Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-02
COM NJ U MICA ITO N S.
FOR THE ADVERTISER.

Mr.. EDITOR: Dear Sir: On my return home last
evening I, for the first time, communication in
the ddrcrtser of the Goth inst, from Capt Preston
h. held with me during Harcll-tcrm of Court $50
There is nothing moro uncertain in construction
than hurried street Conversations particularly when
heard by persons with different views and wishes.
Nv recollection Of the conversation is substan-
TALLY as follows: Capt BRooKs met me in the
street and said he was sorry 10 see our nam,s ap-
parch,y in conflict in the last paper, and that if he
had known was to be nominated he would not
have allowed his name 10 be insertcd-or some such
words. / replied that did not know it myself
until the paper appeared for had refused to allow
several gentlemen, who had applied, to put my
name in, and that was going to sec the Editor
thon about it. said also, did not wish to run-it
would not suit me- or be rlclsant-or rather, not at
all desirable personally. lie then turned off and
said, well you will be elected Senator at any rate.
1t was passing conversation, and this is the sub
stance of all rccollect of it. At the conclusion OF
what Capt. BRooKs publishes now Of the convcrsa-
ton, he says, "And think, he added, it (he
nomination. might have the effect of keeping others
off,
This is an entire mistake. never conceived or
uttered such sentiment. never could have con-
seute to su. nomination with tueh view, and
VIA: shows it TO be misapprehenson, is that went
immediately to the Editor-and at my request the
nomination was entirely altered in the next paper
by inserting expressly that it had been made without
u1er Irat IN the least responsible for it.
AS my conversation has been published think it
not improper to publish the following letter from
Capt BRooKs to me, as it gives precisely the proper
construction aud inference from the above ccnvcr-
saton, simply as really meant whnt said then ant!
no more. attached NO Importance to it, and never
thought Of it again until lately
DYsoSs MILLS, Dec. 23th, 1852
Mr. DEAR SIR: ] have this moment received a
letter from DR.. iABoHDE, enclosing one to him from
yourself 1t is due to you that should say at once
that neucr regarded anything which passed be-
tween US pledge, not 10 be- Candidate for Con-
grcss yourself, ,.or even as pledge to support me-
should you not rum The mort have ever said of
the matter WAS, that had been induced 10 believe
from what passed between us about the time Of the
nominations that You would not run, which opinion
was strengthened by the fact that you know fel,
deep interest in your Election to the United States
Senate and had you entertained any ulterior plans,
took it for granted, you would have 30 informed
me.
1t would cause me unaffected pain to feel that
had msreprcscnted you or that my change should
occur in heretofore kind relations
| am, respectfully and truly yours,
P. $. BROOKS.
To CoI PIcKEss.
Now feel very much obliged for the kind scnti-
ncnts in the above letter. AID can assure Can't
Brooks that have no personal feelings whatever
in the course that has been pursued
had declined, and there supposed the matter
would rest Others, hope from the most patriotic
motives, took hup, and, if there has been error n.
al, it is not in me.
No human being can say that have ever inter
cred in what has been DONE Nur have ever
wen suggested any conversation in relation to hat
las been done, unless first addressed on the subject
But am not the man to turn my back upon INV
rends
hold that there are public duties that no man
las Alright to avoid, and obligations that 10 man
las right 10 disregard
| am grateful to my fcllow-citizens for the kind.
less they have manifested towards me, and am
perfectly willing to abide by their calm decision.
veil knowing that whatever it may be j. will do
more than justice TO any humble merits or claims
nay have. shall be the last man 10 COMPLAIN
he public know the grounds upon which once +,
ee'ned, and that my present position is no seeking
mine. ,
l do no: pretend to know where the majority may |
Ill, but do know, THAT, on no occasion of my life
ave ever entertained motive or aspiration Sep
rate from the honor or the rights of a free and =
ldependsat people. Very respectfully, r
T. W PJC'EENS u