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- i THE DARLINGTON FLAG, IS rt'Bl>(MIKl> EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, AT I>ARLINGTON, C. H., S. C., uv joii.k f. di; LORne. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION In advance, (per annum,) - - - At the expiration of six month- - At the end of the year .... gument, and sophistry for syllogisms ; the fervor with which at one time they will appeal to the people not to follow their “leaders,” while in thoiiext breath we called on to fiause, and stand still and do nothing, because Mr. A. thinks thus and Mr. fi. a distinguish citizen ^ 0)) and large slaveholder” has intimated an 36< ) opinion. Ibis is not only refreshing, 3 00 hut is very encouraging to us, as it shows what we have often asserted— advertising : that subinissionism is not based on ar- .\dvertisemerts, inserted at 75 cents a gument or facts. In the time of the square (fourteen lines or loss,) for the first, - revolution, it was not deemed pertinent and 37* cts. for each subsequent insertion. | to a8k how much t man C0118ume<1 Business Cards, not exceeding Ki, lines, . .. ° ; when resistance to the tea tr.x was the inserted at $5, a year. question, nor |^id we heard of any ne- icclio HT All business connected a itli the I cessary connection between the num- Flag, m ill be transacted with the Proprie- her of negroes a man possesses and his tor at hi- Offifk one door above the l)ar- political or^pdoxy, before the advent lington HoteR or with die Editor at his 0 f submisrtihism' We wonder how 1 political orthodoxy is tested at the “ North ?—CH Tel. SOITII CAROLINA. 'I’lie oft repeated inquiiy, “what will ALABAMA. .South Carolina do t” is repidly solved. A meeting of the Southern Kiglits The Convention which rei ently met at Club of montgomcry was held at the Charleston s|K>ke in terms hardly to be court house on the 21st inst The misunderstood, and the public men and house was filled t<Toverfio\» ing. presses have met the issues of the day Jefferson Noble, esq. (Prevalent,) ex- with an openhaiided honesty, which is plained the object of the meeting in a rarelv met with in the political agita- very brief manner to be the approval ti<*ns bf the country. Reviled, abused ofthe resolutions and address of the late and misrepresented as South Comlina Southern Rights Convention recently has been, she has all along borne her- assembled in Charleston, South Caro- self with a degree of magnanimity and j iina. He then, in a spirited and elo- devotion to principle, which, we an sor- quent manner, exhorted all true South- ry to say, has characterized no other of cm rights men to come up boldly and the old thirteen” States. The time manfully to the maintanance of those Such an act of secession of one State will compel an issue between Jhe South and the General Government. The issue, when made, cannot be other than a sectional one; it cannot be other than thl support or overthrow ofthe institu tion of African slavery. However much the other States may have a dia> taste for it, they will, in that event, be forced to take sides, and when this is done, a Southern Confederacy inevita bly follows. Here as every where else, save in South Carolina, public men are timid. The overshadowing influence of this government appals them. They wish secession and yet dare not avow It.— Believing that every day’s delay but adds to our weakness and the strength of the government There are some here a large minority who mean on the the principles alluded to force the issue charge of bandying epithets than the Southern Patriot. We refer to the fill of that paper for proof of the number o times that the terms “ fire-eater,” “ mad man,” “ultra,” have been used. We must say, friends, first pluck the beam out of thine own eye, that you may be better able to remove the mote in thy bro ther’s. For ourselves, we are not nice about names; “that which we call a rose by any other name would smell quite as sweet;” we wish to be judged by our principles and oqg works, not by our names. The appellation of tory had in it originally nothing that was offensive, but became so by being applied to a par ty who were noted for cowardice and treachery. As to the charge of proscription, it is vague and indefinite, and W'e must beg here. This we can do by showing the ! gentlemen in laying their indictments to politicians that we hold the balance of be particular as to the time, place, and power. Hie Democratic party here is manner, in order that we may hav^m was when Georgia aud Virginia stood resolutions and of Southern rights gene- side by side with Carolina in fearless : rally. opposition to the frowns and usurpa- Dr. Bellinger then offered the follow- lions of federalism but Virginia has ing resolution, which was unanimously quailed, and Georgia has eaten her own adopted : brave words Carolina, alone, stands | Resolrek, That this association np- unawed by the bravado of an abolition proves ofthe resolutions and address of go\eminent, true to the principles of the late convention of Southern Rights icr former days, true to herself. I he Associations of this State.” minions of lederal authority may affect j Mr. Yancey then offered the follow- to scoin her position as one of iinmcan- jug resolutions, which were unanimous- mg threats, but they secretly tremble | | v adopted : at the reality with which h?r actions ‘ -The members of this association are becoming i.... -ted, and, m spite of ] mvo rea j w j t h lively interest the pro- hemselves, they are forced to resjawt ceedings of the late convention of the the calm, ummpassioned heroism with Southern Right Associations of South w noli she bares her breast to the ini- Carolina, and desiring to express their pen mg storm. I he issue of this Strug- sympathy with the position and views gle is with her own brave people, and 0 f the people of that State and their ap- there wo are content to leave it. proval of the course which that con- But, while this noble State is alone vention has recommended, do re- to decide the course which she is to | adopt, in settling the grave issues be- | tween herself and the government at sound in sympathy but afraid of losing power on the question. If we show that they are in greater danger of los ing it by tampering policy and will have to choose lie tween sereMion and federalism we think we shall obtain their co-operation. At all events, the secession of South Carolina will throw the issue upon us for decision. In this State upon that issue a corporal’s guard cannot be ral lied in favor of sustaining the General Government in the use of force of any kind against your State.” vention hi solve. “1. That it is the right of South Caro lina to withdrw from this Union with- Waahington, aheis not to be left alone out hindrance or molestation on the m the contest which, in its madness, a |>art of general government, free-soil majority may force her We <->. Th at South Carolina is justified hope that should South Caro inn de- by the past action of the general gov vide to w ithdraw from the Union, the eminent and by the prospect of the Oenoral (•overnment mav he prudent x-- ■ r— • ■- —r<— V niture in the exercise of that right 1 enough to abstah froq^gtpfjgj^^ ifNittft Tcfelriimntion; we think such would bo the policy of our Govern ment but should the result be different, ami should Carolina lie forced into a hostile collision with the General Gov- eminent it will he the duty of her sis ter States of the South—a duty w liich they owe not less to themselves than to Carolina—to stand between the arms of the Union, and the patriot sons of the seceding State. Such an inter position might be enough hut if remon strance failed, the whole South should if necessary, meet force, w ith force, war with war, blood with Mood, in this on slaught upon the common rights of every slave State. If Mood must be spilt in the maintainaiiMe of the right of the South the sons of N irginio, of Georgia, of Alabama, and of every other Southern State, would freely mingle theirs with the gallant spirits of Carolina. There might be traitors among us; there doubt less would lie, but they would not dare to show their heads. Once let the note of war he sounded, and that very majority of 20,000 Georgians, who heljied to swell the submission victory in .November last, would rath to the support of the South. Nor do we mean that the sympathy with Carolina would lie merely the spontaneous outburst of popular indig nation. Georgia in its State capaffiy would extend to her sister across the Savannah the active co-operation of all her military resoufles. The over- whelming sympathy of her people with their oppressed brethem of Carolina would drowm in the fury ofits outburst every craven voice of opposition, and from the mountains to the seabord thh demand for aid would force our government from a dastaid neutrality in auch a contest even were it weak enough to desire it There ia no mis take about the position of Georgia when that day shall come ifeomeitmust And what is true of Georgia is certainly true of Florida, Alabama and Miusaippi. We*ny, then, to o«r friends in Caroli na go on in that course which your own sense of honor and of right may prompt you to take, and whether it lie That wrongs inflicted on South Carolina, being common to all the slaveholdding States, rail for the united action of those States in some meas ures of effectual resistance to them, and that it is very desirable that there should be concert of action among those States. “That however desirable union and concert may be in whatever action is taken to resist these wrongs, resistance should not be made dependent upon such union, and that as South Carolina has failed to secure such union after several attempts to do so she isjustifia- Me in proceeding alone to place her self beyond the reach of federal aggres sion. “5 That in our opinion, in case the general government shall attempt to re sist the secession by South Carolina it will be the imperative duty of of eve ry other Southern State to oppose the general government in such precedure by force. “That, in our ^minion, some overt act of resistace totiie wrongs done the South is necessary to bring together the elements of resistance exiting in the South, and that the secession of some one State is the only act that can accomplish this end. “7. That in our opinion, should South Carolina fail to secede, such failure will be knell of all ho|>e of resis tance to fedral oppression ; that it will crush the spirit of the South and teud to consolidate this government upon the ruins of State rights.” Tub Cotton Crop.—The Talla- hasse Floridian of May 24 say*: We hear complaints of tho ravages of the grasshopper on many plantations in the vicinity of Tallahassee, some fields have been nearly destroyed.— Others are taking the sore-shin—a spe cies of disease almost fatal to the young plant. . From all we can learn pros pects of the present crop have not been so unfavorable for years past- As we stated last week, the crop is at least a month behind hand. Dflrlingtoir flag. DARLINGTON, S. C. J. H. NORWOOD, Editor. WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 1,18§1. “We stand upon the Principles of Everlasting justice, and no human TOWER SHALL DRIVE US FROM OUR POSITION. * * * ACTUATED BY THESE PRINCIPLES AND ANIMATED BY THESE SENTIMENTS, WE WILL CLING TGJflfE flLLAR OF THE TEMPLE of our Liberties, and if it must fall WE WILL PERISH AMIDST THE RUIN T —McDuffie. . to remain, in the Union, or to go out of j Convention has been to reassure GEORGIA AND ALABAMA. We give below an ejjfcract of a letter received from the Stats of Alabairta. A letter from a distinguished source in Georgia, says: “ A great change is go ing on among us, as time will show, and I would not be supprised to see this State wheel into line in less than a year. FordPon the practical issue of seces sion, and we will overwhelm the sub- missionists. All our people want is light” Extract of a letter from Alabama.” “The result of die labors of ysnr AGENTS FOR THE DARLINGTON FLAG. S. D. Hallford, - Camden, S. C. Charles DeLorme, Sumterville, 8. C. is quoted at from COTTON, At the latest dates fi* to 9* cents. We are indebted to some friend for an “ Exhibit of the Wilmington and Manchester Rail Road Company,” con taining a valuable map of the said road with its connections. AVe may make some extracts from it in future. We invite attention to the adver tisement of Pianos, from Camden. Mrs. Hart, who is known to be a judge in such matters, pronounces them superior in respect to tone to any instruments she ever touched. l-f?” Foote, whose name defines the position he deserves to occupy, has been nominated by the Unionists of Mississip pi for Governor. There is, however, a very wide difference between being nom inated by a convention, and being elected by the people. We’ll see how it will be. it, whether the General Government may allow you peace, or force you to war, your sider State* of the' South will standby you, and if necessary fall by you.—Columbus (Ga.) Sm&tcl. WOeiY HEADS AJ Tit* coolest enjoyi peneuce in | felt the last t ved from hazards” contei wall such days, is deri- “Union at all delightful to CtMftiosure, and confidence with which p*lm off assertions for ar- the friends of South Carolina, and of the cause which she so gallantly es pouses, that, as far as her action can uphold it, it will be upheld. Most of her friends had begun to think that she would follow Georgia and Virginia. Not so now. It is looked upon as a fixed fact that she wiU set the ball in motion. I believe that nothing short of so decided an act as the secession of* Southern State will coiwentrate the en ergies of the South in opposition to the Freesoil Government. It will force the issue. At present most of the Southern are afraid of it though sympa- ppcvfers. □5 strongly with its su THE (H ITMAN DllNER. We perceive by the Mistissippi Free Trader that the dinner given to Gen- Quitman recently, at the capitol of his State,came off with great vclat. Thousands of the unterrified yeomanry of that State were present on the occasion, giving hon or to the champion of Southern Rights. His arrival at the capitol was hailed by the discharge of cannon—the spirit stir ring strains of martial music, and the smiles ol bright-eyed beauty. CoL Wm. WcWillie, formerly a senator from our sister District of Kerghnw, but now a representative in Congress from Mis sissippi, was there, and made one of his true Carolina speeches. * Such demon, strations in favor of Quitman cannot and will not be misunderstood. PROSCRIPTION—AILING NAMES. The Southern Patriot strikes the key note on this tender point, and it has been re-echoed by othe^purnals of “ leaser magnitude.” ProacHfon! Persecution! Nick-naming! talisnOTic words these, in the mouths of designing men. Many a demogogue, with “Persecution" in scribed on his banner, has marched into office! With qualifications which rtHdered him about as well Med for it as the dumb animat on which the Saviour once rode, on his entrance into a certain city. We would like to know what journal in South Carolina has been Coore obnoxious to the opportunity to defend ourselves. JACOBIN ISM^TlTToN VENTION. The Southern Patriot, relying as usual, upon the statements of its veracious cor respondents, gives publicity to the fol lowing: “There was a fierce, intolerant spirit of Jacobinism manifesting itself in the tone and bearing of the members of the recent Convention.” It is truly as tonishing that out of the numbers of Nor thern men who were present, none saw or realized that such a spirit was there; it is strange thattlie intelligent correspon dent of the New York Herald, who came conflict of arms, but that it was possible, and that if it should occur he had no idea that we would be left to fight our battles alone, but that from Georgia, Mis- sissippi, Alabama, and even from Old Virginia, he believed that thousands of brave hearts and strong arms would ral ly under our standard, and though we might not be successful in securing our independence immediately, success would eventually crown our efforts “ For freedoqFs battle once begun, Bequeathea by bleeding sire to son, Though baffled oft, is ever won." He said that South Carolina had soWi hi every State almost in the Union, and wherever you found one he was for South Carolina, right or wrong, and that if no others came, her children at least would flock to her aid, proud to bear aloft her flag in victory, or find honorable graves beneath its descending folds. These were the principal speakers on the occasion, and we have only attempted to give the substance of what they said. It was the most enthusiastic meeting of the Associa tion we have ever witnessed. During the progress of the proceedings, we look ed out into the court yard, and saw not a man—they were all in the court house, listening with breathless interest to the proceedings. There was a courtesy and forbearance manifested by those who dif fered only as to the time of resistance, wdth which we were highly gratified, and which made us feel that we were all Car olinians—all Disunionists—and that when ever our State acted, she would find in beyond your ken or comprehension, at so it is with us, and bejng thus cir- l*ung ! Vest ciiinstanced, imagine the testacy into which we have been thrown by the re ceipt of Rhett’s recent speech at Charles ton, whiah to-dav will be found published entire, in tho columns of the Times. It is an able exposition of the doctrine of secession, and gives to the true Southern heart renewed hope, that one State at least will peril all for the vindication of its constitutional rights. We commend the speech to the careful perusal of all parties, for even with those who disent from the position of South Carolina, there must be a sympathy for wrongs, aud though they will not strike themselves for truth, and rigli*, and justice, we doubt no*they will, despite their erring natures, admire the noble spirit they dare not em ulate. to Charleston for the purpose of report- that company no recreant son, whatever ing the proceedings of the Convention! did not see it; it is wonderful that no pa per throughout the length and breadth of the Union, except the Patriot, has circu lated such a slander. The crowning glo ry of making this wonderful discovery has been reserved for the lynx-eyed cor respondent of the Southern Patriot. We know not and care not who this corres pondent is, or where he may claim a “ lo cal habitation and a name,” but we assert on our individual responsibility, that no such spirit existed, and we know our as sertion will be sustained by every man who was there, and who knows what is courtesy and good breeding. MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION OF DARLINGTON DISTRICT. On Monday, the 2d inst., in accordance with previous appointment, the Southern Rights Association of Darlington District met in the Court House, and in the ab sence of the Hon. G. W. Dargan, the President, Mr. E. A. Law, one of the Vice-Presidents, took the chair and called the meeting to order. After the reading of the proceedings of the former meet ing by the Secretary, the delegates to the recent Convention of Southern Rights Associations in Charleston were called on for a report, when CoL L D. Wilson arose and in a clear and condensed manner, stated what was done at the said meet ing. Dr. J. E. Byrd then arose, and in a very candid manner proceeded to define the position he occupied on the question of the separate action of South Carolina at this time; he said that he was opposed to it, but pledged himself to stand by the State in whatever attitude she might as sume ; he condemned the policy of rais ing the taxes, and was proceeding to ar gue at length against the propriety of that provision of the Convention Bill, when some voice from the audience cried out “MILUONS FOR DEFENCE, BUT NOT A CENT FOR TRIBUTE.” We do not think that we have ever heard more enthusiastic and deafening applause than that with which this sentiment was greeted; by the large and respectable au dience who occupied the Court House, and we may safely say that there was not a neighborhood in the District but had its representatives there. Dr. Byrd concluded his remarks by de claring himself identified with the fate of South Carolina, and in the event of a conflict with the General Government, said he would be one of the first to vol unteer in her defence. He was followed by Mr. F. F. Warley, of Pendleton, re cently a student in the University of Vir ginia, but now a student of law in our village, who in a very chaste and appro priate speech sdvocated the necessity of separate State action. Mr. J. A. Dargan then addressed the meeting at some length, in favor of sepalate State action; he defended, in a very able manner, the increase of taxes by the Legislature; said that he voted for it, and was proud of it» that he said in the Legislature that the people of Darlington were not cftly wil ling to contribute their money, but even their blood, to defend their institutions and their equality in the Union. (This sentimeut wm also responded to by a round of appMise.) He said that the money raised by the increase of taxation was for the purchase of arms, and put ting Die Bute in a defensive attitude, and argued that it was preposterous for men to talk about defending tlieir rights if they were not willing to be taxed for such a purpose; that we must be willing to be taxed, and also willing to risk a fight, if we intended to reaiat federal usurpations; that he did not think there would be a course she might think proper to adopt. We commend to our readers the fol lowing remarks of the Southern Press, on the subject of Washington’s Farewell Add res*; As an unqualified and idolatrous devo tion to the Union is about the only argu ment that can be advanced for submiss ion in the South to the Compromise, and as Gen. Washington indulged in express ions, on that subject, that give some color to this sentiment, and hence is frequent ly quoted, we consider it important to ex amine his views. Gen. Washington’s farewell address was written in 1796, when the country was about to divide into political parties —Federalists and Republicans. And this address was directed as much against E divisions as sectional divisions.— e in this address he says of party: “It serves always to distract the public councils, and enfeeble the public adminis tration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and in surrection. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which find a facilitated access to the government it self through the channels of party pas sions. Thus the policy and will of one country are subjected to to the policy and will of another. Notwithstanding Washington’s Fare well Address. Jefferson, Madison,and oth ers, went on to organize a party against Washington’s own views. They organ ized the Republican party of ’98. They were supported in this policy by their own Slate, the native State of Washing ton, as well as of themselves—the State of Virginia. And the celebrated rsolu- tions of ’98, or rather of ’99, were passed by the legislature of that State. These resolutions were opposed by General Washington, and, notwithstanding his re tirement from the Presidency, he entered actively into the politics of his native State, to put down the Republican party. He denounced the course of that party, he denounced these resolutions “as mea sures which must eventually dissolve the Union, or produce coercion”—to use his own language. m If the Republicans Of that day had been such abject worshippers of a man, and of a name, as the compromisers now, they would have deserted the riichts of * 1 the States, and this government woul have become, or remained a despotism. But the great leaders of the Republican S had principle, fortitude, and inde- i pendence of thought and character, and tliey saved the Rights of the States, and the Union of the States, in opposition to General Washington, Patrick Henry, John Marshal, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton—who were all against them— all Union men par excellence, and men with more character, talent, and public service to sustain them, than all the com- promiaera j.-it together. Those, there fore, who now quote Washington’s fare well address against disunion, have no business to appear as a political party, for the same document condemns them. Columbus A temporal^ editor of Times writes as follows: The editor is still absent at Chunno- nuggee. Having addressed the Fair, we presume he is now receiving addresses of the Fair and their sweet* ditoiles as a reward for his efforts in behalf of the Horticultu rists. We know nothing by experience of the pleasures of such rewards, but we can very well .imagine that it Is more agreeable to bask in^pauty’s smile, than to occupy an editoriaTsanctum, ever and anon, interrupted by the appearance the devil (a ngMsary appendage to all priMm estat»entA) as^ft.g tlie ear wmBtus hoarse cry ot copy, copy, aanv forwhich by the w.y, ouHiE tion into the mysteries of “ paper making” we think he has an appetite mos| morbid and insatiable. The “ Tn-WeeUe Tirffes’ to a reader seems a very smoIi sheet as compared with the Journal tfjComraerce or Courier and Enquirer, but *fely change places, dear reader, and tempora ry editor, and you will ^Karprired to •ee how much it takes to fill it; its di mensions seem to expand by some inex- plicable process, and its capacity for ab- COMMUNICATIONS. [for THE DARLINGTON FLAG.] THE BRANCH ROAD. Mr. Editor: I will not quarrel with my co-laborer of the Gazette, for misunder standing my hastily written article of the 16th inst. The allusion made to the road being located away from us, was not with out cause, and was intended to awake the people of Darlingtofl to Urn, necessity of joining in the enterprise. I Mve never expected any other route to be selected than through our town, provided always, that we placed ourselves, (by subscrip tion) •'» position to ask it. Wc have no petty jealousy. It is our interest to join heartily with others in this important work, and I have reason to believe that our pco-’ pie will do so. 1 was guilty of neglect in not inviting Wadesboro and Rockingham to send del egates to the Convention,!3d if Salisbu ry is not not too much taken up with tlie “Central” project, would of course bo glad to see her represented also. My haste must be my apology for not calling their names, and I will take refuge under the invitation, given by the words, “ and all others interested.” From a calculation, based upon the cost of survey, maps, &c. of other roadsfours will not exceed four hundred thousand dol lars, an insignificant sum, compared with the benefit to be derived from its expen diture, and the many pockets from whence it is to be drawn. I cannot believe that to build the road to Cheraw and put it in successful opera tion, with depots, &c., will coat exceeding four hundred thousand dollars; on the contrary, I am of opinion that its cost will not be so much, for nature has already graded th* largest portion of tlie route. These opinions are mere guesses, but are founded upon the cost of other works of tlie same kind, through a similar coun try. At a future day I may, with your consent, occupy a place in your colums with calculations as to the amount to be realized by the road from transportation, passengers and freight. My impression is that it will be best that books of subscription for stock be not opened, until it is ascertained what amount is necessary. If the Convention act promptly, this will be known by the first day of October at farthest, which time will, for many reasons, be best for such a purpose. An abortive effort made now to obtain subscribers, would injure seri ously the prospects of the road for years to come. The summer is not a proper time to ask money. If Wadesboro, Salisbury and Rocking ham join witli us of South Carolina, in Convention, Cheraw woul# 1 become tlie most central point for its meeting, and would perhaps be more desirable; if so, sing out—we have no objection to going there. ** ACTION. May 3lfl85l. * ExA,m * ~ -A c orre*«tondent of the Mercury, writing from Orangeburg, relates the following incident: * b “Not long since, while attending one of the Tax Collector’s polls in this the par- isti, I was delighted to hear an expression fall trom the lips of a lady who happened to be present at the Dofis, and I think it should be spread before your readers. It was as follows: When the Tax Collector handed her the amount of her taxes, she exclaimed with astonishment: ‘Sir, what means all this! This account is double hat of last year!” The Tax Collector then went on to tell her of the new law, and finished by telling her that the princ;- pel object of the taxes was to raise a sum of money to prepare Mouth Carolina to meet the enemy. Qp hearing this, h*r countenance brighffikied as she exclaimed • ‘If that is ' k - '' kl —- * —- the object, I t Would j ui j • « x.r •' care were it doubled again T Would that the God of Battles would infuse in all our souls such (We patriotism! Then • . We be ered to preserve, pure and immacu- the unsullied honor ofthe I'almetto State.” RECEIPTS. ♦ ' f persons have ° Fine Flos for one vear- eorbinw copy would appear" to the re- suit of some supernatural powers, wholly paid for (B mouths.) J. Commander, J. A. Petti- ’«• ‘ S r n,,er > J - 0. Salisbury, Dr. J S’ u °\ S ««™noe, G. S. Huggins, J.S. Huggins, Cyrus Bacot HTMBNKU. uTt ’ b y th( ' Bev. John Wilson, Mr. Robrst Divine, to Miss Harriet, daughter ofCharies and Chari- t> Brow n all of Darlington District