The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-10


embraced that unlor faith win distinctly rccoect
III. friendly counsel and the unkind returns recey
"a have bot little doubt thai many will remember
sth bitter regret, that this advice was totally dsre-
garded.
Smitk is about 10 drAerf has country, aud Mr. Calhoun
IcH not" There is something repulsse ~ the express
son that have deserted South Cafoina-snd IL Is IN
the worst sense that the expression is here used.
In doing honor 10 the deprs,ty Of him whose inge-
nuy could invent such charge, il is proper for me
here 10 MENTION that had lighted the torch Of dscord,
il would have been reproachfu TO have left for
others 10 extngush But bore part in producing
the present affecting Of things IN South Carolina
lief, debts unpaid in that Staie--lio moral obligation
uncanceed--no political functions unfnished-but on
the day Of the election remained at the polls ua,i the
last vote was counted, and gave my own vote IN the
election which TO decide her fate. remained at
the polls until the last voted, who criminal
brought from the public jail by The sheriff. who was him
self nullifying candidate ! that criminal vote
the nullfyne ticket and beheld the sheriff conduct him
in safety back 10 his cell Upon this asked myself,
the boosted OF Freedom, Of Union, and the
Constitution, need such aid this TO sustain her
asked myself, is the fate Of South Carolina, the
boast and pride Of her sons TO be decided by The suf-
irages Of outlaws and vagabonds-dragged from the
public dungeons TO the polls, there to compete with
frecmen! asked myself where had that chivarous
spirit fed, which gave her proud rank in this
great republic
These the gloomy reflections which crossed my
mind, and under which | left South Carolina. There
left my carly, my fondest rccollections and instead OF
deserving her SOIL like reckless and bankrupt sd
yenturer, regardless Of her fate left her with bosom
glowing With gratitude. the last tribute generous
people, who had long cherished with their Kindness,
who had given more than asked. aud more than
wanted. And now, when look back upon her former
days Of peace and prosperity, in which long partic
Pated with undminshed delight my heart sickens at
the thought that she is about become the theatre of
anarchy, and fall prey TO the frenzy Of mobs,
To nv political friends and associates in the cause OF
Union, and the legitimate rights of the States
Permit to say, that when | left South Carolina
the political functions with which the people Of that
State had honored me, had all expired. ! owed the
State nothing but my gratitude and love. Although
that the multiplying leaders would 90 to any
length TO augnen, their numbers and to enhance their
power still do not doubt the great body Of the people
did no, dsrus, the fidelity Of the people towards the
government Of their choice which had blessed with
tranquility at home with peace and respect abroad
Believing that the elections which had Just closed
had given them majority and that consequently all the
officers in the State would be at their disposal,
cluded that notification would rest there. Under this
belief intended to retire 10 my agricultural pursuits,
where my voice would not have been heard beyond the
circle Of my private friends. So long as I remained
with YOU, and until believed the ended,
spared palms. labor that honest, open and
thorzed, to PROSTATE that hideous phantom nullhca
ton Under these circumstances left South Carolina
| am sure you will not envy my good fortune in
Gaping the pains and penalties tina, awaited me- and
which it is your lot now TO contend against These
laws-the first enacted under the auspices Of nulca-
on-and which the people were told brcathcd nothing
but peace upon Garth good will and safety TO the Unn
blemlshes upon the fame of South Carolina and
cannot be untarnshed by the breath Of Calhoun, Nc
Dufie, Hayne and Hamilton They will go down to
posterty covered with more infamy than the hidden
DEGREES Of Caligua, or the bloody laws of Draco.-
There is not despot in chrisendom who would dare
dIsfranchse every officer of his government without
the form Of trial, in the same high handed manner con-
templated by the Ordinance Of the Convention.
scarcely believe that the people Of your State will vet
sustain such frghtfu despotsm | cherish the hope
that civil not yet destined 10 water your fields
with the blood Of its unotfending owners
Impressed fully am, that even should South
Carolina resort to secession revolution the great OBJ
ect Of the confederacy might still be maintained
Associated il is, with earliest and fondest recol
ectons, the people will rally around their
like the band of Leondas-as the means for pre-
serving the palladium Of their liberties from the touch
Of foreign innova thousand from the petty despotisms
which have sprung up at home have the confidence
to believe that the Of the people in South Carroll
will their steps whenever they dis
nctly behold the daring and mpous objects for which
those factlous spirits have been aiming whose imned
ate interest consists in the public affections.
Trusting that the existing troubles of our afflicted
State may be settled without the hazard of she'd
!
belief, that in time come, when the cause OF these
connections shall be better understood, they will furnish
instructive lesson of the capacity Of govern
mcnt to withstand the trials of adverse well pros
porous circumstances, and how joint interest in
expanding and perpeua,ing these blessings But from
the mutabily of all human affairs should these fond
ancipations be fealizcd, and should be your
fate to encounter the scourge Of CIVIL WAR, let it
not be of your seeking Avoid it by every possible
means by every sacrifice incompatible with honor,
with the preceps Of an enlightened age. In leaving
South Carolina have i'll wise avoided any thing like
responsibility ~.
TO the Union Patty in that State, with whom have
long labored in the public vineyard, may here be
permitted 10 say-tha should unrelenting tyranny
drive You to the last alternative of oppressed people,
in defence of your fire -sdes-hat yours being holy
cause, in defence of the Constitution Of Union, and
Liberty and ndivisble, rs also my cause
In shines Of peril have gone hand in hand with you,
and South Carolina is still my country. | have never
deserted her, and in cnging to those principles which
have long cherished ,oM nercl desert you For
should the hour OF trial and trlbulation come my nten
ton is to be with you.
Should war be relied on to decide your fate, DUTY
will place me in the midst Of it. would rather perish
in the conflict than survive the wreck Of my country
If possible, let this bitter cup passif not, will drink
1t with you. .
WILLIAM SMITH.
D,rands Bend, Alabama Rirer,
February Isl, 1888.
PS The press and post offices in South Carolina
may by this time be put under the ban Of the New Co.
venment. Wishing this Address to reach its destina
ton, therefore request its insertion IN the Alabama
State Inelligencer. W. s.
The Wild Pigeon.-Some idea may be
formed of the immense numbers Of pigeons
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