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DEVOTED TO SOUTHERN RIGHTS, MORALITY, AGRICULTURE, LITERATURE, AND MISCELLANEOUS NEWS- To thine oimself be true; And it must follow as the night the day; Thou const not then be false to any man.—Hamlkt. VOL. 1. DARLINGTON C. H., S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING APRIL 9, 1851. NO. 6. THE DARLINGTON FLAG, IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, AT BABLINOTON, C. H., S. C., BY JOHM F. DE LORIVE. sively by the South, while all the bene fits arising therefrom, accrue to the North. Now if the link which binds us to this federal Union were dissolved, we would throw open our ports to ves sels from all parts of the world, w ith a tax only sutficient for the purposes of government, get rid of this onerous tariff of which we have heard so much, and thus be enabled to purchase goods Advertisements, inserted at 15 cents a a t a price far below the existing rates, square (fourteen lines or less,) for the first, and 37$ cts. for each subsequent insertion TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: In advance, (per annum,) . - - : At the expiration of six months - At the end of the year ADVERTISING : Business Cards, not exceeding ten lines, inserted at $5, a year. J-jf” All business connected w ith the Flag, will be transacted with the Proprie tor at his Office, one door above the Dar lington Hotel, or w ith the Editor at his law Office POLITIC All. [fob THE DARLINGTON FLAG.] LETTER OF DR. JOHN H. BLAfRWELL, TO HIS CONSTITUENTS. Fellow Citizens: As I was preven ted by professional engagements, from attending the public meetings, which were held in the town of Darlington, in January and February last, at which time the other representatives of the District, gave an account of their stew ardship, while engaged in the duties of legislation. I think a short account of my own through the columns of our District paper, w ill not be irrelevant at this time. I think it is unnecessary to mention in detail, the aggressive policy of the federal government, or the unjust and fanatical proceedings of most of the Northern States. I say it is unnecessa ry liecause, it w ould be but a repetition of what you have so often heard, and w ith which you are all so well acquain ted. Nevertheless it is important that these matters should he home in mind, that you may understand the causes which influenced me, in the course which I have adopted. There is in nature, but one tie by which states may he firmly united, and that is the tie of interest; a knowledge that each will act mutually as a help to the other. It was this wlucli united the thirteen original States. It was for mutural protection and defence, that they might sustain these feeble republics, and give them a name and a station among the nations of the earth, that our forefathers entered into that confedera cy which still cxkfts. The compact was dictated and entered into purely from motives of interest, and so long as the existing causes remain unchanged, there is no danger that the compact will ever be broken, 'Fite inquiry now* is: do the causes still exist, which influenced the founders of this republic, in forming a confedera tion of States? To any who are acquainted with the history of our country, with our immense wealth, and almost illimitable resources; with the tact that many, if not most of itliese resources, lie South of Mason and t Dicksons line, it is obvious that the main [object which caused tliis federal Union, to wit: national weakness, does not blow exist The most timid mind is con- |htrained to acknowledge that South of the Potomac, we have all the elements to secure us against the attack of an enemy from any quarter, and to ensure |fo us a respect and elevated position, sinong the nations of the earth. 'Phe second inquiry is: are we by |his Union benefited in a pecuniary [>int of view' ? It is w ell understood |>y every one that almost all the labour !>f the Northern States is devoted to jnanufactures, while in the Southern States, it is directed to agriculture. In order to enable the Northern Manufacturers to compete with those of iurope, it became necessary to institu- |p a proteative tariff. A tax on goods Imported to this country. To any who have had the least ac quaintance w ith politics since the year I need not tell tltem that the hnns of ibis tax, tu home almost exclu- It is idle for canting suhmissionists to tel) us that the tariff is already reduced, that the giievance has already been re moved. The late action of Congress, their en ormous and wasteful appropriations, show conclusively that it is their policy to exhaust the treasury, and cripple the resources of the government, so as to force upon us the necessity of again in creasing the tariff. Again: it is ascertained from statisti cal accounts that nearly threefourths of the expenses of the government, is paid into the national treasury by the South ern States, and it is equally well known that in the expenditure of national funds, there is a marked partiality in favour of the Northern States. We see then, that neither to add strength to the nation, nor in a pecuniary point of view, is this Union longer desirable. There is therefore no tie left which for war,” is doubly applicable, when a free and enlightened people, incensed by the tyranny of a dominant majority —threaten an immediate outbreak. The additional tax which has been imposed on the people of the State, is die necessary consequence of the ap propriation bill. After examining into the condition of the State Bank and ascertaining the amount which that institution (without crippling its operation) could afford the State in case of emergency, it was found that there would still be a defi ciency of about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, ($150,000.) This amount therefore it becomes necessary to raise by a direct tax on the people as the only source of revenue which was left us. The increase of taxes therefore, is hut the legitimate consequence of that course which it was thoght proper to adopt for the defence of the institutions, and the interest of the State. Tht other acts which were passed were priucqmllv of a local character, and not particularly interesting to the peo ple of Darlington. A great deal has been said in the Legislature and elsewhere, about co-op eration. It is argued that in order to make resistance effectual, it is essenti- onr peculiar institution of slavery, our 1 almost isolated condition with regard to this institution and the jealousy with FACTS FOR FARMERS. It will not do to hoe a great field for little crops, nor to mow twenty acres for five loads of hay. Enrich the land and it will pay for it. Better farm twenty acres well than fifty acres by that will battle the race, and tumble w ith the world in a way that will open and brighten and mellow one’s eyes. ,. , j i . ^ ri lean! What spirit, purpose, inten- which we are regarded by the rest of ^ty, reality, power, and praise. It is the world, are all the strongest causes a strong ami, a stout heart, a hold eye, for Southern Union—causes which our a firm port, an indomitable w ill. We tie- | halves enemies can neither modify norcontrol,, ver ^ ncw a ,nan > possessed of its oner- I j M ^Vy pastures dig for water on the and which I believe from the very na- . Vlta!lt y> fire > aml that did not brow of a hill, springs arc more frequent attain eminence of some sort. It could near t ] lt , gur f ac . e on a height than in a not lie otherw ise- It is in the nature, I v , t | p constitution, order, necessity, inevita- | ' qq,,, f oot 0 f t h(. owner is the best ma- hlo course of events that it should he I |)UIV j- or ] am | so. lean! rightly, truly said, and |f j g best to cut grain before it is ful- then clinched and rivitod by the manly, , or ()ea d ripe. When the straw ini- roie, determined deed, is the secret m(H |j a tely below the grain is so drv that solution philosophy of many men’s on tw j 8t j n g it, no justice is extracted, lives. Hiey took I can for a motto, it 8h))U | (i cut p or t b t . re U „„ c ir- and went forth and steadily made themselves and the world what they pleased. Then, young men, if you would lie something besides a common dusty, prosy, wayfarer in life, just put those very na ture of things will ultimately effect that great desideratum—a Southern Confe deracy. The idea has been suggested by some that the poor men, having no interest J|" at stake would not take part in the sla very question. But the intelligence of our people has already corrected this error. The poor man has as much at stake as he who is possessed of hun dreds of negroes—he has his all at stake. From whence I would ask, do we derive the funds necessary for the sup|K>rt of magic words upon your lips, and their government ? It is to a considerable extent by a tax levied upon those very negroes. Now suppose* we manumit them and send them off The govern ment must still exist—funds must still lie levied for its support, and the amount of taxes heretofore levied upon negroes must he transfered U[»on the heads of musing, hopeful, expanding philosophy in your hearts and arms. Do it and you are a made man.—Selected. AGRICULTURE MODE OF PLANTING COTT0N. Mr. Editor: The following sugges tions may be of benefit to some of your readers. I have not tried them, but as the poor and upon their lands. Again! they appear to be the actual result of ^' u Tave something 'to" store hTit. I would enquire who are the slavehol- experiments made by a successful cot- j ‘ j^ een nnt)>t , 0 f a ]j remarkable ev ders among us? Many if not most of ,0, \I ,lantc , r -f re to c I 0,, 1 8i, !- ^ , , oration, llio plan recommended is them ten or fifteen years ago had not a dilation of justice to the ear. Every day it stands uncut after this stage, is at tended with loss. Obtain good seed prepare your ground well, sow early, and pay no at tention to the moon. Accounts should he kept detailing the expense and product of each field. When an implement is no longer wanted for the seasons, lay it carefully aside, hut first let it Ik* well cleaned. Cultivate your heart aright, as well as your farm; and remember “whatso ever a man soweth that shall he also reap.” Do not begin farming by building an extensive house nor a spacious ham till . that pursued by Mr. Glen, of Pendleton, ■illy necessary to secure the co-opera- i s ^ avo f° flu'ir names, and from the ad- S. and 1 have sent it to you for re binds us together save the name ofUn- ; tion of at least all the cotton grow ing 'Outages of our country, from thefacili- publication, Iwleiving that it w ill be ioti. A name which I am happy to say States. I will not deny that such a ty with which mone y is mad «‘> I will npw * “"d valuable to most of 1 ^ ^ 1 ^ 1 - - vour readers. is loosing much of its magic influence among the patriots of the South. Union is exceedingly desirable. But ve,, ^ uro ^ K ‘ assertion that w ithin ten or how are we to obtain it? Is it by dele- : fifteen many if not most of our Taking this view of the subject, gates appointed to confer with delegates industrious poor men, will he in pos- three hands, 27,000 jiouiids of seed Fellow Citizens, with all the insults and from the other States? We have alrea- st * 88 * on °f this species of property, aggressions of abolition fanaticism, full Ay had two Nashville Conventions with- independent ot these considera- hefore me, I have come to the delibe- nut ever approximating the desired re- t* on8 > ^ K ’ P°nr man has another and a Keep notes of all remarkable events on your farm. Recording even your errors, will lie of benefit. tiood fences make good neighbors. Experiments are commendable, hut do not become an habitual exjieriment- cr. Sheep put info fresh stubble are apt to be killed by eating too much grain. One animal well fed is of more value ■ .1 • . ; . than two poorly kept, cotton; and this, too, from twenty-five , Ground once wt> u ploughed is bet- acres of land, each acre making over | ^ than ^cc poorly. 'Die crop of .Chabgrars. 1848, he made, w ith rate conclusion that something ought to he done, that something will he done suit. I conceive these conventions to deeper in this slavery question. It is be a complete failure. Their reconi- ''nposaiUe for the two races (the white and that this something is State action— mendations have received hut little res- an d the black,) to live to gether on term* States of «l« a i'ty. Suppose that the thousands and-Twenty Mile creek, seven miles ' and tens of thousands of your negroes ^‘“f Pendleton, and was purchased by him some four years ago, at, I think 1,000 jiounds; making something over 17 hags, of 400 each, or six hags to the hand, besides provisions enough for his family and stock. His farm is all upland, lies on the north side of Three- p«Bt even from the Southern They have not acted in accordance with j an(l iens 01 wonsanas ot your negroes were turned loose to notice them. j money or credit, and w hat think you of j ton. The Southern Congress (the hobby the 8ec,,rit / of - v °" r P^rty? He them, and Congress did not condescend were turned loose upon you without j four dollars per acre, of Col. Hamil- is Secession—conjointly if we can, se parately if we must. I believe that the time for menace and for bullying and for solemn resolves has past, it is worse than useless to boast of what wo w ill do. The time of the party for co-operation) if such a " * ,at k' IK * ot * oc * t * dunk you would for action lias arrived—the crisis is near body should ever convene, will I ima- secure ^ our * )ar,ls a,, d your smoke at hand when it will lie necessary for gine hut re-enact the proceedings of the houses against these indolent perishing the State to take a firm and decided Nashville Convention. It will however cre ** ur#8 ^ Not only our property but step, not to assert, hut to maintain her manifest a desire on our part to co-npe- our P erM,n8 > d ,e P erB °ns of our w ives rights and her honour. rate with our sister States. This is all an ^ children, would be insecure. All Acting in accordance with this con- which, I think, wc can expect from it. , ' orm of g^mment would be subverted, vietion, I voted in the Legislature for a I would not he understood however, as ^' ots > diefts, robberies and massacres Cows well fed in winter, give more milk in summer. When you see a fence down, put it up; for if it, remains until to-morrow, the cattle may get over. What ouglit to lie done to-day, do it, for to-morrow it may rain. A strong horse will work all day without food, but keep him at it ami lie will not last long. Never be idle. bill calling a convention of the people. It is the people acting in their sovereign capacity alone, who are competent to take action upon this matter, who are capable of withdrawing from this Un ion, which is every day becoming more and more hostile to our institutions and to our interests. The act which was passed in the Le gislature, providing for the appointment of delegates to a Southern Congress, and calling a convention of the people, did not fully meet my views upon the subject; I gave it my support, however after other measures more to my liking had failed. I very much prefered the convention hill, which passed the Senate, but was rejected by the “ house which fixed the time and [dace at which the convention should meet, ns heirg more definite in its object, and more in accordance with the emergency of the times. Being fully pursuaded that the people of South Carolina were unwilling tame ly to submit to the numberless and con tinued aggressions of the North, and convinced that a preparation for the ap proaching crisis was essentially neces sary. I gave my support to the hill ap propriating three hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($350,000,) for the purchase of anna and amunition for the use of the State. In voting for this appropriation, I felt assured that I was hut reflecting the will of those whom I had the honor in part to represent. In order to place the State in an attitude of defence, and to provide more effectually for any emergency which might occur, I gave support, also to the bill reviving the Brigade encampments. The old maxim which mvs “In time of pence prepare opposing it; hut I do oppose the doc trine which postpones State action in definitely, for the purpose, or with the hope of securing co-operation. Nor do I believe, that this is the proper method of effecting it How then are we to ef fect it? It is by secession—by making an issue, which will bring us at once in collision with the federal government This and this alone in my humble opin ion, will effect a Union of the South. It has been the policy af abolition statesmen to take but one step at a time—to feel their way and to make no issue which was calculated to unite the people of the South. Then let us do tliat which they feared to do, let us make the issue, and when the question once arises respecing state sovereignty and the right of Secession, and an at tempt be made to limit or restrain the exercise of this right, by coercive measures—and my life upon it, the Un ion of the South is effected. The first gun which sounds the tocsin of alarm upon this question, will also toll the knell for the dissolution of the Union. NA hat is it I would ask which effec ted co-operation in the days of the revo lution ? Was it their conventions ? Was it their Congresses’? Then as now these bodies could only effect a concert of action, where th*»re already existed a oneness of design. Rut wliat these measures can never do, was effected in a single day by a few farmers on the field of Lexington. Then let us profit by their example, let us induce such an issue, and depend up. on it, our slumbering submissive sisters, having their interest, their very existence identified with our own, will, aye must come to the resene. 'Hn* identity of interest in the South, says it is more convenient to plant in the middles, hut better to plant on the old bed. When he manures he . . ^ ” runs a furrow on the old bed, puts in -A “ California widow” published tin* manure in the common way, throw s I following in a San I rnueisco paper, two furrows on the manure, and lets it Julia apjiears to lie quite particular in lie till planting time. At planting time filling her vacancy: he breaks out the middle which makes Husband Wanted.—Whereas, my his ridges fresh again. But when he husband lias left my bed and hoard plants land not manured, he runs no without provocation on my part, 1 centre furrow to bed on, hut simply hereby advertise for a suitable jierson would he of every day occurence, and laps two furrows on an unbroken ridge, t0 fill the vacancy. The gentleman this glorious republic would be conver- which he leaves hard; this he does ear- a I , I*U * ,, l> have blue eyes, light co ted into the worst despotism the sun Jyin the spring, and, at planting time, hired moustache (my husband had 1 breaks out the middle, as he does w ith black,) an attractive gotee, and a gen- land manured. teel figure. He must not he over tweu- His planting time is from the fourth ty-five years of age, well educated, of to the tenth of April, which he does by unexceptionable morals, and agreeable making a slight furrow on the ridge address. It is requisite that his incum- with a small gofer. Then, after the hrances should he limited, and his pros- seed are wet and rolled in ashes, he peetive fortunes flattering, has them drop|>ed in the furrow', at the No gambler need apply, rate of tw o bushels to the acre, covers Address, with a hoard, having a notch cut in the Julia. center, and don’t strike off. At the desk of this office. So soon as the cotton is up, so that ^ — you can see generally along the row, How T0 p LEABK your Fiikndb.— he runs around it with a plow, with a (j 0 ( 0 California—stay there twenty board so fixed as to throw the dirt y ears — WO rk hard—get money—save away from the young cotton, and let It—come home—bring with you a load of wealth, and diseased lungs—visit ever shone on. I repeat it; the two races cannot live together on terms of equality. This fact is w ritten in letters of blood on al most every page of the history of St Domingo. In every instance where the attempt has been made it has lieen fol lowed by the very worst of consequen ces. Then let us pursue the dictates of reason and of common sense, let us pro fit by the experience of the past; and with a unanimity which nothing but the justice of our cause can ensure us, let us meet this danger upon the thresh- hold; and sacrificing every private in terest upon altar of our country,—let us rally around our glorious^ Palmetto Banner, determined, victorious!} to hear it aloft, or falling, be buried be neath its descending folds. I am Fellow Citizens, Your ob’t servant J. H. Blackwell. “I CAN’’ Of course you can. You show it in your looks, in your motion, yomr speech, in your every thing, I can ! A brave, hearty, substantial, soulful, manly, cheering expression, There is charac ter, force, vigor, determination, will in it We like it The words have a spir it, sparkle, pungency, flavor, geniality, about them which takes one in the very right place. I can! There is a world of meaning expressed, nailed down, epigramized, rammed into these few letters. Whole sermons of solid-ground virtues. How we more than admire* to hear the young speak it out bravely, boldly, determin edly ; as though it w*as an outreaehirtg of his entire nature, a reflection of his inner soul. It tells of something that is earnest, solx*, serious; of something the sun into the roots. Then, so soon as the tliird leaf can be seen in places, he begins to hoe to a stand, and lets all other farm business wait till he gets his whole crop to a stand. The third leaf is usually seen between the tenth and fifteenth of May, and by the last of May he has it all brought to a stand. If this lie done by the last of May he think* his crop pretty w’ell made. Thinning to a stand he means to bring it to one stalk in a place, ten in ches apart on poor land, fifteen inches or better, and twenty inches on rich or manured land. He is very particular to leave no more than one Rtalk in a place. The first hoeing commences with the appearance of the third leaf, which generally will be about two weeks af ter the ninning round. This hoeing shnuM leave no grass. In aliout a week after the hoes start, the plow* should follow, and, with a mould hoard, throw about as much earth to the cot ton as the hoes have taken away.— Then the buzzard follows and hurst* out uie middle. He continues working in lie inifl the same way that is the plows' die white'! your friends—make a will provide for them all—then die—what a prudent, generous, kind hearted soul you will he! Rather Bitter.—A bachelor’s re ply to a young lady who significantly sent him, as a present, some wormwood: Tin glad your gift is not a-Miss; Much worse might me befall; The wormwood’s bad alone, but worse The wormwood and the gal(l.) During the session of the Circuit Court in Lexington, Kentucky, a most fearful ugly man was seen daily. He was always on hand, and perfect 1 v hide ous. One of the lawyers could bear it no longer, and said to him— “ Well, you are the ugliest whiteman I ever saw.” The poor bumpkin burst into a hear- ty laugh, and said— “ Well, I can’t help it, can I ?” «< N<f,“ answered the sou of Black-, atone— “ no, you can't help it; hut, confound you,you eould stay at home.” throughout the crop, ;oing before and the d In vs by the mid- |y. lie plants the tf the South. Virtuous action* sooner or fatter will find their reward. Willtmt friends the world would he last a wildernera.