Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
From he DanriHe Reporter, Aug :.
Tar Wnias OF HALirAx Ann rHE noN. Wv.
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TNr WHiGs OF HAiIrAN AM THE HoN. wv. :
PRrstcS.
II gives us great pleasure to insert the following
correspondence between the Wings Of ,ialiaS. and
the distinguished Senator fiom South Carolina.
No individual IN the United States has given
stronger evidence OF dependence of character. n
fixed and unwavcring devotion to principle, than
VIM c. Preston. lie deserves all the honor due 10
who has risked himself against the most fear
ful odds) in defence OF his country and her nstltn-
ttons. end We doubt that he viii reap the full re
ward OF his well doing.
We trus, tina, although our Wing friends Of Hal.
flax have been denied for the present the pleasure OF
greeting this patriotic x eloquent Representative OF
our sister State. they will have 1t in their power on
his return TO the Senate, to testify thef admiration
Of the man. aud their OF his services by such
demonstrators as will prove honorable alike 10 the
giver * receiver Aud when he who bears the mantle
OF Henry shall electry the Wings OF Halifax, with
his eloquent deuunoia,ous Of the policy by which the
country has been brought the verge OF rum, may
sce le there to hear.
H.lIrAN County, Va, July3, ls3s.
Dear Sir At meeting OF many of the " higs
of Halifax. convened Tor the purpose, We were ap-
pointed a committee invite you an then name, To
visit their county on youi return to sonr home IN
South Carolina, and to dine with them NJ then
Court House such day may sun YOU eanNo-
nience.
We give but a feeble expression 10 thelf senti#
menis. when declare YOU that sont steady 'ievo.
Whies--y our constant uuwcafted aud eloquent De
fence Of the Constitution when attackedby many and
defended BY ew-your efficient and manly resistance
to the tyranny and corruption OF the most dangerous
admnisra ion which this orany Other country has ev
er been cursed with have called up feelings oil graft
tude and respect which obey would be delighted TO
have an opportunity personally 10 express to you.
AT time like he present, when they hnh man,
Of those whom Virginia has been pleased 10 honor
and 10 rusi falling by one from the faiih oil ON
fathers they turn with honest PRIDE 10 4 native
born Vifeinian who r another land illustrates by his
lie and his character, the political creed oil the old
Dominion. as she once was. We feel that We do no
Injustice TO the sentiments Of the meeting, when we
say that IT is their earnest desire TO accord Ia you
yet more decided and unrquwoc1l mark oil The high
estimation which they place on your character aud
services. We cannot permit tins opportunity to es
cape without expressing to You ON individual con
cutrencc in these seniimeuts.N hle the South, no"
the weaker portion OF the conicdeIae\ finds hetseIl
on every side assaulted, her dearest rights, IL =
source OF much satisfaction 10 know that we have
such n Champion as Yourself ON our SIDE " g have
the triple security OF talent, integrity aud common
interest.
Hoping that we may be permitted 10 return to
the meeting. whose organ We arc, an affirmative
response froni YOU. We are, with scuu ens Of dis
ing uished consideration.
Your most obt SvtS