Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-08-04
HON. GEO. McDUFFIE-PUNCH g.
THE DEVIL-Mr. McDu6fe greatly

HON. GEO. McDUFFIE-PUNCH g.
THE DEVIL-Mr. McDg6Fe greatly
prefers the latter.
1t is generally known that the Hon.
Geo. McDuffie of South Carolina, has re.
Gently written letter in which he has as
sailed, in the most bitter and unreasonable
manner, the standing and character of
AAUEIIS0II, Iu WHICH he also.
says that he SIS not partizan of Mr.. Van
Buren," yet he would greatly prefer MIN
to his opponent. That our readers, and
the public, may better understand the con-
tents of this letter, we publish it la extenso,
and that they may better understand
the principles and character Of Mr.. Nc
Duffie, we also publish a portion Of a
speech made by him in the year 1886, at
public Dinner given his Excellency
by the citizens Of Hamburg, S. c.; togeth-
er with an extract from letter of his, to
Samuel A. Towns, Esqr. Of Perry County
Alabama, on the subject and constitution
atty Of Bank of the United States.
LETTER
OfMr. McDufie, TO the Committee, IN
reply to an limitation to be present
at the Democratic Convention, sgsich
assembled at MilledgeriIJe,( Ga. on
the 3rd and 4th instant.
CHERRY HILL, JUNE, "a.
Gentlemen:-I have the honor to re-
ceive your invitation, in behalf of she
citizens of Baldwin County, who are
opposed to the election of William
Henry Harrison, to the Presidency of
the United States; to be present at the
celebration of the approaching Ami
versaTy of American Independence in
Milledgeville. Though am constrain-
ed by circumstances to decline your
invitation, l concur fully in your OPP
position to the election of Gen. Harri-
son. Ifthere were no other objections
to his election, the audacions and in
sulting position he has assumed of re-
fusing to disclose his opinions to the
people on subjects of vital importance
to their welfare, while asking their suf-
frages for the highest office in their gift
and the disgusting mummery of log
cabin and beer barrels, which would
disgrace the orgies of the lowest dem-
agogue by which his nomination has
been heraIded forth even by the high.
est of his partizans, would be quite cor
elusive with me. | consider all this ;
| gross and contemptuous insult to the
people of the United States; and if ;
weak, superanuated old man, utterly
destitute Of qualifications to sustain
the dignity, or perform the duties o
the Office, could be elected Presiden
under such auspices, l should consid
er it a reproach to our common coun
try. But as a southern man l hav,
much graver objections to him. He
National Republican, holding all tn
doctrines and principles of that party
he was nominated by that party, ant
will sustain every measure which ma,
be proposed by its great leaders. MI
Webster never uttered constitutions
doctrine, and Mr.. Clay never propos
ed a measure that Gen. Harrison ha
not supported or approved. In fac
he will be a tool in the hands {
these two gentlemen, and to elect hir
r would be to adopt their principles an
measures. If Southern Statesme
are prepared for this, ! cannot believ
| the People are. Having withdraw
: entirely from the field of politics, dis
gusted with the everlasting scrambl
for office, which gives party colour
? ing 10 every public measure, ! beg
: be understood, that while am utterl
! opposed to the election Of Gener
Harrison, am not the partizan OF NJ
j Van Buren,, though would great
!, prefer him to his opponent. The PriI
y ciples he has aVowed, and NAH
Q tanned openly and firmly, are dear
i the Southland what is equally impo
e tant, they are the principles Of his pa
: ty. am, gentlemen,
= With great respect,
!. Your obt. servt.
!. GEO. McDUFFH