Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-09-07

From the NceklsaS,zg (N CO. Je6srsoHtaH
THE REPUBLICAN BANNER uSFuELEp
The meeting in this County, on The sub
ject or,he Presidency, on Tuesday last
was among the largest we have ever seen
in old Meckleuburs. Though the early
part of the day was inclement and many
Democrats who were anxious 10 attend
could mol get to town in consequence Of
high waters, the Courthouse was filled 10
overlowing-all evincing deep interest
in The proceedings OF the meeting. That
veteran Democrat. DIR. Stephen Fox, pre-
sided. assisted by Capt, John Walker. Col
Henry Hoover. and Caleb Erwin and Ro'
bert Lemonds. Esqrs. us Vice Presidents
Secretaries, J.. X. Harrison aud 4. S
Alexander. a Committee was appointed
who reported preamble and resolution
nominating the Hon. JOHN c. CAL
HOUN. of South Carolina. as the Demo
cratic candidate for the Presidency-sub.
jcct to the contingency. however, that It,
through the medium Of National Con-
venliou, or otherwis Joe. it shall be ascertain
ed lha, some other distinguished gentle
man bearing our principles. meets more
fully the appreciation Of tho Democratic
parry throughout the Union, we. loving ouT
principles more than men, would Of course
be ready to unite upon him.
The Committee who drcw the pream-
hlc and resolution did not hand them in in
time for this weeks paper: they will ap,
pear in our next. In the mean time. We
would urge upon the friends Of this distln'
guishcd statesman, TO speak out in his IA,
vor ia their primary assemblies, as old
Mecklenburg has done. Here. where the
sacred fire Of liberty first burs. forth in the
Revolution. Mr.. Calhoun has received hit
6rst fnrn,aI nomination May this fact moi
be prophetic! As The Declaration Of In.
dependence made here by the Democratic
worthless Of '75, spread its influence
throughout The Colonies, aud reused IL
action the slumbcring energies of the
friends Of liberty, so may this nomination
made on the same haIowed spot. rouse Il
action the friends Of free principles in al
parts Of the Uuion. and lead them ia
rally around The standard Of the greatest
statesman aud puresi patriot Of the age
Mr.. Calhoun is the almost unanimou,
choice oi' the Democracy throughout the
Southern States; and We have no, the eas
doubt, from the tone Of the public press al
the north. and from other sources Of in
formation. tha, he is stronger even there
than any other man spoken Of in the Dem
ocratic ranks.
We were pleased TO see in our meeting
on Tuesday. quite considerable number
OF Whiss-Whigs who voted for Mureheaf
on the 9Th instant, taking an active part IL
the proceedings, aud who now openly de
clare themselves for Calhoun Enr President
One Of the most distinguished gentlemen
Of the Whis party in Western North Car,
oliua now publicl y declares his preference
for Mr.. Calhoun over any man in the
Union. These sisus are cheering indeed
and should urge tho friends Of equal rights
;5aher b. Gan6rn tar6agnoutthe ssaie
The meeting made no nomination fol
Vice President; though preference wa.
exmrssed for MIR. Wright Of New York, al
Gen. Csss Of Ohio. Either Of these gen
,Iemen, or M. Woodbury. Of New Hamp
shire. would forni with Mr. Calhoun, a
ticket altogether equal in intellect, expert
ence. and spotless purify. 10 any ever pre-
seu,ed to the American people for l.'::ese
high Offices.