The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-02-01
Calhoun Monument.


during the last session of the Legislature,
when Mr.. Owens of Barnwcll, offered his
resolution, d" that the State contribute $50.
900 for the purpose of erecting monument
to Mr.. Calhoun" Mr.. Owens, in a speech
on his resolution, spoke feclingly ard with
much eloquence of Mr. Calhoun's services
to the State, and, that although all South
Carolinians united in praise of Cardinals
great Statesman, still no monument marked
the last resting place Of the great legislator
Where then, he asked, was all the love and
veneration f Mr.. Calhoun? He proposed
that the State should lead the example, by
subscribing this sum towards the erecting of
amonumcnt. Mr.. Owens urged his motion
with much feeling, visor and sagacity, and
after he had resumed his seat, and no rcply
was made, we began to think he had carried
the whole house in his favor. Afcr time.
however, the Hon. B. F. Perry, of Green
vile, rose, and opposed the resolution. He
gave his reasons, but we do not aprce with
him. Mr.. 1'illnghast replied to Mr.. Perry,
which called up Messrs. McCrcady, J. b.
Campbell and Hunt. The whole matter was
finally laid on the table.
On former occasion, we spoke on this
subject; our object at this time is TO give
our reasons for flvoring the resolution. rs
submitted by Mr.. Owens. No doubt, but
many will differ with us, If not both our rep
resentativcs, at least one, for Mr.. Curetop
was present and voted to | on the table.
Our reasons for favoring the adoption of the
resolutions are these. Scarcely citizen of
the State, but will acknowledge that John
c. Calhoun did the State greater service.
gave the State name and character and
used more exertion to defend our institution
of Slavery, than any other man. South Car
clina, as State, enjoys n reputation both in
America and Europe, and this reputation
wac tho work of Mr.. Cnlhnnn Ho was n
true patriot, he loved his State, and he was
willing to, and did breathe his last in de-
tending her and her institutions. In return.
what does the resolution call for; merely
the sum of 100000 to pcrpetuate the fame
OF this great man; merely monument, ny
mark of our gratitude, to show to the
world that we appreciated the memory OF
one, who we delighted to honor while in
life. But the opposers of the resolution.
were all willing to admit that Mr. Calhoun
had done much for the State, and so forth.
but were unwilling to subscribe the amount
on account Of The present demands upon The
treasury THE SCARCITY OF MONEY. And we
nsk the question, will it ever be, that the
amount could be better spared than last
winter! They talk about the new State
House, which will cost over one million n,
dollars; and what reused the ambition of
Carolina Legislators, to build new State
House! 1t was the eloquence, energy and
character of Mr.. Calhoun. He gave the
State name, and character, and IL is the
prde lnstilled into their bosoms, from the
known character AMI reputation of their
State, that arouses the ambition of our leg
islatorA. One million of dollars TO build n
new capitol; yet refuse 10 gire eren one three
hundred and hirty7third part of this amount,
to erect monument to Carolina's great
Statesman. 1t is true rs was said in the
Legislative Hall, Mr. Calhoun needs no
monument to pcrpetuate his fame or his vir.
tues; they are too deeply i'm mpIantcd in the
hearts Of his countrymen: this we admit
also, but, when such small sum, devoted
to this purpose, when much larger amounts
have been expended for fire arms and other
foolish purposes, it would at once show to the
world that we have not forgotten him who
ever regarded us. We say it is shame to
be so parsimoEious. or If 10: pirzimonicus.
shame TO make frugality an excuse.