The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-08-11
lFoR THE LEDGER,

q Mr.. Editor:-I have seen an article In
the Ledger signed, Many Voters" call
ing upon the several candidates for the
Legislature, for an expression of opinion
on several important questions. so fsr
as regards myself I have no disposition
to crafty the vain or curious; but any
subject or policy in which the interest of
the people is involved, am willing and
ready, at all times, to respond, and will
proceed to notice the several subjects
brought to view in as lrief q manner as
am capable. mr
lst. With regard to the, Presidential
Election, lido not regard Gen. Pierce, or
Gen. Scott as men who should he the
choice of the South, rs ] conceive they
will not take that deep interest in support
of Southern Institutions, or defend the
right Of slavery any further that to se
cure Southern influence, but should be
so honored with the privilege of casting
my vote for the people Of Lancaster Dist
riot, it will be in favor of Gen. Pierce. as
he is tn, Democratic nominee, and pre-
fer the administration Of the government
to be in the hands Of the Democrats I; hut
should any circumstance occur to satisfy
my mind that Gen. Pierce is an Abolition
ist or Free Soiler, l would prefer giving
blank vote; provided there would be
no chance for Southerner who might be
avaiIable--as to Gen. Scott, he was put
upon the Wing platform by the Abolition
lists and Free Soilers, and think he
woald be proscriptive in his measures.
I'd. As respects the Free School Sys-
tenn, will simply refer to the resolution
offered in the Legislature last session,
which is as follows:
ReSoined, That the Committee on EIu-
cation be instructed to report Bill Mt the
earliest period practicable, to change the
MOLE af distributing the free school fund,
according to white poprlation, instead of
the present mod and that the funds be
increased to fifty thousand dollars.--
Journal. page %.
This resolution passed with this pro-
viso, that the Committee deem such Bill
expedient.' The report of the Committee
was that they deemed it inexpedient at
this time. Ibid not object TO the report,
because some Of the con mittee and seve-
raj members Of the House pledged them
selves, if they should be permitted to re-
turn, they would go for Bill to accom-
p!s>h the de'ired object. l would prefer
the distribution Of the funds according to
III. number Of benefci,ries, but entertain
some fears up'n that plan-there has been
no material change III my mind upon this
+uhjcct.
And Sd, as regards the Bank question,
deem it unnecessary for me to say much,
~ it is well known that am in favor Of
ra-,hartering the Bank Of the State; but
inasmuch rs the people of Lancaster Dist.
have confded in me rs their humble serv-
ant, feel it my duty to let them know
;lat it is my opinion II the Bank is not
re-crartered at the next session Of the Leg
stature, it is doubtful if it ever will be,
Notwithstanding the present charter does
not expire before 1856. There are a very
respectable portion of the people Of this
State who are opposed to the connection
If the Bank with the government; con-
selucntly we may reasonably suppose they
will Use their influence against il and to
appriSe you, my fellow citizens, Of the pre-
sent position of the Bank, ! will refer YOU
to what occurred in the Legislature l,st
winter: there was Bill before the House
to re-charter the Bank Of the State, which
was voted down, there was also a Till To
re-charter three company banks, which
expire in December and January next,
the friends Of the State Bank made an Of.
f,'ttn attach ito the bill which provided
for the r"-c!art"ring Of the Company
Erpks, hut rather than re-chartcr the
Eauk"fthe STAT, ,ley voted ay inst their
nwn bill. consequently hslfrling the re-
- r,er'us e those Company Banks,
wh''' shows her" Is ,'r'ng opposition to
~" Tnnk 90! les e. M position was
not TO vol" for any Csmpany Bank until
th" STATE Bank ., rrcIarcrcd.
With these remarks | hope it will be
satisfactory to Many Voters" at least TO
let them know where am. in thus giving
summary view Of my opinion Of the
questions they have propoumded.
a ynnr-, with respect,
7. +. HAMMOND.