Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-04-09
JUDGE BUTLER AND THE CINCINNATI CON.
VENTllN


upon the late letter of our highly respected
Senator, are unralled for, harsh and unmrritcd.
We can see no Inconsistency in that document,
which plainly expresses his own opinion as
against the policy of the Convention proposed
at Cincinnati, aud gives the reasons for that
opinion. In consideration, however, of the ap.
parent intention Of the people of a majority of
the several districts Of the State to send dele.
gates to that Convention, as seemed to be In
dicated by very large majority of the local
presses which usually reflect public sentiment
our Senator very reasonably supposed that there
would be representation OF he people IN That
Convention, and he comes forward, in reply to
nm inquiry as to his views on the subject. and
simply advises that it The movement Ia to be
made, it should be in such Il manner as to guard
it, AZ much as possible, against The objections
which exist to The measure He very distinctly
saws: "Putting the question aside, whether che
should be or not, let the State send her best
men," &c. He does not give an opinion that
the State ought to be represented, but says ii
the State is to be- as seemed very probable. from
the expression of opinion given, send best
men," &c.
This is the amount of his offence, which has
brought down upon him, We think, very unjuslly,
denuncia,ion unworthy of South Carolinialls
towards one who is battling fearessly for US il,
the Councils of the onfederacy-representing
efficiently South Carolina principles, and boldly
and fercely graphing with the enemy of Our
rights and interests more high.minded and
fearless representative no State possesses.
We surely shoud not forget that the name OF
Butler is identified with our history from its
earliest periods-conncrted with her annals III
gallant deeds, illustrating her military prowers
long and favorahly united with her judicial
history, and widely extended for excellent and
characteristic personal accomplishment. Oui
Senator'S Carolina spirit and faithful discharge
Of duty have never been questioned, and We are
panied to see what We think unworthy criticism
heaped upon him while in the harness of oul
service, representing proudly the character aud
interests Of the State.
Surely, if he did differ with Us on even this
question we NAV differ with tolerant spirit
surely when the most rir;uous and intelligent
and patriotic citizens differ ~ to mere question
of policy, we may do so without acrmony or
su.p picion of yielding to corup'ing influences
Her. at home our best men hold opposite
opinions, and yet enjoy our confidence why
should the representatives at Washington not
be allowed the same privilege, without denVn-
citation or liberal suspicion?
In 1913 Convention met at Columbia Of
representatives from every district in the State
to consult on the proprie,y of sending delegates
10 n National Convention. Our best men were
there-all uniting in the object and in the policy
They unanimously agreed in uniting with the
Democratic party of other States Tin the ap-
poiniment of General Convention" &c. Yet
representative who now merely consents to 4
meeting Of the Democratic party in Convention
is denounced as failhless to u public trust!
That Convention una mosly decided that
there was reason in having such representa-
tion. and appointed committees in every district
to carry out the object. Whether it were done
or not, is the question now. A specific object
was in their view, and they were unanimous
in their expression of the propriety of the
measure. Why should not our representative
be allowed 10 suggest the SAME policy now, and
If carried out that The best men should be se-
lected to carry it outs Where is there any
cause for criticism in such suggestion!
We think our Senator has been treated with
great injustice, aud that personal predictions
of party should not be allowed to influence
those welded to any special policy 10 charge
upon high.minded and honorable man, motives
foreign to his nature. We believe there is NJ
member of the United States Senate more true
TO his State and to the South than the Hon. A.
=. Buller-Caroliuian.