Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-07-19
Fronhthe Charleston Mercury.
LETTER OF: :HONsF. W.5AISrON.
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1 lLETTER OF. HOME. W.AIISTON.
WAccAMA BEACH, July s. 1645.
Mr.. EDIroR: A corcspondonden' Of
Eyour paper over The signature of "Many
Citizens" propnunds 10 my colleagues oI
the House and myself The following ques
lion: "Whom will you support for Presi
dent Of Ihe United States. General Zach.
ary Taylor or Lewis CASH.
Waving The objection which may be
supposed 10 exist to such call being
made by anonymous correspondents, an
persuaded the good faith which promp'
ed this. proceed, therefore, to respond
to the above question.
If the role were 10 be cast at This mo
menl while writing, would say in reply
ing directly caIegorically to the query.
can support neither of the distinguished
nominees who have been placed before
me.
Gen. Taylor honor as soldier of the
highest character and conducI, revere as
patriot. independent. incorrupible ci,i-
zen, and am disposed TO love as an
houest man. For myself. I was glad of
the prospect before US some four oonhs
ago, of 40 opportunity 10 sustain him for
the high office Of Chief Magistrate. as a
candidate independent Of TWO parties be
tween which the people Of The United
States are divided by politicians. For il
cannot be disguised. hat the Northern
wing Of both these parties, je"lous Of The
influence of The Southern States. have
merged for The moment land in all human
probability. will do so again and again)
their political differences, and united in
legislative action. teuding to excite corro-
ding prejudice against our institutions, to
degrade US. if possible, not only in The
eyes Of the world, but in our own estima-
lion.
But if Gen. Taylor accepts the nomina
ton Of one Of those organized parties. the
one too, whose influence has uniformly
been opposed 10 the free trade, low debt,
State Rights doctrines which have been
held paramount in South Carolina, and in
the hlghes, appreciation by the great ma
jority Of citizens, ever since have had
the honor Of a seal in her councils, how
can support him? If Gen. Taylor. plan
Ter though he be, having already in ad>
vance, centralized The veto power Of his
administration. accepts the nomination Of
a party. the controlling majority of which
lies i'll region where is acknowled no
sympathy ~ih US, and in many paris Of
which has been evinced hitter hostility to
our domestic policy, how can supper,
him?
Oftne nominee the other party con-
vention--a party which, when true to its
professed principles, has ever commended
the coun'euance and snppor! Of This Stat,
giving credit for his abilities, previous ser.
vices and amiable qualities, and not men.
tioning other objections which might be
urged on The score OF opinion or Gen.
Cass ! will say no more Than that his
views in respect ofnew territory, rs un.
derstand them, are nuI sufficiently sound
to authorize me al the present junc,ure. and
.yilhnnl some further controlling legisla.
The electors oi PresIuenr oHtsaay.fss-yz-ss-
sidept of the United Suites viii be appoifs
ted IN The 7lh November next. The, in-
lervening space Of time, lin these days Of
political agitation and progression. may
produce developments which will nateri
ally modify, perhaps change. the opinions
of to-day regarding the choice Of Chief
Magistrate.
On the 9th of August, it is said that an
otner Convention Tor President making
will be assembled in the City of Buffalo.
With view to il, incipient steps have
already been taken and demonstrations
made in the States Of New York and Mas.
sschuselts. Who knows what may be
required at our hands. by sense Of dury
to The country, in consequence Of now and
dangerous combinations growing out Of
this turbulent movement.
Possibly our chPice may no, bF onGned
10 the TWO prominent and very Worthy cit
zens areado nominated by their respec-
live Conventions.
10 any event, would it be wise 10 de-
privr our Stale of an advantage which
her institutions and positions give her, by
ourselves to either before il
becomes necessary TO make choice.
trust my constituents will be assured
ot my determination to serve them faith
ully. and with all the ability which eau he
summoned TO my aid. 1t would be vain
IN me TO suppose can please all by any
course which may ndopt in tho ensuing
election Of ELECTORS. In determining thai
course, | will exercise my best judgment.
having regard to the honor aud interest of
the State especially, and of the United
States.
Fully sensible of The responsibility of
The Station with which have been honor
ed. il would amounr to betrayal of The
trust so long repnsed in me by confidine
wero to allow one selfish
motive to minsle in the discharge of this
high public duty. lam. with great respect,
r. F. w. ALLsToS.
PROMOTIONS IN THE PALMETTO
REGIMENT.