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Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

OF Republican people. II is known that Mr..
Jefferson, al the formation of the Constitution,
pronounced the re-eligibility ef the President
to be It's capital, and possibly az some future
oay. ATS fatal defect How imPressively have
passing events added their testimony TO the sa-
gaciiy and wisdom of his foresight. The
hssi term OF Presidency has now come to be
alIirst wholly devoted 10 securing the re-eiec-
tien OF the incumbents By party combinations
and arrangement, by the surveillance and di-
recuon 81 popular elections, by turning pat
ronage to the best account. for its possesser;
and BY all the other resources of parry tactics.
leyen 20 the unseemly participation of the
ChIef Magistrate himself in the canyass) to
the great neglect and prejudice of the national
interests. He who by placing himself on the
principle of self-imposed Tnefigibility after
single term of service in the Presidential off
hce, shall contribute to make il henceforw ard
a part of the political usages and common law
OF the country, viii have closed up one OF the
most copIous sources of existing abuses, and
have earned for himself lasting title to the
respect and gratitude of his countrymen.
Regarding Gen. Harrison, for the reasons
have mentioned, the true Republican candi-
date for the Presidency, OF the two now pre-
seHted to the choice OF the country. shall un-
hesitatingly give him my support. | shall do
50 with the more cheerfulness, because. while
best consulting thereby, as | honestly believe,
those great Republican principles which have
ever considered 10 be lnseparably united with
i0e happiness OF MY COuHtEF- Stldit aSSiSl u
confer its hi ighest need on an eminent citizen
who has rendered it the most sig gnal and import
ant service at time, when to serve meant
something far other than merely TO receive the
emolument of office--on one who having sue
cessfully enjoyed the confidence of Washing
ton, Jefferson, and Madison, would be natural
ly prompted TO elude their high example--who,
in all the various and delicate trusts he has
held. has ever shewn that he preferred his
country TO himself, and has retired from them
all. amid the alluring temptations they present.
ed to private gain, with clean handsand unsus-
pected honor, neither guilty of infideIity him
self nor wiuking at il in ofhers-and who now
in the honorable retirement of private life,
the ennobling pursuits of the agri-
the scholar, and the patriot-citizen,
is emphatically one of the people, knowing
how to appreciate their interests. as well as TO
maintain and defend their rights. | cannot
doubt that the principle we have held in COM
rnon will have brought to a common conclu-
sion; bat whether this should be the case or
not, you will. | am sure, do me the justice TO
Believe, that in forming the judgment ] have
done, upon the most deliberate and careful re-
lection, have been actuatcd by no personal
feeling, by no mere party views, but by sim
cere and anxious wish for the liberty, happ- |
ness and honor of my country.
am, very respectfully and truly, your friend, |
w. c. RIVES.
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

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Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09
COLUMBUS, Miss. March 9, 1910.
Allen. committee

Gentlemen:-I have received your ia
vor of the 4th inst, informing me that at
the late whig convention in Jackson, |
had been nominated as one Of the cleo
tors upon the whig electoral ticket. for
the State of Mississippi, in the approach
ing Presidential canvass.
It will be gratifying to me to be in any
degree instrumental IN elevatiBg TO the
office of President of the United States,
that distinguished individual whose emf
inept public services have lately united
upon him the Republicans Of the uniOn,-
and rejoice that the friends of the south
and of the states, can now bestow their
suffra ges upon a hero and statesman,
the text of whose political creed. is the
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
from whom we will require no pledges
for his future action; for through his
long and eventfJl life his opposition 10 a
consolidated government and his vener-
alton for the south, have SO distinctly de-
Tended his political principles. that the
hirelings of corruption would blush 10
gainsay them.
Accept, gentlemen, my SINGER wishes
for your happiness and prosperity, for
believe me
Yours truly,
HENRY DICKINSON
A. K. McClung, Nm. Yerger, r Hughes,
]. ]. Allen, John B. Peyton, commit
tee.
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

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Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

1t bears upon its folds two honorsd names.
sufficient of themselves TO !, that
those who fight beneath It, doo<ttle IN
righteous quarrel. In the namc and for
the sake of our common country, let Us
acouit ourselves like true patriots Our
reward will be the praise of good men.
and what is of stIIl greater value, the
approval of our own consciences-
| am, with high respect,
Your obedIent servant,
S. s PRENTISS-
To Messrs. A. X. McCIung, Wm- Yerger,
Robert Hughes, John B. Peyton, ]. j.
Allen. committee.
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09
ID. He should never

ID. He sho ould never
attempt to influence e.
lections, nor suffer the
Federal officers TO take
any part in them far
ther than to give their
own votes.
Sd. The exercise of
the veto power should
be limited TO cases of
unconstitutionality, en-
croachment on the
rights of the States
and individuals, or ca
ses involving deep in
terests, where there
may appear to have
been inadvertence or
precipitation in the ac-
tion of Congress.
4th. Removals from
office should not be ar
bitrary, but for cause
TO be stated TO the Sem
ate, if requested, at
the time of nominat-
ing the successor.
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

Add TO the other expenses of govern
ment, those of an army of 100000 men.
one half always in pay and service al
$500 per annum, for pay, support and
clothing of men and officers, and build
ing permanent barracks, munitions, arms
etc Ga very small allowance) and 1t
would make S2O,Oo0,OOO; equal TO
81 II per head, upon the whole popula-
tion of the United States, estimated at
II millions. By this recommendation
of Mr.. Van Buren,, he would raise the
tax on the people to 50 53 per head per
annum, more than double the amount
ever levied on the people in time Of
peace before; and about one third more
than was ever levied by Mr.. Madison
during the war. 1t is remarkable to see
that Mr.. Van Buren's expenses have
cost the people one dollar a head more
than Gen. Jackson's, though there has
not been half as much money in circu-
lation. Give him the standing army,
and they will run up to 81 IT more per
head than under Gen. Jackson Call
you this walking in the footsteps!
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

The PILoT. Under this title, Gen
Green is publishing a judicious, well
tempered paper at Baltimore. We
quote from the last number the following:
Hoac stands the Qrestion.-From the
best consideration of the subject, which
we can give, the state of the Presiden-
tial election, may be set down as follows:
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

Doctrines or practice Of
Mr.. Fan Buren, and
has friends.
lst. The Executive
should have theSusto-
dy and control of the
public moneys, and be
al liberty, moreover, to
employ banks at its
discretion, without Ii
imitation of law. See
sub-Treasury scheme
and Presidents mes
sage 10 Congress in
December, 1888.
Cd. 1t is the right
and duty of Executive
Office holders to inter-
meddle with elections.
See Mr.. w all's report,
countenanced by the
Executive.
Sd. The veto power
may be exercised by
the President, being a
sscompone ent part ofthe
legislative power,n for
mere difference of O.
pinion as &, the expe-
diency OF the measure.
See the Presidents last
message, and interpre-
tation of II in the Rich
mond Enquirer.
4th. Public officers,
however capable and
faithful may be relnov-
ed and others, howev-
er faithless and incom-
petent, may be retain
ed, at the mere will of
the President, as may
best serve the interests
of the party. See cor
respondence of Secrc-
sary of the Treasury,
and practice of the
President.
5th. "To the victors
belong the spoils of
victory.n See motto
of Gov Marcy, Illus
frated in the practice
of the A administration.
9th. The Executive
practically the source
of all legislation under
the new system Of par
~ discipline, which
requires every member
of the party to sup
port the recommenda-
lions of the President.
night or wrong See
modern practice of
party discipline.
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

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Facts for the People.

The Madisonian publishes a table,
made up from a letter of the Secretary
of the Treasury of the United States 10
the Committee on Retrenchment april
8, 1907 and from public documents
since that date, which shows the expen-
ses of the Government from the 4th Of
March, 1889, to the 1st December. 1889
The average amount of expenses IN
each year of Gen. Washington-s Ad-
ministration, S1,986, ,524 50
In each year of John Adams
A administration. 1852 2537 20
In each year of Mr.. JefIerson's 5,I62-593 50
In each year of Mr.. Madison's I8,O85,6I7 IS
In each year of Mr.. Monroefs 1906. .e25 o.
In each year of Mr.. ]. @ ADAMS I2-625.477 So
In each year of Gen JacksOh's .O9I 68
In each yeaf'f Mr. Van Buren's S7'is5sS54 80
The ta5le is concluded by the follow
ing important estimates. Ii will be re-
membered that the last war with Great
Britain occurred during Mr.. MadisOn's
Average poPu- Average
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

Doctrines Of General
Harrisoa, laid dotrTa
II, his letter to Har-
mar Denny, Esq.
|. The Executive
should disclaim all
control over the pub
lie moneys, except un-
der strict and precise
limitation of law.
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

5,h. The President
should never suffer the
influence of his office
! TO be used for purposes
of a purely party cha
racter.
9th. That the Exc
cutive Department
should not be made the
source of legislation,
but that the whole bu-
siness Of making laws
for the people should
be left to the free and
independent action of
the Legislature
All of the above Re-
publican maxims are
laid down in the letter
of Gen. Harrison to II.
Denny. Esq.
After running over
pies and doctrines of
the Presidency, in reg
question Of the powers
cutiye Department. nc
which of the two is III.
But il may be asked "
Harrison to offer that h.
out the principles whicl
down as the guides an
publican Admfnistrafio
uutainsed by treachery
he offers a security of
the formal and public d.
ed, he would, under no
eE, allow himse Z to be
siSn. Coming into ofh'
nupsia:ion Of all fu:ur'
Ne 1suld have baf one
IA sha dischnr0e Of hin 1
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09
Doubtful,

II will thus be ssen that the whole
electoral vote is 295, and that taking all
Madison Whig advocate., 1840-05-09

All of the above Re-
publican maxims are
laid down in the letter
of Gen. Harrison to II.
Denny. Esq.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30
FOR THE JOURNAL.

Mr.. Editor: In the Charleston Courier
of the 2lst inst: is to be seen communi-
cation over the signature of "a Union
Man," who,it seems, is very much nettled
with the late meeting here, recommending
Col. ]. P. RICHARDSON for Governor
He speaks of Col. r. as having been palm.
ed off on the Union Party as their candi-
date, and upon the Nullifers as their ward
and protoge. If such is the case, it is
not attributable to his friends of both par
ties lately convened at this place for the
purpose Of recommending him to the State
as suitable person for its sufrages, COM
bining as he does, high moral character,
with what we believe to be the political
doctrine of the State at this time. 1t is an
old saying, that what is every body's bu-
siness is no one's-and consequently, it
could not be expected, that at this time,
particularly when old party divisions are
extinct, that the Union Party, like Laza-
rus, should be resuscitated for the mere
purpose Of acknowledging Col. r. as their
candidate. This has always been the act
of the personal and political friends of the
individual himself, but in this particular
instance, Col. RICHARDSON has been pecu-
liarly favored in being brought out by gen.
llemen Of the opposite party, who are
now united with majority Of the old T.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30
FOR THE JOURNAL.

Mr.. Editor: Weihave observed in late
number of the Charleston Courier, a squib
of rather bilious complexion, under the
caption of "John P. Richardson and the
Camden meeting" 1t appears that the
good people here have committed the enor-
nous blunder of moving in opposition to
the opinion Of one who marshals his objec-
tions under the flag of "Union Man.
Perhaps there might be little want of
charity in supposing in this instance, the
wolf has changed his skin only. and not
his disposition. Be this as it may-wheth-
er he is veritably Union Man or Nullifier
-he has transcribed no right in the ex-
preston of his opinion, nor will we trans.
cend ours, in estimating that opinion by
our own notion of its merit.
AS the writer has made his structures up
on the course Of the meeting to which he
refers, it is presumed that he must have
read the report Of their .proceedings-ahd
having read them, the only matter of as
tonishment is, not show the people of
Camden can undertake to proclaim Mr..
Richardson as the candidate of the Union
Palty,' but how such question could be
asked?
No where have we seen in the report
and resolutions, is it intimated that Mr.. r:
was nominated by the Union Party. or
"proclairned" as their candidate. 1t is
expressly stated, on the contrary, that his
"nomination was the act of his old politi-
cal opponents and that the "citizens Of
'Kershaw District without distinction Of
party, approve the nomination..
The writer to which we allude, forget
ting even the very "moderate portion self
respect" the possession Of which the SO
modestly insinuates, has, placed himself in
the ridiculous position Of being guilty Ell.
ther of the'egregious folly and littleness of
commenting upon proceedings which he
has not read, or of wilfully perverting their.
impert and drawing his observations from
that discreditable perversion.
A REPUBLICAN.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30
CONYMUNICEATfONs.
FOR THE JOURNAL.

Mr.. Editor: There is scarcely paper
either Political, Literary or Religious, that
does not daily bring US more or less Of an
expression of opinion from some portion
of the people of this great Republic ON the
present Presidential contest. Hardly a
town or hamlet but what has been sup and
doing" on this ali-absorbing subject, while
we, the citizens of Kershaw, who are reequal!
ly interested in its result, have continued
silent spectators. 1t is the duty OF the
people, as well as theirright, to assemble
together and consult on all matters of a
public nature, and more especially on one
of so much interest TO the whole Unipn,
and particularly to the whole South
This being the case, it becomes US as
people alike interested id the well being
of our common country, to afford some
manifestation of our opinions apPertainins
to the policy of the two contending parties
for the Presidential chair.
lwould, therefore, suggest to my fellow
citizens, of both the town and district, the
propriety of assembling at this place as
early as convenient, for the purpose ofad'
ding our mite to the almost unanimous ex-
preston Of the State in favor of the pres
ent administration. CAMDEN.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30
IN EQUITY.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

LANCAS LII DIC4 hASI.
David Miller, pS. F. X. Brummittn Jno. E.
Iugrem and Elizabeth Smith, es al.
Bill for relief.
TT appearing to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner, that Elizabeth Smith,
one of the defendants in the above stated
case, is absent from and without the limits
of this State: On motion of WRIGHT, Com.
nlainant's Solicitor. it is Ordered, that the
said Elizabeth Smith do answer or derhur
to the bill in the above case, within three
months FROM the publication hereof; 9TH
erwise judgment pro confesso will be en-
tered against her.
Comm. Equity L. D.
Commr's. office, Feb. ~, ls4o:
Prs fee, $6l .''
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30

THE PEOPLE ARE Mov1NG.-From every
part Of Alabama, we have the most cheer
ing intelligence for the success of the De-
mocratic cause. Truly may it be said that
"the people are moving" We have re-
Gently heard from North Alabama, and ii
remains sound to the core. Hopkins the
strongest Federalist in the State, has been
laboring to establish Whiggery in tha,
quarter, but all his efforts have proved
unavailing.
Mobile, we learn, is fast coming to the
rescue; her patriotic sons having agreed
to merge their personal differences, which
lost them the last city election, and hence
forth to act unitedly in the maintenance
of their doctrines.
In the populous counties Of Perry,
Marengo, Sumter, and Greene, we shall
at least hold our own, and our friends are
sanguine Of an increase; while in Talla-
dega, in Randolph, in Benton, and the
other counties III that section of the State,
we shall sweep every thing before us. In
the counties on the Alabama river, and on
the line to Georgia, there will be no mate
rial difference from the former result, eX-
cept that many gallant spirits have since
that time entered our lists, and now oc-
cupy the places Of race of cold blooded,
calculating politicians, who remain with
no party longer than to subserve their
own private purposes.
In the contest between Mr.. Van Buren
and Judge White, the latter was defeated
by large majority. If Judge White,
with the votes of administration men, aid.
cd by those of the entire State Rights
party, could not defeat Mr.. Van Buren, in
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istratiop and Sub Treasury party, of which
he is firm and indefatigable supporter
So far, no objection has been raised by
either of the old parties to this recon.
mendation, except by few Bank and
would-be-great men alias lawyers, who
are more than politically anxiousin behalf
of Chancellor D. JOHNSON. "a Onion
Nam says, if the Union Party had had a
choice, it would have been very strange in
them to overlook the above named gentle.
man for one who is neither an older or
better soldier. I would be the last to at
tempt in any way to derogate from the
high character of Chancellor JOHNSON, but
on the contrary, am'now, and trust will
always be ready to sustain, when necessa-
ry, his acknowledged moral worth and
public services, both of which have been
overlooked, not by. his former poitical4as-
sociates, but by his professional friends
a fen aspiring lawyers, who are anxious
and ready to deprive the State of his use:
fulness, for their own advancement. They
are the overlookers and the lookers.out
too. Itis not the old Union Party or the
Notification Party that are TO be saddled
with that sin. All who know Judge John.
son best, and appreciate him most, are ve-
ry far from wishing to dispense with his
present usefulness, by throwing him, ,hro'
the Governorship, from the Bench. They
are not all the Judges true friends who
have dragged him before the people. II
is "small clique-Very respectable, good
men-but still small se."-of 1awyers.
who are by no means ignorant of the va
cancies likely to accrue from his election.
I'll admit that "some leaders of the Union
party prefer Judge Johnson" not because
he was of their party, but on account OF
his present political opinions and the rea.
son above stated, some of whom have been
on the look out for some time, and have
acted no inconsiderable part at the late
Log Cabin meeting in that city.
"a Union Man" asks show do the Cam.
den people undertake to proclaim Mr.. r
as the candidate of the Union Party"-
They have not proclaimed him such,
but have simply recommended him, and
that too, in spirit of compromise, believ-
ing that it might be the means of uniting
US more closely in an endeavor to uphold
the present administration against ali who
can oppose Northern man with Southern
feelings. KERSHAW.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30

sGEN HARRIsoN's RESI- 1lNAT1oN.-In an
swer to a correspondent, who inquiries Of
us whether Gen. Harrison did or did mot
resign his commission os Major General
in the Army, ard whether General Jack
SON was appointed in his place, about the
time the south western division was order
ed to New Orleans, I've reply, that we
find the following, headed Militaryr'
" General Jackson, of Tennessee militia,
(the fnisher Of the .auars Of tile Creeks,)
has been appointed by the President, a
Major General in the Army of the United
States, rice Major General Harrison, re-
signed.".
/ Mr.. Niles, who is quoted as good autilo-
rity on matters Of history, publishes the
above in the shape and form in which we
give it-italicS and all. II evidently is in
tended TO reflect upon General HARRISON,
whilst it at the same time gives General
Jackson the enviable credit Of being .the
fnisher of the wars of the Creeks" If
this is not directed at General Harrison,
weknow not how a stronger contrast could
have been drawn, between a successful
advancing General, and one retiring with
disgrace.-Balt; Republican.