Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-10-18

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be such. have always been Viii,
myself in principe--and ]. am willing II
risk Gen. Taylor, from the knowledge
have Of bis unsuliied integrity. and perfec
competency. know that there nre few
men possessing more solid information OF
all subjects-or, wilhal, more modest ant
retiring
The military character Of General Cass.-
The Wings have detracted much from lht
military character Of Cass. The annexed
correspondence copied from the Washington
Union, will show that he has some merit as q
soldier; Whis authority to tho contrary, not
withstandng.
From the Hamburg Republican.
We take pleasure in calling especia
attention of,he annexed letter from Gov
Gilmore Of Georgia, written in reply to
an imitation to attend public dinner in
Putnam County Of that State. The ex
alted position which the gentleman has
held in The political history of the Country,
added to his private worth and great in-
tol!igence. entities his opinions to muct,
weight. In fact we may well be surpris-
to find any portion of the South arrayed
against The Democratic nominees, Cass
and Butler, when we find such patriots
as Gilmore and Troup supporting them.
From the Federal Union.
LEXINGTON. 10th Sept. 1915
Genilcman:-I cannot be at your bar
becue. and if were, doubt whether I
could speak. will however, take The
liberty of expressing 10 you my desire,
that your efforts and those who think with
you may be successful in eleclinS Gov
Cass President.
/ have known Gov Cass for long time
both by personal and official intercourse.
He has been in public life for forty years,
and most ofthat time in~situations which
have made him acquainted with those de-
parlments of the public service. Of which
''.spresident should be specially cosnis-
AM. lie hS.-made more Iudian treaties,
and acquired mofsSsx.eitory for our neo.
pie. than any citizen Of thSs9.,i,ed S,n,es
He is the only distinguished man a. 7trr
North. who ventured 10 aid in setting pub-
lie opinion right, when The Srste of Getr-
gia was grossly slandered for its policy
towards the Indians within its Jurisdiction.
Gov. Cass did good service rs an officer
aud soldier in the war with Great Brs
tain. Heis well acquainted with terriiori.
al and state goverumen, of Michigan.
,waasskISs;yssssnt Ho was tsE;y y.ssss;snt with The whole
fBd7se 0F Presidential duties.
He understands we'll, The foreign rela-
lions Of this country. having been Minis
Ter 10 France, where he mansed SO adj
mirabIy The matters committed 10 his
cbarpe. as 10 defend successfully The mar
lime interests Of the United Ssss ;sssrs7s
gainst a combina'ieD Ds6asSf Europe.
full and commerci9s 'Se Senate or The
hIs pSssxas made him well versed
u =, shey of Congressional legislation
w Cass has talents OF The highest or
a. and well cultivated, set off by no.
bile presence aud polished manners.
Gen. Taylor is a diligent man and
brave soldier His life has been spent IN
examining morning reports. issuing pro,
vision orders. drilling raw soldiers, aud
ENJOYING conversation and segars IN the
mess room.-He is a General, whom the
country delights 10 honor as such. IT he
has no, been aauered enough lor hIs con-
duct q, Monterey. and Palo Vito, le, him re-
ceive another Brevet, or be put at the
head of The Army.-But do not make him
Chief Magistrate, lest the honor which ne
has worthily earned, be sullied by m'sma'
uagino what he knows nothing about.
We do no, employ Blacksmith for
2 School m asler, not select Sheriff Tor
n Judge of the Courts. II is wise say
inr tha, every man is 10 be trusted 10 ms
own ait. The Coblsr 10 his awl The
Farmer to his plough. The Officer to MS IS
sword. The Statesman 70 the Councii
Chumber.
Tie country wants President to direct
intercourse with the Indian tribes; pre-
serve Peace and extend the commerce o
our couu,ry with foreign nations; TO ap-
point faithful and intelligent public OF
icers; and 10 give to the Senate aud
Hourse of Representatives, tho advice o.
wisdom aud experience.
Rough and Ready are The appeila''ons
given to Gen. Taylor by his friends
Rough may do for knocking down or cut
6ug negligent soldier. as Ready is no
cessary accomplishment for fuslemen o
a, pistollng. But The Country requ'res''
polished man and a courteous, wise coun
sellor for President.
The Georgia House of Representative
once chose Patrick Carnes. and old law
YER, for speaker. After serving for while
he rose and addressed the House, sayIn
,na, through all his professional life he ha
been accustomed 10 look al but one side
,he question. and that now he found
impossible to look at both sides at o time
asked The members 10 choose anothe
speaker, aud left :he Chair.
Gen. Taylor looks ;at public affairs
q soldier. Gov. Cass looks 81 public q
fairs as soldier and as statesman.
! Very respectfully. yours.
GEORGE r. GILMORE.
To Messrs. Hudson. Dennis. Tripp
Rose. Ried. &c. &c.
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