Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22
POLITICAL.
BY REQUEST
From the HamIWgs journal.
q OUR FRIENDS IN S, CAROLINA

the EdgeGeld Advertiser, of a late date
over the signature of "Carolina,'' calling
on us for an explanation of Mr.. Clay's
principles ON several matters, we feel dis
posed 10 express them, in as few words. as
possible, least I'VE should be considered
alarmed and Unwilling 10 sehd them forth
boldly and above board. We. are ever
ready 10 divulse the principles of the man
whom we look upon, at this juncture, as
best calcula,edto fill the presidential chair.
To you We address ourself. Courtesy
alone should have reminded "Carolina''
that ne ought to have presented himself to
us in an original communication, and then
have published his questions in every pa.
per in the Union, for aught we care. He
has refused 10 come out like gallant
knight, and break lance with Us, hs,
shelters himself behind the press, aud un.
der the guardian arms of a faithful editor.
All that we desired was. 10 know whom
we were bound to answer; yet this boon
has been refused. The editor declines
giving Games; but assures US that the au-
thor of "Carolina" is gentleman of high
standing in society. Of good moral char
acier and if he is not very much misla-
ken, our private friend, allhough.he may
differ with US in politics-he is, in fact,
a gentleman in every sense Of the word,
aud one, he thinks. entitled TO an, answer
upon any question. Therefor. having
obtained This much sinformalidn. We now
address you as our friends in: South Caro-.
lima. with all due, difference and love Of
citizenship. ."Carolina". may have trap
prepared pr us, but be ought to be careful
lest he get caught in it first. The ques-
lions proposed, ere bItfamiliar words with
every American, and we feel surprised
that citizen Of this State, especially such:
a person as Carolina is represented to
bei should: appear so unacquainted with
The principles Of Henry Clay, when they
are engraven upon the door posts of every
house in the: United States. To use The
language OF one Of Virginia's sons--"he
has'done for himself what friends, and for
rune can do for no man, and what neither
friends nor foes can take from him-a
fame for arhich he himself has fought, and
from 1Dhich no mans cenSure Gun detract." !"
And that fansis shis-reward-office could
not add cubit to his stature. He has
reflected honor on the place of his birth !;
he has maintained the reputation Of Vir.
giuia's sons, and Virginia is The mother OF
heroes, statesmen, and sages. That is
enough for any man. But to our pleasing
task. -. - -'
Mr.. Clay does not admit Thar Congress
has the constitutional right to impose du-
ties for the protection of, Northern Manu-
faciures alone, but says, let: there be an
adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry, whether it be of: the
North or South, or Of the Wesh ,,.Read
his Speech in "Defence of the American
system," delivered in The Senate Of the
United States, Feb. Cd, Sd, and 9Th, 1872.
lie is in favor of establishing National
Bank-a sound National Currency.regu.
lated By the will and authority of the ma
lion.'
He is not'in favor of the reception of
Abolition petitions. He is stakeholder
himself and supports our domestic insIi-
,utiois. For further Information. our
readers are referred TO The speech Of Mr..
Clay, ION Abolition Pelilions,' delivered
IN the Senate of the United States, Feb.
nh, 1889. Also, his, ,"reply' to Mr.. Men
denhall," al Richmond, Indiana, Ocl. lst,
IS42. =;
He is in favor of distribution of the
proceedsaf The sale OfIhe Public Lands
faithful administration OF the public do
main. with an equitable distribution Of the
proceeds Of the sales Of il among The
States. =, = =
He is in favor Of a system OF Internal
Improvements,-believiug that the Go
vernment iucontestably possesses the con-
s,itutional power 10 execute such internal
improvements as are called for by The good
of the whole. See his speech "on Inter
nal Improvement" Jan. 16. 1924.
lie is in favor Of restricting the Veto
in The President-"just restraints on his
power, embracing further restriction on
the exercise. Of the Velo.":s' =: =.
He is supported by the Wing party,
and by a large majority of the Democrats
proper. :: -
Lie goes for an honest and economical
administration of,he General Government
leaving public officers perfect freedom oI
thought ), and of the righ, of suffrage but
with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections. Also. for an
amendment to the Constitution, limiting
the imeumbent Of the Presidential; ;office ,o
a single term. With these objects OBJ,
lained, he thinks we should cease to; be
afflicted with bad administration of the
Government. =: *.
As ,o.the annexation of Texas, he says,
ia letter, dated, Raleigh, N. c., April
17,E; 1914, ':.i,t conclusion, they maybe
stated ia few, words to be, that con-
slider tho annexation. Of Texas, lat this
time, without the assent of Mexico, as .
measure compromising the national CHAR
acter. involving us certainly in war with
| Mexico, probably with other foreign pow
ers, dangerous to the integrity ofthe Union
inexpedien,iu the present financial condi