Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-25
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SOUTH C.9ROLIN.1
THE RiCHLAND FESTIVAL.

l. The Republican Doctrines Of 1898, under whose
banner the South has been thrice saved from impending
ruin. Let Us again rally around them in the coming
conflict
g The Honorable JoHS G. CALHOUN The sagacous
Statesman, tho incorruptble Patriot, "lhe pilot VIII"
weahered the Storm In The great contest with The
money power South Carolina looks with hope and con
dencs TO her favorte sonher trusted champion in the
hour nf need.
After the enthusiastic and greatly prolonged cheering
which followed this toast had subsidized, Col Goodw yn.
Chairman: Of the Committee of Arrangements read the
following admirable letter from MIR Calhoun, which, with
accompanying toast drew forth The strongest te"n
stations Of appreciation.
FoRr HILL September ls,, 1893.
Dear Sir-l have received your note, as Chairman o.
the Committee Of Arrangements, inviting me 10 a Bar
bscue Dinner to be given by the Republican and State
Rights citizens of Richland district, in favor OF sepa
ration Of Government and Banks, the Slh inst.
feel deep Of gratitude for the honor intended
but the Of The year the great distance and other
not necessary TO state, prevent me from accept
ing the invitation
As much as has been said on this great "of
deversnce and liberty, it is not yet half exhausted,
aud propose, in compliance with your request. 10 pre-.
sent few basty views on single point that has not
hitherto received due attention, in the discussion OF
thu subject.
We mus, all feel deep regret that so many Of old
friends, whose attachment to Republican, State Rights
principles cannot be questioned have separated from
this great question In this early stage before il has
become too late 10 retrace false step becomes both
them and us, deliberately to review the bearing Of the
positions respectively occupy. in reference 10 the
great and cherished principles of The party, TO which
We beth profess to belong What propose, then, 10
throw out reflections, which may aid those who
NAV he disposed to make this review
The first step is, to fix the leading principles of the
party; and here, fortunately there be diversity
of opinion. We have living standard Of The prnci.
pies Of party, in which all who bear the name Of
Republican and State Rights men, agreed, however
they may differ in other respects refer TO The Nrgi
MIA Report. and the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
of 9S The great and leading principles asserted in
those documents that is a federave system Of
Government to which the States and not the individual
citizens, Parties that the Constitution Dug hit to be
strictly construed, and far practicable literally ad
hsred ia; ae that consolidation, the concentration Of
che powers Of the system ia the General Government
must necessarily lead 10 6espotism. These being
kaowledged to be the principles Of the party the ques
tioa between rs, and friends who have separated
from us on the present OCCASION is which Of the two
the separation The uniV Of the Government and the
Banks, conforms most strictly to then' lie, US e1a
mine. taking the principles in the order in which they
stand.
Which, then Of the two, is the most favorable to the
fsderatve character Of our system?
We may we'll leave this point to be decided by our old
opponents the Federal National party, which, under
all changes of Names have been true 10 their princi
pies and policy Which they in favor Of the sepa'