Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-02-20
NEXT GOVERNOR.

We publish to-day the articles signed edge
fl Id" and "Up County," though we do not
approve of tie sentiments conlanc in either
We are still Of The opinion, that tie discussion,
Of this subject is rather premature, and did not
intend to aude to it again so soon: but it Is
proper perhaps, that we should lake some
notice of the articles above mentioned
The claims of Judge Johnson and Colonel
Hammond, to the Office of Governor, are re-
spcctivcly urged by our Correspondents. No
one can entertain higher admiration for the
character of Judge Johnson, than we do; but
it is unnecessary 10 discuss his claims, to the
office, since it is generally understood, that he
neither is, nor will be Candidate.
For the character and talents Of Col: Ham,
mond we also, entertain the highest possible
respect. We neither could nor would speak
Of him, but in terms the kindcsl and most com.
pIimcntary. Fnterainirg for Inn the feelings
which we do. we hope lie will not become
Candidate, since all parties, so far as we can
.carn. are disposed. unanimously 10 support
Col Richardson. Ard indeed, we think it only
an acl of Justice to COL r. aud to his party,
that the office should be conferred upon him.
We were enemies in war; but in peace we de-
sire to he friends, and now is the time to seal
those fountains of bitterness, which have al
ready, been suffered to flow too long. 1.-THE I'M
fortunate difficulties. which have so long divided
friends aud kindred, is ever to be settled, this is
the day. We have been the predominant par
ty, and for the last eight years have dealt ont.
to onr friends, every Office. of honor or profit,
in the State. We have had, in succession five
Governors Of our own party, and three from
this section the Stale. 1t is inconsistent with
that spirit, Of generosity and magnanmity. of
which we so much boast, longer 10 use those
advantages, over our opp"ne Is. W cl, for
tune has brown into orir hands. In addition
to all this, Col Richardson is free from every OBJ.
lection. Even our Correspondents, acknowl-
edge his high Observation-Disclosures and TINS
admit that it is merely matter Of personal
feeing-a preference of individuals Col. R.
is a gentleman OF talents. and character above
reproach. lie has heen an able advocate, in
Congress, of the Sub-Treasury, and indeed Of
all the leading measures sustained by the State,
at this day, and deserves no less, at orr hands,
tIan the office which his friends desire to con-
fer upon him.
The nomination of COL Richardson, by "that
part of the State Rights party, "(he Sub 1rcasu-
ry,) "of which the editor" (of the Mer-
cury) sis the repuicd and recognised or
gan," is as honorable TO themselves. MS it
must be gratifying to his friends The offer Of
the GubernatoEial Chair to Col. Richardson,
by the State Right party is, we think. more
consistent with. its dignity and character for
generosity, and is. certainly, more grateful 10
our feelings, than sullen and "silent acquies-
cencc" in his promotion.
We see nothing to prevent tie fnlflment Of
our predictions '.that all parties. IN the Sta;e,
would mite in his support" unless his con-
nexion with Mr. Calhoun. his devotion to
the Sub-Treasllry and his open opposition to
Mr.. Clay. should induce that remnant of
party known as the "Preston faction," to op-
pose him. u.