The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-09-05
LETTER TO GovTEfcDUFFfE.

Gov. McDufie. We recognise in the writer
one Of the few who stood up for South Carolina
n the day of her trial His vindication of the
use of the log cabin by the Wing party, is forci-
lie and eloquent. We call the attention of Edi-
ors to it. It should be re-published in every
Wing paper in the United States.
To the Hon. George .McDts6ie, Of S. Carolina.
DEAR SIR: have read with deep regret and
surprise, your letter of the oath of June last to
a Committee of the Citizens of Milledgeville,
Georgia. That letter is in the following words:
CHERRY HILL, June Oath, 1910.
GEYrLEMEN:-I have had the honor receive your
behalf sf he citizens of Baldwin county,
who are opposed TO the election of William Henry Har
risen the Presidency of the United States, to be
present the celebration of the approaching anniversa
~ of American Independence, IN Miledgevle. Though
am constrained by circumstances decline your ihv-
taon, concur fully in opposition to the election of
General Harrison. there were no other objection to
his election the audacous and insulting position he has
assumed of refusing to disclose his opinions TO the Peo
pie, subjects of vital importance to their welfare
while asking their SURFACES for the highest office in their
gift, and the disgusting mummery of log CABIN ana bee
barrels, which would disgrace the orgies of the lowest
demagogue by which his nomination has been heralded
forth by the highest of his pazans, would be quite
conclusive with consider allthis gross and con-
temptuous insult to the people OF the United Statesi
and il weak superannnated old man, utterly destitute
of qualifications sustain the dignity or perform the
duties of the Office could be elected President under
such auspices shOald consider il reproach to
common country. But, southemman, l have much
greater objections to him. He is national republican,
holding all the doctrines and principles of that party; he
was nominated by that party and will sustain every
which may be proposed by its great leaders
Mr.. Webster never uttered constitutional doctrine,
and Mr.. Clay never proposed measure that General
Harrison has not supported or approved. In fhet he
will be tool in the hands of these Two gentlemen, and
elect him. would be TO adopt their principles and mea
sures. If southern statesmen are prepared fot this
balfa fba nln ara
Iirely from the field of politics, disguised with the ever
lasting scramble for Office which gives party coloring
TO every public measure beg to be understood that
while utterly opposed TO the election sf Gen. Har
rison not the partizan of Mr. Van Buren,, though
would greatly prefer him to his opponent. The prin
cipes he has only avowed, but maintained openly
and firmly, dear the south, and what is equally i'm
porant, they the principles of hf party.
am, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
To VIM. A. Tenville, T. Fort, VIM. Sanford Parish
Carter, VIVA. D. Jarratt, G. HamHond, B. s. Jourdan,
C. E. Ryan, Isaac Newell, G. Leeves, E. BUntly, X.
Rowell, and A. M. Horton, Esqs.
Your annunciation of 'having withdrawn en-
tirely from the field of politics, disguised with
the everlasting scramble for Office" and your
begging cit to be understood" that you are eFnot
the partisan of Mr.. Van Buren,, though you
would greatly prefer him to his opponents
would imply entire disinterestedness on your
part, and though not designed, yet affords a
plausible pretext to the partisans Of Mr.. Van
Buren, TO invest your opinions with extraordinary
importance. Accordingly, the NJ 7. Ereiins
Post, of the 10th July last, publishes your let
ter, with commentary of considerable length,
'designed," says the Editor, ''to draw the atteR-
ton of our readers more particularly to the
strong expression of disgust and adherence,
which the present course of the Wing party ma
turally calls forth from mind no longer under
the dominion Of party prejudice, and left to its
own fair and ingenious impulses"
The Editor Of the Post commences his COM
mentAry with the following remarks:
For some time, MFR. McDufie co-operated with the
wing party and during several years past has been rank
ed among their number. Now retired from party CON
always admitted hun to be, even when the vehemence
OF party feeling gave false direction TO his Judgment s
able 10 ck al the contest for the Presidency with per-
feet freedom from nassion and prejudice. The eenclu-
sion to which he has come, is the only weh sen
sble man can adopt.
The objections Hanson's election have never been
stated in stronger terms than by this sometime member
Of the wing party.
The astounding effects produced by your let
ter-upon the imagination of the Editor Of the
Charleston .Mercuy-ars graphically pourtray-
ed in the following extract from that paper:
9yHv DO THE HEATHER RAaE?''-Gen. McDufie's
letter has fallen like bombsheli into the midst Of the
log cabinand STAYED the cider barrels TO ntters. The
National Gazette the Richmond Wing and all the "com
mon fry, have raised simultaneous howl as if melted
bmstone had been poured upon the mango of legion
of ours in one fine shower. We thought would pro-
duee sensGjon- Charleston Mercury.
ssWhy do the Heather Yage?" asks the Editor
win finish the question and quotation, by add
ing, sEAND IMAGINE A VAIN THING"
Now, sir, having attentively and carefully
read your letter, together with the commentary
of the Editor Of the Post, and duly Considered
its .Meresvtal effects, am utterly unable t
come to your conclusion, and must be content t.
be written down not ga sensible msan-in the
opinion of the Post.
The partisans of Mr.. Van Buren, are busy IL
using your letter, and the sanction of your grea
name to your fquite conclusive and your 'smucl
graver objections" against the election of Gen
Harrison to the Presidency, and of course for the
promotion of the reelection of MIR. Van Buren,.
1t is undoubtedly true that many opinions, en-
dorsed by eminent men, put forth, perhaps, hasti-
ly and thoughtlessly, and others, perhaps, not
having even this, apology, viii not be found, on
examination, to pass current ip the common
wealth of justice or common sense. The dispo-
sition in our citizens readily to adopt opinions
thus put FORTH is evidence OF their honest since
rity; for, conscious of design themselves, they
suspect none In others. You must admit that
this is dangerous "credit SYSTEM" and one ex-
posed to great abuses. The writer of the cele-
erated discoveries in the moon, few years ago,
was large trader upon this "credit SYSTEM"
but believe ne did ne serious injury to any boz
dy' regret that cannot say the same of Gen.
jackson, Mr. Van Buren,, Col. Benton, Amos
Kendall, and some others, who have all been
very large traders upon this 'system," and have
used it, with tremendous effect, to prevent any
body else in the country from obtaining "eredit"
but themselves.
Past experience, l hope, has taught our free
citizens a saIufa wv laeso,, ,,,oox,