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States maintained now upon these principles.
Her position now is just what it was in 1850, with respect to the Southern States.
Her platform then has been adopted by most, if not all, the other Southern States.
Now I would add but one additional plank to that platform, which I have stated, and one which time has shown to be necessary.
If all this fails, we shall at least have the satisfaction of knowing that we have done our duty and all that patriotism could require.
Mr. Stephens continued for some time on other matters, which are omitted, and then took his seat amidst great applause.
N. Y. Times, November 22, 1860.
Van Nostrand. New York, New York. 1862.
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