Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-10-05

OF our paper, portion of Inc proceedings
of a Democratic meeting in the City Of
Charleston. at which sundry resolutions
were introduced by II. l.. Piuckney, Esq,
and Ticket for one Senator and Repre-
sen,atives 10 The State Legislature, were
offered and adopted. From the opinions
nf the meeting, upon the various subjects.
embraced in these resolutions, we do nol
materially dissent. but on The contrary with
our understanding Of them, we are inclined
10 award them our unqualified appreciation.
The urbane. consis,ant and public spir-
tied course pursued by the Executive off
Ger Of the State. in discharge Of his public
duties, very justly entitled him to the COM
plmentary notice of the meeting. When
a high public funclionary Of the State shall
have meriled the appreciation Of his cons,i-
tucnts by an upright, firm and impartial
discharge of his official duties, i, affords Us
high qualification to have i, in our power
10 award full measure of "wcll done
good and faithful servant" We are not
less sraliied with The declaration Of
choice iu favor Of Genl. Hammond. as the
successor in The euberuarorial office of the
present incumbent. Geul. Hammond pos
sesscs qualifications for this high office of
no common order, md wc are persuaded
that his familiar acquaintance with great
leading questions oiIhc day. his knowledge
Of men and measures, aud Of the momcr-
lous political md constitutional questions,
tina, arc involved in the legislation of The
present domineut party in the q. States,
together with his perfcc, Identification in
feeling and interest with The Soulh.nol only
entities him, emincurly. TO the confidence Of
the State, but will enable him TO discharge
his public trust. with honor to himself aud
with benefit to the country.
The tribute OF respect To the Hon. Geo.
McDuliie and the declaration of confidence
in his "exalIeh intellect. eminen, qualiti-
cations, and uncompromisinS frmuess."
have been richly earned by that disiu-
suished citizen. by loos aud arduous
term Of faithful and devoted service TO his
beloved State. Wekuow Of no man, who
occupies in South Carolina, ard in fact
throughout this great republic, at the pre-
sen, moment, moro cnviable position in
nil that apperlains to Intellectual greatness
or moral integrity. We sometimes per-
suade ourselves 10 the belief. that he unites
in his owu character, above any other liv-
ing man. Of this country, more Of the attri-
butes which distinguished those Of the great
men of antiquity. He has The honesty Of
Aris,ides. the simplicity of manners and
love Of country Of Ciuciunatus, and The
impassioned eloquence Of the immortal
TulIy. Ifgrent talents. eminent. services,
unwaverlng honesty Of purpose. aud de.
votion and fidelity 10 his constituents,
which adults Of no limit. can confer upon
any man an indisputable title 10 the high
est office OF honor and trust within The gift
OF the State, we are acquainted with no
man with claims equal to this gentleman.
There is bu, ono circumstance that in the
remoicsi degree, can abate the uudissuiseH
qualification. which We shall enjoy at the be-
slowmen, of the office ofU. S. Senator upon
him. We arc no, entirely certain, that it i,
kind. on the part of his friends, 10 call him
from the delightful retreat, which he volun.
,arily souSh, some years since. from The
cares s. fatigucs OF public life, s. especially
from the pleasing occupation agriculture.
which now cncrosses his time, in the pre-
sent state Of his health. again to buckle on
the armour Of political warfare, and TO en-
ter upon the arena Of Senatorial gladiator
ship, in the present stale Of rancorous cy-
ciremenr. To the unos,cnta,ious planter
of Abbevillc, more eyes arc now directed
and more hearts ihrob with emntioa of al
mirarinn and regard. than is awarded to
nny other citizen in the Srntc.-Ripe in
years. rich in services to the country, and
full OF honors. he retired TO Cherry Hill
having established the foundation Of an en-
viable reputation. among his co'cmpora-
ries. commensurate with the desires Of
noble ambition, and placing his name on
the roll Of fame among the distinguished
statesmen Of the period.
Can Increased luslrc he added TO the
brightness Of The noon day sun! Yet if nc
can be prevailed upon 10 make The sacrifice,
in order to enter The service of the State al
this important crisis. there is no citizen.
whom We should more delight 10 honor,
and no one to whom we would more cheer
fully give our sulIrago-wc are confident
that il he consents TO run, he will be elected