Mr. Toombs’s despatch of the 22d inst. unsettled conservatives here. Is there any hope for Southern rights in the Union? We are for the Union of our fathers, if Southern rights can be preserved in it. If not, we are for secession. Can we yet hope the Union will be preserved on this principle? You are looked to in this emergency. Give us your views by despatch and oblige
William Ezzard.
Robert W. Sims.
James P. Hambleton.
Thomas S. Powell.
S. G. Howell.
J. A. Hayden.
G. W. Adair.
R. C. Honlester.
Washington, December 29th, 1860.