Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-18

1t is with no small surprise that we observe
the increasing zeal and activity Of the few sup
'porters Of Harrison in this part Of the State
They shew an energy aud perseverance worthy
of better man, and more suited to better
cause. 1t is true. that there is no hcresy IN
politics or morals; 10 cause, however pcrni-
ciot,s in its tendency, but what has found its:
supporters among the ignorant, or the discon-
tented seeking gain by change of principles.
But that there should be men, intelligent men.
III South Carolina, who were nurtured upon
her SOIL and should have imbibed love for her
interest and institutions now yielding their sup
port. and rendering their allegiance to Harri-
son, is matter of no small astonishmentto us
What is the cause that Harrison has become so
suddenly, the object Of all their political affec-
tons, and the sole idol OF their public adora-
tionsl Upon what meet doth this man feed,
that he has grown SO great2" Is he supported
by them. because he is identified with 'alfd stls-
tained by coalition Of parties hostile to the i'll
:terest Of the South, and waging war upon her
institutions! Or have they become dissatisfied
with the ancient doctrines and principles Of the
State, which they were once wont to honor
and revere! Whatever may be the motive fer
their present course, it Is certain, that as new
recruits, they are now fairly enlisted underthe
motley flag, which Harrison has "raised at the
head Of the column"
1r ,Lak AZ r IL
"column" is composed; Of which the leader Of
the 'Federalists, Mr.. Webster, lately so proudly
boasted. The first in place, and first in the af:
fections Of thefr Chief, are the Abolitionists,
forlnidable.in numbers, aud dangerous in fanat.
cal zeal to the liberties of the South, and union
Of the country. 1t is:to their influence and sup
port, that Harrison is indebted for his nomina.
ton. He long since declared. that he belonged
to an Abolition Society, at tile tender and in
nocent period Of ofeighteen year of age. and was
still true to his first love; and hus recently
given 4ndubitube pledges, of his devotion and
constancv. This was enough for the Abol-
,ionists. TheysaHied their hosts andcamc, with
the shout of triumph upon their lips. 10 his sup
port; and as The peculiar tonservd'tors of his
personal and political security, deserve TO he
placed upon the wright wing Of the "colGmn," I"
the post of honor if not Of danger. Next 10
these rcdoubted warriors, are the old Fcder-
alisls and Modern National Republicans, burn.
ing to do battle for, and chcered with llIe hope
of revivlng tlleir condemned and perncions
principles. After these, side by side, arrayed
under their appropriate flags follow in success
sion the supporters ofthc Tarin:9ofa National
Bank-and of liberal system Of Internal I'M
provcment by The General Government. And
upon the extreme left, 10 close this formidable
column" come, under their soilcd and ragged
banner, the riotolls rabblc. whose principles he
long to the order of the oaves and fishcs gath
eriug like eagles to the slaughter ihirsiins for
blood aud carnage, and hungering FOR he spoils
of victory.
Is it with such men. and such parties as
these, that the newly born converts Of IIarri-
sonism in this quarter of the State, are willing
to consort, and unite their political fortunes! !!
We would say to them in all candor, tnal they