The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-07-18

opponents as final peace offering to
his Union friends, would, in great de-
gree, have the happy effect to unite' as .
band of brothers, all the true sons Of
South Carolina, to do battle shoulder to
shoulder in the great contest now agitat-
ing the Union, contest identical, IN
principle, with that, which, from the toun'
lation of the government, divided the
country into Republicans, or, friends, OF
strict construction and equalrights on the
one side; and Federalists, or, the adVo-
Gates Of exclusive privileges, and unIlm-
tied power on the other-a contest invol'
wing the great conservative principles
of the Constitution and the Union. A
contest in that, involving the property
and safety-indeed the political existence
of the Southern States.
Knowing Col. RICHARDSON to be sound
to the core in relation to these principles
now undergoing fair trial-under the
most adverse ecircumstances-appreciating
his character, his talents and his services,
both in the councils Of the state, and OF
the Union-especially at the alarming
crisis of December '34; when he came
proudly to execute the blessed Office of
peace maker between the most excited
parties that were marked the annals of
our country-contributing by his iniu-
ence and address to compromise and ad-
just, on terms satisfactory, and honorable
to all parties, a question pregnant with
the desolating waters Of intestine strife
and which none but people, SO enlight-
ened, magnanimous and generous as those
of South Carolina could have peaccably
adjusted.
Concurring therefore in the motive, and
object of those who generously and pat
riolically nominated him. and of our fel-
low citizens Of Kershaw, and others,
who have sanctioned the nomination,
We hereby pledge ourselves to use all
proper means to give il efficacy; and call
upon every true, and magnanimous son of
South Carolina to rally with us on the
broad ground of '9s-to unite with us
heartily in this good work Of signing,
sealing and delivering the bond of ami
ty," between brethren Of the same gcner-
al political principles-this holy alliance"
against aggression from without and trea'
cherous Vaccinations within.
Rcsolred, That we highly appreciate
the private and judicial character Of Judge
DAVID JOHNSON; but differing from, him
fundamentally, as 10 measures g. men, most
respectfully decline comforting on him
an office, which, elevated as it is, can add
nothing to his deservedly high reputation.
Resolred, That this meeting entertain
a high respect for Col. J. II. HAMMOND
appreciate his talents-admire his consis-
tent adherence to principles, under all cir.
cumstances; and especially MS indicated
by his recent letter to Mr.. Brooks; and
would willingly confer on hin the highest
dignity of the State; but pablo consider
ations of an imperative nature growing
out of peculiar circumstances forbid il
no1p.
Resoloed, That the present Banking
system has failed to answer the expecta-
tions of the country, in furnishing sound,
stable, and sufficient currency, and must
be so reformed as to guarantee the prompt
and faithful redemption Of Bank notes in
legal coin under all circumstances; which
alone can make it tolerable. If this can
not be done il ought to be abolished as soon
as it can be done consistently with exist
ing vested rights.
Such are the resolutions adopted on this
occasion. That Col. RICHARDSON is the
almost unanimous choice of the citizens
of Lancaster and Kershaw, no one ac-
quainted with the state of public opinion
in those districts pretends 10 doubt-that
he is the choice of an overwhelming ma
jority of the people Of South Carolina,
there exists but little question.
We cannot close our account of this
days proceeding, 50 honorable to the
patriotism, and destined to be so memora-
BILE in the annals of our district, without
renarking upon the military efficiency,