Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
ABBEvILLEC H., JAN. 20, 1853.
To fhc Voters Of Ebbsuille District:

10 me Voters 2f A66cu1He D'strtct:
AT recent MEETING convened at this place, a
formal invitation was extended t~ the candidates
of the Fourth Congressional District, TO ad-
dress you on sae-day NEXT. Highly aPprccia-
ting the honor; which enjoy in common with
the other gentlemen who are candidates for the
same Office; feel constrained from circumstan.
ees beyona' ufy control to decline the invitation.
A few weeks ago received from number of
respectable citizens of Lexington, an invitation
TO address the people of that District, on the
same day, which | accepted previously to re-
ceiving the like honor from AbbrvilIe.
The favorable opinion, frllow.cilizens, which
you have heretof entertained of me, and
which has been so often kindly and openly de-
monstrated BY you at once, is source OF CRATE
ful remembrance and will be an incentive, in
my humble way. 10 merit what further honurs
your generosity may confer upon me. fee
assured that you believe il was my ardent de-
sire to meet you here to-day, and TO have dis
eusscd, fairly and honorably, any issues that
nay be presented before you.
OF course this candor and justice allow not q
doubt, but ii any exist, it four>hes and luyuri'
ates in that bnsom which cheriShes no generous
feelings toward me, but which harbors that hos
tilily which will not be satisfied short Of my
premature, anu III poS>lU'e, lSloliiiitouS CoLi-
signment to political DEATH
Not being aware of any important political
issues before the country, am ut 4 loss to com
lecture what usItterS nay be discussed before
you, but in any essra be assured my political
tenets and synpathes are as they ever have
been. favorable lorthoSe principles which have
30 ardently advocated since have had the honor
Of serving you in the capacity Of Senator.
4 ell, - T
the particulars of my political history-they
would neediessly cucumber this communication.
As matter of reference allow me 10 refer you
10 the records of the State Assembly. have
ever endeavored TO make my political cuurs
consistent with what conceived TO be the lru.
interest Of my country. Will you excuse NE
FOR brief allusion to my course upon the floor
of the Senate, in matters of State policy? |
sustained with my whole ability the Greenvillc
and Columbia Rail Road Rabun Gap Rail Road,
internal improvements within our borders, hav-
ing for their object the advancement of COM
merce, and the developing of our resources.
Ii It should be my good fortune to be sue
eessful in this canvass, hereby pledge myself
10 exercise my utmost power 10 advance the
honor and interest of South Carolina, as well
IN Inc Nalonal Assembly, us HIVE uoile III TIE
halls of our own Legislature. 1t is at all times
disagreeable for one to allude to matters which
directly reflect honor upon bimsef: that have
been soldier ] do not pretend to deny. By
some it has been urged as an objection-why
IN objection? Not that the honorable distinc-
ton and reputation whln attaches to soldier,
who has served his country on many well con-
tested field, in Itself necessarily disqualiies him
from holding civil Office but from The fact, that
in many Instances, individuals totally disquali.
fled for civil position or place, have by the allu-
ring blaze of military fame, and through popu-
lar enthusiasm, been elevated to Offices which
by nature and education they were never inten-
ded for. know that this argument has been
urged and re-urgcd against more than myself
Whether its effect is 10 have weight in the pre-
xent canvass, you fellow citizens, are to jud &C.
l will no.. longer lire your patience.
In conclusion allow ME to add, that have
always excrIed myself 10 sustain your honor and
aupport your interest. All THAT am and all
that have, owe to the people of Abbeville;
and if ever prove recreant to any trust that
you may conide TO me, let no part Of the re-
proach rest upon you. am. frllowcizens,
yours, &c. J.FOSTER MARSHALL.