The late decision brings the enemies of the South face to face with the Constitution of their country. They cannot escape the issue presented — the observance of the laws of the land, or disunion.
Original passage & context
"The late decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Dred Scott case, will bring the enemies of the South face to face with the Constitution of their country. They cannot escape the issue presented -- the observance of the laws of the land, or disunion."
The Democratic paper of Georgia's capital, stating the choice in one line four years before it was taken. The Federal Union expects the North to submit; it is confident the fury of the storm has passed.
Read it in the original — Federal Union (Milledgeville), Mar 31, 1857 ↗