The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-02-22


villc," tho removal OF which, not only de-
ulnnds the sentiment but also the " ac.
ton " of An Honest Inquirer"
One OF THE IInsr.
For the Banner.
MEssRs. EDlroEs Through your
courtesy, Vulcan presents his compli-
ments To Honest Inquirer, " and begs
leave to assure him that it was in no spr.
it Of boasting, he mentioned the names
OF the citizens who were, and are still, SO
actively engaged in carrying out the views
Of the VigIlant Association, and only re-
grets that those OF other " prominent citi-
zcns, are no, found on our list.
Honest Inquirer" having made him
self acquainted with the measures EN-.
bodied in our Constitution, and, being full
ly satisfied of their expediency, yet, fearing
the Public may have some misgivings as
to their legality. calls on I" Vulcan, " or
some one else Tor him to say, why, if zee
are right, such prominent names as
our Hon. Senator, our p. G. w. p, the
l.cwis's. Webb's, and B!and;ng,s ,ar, no,
with us.
AS the honest sentiments, and indcpen-
dent spirit manifested in The co'n,nunlca-
tiop Of =" Homes. Inquirer" show him to
be a true Patriot, and good citizen, "VuI-
cam Will endeavor to answer su,nr OF his
questions.
But before ! attempt an csp.ana,inn, it
may be proper 10 premise, that our society
is co:npnscd of gentlemen, VIII, woud
scout the idea al cncroachng on the ieg4!
rights any class of Citizens. Nor would
th"rc be the nSt necessity for our move
ment II 1t was possible for those who are
appointed by the town council TO guard
and protect The rights and property of hon
est citizens, to preserve us from the vile
practice. "I those who. while they choose
to disregard their own true interests, arc
infl'ctnng incalcu:ab!e injury on ,hcrr hon.
est ncighbors. Our organization was e;.
iccted for the purpose of putting Il stop to
the Illicit traffic carried on with our slave
p"pation, particularly in the abominabc
deg poison. sold them as spIrilnous liquors
no matter ny whom. be they rich or poor.
native or ("reign.
N"w it unfortunately happens that a
certain class ot our fellow citizens, and
some Of them arc very en,erprisng chaps,
for they have introduced a new order of
Architecture, which not boing laid down
III the hooks, we will call Tor the prcscn,
the Order Of The Bulls Eye" Two Of
these eyes arc usually inserted in each
front window shutter of the dogcry, about
tive inches in diameter ;i;:t to view ericrnni
objects, but for the purpose Of throwing
light on the subjects within.
And, they pretend to be un lcr the i'm
preston, that ours is a party Increment
and intended TO affect them only, and con-
scqucnly. they have exhibited decided
but useless opposition to our measures.
Is It strange then, that our Hon Sena.
tor, <"llose natural benerolcnce is so well
nown) should be prompted TO withhold
The weight of his influence.
But why we have not the p. G. w. p,
with us, is question .Vulcan" canno,
so easily answer. lt'nay be through sy,n-
pashy with others whose pecuniary inter-
ests may, perhaps be effected, in sumo way,
through some affected disgust, as some
have been heard to express themselves in
rather conleInptuons language towards the
Association. BE this as it may, however,
there is certainly departure from that
good gencralship, invariably displayed by
the last nnmed gentlemen, in all ques,inns
tending 10 agitnte the public mind. Fur
SO lar from remaining OH the fence, they
have always, until now, like adrot fishers
oI men cast their nets on both sides, and by
this skilful movement seldom falling to
make successful hauls
AS ior,,he Lcwses, Mr.. Inquirer" " i,
is only enough for that name, 10 get an
mixing OF anything being on foot to elevate
the condition of either white or bIack, and
nc is oii-lIke old Bertrand, at the first
tap OF the drum and, ten To one, while the
Jockeys are setting the prc|iminarcs Of The
race, he has made his first round.
The Webbs. the Blandings. and host
Of other "promincnt citizens" are oil
right. So Mr.. Inquirer farewell
VULCAN.
Feb. 81, 1854.
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