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Editorial
February 15, 1866
Wilmington Journal
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The editorial praises Col. D. D. Ferebee's protest against the second clause of a U.S. constitutional amendment on slavery, highlighting its eloquence and devotion to North Carolina. It warns of radical Republicans in Congress, like Sumner and Stevens, threatening conservative constitutional elements, urging Southern caution in federal matters.
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Col. Ferebee's Protest.
We give to our readers to-day, the manly and forcible protest of Col. D. D. Ferebee, to the second clause of the amendment to the constitution of the United States, in relation to slavery. Like everything which emanates from this gentleman, it is strong, eloquent and characterized by devotion to North Carolina and her people.
Although the document is not yet three months old, its predictions are being fulfilled, and we venture the assertion, that the day is not distant, when this paper will seem almost prophetic. Already the Jacobins in Congress are laying siege to almost every conservative element in the constitution, and we fear, with all the President's devotion to that sacred chart, and his interest in the common weal of the entire country, he will be unable to oppose successfully the threatened attack.
Our own people should be careful how they surrender into the hands of a body controlled by such radicals as Sumner and Stevens—vital subjects. Their legislation will not be friendly or beneficial to us or to the negroes among us. We should, while discharging all our obligations to the federal government loyally and in good faith, do what "honest action justly owes to intelligent reason, to honor and to humanity."
We give to our readers to-day, the manly and forcible protest of Col. D. D. Ferebee, to the second clause of the amendment to the constitution of the United States, in relation to slavery. Like everything which emanates from this gentleman, it is strong, eloquent and characterized by devotion to North Carolina and her people.
Although the document is not yet three months old, its predictions are being fulfilled, and we venture the assertion, that the day is not distant, when this paper will seem almost prophetic. Already the Jacobins in Congress are laying siege to almost every conservative element in the constitution, and we fear, with all the President's devotion to that sacred chart, and his interest in the common weal of the entire country, he will be unable to oppose successfully the threatened attack.
Our own people should be careful how they surrender into the hands of a body controlled by such radicals as Sumner and Stevens—vital subjects. Their legislation will not be friendly or beneficial to us or to the negroes among us. We should, while discharging all our obligations to the federal government loyally and in good faith, do what "honest action justly owes to intelligent reason, to honor and to humanity."
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Slavery Abolition
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Ferebee Protest
Slavery Amendment
Constitutional Threat
Radical Congress
North Carolina Devotion
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. D. D. Ferebee
Sumner
Stevens
President
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Protest Against Constitutional Amendment Clause On Slavery
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Southern Protest And Caution Against Radical Federal Interference
Key Figures
Col. D. D. Ferebee
Sumner
Stevens
President
Key Arguments
Ferebee's Protest Is Manly, Forcible, Strong, Eloquent, And Devoted To North Carolina
The Protest's Predictions Are Already Being Fulfilled
Radicals In Congress Are Attacking Conservative Constitutional Elements
The President May Be Unable To Oppose The Threats Successfully
Southern People Should Avoid Surrendering Vital Subjects To Radical Controlled Congress
Radical Legislation Will Harm Southerners And Negroes
Southerners Must Loyally Fulfill Federal Obligations While Acting Honorably