If she does not, you will be reduced to 140 I
votes, or six less than the number required ■
to elect your man. Will Georgia vote for
your ticket?
At best, her political position is a doubt
ful one. Never, I lielieve, has her gallant
democracy been able to carry that State
twice in succession. Like the Irishman and
the log, in the anecdote I have heretofore
told, she is as often underneath as on the J
top; and when she triumphs, is so wealed 1
by the conflict, ns often to be unable to en
joy the fruits of victory. Without an avow
al of this principle, 1 believe you cannot
rely upon Georgia. If so. you are reduced
ito 130 electoral votes. Will Florida vote
your ticket? I know her principles by heart.
I know her high-toned delegates. They
have kindly given me a seat amongst them
during your session, more convenient than
that allotted to me. Florida will never sup
port (Jen. Cass with his present opinions—
unless you cover them with an avowal of
such, that if he accepts, Florida will have
some assurance that her rights will be safe
in his hands.
As to Alabama. ’ have some right to speak.
Her democrac* never has been questioned.
