Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-02
For the AdrcrtiScr.
June 90, lS40

The flippant communication OF the indiv vldual,
who. by the assumption Of the imposing rpl-
thet Of "Sub-Treusury. has forced his per-
sonal trade upon us, has fallen far short of Ir.
ritating him. whom it was intended to injure,
or weakening the confidence Of his political
friends. AS the gentleman 10 whom this anony-
nous philippe was addressed. cannot, of course,
condesccnd 10 regard it, be- the indulgence Of
the community whilst portion OF this "Bca-
net" production is reviewed. and the claims o!
the writer's particular favorite (Col. Richard
son, to the confidence Of the State are impair
italy discussed. "Sub.Treasury" appears
greatly concerned, and even affects gascon-
aiding Indignation that Col. Hammond should
have been informed that efforts were making IL
injure him here. Whether il be that his self
suiicirncy has been mortified by being foiled
in the attempt of working in tn dark" or his
anger excited, that Col. Fl had not magnani-
mousty beea deharred the expression of his po-
htica opinions; or whether It be that ,hr slow
but certain decline of Col Peters coltirs. (and
with them ..Suh-Treasury's hopes Of future
greatness aud e,no!ument) have rendered him
desperate, shall not pretend to decide. But,
that there is cause of offence III the assertion
that Insinuations have been made TO the prrju-
dice of Col. H.. is not true, unless it he that
lie truth is offensive That it is tine truth.
assert, and a:n afped wiA' proof t" n'anlait:,
In fact, the COMMUNICATION OF "Snb-lrtasury
itself substaniial"s the charge. Hut exclusive
Of this, there is evidence equal 10 the OCCASION
in the following statement. Several intelligent
and highly respectable gentlemen, WHO but one
month ago, were the warm and ardent sup
trae Democratic Snb.Treasury and States
-. hi \ . yI,ooo
staggered aud doubtful rs TO the course they
should pursue. Some have gone so far as to
reonest the friends of Col. Fl. to write TO him
and ask, if it were possible, that he was inclin-
ed towards Harrison and the Bank. or con.
nected with the Preston faction" Of this State.
Now. let ME ask every candid citizen, what
could have produced this disa!iection amongst
the supporters of Col. HI Can any man for
a moment suppose, that the vain"is runlor
had its origin amongst them1 .Orcnn any one
deny that its object was "party effect am
willing to grant tha, no one has boldly asserted
that Col. II. was either "Prrston. Bank,
CLAY. or Harrison" man; but the impression
has gone abroad, and to my humble rOnprc-
hension the guilt OF a false representation lies
in the impression created, rather than IN the
language used. Is there no meaning in the
mysterious manner Of Col. RS friends when
askiug-how happens 1t, that Col Hammond is
supported by Bank and Harrison men? Is
there no neaning or inslnnaton in the frequen-
cy of that question? The principle of "qui
facit per alum, facit per se," is correc,.,
The inference of 'Sub-T Treasury" that Col
Hammond's correspondent was ever his oppo-
nent, is affectedy incorrect, and bears u stri-
king similiudc to wanlon pcrversion. For, in
the communication from whih he quotes so
abundan,ly. dated February 4ti, aud from
which all his knowledge ofthat genteilin's po-
sit6n was derived. Edgefeld uses the follow
ing language: "I am however, as yet, the ad-
vocate Of no particular candidate, and all ,'e.
sire to see is 81 fair open field, with fair start
and no party joclly wing" With the above
avowal staring in his face, "Sub-Treasny's'
declaration that Edge!ield was once the un-
qualified supporter Of Judge Johnson as OPP
posed 10 Col Hammond, and the introduction
of garbIed statement into his article argues an
obtuseness Of intellect or conscience OF which
he is by no means cnvied. When III was urged
that the elevation Of some member Of the Union
PARTY was necessary to carry out the compro.
mise between the States Rights and Union
Parties of this State. aud before Judge John
sons present politics were known, |, with
many others. remembering his noble victory Of
Patriotism over his opinions upon the party
question of the day, were prepared to have
given him our strongest support But, when
il was disclosed that Judge J0hnSon was an ad-
tocate OF National Bank, and that the talk
about amalsamating old parties by the election
of Col. Richardson was but mere ruSe. at
tempted by private individuals. and connved
at bv others for private purposes, we dctermIn-
ed to rend the veil asrmIpr, and if :ssib!", to
let the honor rest where the hnnor was due
We have acted throughout from princip'e I'M
tram.n elled by private relations. | defy Sub.
Treasury" to lay his hand upon his heart and
do the same. Can he deny That he was once
the advocate of Col. Hammond Would he
not blush to confess the caIlsr of his aposlacy
Yet hr. forsopth. ventures to pirate about CON
siste,.ey! and the defining Of positions He,
professingio be the personal flirn,l (!) AID adj
inirrr of Col. Hammond. "IIow courtesy
wouId seem to cover sin when what is done is
like hypocr,c, the which is good in nothing
but in sight"
Blu. this vaunting and vapourins will Of