. Gregg farther observed that, if in the
minority, *?* ?ofcl<l not distract the State,
ft*ifI'M#, wfio see the necessity of tnaih
sion from the tone and character of the assembly.
The proceedings will not have the
sanction of law, but will go forth with the
weight imparted by such a respectable body.
He is assured that the principles of the resolution
will be carried out. If he followed
his heart, he would go against the convictions
of his judgment?would rather incur
aught than differ with a single friend before
him. Whatever South Carolina does he
will sustain with all that he can offer. He
alluded to the influence of Judge Cheves's
eloquence, which had kindled the spirit of
patriotism in the hearts of Carolina in times
past, and which still abounded with the boldest
sontimenta and declarations. We are
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uuutjr uu protection irora mo uonBiuuuoiy
but of a minority who pervert it to their o^
purposes. He spoke of the influence of Fee^
eral officers, which had induced many to,
stand back in the cause, lie thought
the documents before the meeting calculated
to put the State upon the trial of
its sovereignty ns rashly as possible?does
not think that any one who sees things in
the light which he does would do this. The
attempt at coercion, the Hon. Member did
not think, would be the issue. This would
call a party from the States, if not the States
themselves. It will ba a cnntpat. nf dollar*
and cento which the market will resort to?a
discriminating policy in favor of the coinmercinl
interest of other States would be
adopted to destroy sympathy.
Mr. Butler entered fully into the influence
and exercise of tbis policy and the unprepared
state for defence, in which we were, for
protection of our commerce from hostile ag
a1_ * *
gicoaiuu uu me part 01 any wuo miglll Ue
tempted to assail it. He spoke of the importance
and probability of union among
the South. We had strong adherents in
Georgia and Virginia. Wo were inseparable
in interest, and had hitherto, on other
occasions, known no distinction of cause.
The establishment of this unanimity now,
by trade, Ac., was worth the consideration
of the statesman. He would be with the
State under all circumstances, whether his sentiments
failed in influencing her or not.. He
had no federal aspirations, but would maintian
the position of a citizen, and stand by
her in her troubles. The honorable member
concluded by informing them that he had
rather incur all the hazards outride, than dif
r_:?J- ? ?.
vs ?icii uui iricuua |Jicocut*
Gen. Adams next rose, anil expressed Ins
reluctance to sucoeed so distinguished a
member. He spoke at length of the position
of the State, and in a forcible address
represented the impossibility of lookiug for
support through the co-operation of other
States. lie spoke of the futility of compromise,
nil hope from which had long since
been destroyed, as provocative of further aggression.
Bespoke fully, and at length, in
favor of the resolution, and as the only security,
the adoption of the same. This alone
would ensure us a confederacy, if such were
at all jXMbible. There was nothing in the history
of our State to render her lead unpopular.
We were able and capable to maintain a
happy independence out of the resources
which we now possess, and would rather our
Stnte meet the issue whatever it be, and
thereby secure her honor, than maintain a
degraded and inferior position in the confederacy.
J. LOrr, Esq., next addressed the meeting.
Ha fir-It. thai, lio IVM in o nnnnrittr Vmt
hnd been placed in such situations before;
objected to the separate action of the State
at this time. He looked for co-operation yet,
as the necessary revolt of things. An idolatrous
love of tbe Union among the States
was the reason tlmt they were yet so slow to
act. Our strongest dependence was in a reaction
of this sentiment which oppression
would establish. The Hon. member spoke
of our commercial relations, and tbe impossibility
of maintaining them against the policy
which the North would adopt of establishing
higher imposts, and rates of duty
ngaiusi ine introduction ot articles of commerce
into tbo other States. This would
moke us tbe aggressors by forcing upon us
the issue of immediate hostility through
blockade. He reoommended, patience as in
his opinion appearances were favorable to a
reaction and Confederation in other States,
through the result of official reports of election
and other views. He concluded with
assurances of devotion to tbe State in prosperity
or adversity.
An adjournment wa? now moved to 4
o'clock.
At four the Assembly again convened.
The Hon. W.'F. ColcocU spoke in favor of
the resolution before the committee in a forcible
and eloquent ad draw. The present order
of things was the natural course of
events, and irresistible. No' responsibility
could rewltfrom ap issue indwed by circumstances
beyond .obr control.. Hoped jtMt
the discuidou would.^(iotioue in the Wtffte
spirit of atnHy VMff* Had loarked it. Ho
alluded to the dintingu?h?<] gervice* of Judge
Butler in tartjitog aokmg and fegMMy m
the Senate aminut the enenaiep oT we StAte,
aikI often awae. He equset^d^to
from k??& , Mr. Qolcoek (Mrapfwotcbed
tft* various midocttth?
fU?llii S"^i ia. ik?m ?mU h* n*
J. A Calhoun, Representative from Abbeville,
next arose, and read?ho call. The limits
of the convention it Wksracided had not
been transcended. Mr. Calhoun entered into
a full and ample discussion of the question
of separate action, and represented the
consequences of the various positions assumed
by the State. In the course of his
remarks he alluded to the necessity of our
iv./ivnvui?n?to iguacociug uur ur
taking ub outof the Union with or without
concerted action. Mr. Calhoun spoke of the
organization of Northern influence and parties,
and concluded his remarks with a pa
triotk Appeal to the members for unanimity
pgjHpMfournment was then moved to 10
| o%jS "orrow morning,
f-f? foity which prevailed in this As]
i*4 never surpassed by that
l^leliberative body which ever
UttjL "TStv The greatest amity and reftWWk.
)ft in regard to tbe individnu'WMpKlMt|^Wk>'ll'ons
members; and
hai^PJpH|fliW# every respect tbe proceedings"
oTThe* council.
Charleston, Thursday, May 8.
The Assembly convened at 10 o'clock.
After a solemn and impressive prayer by
the Rev. Mr.tiilman, the Assembly proceeded
to the discussion of the resolutions and
business before that body.
C?1 Maxcy Gregg presented the following
reuort nnd rMnlntimi?
Tho Committee of Twenty-one beg leave
to report that they Lave considered the subject
of the best mode of providing for the
more perfect and efficient organization of the
Southern Rights Association, of South Carolina,
and respectfully recommend the adoption
of the following resolutions, as appropriated
for that purpose. Regarding these
resolutions, in addition to tho6o already reported,
as embracing all that is at present
necessary for the action of the meeting, the
Committee respectfully ask to be discharged
from the further consideration of tho various
propositions j-eferred to them.
1. ttesolved, That this meeting of Delegates
from the District Associations, do now
form itself into a Central Southern Rights
Association of the 8tate of South Caroline,
preserving its organization tinder the Bnme
officers.
2. Resolved, That the Central Southern
Rights Association of South Carolina, do
consist, hereafter, of delegates appointed by
the District Associations in the proportion
of twice as ranny delegates as the number of
Senators And Representatives to which each
election District is entitled, and that it meet
semi-annually at such places as be designa
ted by the presiding officer; the present
delegates continuing members until a new
appointment by the several District Assucia- '
tions.
3. Resolved, That a Central Committee
for the Southern Rights Association of South
Carolina, be apoointed by the President of
this hodr. to pnnuief r\f ninn mlisum
duty it shall be, by correspondence, by publishing
and circulating sound document**,
and by all proper means to promote the certain
cause; and that any member of any
District Association shall be eligible as a
member of the said Committee.
4. Retolned, That the Central Committee
be authorized to appoint a Secretary and
Treasurer, and to take all such measures as
may be proper, to provide for all necessary
expenditures.
Col. A. P. llayne now addressed th? meeting,
at a complimentary suggestion of Col.
Gregg, who begged to resign in his favor.
Col. Hayne spoke of the influence of time
iu strengthening our associations. The time
would come, he believed, when the South
would be called upon as a body to resist
Federal encroachments, if wo only act with
patience, lie thought that one-fourlh of
the City of Charleston stood upon this
ground. She is willing to do her duty, but
wae not disposed to be impulsive. . She desired
coolnesB and reflection. He thought
the operations of the Government would be
oppressive, and that blockade would be the
result as soon as we declared ourselves a new
government On a former occasion, against
his beat friend, Andrew Jackson, he stood
with us. Ho would be with Uft iu any crisis
now.
Col. Hayne concluded with these patri
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uwc e*jjreaoiuuo ui uuiire ucvuuun w uis nntive
State. JS^V '
The Hon. W. B? :6eabrook next a rone.
He believed that life 'sentiments which lie
would utter were'l&ise'bf 8tL John's and
York. He beHrfvedthat there was perfect
unanimity rfitb' regard to the remedy?the
shade of difference that appeared was with
necessity of waiting for co-operation. Every
other State, except South Carolina and Mississippi,
have bent the knee. Our condition
is the same as that of Athens, when the ambassador
of Darius demanded of thatpeople
.water and earth, as the tribute of submission?one
waa thrown into a ditch, and'
ithe .other into a welL If a State does not
resist a series of Aggressions, 8be mil not re-:
&i*t At #11 from principle. California decided
the right of Aggression and. the equality of
the State*. It is not necessary that Con
wo never to ait iu comfort iinc^j^ce beneath
our own-fig tree?. Gov.-Seabrook alluded
to the favorable influence of our cause ou
both sexes whenever he had an opportunity
of obeervatjiag*, Man and woman, he had
scarce met vutTi one, who were not in favor
of the issue He spoke of partial enactment
made in favor of other States against
Dttfolilifl Kw pAnm-flCQ in
ww..g?voQ MI VIIC Vtcilb Ul PITCH*
sion, and referred to . by Judge Butler in a
former address. This would excite inquiry
and provoke sympathy. Our opposition
was based upon nobler grounds tlmn that of
institution or pecuniary interest, it was a
principle which involved our liberties. It was
to decide the question whether our government
was based upon the ground of a liberal
republic, or an arbitrary sovereignty a
central despotism. He alluded to the policy of
the administration to excite discord and confuse
our councils by certain questions which
would be called up on the next'session of the
legislature. We bad been called clamorous.
He liked clamor, it was like the fireman's
i-.li J ? ?
ucii vtuiuii Mruuneu ub irooi our siuinber il
was true, bttt to protect our lives and our
property from the devouring flames.
J. A. Black, Esq., of Richland, next addressed
the meeting. He came there with
his mind made up, but still open to conviction,
if he saw any necessity for changing
his opinion. He had heard and weighed
every sentence in that debate. He was convinced
that South Caroliua should act alone
if she could not procure co-operation. "We
have everything dear to us involved in the
act, our honor, our lives and our property?
by acting she would save her honor?by submitting
she would lose all. He was perplexed
to think that we were told that we
inuBt rest under such burdens until other
States should take it off; even those who
differ from us most widely agree in the imnortnnt
nninla. ihprefnpn wo or a in tha unci.
tion to act now. He spoke of the influence
of money and offices, if this was to affect us
there was greater reason to act now before
this influence was felt. He would strike in
time to save onr honor and self-respect We
willsubmit our opinions to the convention
without controlling them that they fully understand
us, our opinions are only individual
expressions of our sentiment*.
Mr. Badger, Representative from York,
begged leave to respond to the various complimentary
remarks, which he had heard
from others in relation to North Carolinn,
of which he was an adopted citizen, and replied
in an eloquent and spirited address fa
vorable to the cause and resolution?.
John B. McCall, Esq., arose. He alluded
io lue nannony ot our uebHte, and spoke at
length in favor of tho resolutions. lie
alluded to the apparent object of the North
in this confederacy, Interest. He took it
for granted that the whole South would
erentualiy arise. ""Jne State was now ready.
He alluded to the slight difference of sentiment
among us. He thought that the hope
of co-operation being induced by procrastination
vain. The State must strike some decisive
blow. He spoke of the principle involved
by denial of the State to act in her j
sovereign capacity. If blockade is attempted
it will be equivalent to war?wilt have
the same effect, if such can lie procured at
all, of rousing the other States of the South.
Our cause involves more than a party question?it
involves a principle which concerns
all.
Col. Gregg now rofe. Col. Gregg observed,
that'after the long debate arid the
unanimity manifested he was reluctant to
engross much of the time. Our friends,
were divided as to their opinion of the consequences
which would result from the step
taken by the State?some anticipated war,
some peace; some neither one or the other,
but a measure between both. He would
consider bnt two, either one of which must
be the result. He alluded to. separate
State Government, which was considered
so criUc?l? and alluded to the existence
ot iexas iu illustration ot uie position assumed
iu fuvor of it. Slie bad supported
herself for ten years even against hostile
encroachments a neighboring government.
Separate Suite t xiatenoo was no
evil?be looked-fpr prosperity from the
measure under the circumstances of a peaceful
dissolution. But we should be prepared
for anything?opinion is divided. Fear is a
poor counsellor, mammon worse?it is not
the counsel for South Carolina. Suppose
rvtir fVimnit aAT?-f!n! f-iY&rrcr rlrntv q
a happy illustration of our position And that
of Marion, and alluded to its influence upon
the British officer whd tinted his tent. He
hoped that the fcatrie spirit'yet existed:
There was sufficient evidence in favor of the
position to satisfy any to encounter the hazard?war
would bring us aid from other
State*; Mr.-Gregg hereread'a letter from
a friend, of another State, expressive of-co*
operation, and favorable to the position assumed,
of the necessity of, our aoiing.witb
decision and spirit, If we, a^t Boblyr-we
will .have friends*throughout the $QUtb.n.<If
xva shrink hack Ami desvrt those .who. are
favorable to us,"our cause U lost forever, and
infamy, and dUgrace oyr doom. A former
Senator liad said in foyor of delay, that a.
expression in behalf of liis willingness to
abide by tbe State in any issue.
The following resolutions of the meeting
were then read, and after some debate put
to vule by ncclntnatiou?the minority repcrt
being rejecting:
"Whereas, u crisis has arrived in the history
of our country, calling for some decisive
action on the pari of the friends of tbe
1. Resolved,. That conciliation is a virtue,
and co-operation desirable; but that, if need
be, separate Stale action is the rightful remedy,
to which, or to any effectual measare
of resistance by the Constitutional Convention,
we pledge our all.
2. Resolved, That more effectually to secure
the co-operation desired, a State South*
era lights. Association be organized by thfis
Con ^ ution, to be composed of Delegate*
froui each Association in this State, which
shall meet semi-annually in Columbia*
3. Resolved, That each Southern Rights
.natHJciauon in me state Do requested to call
a meeting of tbeir members as early as prac->
ticable, and ascertain the names and number
of members over tbe age of 17 and under
40, and all over the age of 40, and keep
a roll of tbe same separately, to be reported
to the State Association semi-annually. ,
4. Resolved, That the President of this
Convention appoint a committer of -? ?, to
prepare an Address to the Southern Rights
Associations of the other States, inviting
them to meet us in Convention at , on
the day of .
The Resolutions were all adopted, tbe
nrst and second unanimously.
Resolutions of thanks were moved and
adopted, in favor of the urbanity and impartiality
with which the Chairman, Hon. J.
P. Richardson, had presided over the assembly.
Gov. Richardson replied in a feeling and
eloquent address, in which be complimented
the members of the assembly for the unanimity
and harmony which had characterized
the debate, and coucludcd with wishes for
their future good and prosperity.
It was then moved that the proceedings
of the body be concluded by prayer, which
was unanimously adopted, and acceded to
by the Rev. Mr. Bowman.
Thanks were then voted to the officiating
Clergy, and the Officers of the 4th Brigade
for the use of the Hall which they had so
kindly tendered.
How to Do rrl?There is good sound,
sense in the following advice to young men
and women, who are thinking of matrimony.
It is from an article by Grant Thorburil, in
t.llft lflKt nnmllPV flf tl?n TTomo .lntlrnol
"There is nothing to be (gained in dang'
ling for a twt lvcmonth after a sensible woman,
talking unmeaning stuff?words without
wisdom. Tell your wish, like a man, and
not like a blubbering school-boy. She will
never trifle with your affections; and if
there are three graius of common sense in
your tnuokle carcase, 6he will be your own
before one month has passed. See the history
of Rebecca, in Genesis, 24th chapter,
57th verse. When Abraham's servnnt bad
concluded the preliminary contract with Mrs.
Laban, on the part oT her daughter, to become
the wife of laaac, the old man was
anxious to get home to..show his young
master the bonny lass he had brought him :
tho mother wished; him to remain in a few
anys, 10 recrua mmseii ana nit camels. He
persisting, it was finally referred to thedaughter.
"We will call the damsel and
inauire. nt lier mouth," said the mother.
When Rebccca appeared, her mother asked
"wilt thou go with this man ?" Rebecca replied,
"I will go.n
"There was a noble girl for you. Jfo
tear starting from her bluck eyes; no whining,
nor simpering inake-believe, nor mockmodesty
; but what her heart wished, her
lips uttered. Like an honest maiden, she-,
replied, 'I will go.' Now, Young ladies, go
thou and do likewise.. . When the mau
whom, you prefer above all others in the
woria, spvB, 'Win yon go Willi ioer answer,
'I will go."
l'\\y the bye, ladies, when you Irish to
read a true, simple, and unsophisticated lovestory
iust read over the twenty-fourtii chapter
of Genesis."
Jt3T Mr. 8now, I wants to ask you on?
question*
'Propel it den/
'Why am a grog shop like a counterfeit
dollar F
'Wei, Ginger, ! gibs dat right op/
'Does you gib it tip,- Mr. 8now; f Kaae
too nam it.*
Yah, yah, nigger! *0?eh
'bont your irottntaffeH' dolhiia, )e?4 rtfoeewl
todefortn me why a counterfeit dollar >a like
a* applepi?T '
iX)b, I dropa da subject, and doeae't know,
nothia' 'boat iW' Ease
it Un'i current' ,
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