Delaware journal., 1828-11-25
POLITICAL.
THE DlsUNIoNIsTs OF THE SOUTH.

We published, few days ago. letter from Mr..
Mitchell. member of Congress from South Caro-
lima relative to meeting of the delegation Of that
State at the house of Col. Hayne in Washington, at
which it was alleged propositions made to dis
solve the Union. The letter Of Mr.. Mitchell in et-
feet affirmed that such propositions were made
The last Charleston papers contain the reply OF Col
Hayne to Mr.. Nitchell's letter, accompanied by
statements from Mr.. Martin, Col. Drayton, Major
Hamilton and John Carter, Of the S. c. delegation,
all Of which deny in the most positive terms, as was
naturally to be expected; that any propositions oil
the kind were made at the meeting alluded TO. AS
Col. Drayton's statement contains the sum and sub
stance of all the rest, give it below pre- ceded
by the following pepper-corn from Maj. Hamilton's
statement: Nat. Journal
I Extract from Maj. Hmihon's statement
$ recollec distinctly. that either at the first
second meeting which took place at General Haynes
ud sings, some present observed, that perse-
verance in the tariff policy or prohbitory system.
must lead to dissolution of the Union-greatly to
be deprecated. which believe met with universal
assent. This however led to long and ardent con-
versation on the resources OF the State to sustain
herself. in which | substantially made the remarks
which MIR. itchell has attributed to Gen. Hayne.
II certainly did say that to the federal government
hfarcng an unconstitutional law with the bayunet.
Tit was an absurdity too monsrous to be entertain
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looms of the manufacturers, to force their internal
tariff down our throas, that did not believe that
our natural allies in Virginia or No Ca would per-
nit them to pass through their territories but if they
did had great reliance the spirit of free and
gallant people and in the holy enthusiasm of Just
cause: and if our affairs and fresides were invaded
We would have to meet our invaders like men, and
| had very little doubt we would react. with consi-
derable improvements, the victories of the 10th Of
c..
erng this as matter of reproach, now re-assert
il as my snlemn belief and conviction ; and it there
is mi,creant SO base as to accuse M of treason
because will not consent to depreciate either the
spirit or resources of my native State, shall leave
him in undisputed possession of his peculiar and ex
elusive patriotism. with comfortable portion of my
scorn and contempt. But that these remarks were
intended either to urge the necessity. or even to
countenance the proprety, of separation of the
States. positively denv.o
COL DRAYTON's STATEMENT.
make this statement, in consequence of having
been requested BY Gen. Hayne and Major Hamilton
to put in writing what was said or acqulesced in by
them, and myself. at two meetings of the Deiega.
tion of South Carolina held at the lodgings of Gen
eral Hayne, in the city of Washington, shortly af
ter the passage of the late Tariff Act.
4 At these meetings, the object of both of which
was to consult as to the course which ought to be
pursued by the Delegation of South Carolina ir
consequence Of the passing of the Tariff Law refer
red to- no propositions directly indirectly
: submitted. excepting the following which were &C
, quesced liz wahoua The dissent ofay one: 1st. Tha
when the Delegates went home. they should, By
letter. communicate to each other the feelings ant
sentiments of the people within their Districts upor
the subject Of the Tariff; that the Delegates sholt
i make no attempt TO increase the ercitemen which
was anticipated the provisions of the law would oc
&c casion; and that they should endeavour to preven
. public meetings. and every expression of pubi
e opinion connected with the Tariff until after the re
suit of the Presidential election should be ascertain
ed, it being declared and apparently with the con
currence of all who present, that the election
7 of Mr.. Adams or of General Jackson, was matte
=. Of little Importance compared with the existence
n. abolition of the restrictive system. Cd, That th
Delegates should assemble at Columbia at the com