Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-08-06
From the Southern Crisis.
MIR. VAN BUREN-EIS VOTES AND
PRINCIPLES.

history of our distinguished Clnel hlaSisfate.
We have seen him up to the conclusion OF the
war. to have been not only its ardent supporter
from the commencement TO its glorious trrmln-
alton, but 10 have been invariably chosen by
the Senate ofNew York, as It's 'cdr Speaker Oh
all occasions where it was necessary.
We have seen him, the active supporter o!
Jefferson am; of the Jefferson Party, III New
Yori-and an active and decided opponent OF
the Cnited States Bank. Let us now nntlce
his course after the war. In February, 1918
the State showed itself grateful Tor The services
already rendered to the country by MIR. van
Burcn, by selecting him Attorney General OF
State. The LcgSiure, during the same ses
sion, elected him Regent OF the University oi
New York
In 1916. a still further degree of confidence
was repnsed in him ~ his constituents ny re-
elec,iog him to the Senate ofthe Slne.
On the 10th Apr 1916 MIR. Van Buren,
moved further appropriation by the State i"r
accurate SURVEYS and estimates III relation 10
the great Erie Canal which was adopted.
On the Ilth of April of 1917, the bill t" COM
mence this work came up and received his
cordial and able support. Mr. Clinton. ITS
protector, publicly thanked him IN tue most
ilatleriug terms. This great scheme "i Internal
State improvements was much indebted 10
Van Buren for its complete success
In March, 1916, Dewitt Clinton was nnInl-
mated by the Republican Convention lor Gov
ernur Martin Van Buren, acques'ed IN It,
though individually opposed to the nomination.
During this administration, Mr.. Cllntrns
course was such as to split the Party-Mr. Van
Buren, being at the head Of the opposion.-
On this account Mr.. Clinton had him removed
from the Office of Attorney General This vln-
lent act made Mr. Van Buren the more dear
10 that part of Republican Party who were OPP
posed 10 Clinton.
AT the close of Clintnn's term Of service. the
veteran patriot and leader Of the War parry, ID.
D. Thompkins. was nominated for Governor
by the Van Buren, party Clinton, however.
was elected by about $4,000 mal"rl'y out ot
81 600 vo;cs. At his former election. the whole
number Of votes agains, him were only l,50O
The Legislature however. were thorough Re
publican and re.appoinleh Mr. Van Buren, Al
torn"y General. lie declined, however, to ac-
c.pt oft. The contest between these diSt'n-
cushed men. Clinton and Van Buren, was
carried on for years. Twice was Clinton dli-
ven into ctiement; and twice was Van b,lreh
removed from office. Yet have both oi these
statesmen. in rublic and in private. borne ieSt
many to the "uprgl'tress and honesty oi MS
rival" Speaking OF these contests, after Gin
toms death. and when met. as member oil Tie
New York delegation in Congress TO d'pioIe
Clintons deaIh MIR. Van Buren, eloquenly
and icelnely obServed:-
..But in Other respects il is now immateral
what Was the character OF these colsl"nS.-
rTney have heen turned TO nothing. and
less than nothing, by the event we deplore,
and doubt not that we will. with one voice and
tl,a \yp
ed tribute of our respect for his name, and our
warmest gratitude for his great and signal ser
vices. For myself. sir. so strong, so sincere,
and SO enerossing is hat feeling. that ]. who
willis! living never envied him any thing. now
that he has fallen am greatly tempted to envy
him his grave with his honorS
There are some who cannot appreciate the
high-toned generosity ofthp above renarks--
who term the leals. she'd over noble rivals
grave. as ..crocodile tears and who IN The
same spirit pervcr, all the ac'inns OF Van bu-
rem. Ifhs votes asaii:s. popular clainnr. II IL
said he was ignorant Of what the popular VIII
was. fhe votes. as popular VIII requires, II
i said. "see how he trims his sail 10 the
breeze
We now will notice TWO events IN van bu'
ren's life which have drawn upon him Tie ar
,illery of his opponents. -,
One is his support of Rufus King for the
United States Senate. In 1879. owing 10 thc
course pursued BY Clinton. as has been before
observed there were three parties III the Legs
loturc of New York There was ono party,
headed by Van Buren, composed entirely oi
Renublicans-anotIcr composed Of portion
of,he Federalists-and 4 third, headed by Cln-
Ton. composed of Republicans and Fedcra'lS!s;
In this state of things balloltnc FOR U"cd
States Senator took placc-Spenccr, relative
of Clinton, and receiving his support, had ol
votes-Young, tho Republican cand'daM,
friendly TO Monroe's administration. had 90
yotes-King. the Federal candidate. had 80
votes The consequence was that there was no
election that session.
MIR King helped to frame our ConSt'iniioh-
had been minister to England appointed Gy
General Washington, aud kept there under JET
ferson's administration, had been one OF t'e
most influential and Jealous supporters OF the
war Governor Tompilns and oil the war na-
miuistra,ion under Madison. had deserted hIs
marty and inined the Republicans III sustaining
the country against Great Brllalil' ana was III
the full confidence Of Monroe, the President.
III this state OF thugs. and win thcse views.
Mr.. Van Burcn gave INN his support anu III
Fehruarv 1890. he was elected unanimouStyby
the SCnatc. VIII UuI ''Ii1I '''.' 49,
tho lower house! SIch were the rraSOhs set
forth. in pamphlet TO supporting MIR; King
before h,s election, by Ea.. Buren, and such
the powerfuIeifecl of 'at appeal
In relation to his connection wl,h,h" MlSsoh-
ri question, we present the following brief &C.
count of,he matter as far as he was concerned.
In the early part of l32O, public meeting
was held in Albany, ON this question. Van
Buren, was not there. There only step taken
4, that meeting, was to appoint committee 10
call a more general convention Of the cllzeus."
Van ,;urcn's name was put OH that committee.
lie afterwards gave his permission to retaini'
thre. The Cnnvcntirn met a, Albany. Van
Huren was absent on professional business.
Resolutions were there passed, and commit
tee appointed to mem'rialize Congress. Van
Buren's name was placed on this committee:
"He declined singing the memorial or eo'opcrat, :
ing with the committee, as ne dlsaPpro'ed ol