Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1840-06-11


! brought out in opposition to Mr.. Van Buren,,
made up my mind to support him, because
knew him to DO homes, and capable and worth,
t of the confidence or,he people. Asothers have
! been pleased TO use my name freely because
D determined to act in this matter for myselfanC
a in pursuance Of high duty to my country,
I have thought proper thus publicly 10 announces
my determinations-through your columns, t
. our old Jackson friends, by whom desire tC
: be properly understood.
+ In abandoning Mr.. Van Buren, and giving
} my vote to Gen. Harrison, let no man suppose
that abandon my,polilcal opinions or my old
political friends with whom co-operated in
electing Gen. Jackson TO the high post which
he filled with so much credit TO himself and
honor TO his country. Those who adhere to
the principles which the friends of Jackson then
Iprolessed will find me still with them. | am
aware that portion Of the Van Buren, party
will bitterly condemn my course and charge
me with desertion of principles--n the hope of
persuading my old friends that have changed.
That is not true. Ny principles are the same
the principles that brought Gen. Jackson
into power They may perhaps, set me down
as Conservative. Well, bel so. They are at
liberty to call me by this or any other party
name; but must have the privilege of voting
for whom please. | am resolved not 10 be
cotiared byparty orparty Of names. There is
no material difference between the great bulk
Iofthe two parties, as to the manner in which
they desire the Government to be administered.
The differences, believe, TO be among the
politicians on both sides, whose object is to
gatherl a harvest of "fat things" for them.
selves, and equally at the expense of the peo-
pie.
1t is a proud name enough for me, that can
simply call myself an American Citizen. /
wish to be knowniby no other. Twill acknowl.
edge no other. | am tired Of deception
Names are nothing. Honesty of purpose is
every thing. | therefore support my old Gen
era and fellow-sodier, not as a party man,
but because knsw him-and know him to be a
brare man, true patriot and a capable states.
man; and, knowing him as do, had ten thou
sand votes they should all be his in preference
to Van Buren, If it was necessary, could col
into detail in giving reasons for my preference
Of Gen. Harrison. But expect to meet per-
sonaIly 18th most of my old political friends
and associates, and will with great pleasure
explain verbally why am constrained to sus.
ain Gen. Harrison. For the last year have
been dissatisfied with the course of measures
pursued by the Administration, and considered |
he legislation of the Van Buren, party in the
State Government as peculiarly Objectionable. |
And much as have disliked the course of the |
eaders oft Wing party, have longed to see
md do nope to see Mr.. Van Buren, leave the
White House on the 4th Of March next. ToI
many of my friends these feelings and wishes
ire not new. Yet, so strongly have | been
bound by the chains Of party. that confess
have been wanting in nerve openly to proclaim
my opinions. had been persuaded myself to
slip along until the election, in silence and in
activity, unless (Which supposed would prob
IDLY be the lact) should be called on to be
he Van Buren, candidate for Congress, which
would make it necessary to declare my opin-
ons freely and frankly. But being appointed
/ member of the Democratic STATE Central
Committee, | found that neutrality was no
onger possible. therefore, again reviewed
he two political parties (the extremes Of both
abhor) and came 10 the conclusion that there
was, indeed, so little difference between the
honest men of the two parties, as / had served
Two campaigns under the Ole hero effort MeigsI
and the Thames, would go on and serve a
second under Van Buren,. In this conclusion
soon found had erred. There we're differ
ences, found, between the Central Committee
and myself, on subjects of vital interest TO the
country which could not be reconciled. When
again reviewed the late Message Of the Presi.
lent TO Congress, his former dictatorial mes
sages Of Il cannot say true Jackson Legsla,
lure, buD the Ohio Legislature, which were
bringing ruin upon the country, it was appar>
INT that, if obtained place in that Commit.
zee, should be compelled to sanction with my
lame what my Judgement condemned and my
owe of country abhored. Under these consid-
,rations, plucked up courage (as had often
lone before under the "Old Granny and Cow
lrd" as some call him) and resigned my men,
,ershp in said committee. | now only regret
hat had not acted with more energy and de-
,ision, and at once followed the dictates of nv
conscience which by day and by night admon-
shed me ofmy duty, in regard to this impor-
ant matter, until almost hated myself for hal
ing SO long between two opinions. Perhaps,
ought to ask pardon Of the Democratic State
CENTRAL Committee for my wavering conduct
but the shackes are broken, and, thank
rod, am once morca freeman! And as long
s live intend to be so.
| will only further remark, in conclusion,
hat with my decided appreciation of the old
hlef and my determination to support him by
II proper means, cannot share in any pro-
ceilings which smack Of dictation to the peo-
e. The people in my opinion are abundantIy
lpabIe, without the help of dictators. to choose
eir own officers. desire further to say to
my old Jackson friends in this city and sur
unGing counties, that my house is open from