The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-08-17
CoLUEBUs, Mr. AUaUsr, Is, l54S,
For the Democratic Wing.
r. H. BRow1lE, ESQ.

- 50 ANAN~M AAAl A@+Hf
Sir; Ny attention has been directed to
an article in he last Missiasippian, over The
signature Of "Casca,'' which contains emong
other things, q most vile and mfounded impu-
taii0n on The character OF the late Augustine
3. Clayton Of Georgia, and which BY one SO
nearly connected 70 him as myself cannot be
allowed to pass unnoliced. The whole state
Tnent concerning the Transaction OF the Hon.
A, s. Clayton with the Bank Of the United
Stsies L false and libelous in the extreme
ana / deny that his eecnsers can prove any
charge they have alleged against hs character.
Il is, 10 some extent matter Of surprise
that en- Editor who is presumed to be acquain'
TED with the political history Of the country, at
least a few years back, should lend himself so
unwarily to the perveFsion Of fact, which has
come within tie knowledge Of even the yeung-
81 politician, and where detection would be
insqitaNa4
ERCasoa,' eharfesthatthe late Judge Clayton
obtained a loan Of Fifty four thousaad dollars,
from lhe y. s. Bank---and clearly intimates
that the saUle.was never paid. A simple state
nent will suffice 70 stamp this with the gfdHs-
eei hlsily.
During the winter Of 1884 or '35, the sum
Of about four thousand dollars was deposited
10 the care 81 Judge Clayton. from which fund
he wac Authorized to purchase machinery for
the g eorgia Factory, IN which be was a con-
siderable stakeholder. On the eve Of bic de
parture for Congress, he sent this fund 10 his
Commission Merchant in Augusta Ga, with
ihslru6tioH5 70 procure exchange for the same
u rs Worta-6hd forward 70 him immedi
efely At Washington City.
L. \ II 4 49,.
@hen from some friendly source, information
came "a aim, that his Commission Merchant
had suddenly failed fog large amonnt, and
that The fat.orf fund would doubtless be lost
Ths unwel66ns letter found him in the midst
ola large circle Of political friends snd assoCt
ales (among whom was an eminent seuatol
from Alabama and in silent anguish and sur
prise be handed il to them Tor pef8sal. Thel
ahs knew well the extreme sensibility Of hii
nature and that such a misfortune at that par
tiCular lime would weigh most heavily witt
him, stepped forward with one accord, drew {
note Of their own for the amount, and lad hi
same discounted as q usua business paper a
the Bank of the United States. do not know
that they even required bis signature, but nj
impression Is that be insisted on signing ihl
note himseIf--or probably be may have give
them only an individual obligation. Soon ATE
bic return home, from Congress, The note wa
paid from his own resources, and the whole be
cane bis individual loss. This Is brief but co
else statement Of the transaction as hast
reflection enables me TO cail to mnd--but il
sufficient, / trust, 10 cover his aCcusers wit
The odium Of impious and hearlless calumnis
tors Of the dead, and 70 consign their Who'll
charge 70 the Inlamy and contempt Il so abuf
dainty deserves. ] would also state that II
foregoing Is the only transaction remote as
was,-which Judge Clayton ever had With Il
Bank ofthe United States.
That cause must indeed be weak, when I
advocates sto0p 80 low as 70 heap unlnerte
abuse on the memory Of the dead, becau,
they have despaired Of finding flaw in Il
character Of the living. II these willy couspi
atofs can End aughi 10 the past HE ofGeor1
e CLAYTON, which may serve them in The
endeavoTs 10 defeat HE election, no dares the
20 he issue, aud Is ready at al times 10 me
shem-bul let them not 80 long as they NJ,
eoulinne 10 bear even the shape Of man prov
hvena-llko, Under The mask Of night, smol
ere tomhs Of the veneFated dead, and distu
the quiet Of their rspose BY breathing on IA,
memories. (sacrsd at least with somel the no
ious blasts Of their vile ISLANDERS. and unh,
Distractions.
Theipoligical career Of Augustine S. Claytl
and his acts whilst member OF Congress,
snread upon the records Of The country, a
sIe open 70 ths investigation Of al II
win sfiest bis character, and to them pron
resr. Hhe was ever hnbed as insinuaied
change bis opinions on the bank question, ]
veto Be discovered By bis friends and hm
and S q charge too base and absurd 70 requ
contradiction. Whatever may have been
impressions as a private citizen, after year
retirement from the atnfas and troubles of
ical lie e. = the srpeiiencg Of 8 bank-l
think i would Be aiHieul task ne rs ac
eeEs % prove that be ever ipra moment, I
rendered bis constitutional opinion
en- much mistaken, & HE Editor Of
hi@ppian. alteF calm reflection, win
Eel cone paug Of conscience AZ having e.
(a1 ops1ing the columns 81 bis panaf1 Is
un1aocniag woFk-and conclude that De
baaa iaeaadensly duaad by a correspond
uila9 reckless . BE assertions. and nro
znoganl g rsl'iiesl history. Snth chsrr
8 euuare q tbe issluat of Sc family.