Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-27
From the ChmrieiOn M.rrurY.

Dr. John Bnyli beng called 10 Ihe CHAIR
and Alex. 3. BrailsIord appointed Secre
lary, the following Preamble and Resolu
tions were unanimously adopted:
Approving the magnanIunus and pa
trioic spirit in which all parties have unit
ell to sustain the nomination ofour eslima'
ble fellow citizen, Col. JonN P. RIcu.
ARDsuN, as Il candidate for the Executive
Office of this State-reposins the utmost
confidence in his lirmness, talents, prnci
piles and hdelity-and convinced from all
experience of the pas, as well rs from tho
lowering aspect of The future. of the ne
cessity of reposc from all old party dis
sentions. and of urinn and energy in the
future policy of the State. TO resist The OPP
ponents of her principles, and the enemies
Of her rights, now marshalling under the
banner of Harrison and The Banks-we,
The people of Clarendon, without dislinc
lion of party) deem i, proper to express
our concurrence in rhc high considerations
and generous motives which have induced
to that nomination, and To congratulate t!lr
community and ourselves on The favorable
prospect which it presents, of uniting all
our fellow citizens in The Jealous support
of those rights, interests, and principles,
which this State has always cherished
with such jealous care. and maintained
with such inllexibIe firmness.
Therefore. Resolved, That the nomina-
ton of the Hon. John P. Richardson to
so high and distinguished an Office by the
State Rights party of this State, mani
tests spirit Of patriotism, magnanlni'y
and tlisinteresteduess, worthy of the GAL
lantry, devotion and firmness, with which
thai party have hi'hcrtn vindicated their
principles, and which are best maintained
by uniting all our citizens i'll their sup
port, under the "Broad BaLner of State
Rights"
Resolved, That the general and almost
universal appreciation with which that
nomination has hecn received throughout
the State, is honorable TO all parties; and
is the evidence Of the cnnsummation Of
that peace, harmony and restored conf
deuce. which we trust. the goud sense and
moral feeling Of the community will not
permit any inccndary publications with
The view to revive old party animasities,
to interrupt. and which we believe hat no
patriotic citizen can ever desire so uunec
cssarily to revive.
Resolved, That in supporting the nomi
nation Of Col. Richardson, who having
hceu Sc importantly connected with the
great Democratic aud State Rights party
Of the Union during his late services in
Congress, aud Ille principles Of which as
cxpoundcd in The "ad,'rcss published by
that party in The session Of '33S.' was so
cordially responded 10 by tho SnulII, we
offer the highest and most satisfactory as
slIrancc of our co-npcralion to sustain the
great cause and principles which Iicy are
rallied TO defend, and thereby we trust in
spirc additional ardour and energy in their
continued efforts tn maintain them.
Resolved, That while wc entertain pro-
found respect for the high character aud
distinguished merits OF the other gentle
men whose names have been suggested
as candidates for This nllicc, thar VIC ar
restrained from according them our sup
port, by 'hc high political and moral con
sirlcraIions which have so universally nc.
tua,ed our fellow citizens in every portion
of the Stale. 10 designate Col. Richardson
Us the exponent of that restored conf
dcucr and harmony between all parties,
so happily in The progress of consumna'
tinn.
Resolved. That as the first President to
avow determination to refuse his consl-
iulional sanction To The insioinu. and in.
ccudiary designs Of the aInliionisis, in
any of its nrns, either in III" District of
Columbia or in the States. and as the first
Federal Executive who had the virtue and
the lirlnIrSS IN prnpnSc Il separation of
Bank and Stale in The fiscal operations Of
the Government, as the open and decided
opponent Of all partial. invidions, unjust
AM, unconstitutional Legislation 10 prnirrl
munopnics, or manufacturing interests, and
sincerely rndcavnring, as we believe. to
administer the Government on the suund
Republican principles of 9S and 90. Mr..
Van Burcu is n:osl eninemlly entitled, in
our estimation, ln receive the appreciation
and confidence Of the South, and VIC will
clceriully unite with our fellow citizens
10 support his reelection 10 the Prc6i-
dcncy.
Resolved, That we highly approve the
course of our distinguished Senator ii;
Congress, John G.. Calhoun, whose devo.
ton to Southern rights aud Republican
principles is only cqualle' by The ability
with which he has advocated and sustain
ed them.
Resolved, That VIC recognize lhe"Risht
| of Instruction" as fundamental principle
nf all representative governments, with.
out which the right Of the people to gov
cru themselves, would be hercsy in ,hen.
ry. and paradox in practice.
Resolved That as we regard The riSh
of instruction fundamental principle IN
representative governments, we will sup
port no man for The Legislature who op
poses that doctrine.
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