The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21

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his principles, opinions and scts, was by no
means accurate, and consequently, my opinion
of him as man and statesman was not favor
able
believing as / did, and do-that the mea-
sures and policy Of the administration, are ra-
pidly tending 10 the entire subverslon Of our in
stitutions--the prostration and ruin Of the best
interests of our country, felt u my duty, 70
make the most particular inquiry into the cha
racter and opinions of General Harrison, to as
certain whether the South could prudently, con-
sistently and safely support him for the Presi-
dency The result has led me to the unhestat-
ing conclusion that he has done more in favor Of
Southern rights and interests than any other
man living out of the slave-holding States, and
that no man in those States is more thoroughly
with us in regard to our rights and interests.
therefore have no hesitation in saying, that, in
my opinion, he 10, in every way worthy Of our
undivided and unhesitating support, and the
last hope ofthe Republic. noW, do not enter
tain doubt of his election. If he shall be nomi-
mated by our proud and enlightened State,I shall
endeavor to do my duty in the campaign that
will follow. do not entertain doubt Of the
result-we shall be victorious ~
Respectfully yours,
THOS. BUTLER KING.
The Georgia Messenger publishes the follow
ing letter from Mr.. Dawson with the significant
remark, that "Mr. d. will find his old constitu-
ents are Of his way Of thinking"
WASHINGTON Cry, April IA, 1910.
MY DEAR SIR The question has been fire.
quently asked, what will Georgia do in the ap-
preaching Presidential contest7 MY reply has
been, Ego for Van Buren,, | presume, as the
State Rights party in December last resolved to
support neither Van Buren, nor General Harr-
L.. H. IL al.
aloofn course be persevered in. When General
Harrison was first nominated, | confess thought
that the proper course for the State Rights party.
But, from full and fair examination Of the po-
litical opinions of the General, am now will
ing TO support him in preference to Mr.. Pan
Buren,. To give you the reasons, deem UNI
necessary--for the last three months have been
chiefly employed in developing his merits and
dement's. My prejudces were against him, and
so expressed myself; but justice to myself for
bids me to remain silent, when an old and gal
liant man has suffered under an improper preju-
dice.
If should be asked my opinion as to the
course the State Rights party or the State should
adopt in the Presidential contest, unhesitatingly
! would say, go for Gen. HARRISON and john
TYLER do not design to abuse Mr.. Van Bu-
ren-I never have, nor shall now do it. But
his policy and his administration generally, as
John p. King said, are whitening the head of
this young Republic most prematurely." Look
at the country who does not feel for the peo-
Pile and who does not perceive the ruin, DESC
ation, and distress which is now overwhelming
the People? Who can tell the Indebtedness
which the debtor class of the People are DOOM
ed to suffer- Who does not know that the poll
cy Of the Administration has been prostrating
the credit of the country That it has closed
the doors of the banks 10 prevent credit being
extended TO honest and industrious men, whose
property is or will be under the sheriff s ham
mer2 But, sir, will STOP am prepared to
defend my choce-and am ready to give my
constituents and the people Of the State my
views from the stump-any way-any where I;
and if my preference for General Harrison over
Mr.. Van Buren, is an objection to me. will say
to my constituents, choose one whose opinions
more fifty accord.
1t is not at all surprising that there should have
been difference Of opinion among us in making
choice; time will bring us together again, at
least the mass of the party | will be pleased to
hear how far you accord with me. Amidst my
extensive correspondence, have expressed my
preference ever since have satisfied myself
At first, was for standing aloof; that is, going
for neither, but my opinions are now different.
The State will gof for General Harrison and John
Tyler when their claims are fully known. Let
the Convention in June survey the ground, and
do their duty. Tell your friends, Mr.. Van Blu
rem has Waterloo defeat ahead. But he is a
magician, in the opinion of many; perhaps he
may avoid it. Personally esteem him.
Your friend,
VIM c.. DAWSON