Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-10-12
.Dissatis.ied:..A proffer.


1t will be seen, by an extract from the Orange
burg Soufhron vn another column, that portion 9f
the South Carolina Pcculiars are by no means
satisfied with Senator CHEsNur's speech. It is oil
very good reasoning and sound enough doctrine -;
but there is no action in it-no secoss"n,-no dis
union,-not even o spice Of the devil in its tone
and temper. 1t is fat, stale and unprohtablo,
practically considered, and docs not meet the
wants of tho season,-s not relishable by men who
stand as it were with rifles ready cooked, awniting
the command to fire. Having perhaps expected
to receive for their something alter
tho style of bulletin from II general of brigade
on the eve of battle, they feel but little stomach
for the calm Senator's
Cautious counsel couchd IN careful phrase.
Accustomed to the exciting influences Of disun-
ion stimulants, they declare Mr.. CHEsErT's pro-
nunciamonto thin potation. Hoping to be treated
to glass of old fashioned Cumden punch, thoy
find diluted beverage which does not "reach
their case"
We sympathize with our ardent contemporary
of Orangeburg in his disappointment; for We know
how grievous thing it is to have the word OF
promise broken to the hope. Many of us found
out what this was in 1852, when South Carolina
backed down after having been encouraged by heI
leaders to take measures for determined action.
If our brother of the .Southron had experienced
that bitter disappointment, be would be less rehe'
ment for extreme measures now,-certain'y less
sanguine of their success; and he would also, we
think, become more tolerant towards those, who,
having fully considered this lesson of the past arc
now the cool advocates Of extreme caution nno
wise moderation in any steps looking to uis-
mcmberment of the Union,-much moro SO, II
these steps shall seem TO lead our State into
similar isolation with that so fruitlossy attempted
eight years ago.
The .Southron is entirely correct in saying that
Senator CuIsNur does not advise action on the
mere election of Black Republican President.
Neither does ho counsel any modus operands in
the direction of Southern Confederacy. The
sum Of his suggestions ID, lst, lot the South bo
united, and, 2ndly let her people develop their
material resources. This is capital advice. The
6SSS'
But the Southron urges that it does not 60 far
euough,-that it is not sufficiently definite and
distinct as to the present practical duties Of tue
people of South Carolina. We readily agroe with
our contemporary to this extent: If Senator
CnEsxur has impressed any of his fellow-citizens
with the conviction, either that he really favors
disunion Oh the election Of Black Republican, or
that he regards rccraton of our territorial rights
by the next Democratic convention essential to
the honor and safety of our section hc should have
said so in such plain terms as would have admitted
of no doubt We find no such declaration in his
speech. What he does say, may or may not admit
Of that Interpretation. The Curoliaia", the Sonth-
rom the advertiser, and perhaps other papers IN
tho State, regard any such Interpretation straincd
and inadmissablc. The Camden Journal the
Eercury the Guardian, the Conscrcatst, ard others,
seen, to think differently; at any rate, while hold
ing to the points We indicate, they express them
selves delighted aud satisfied with Mr.. CHEsNur's
speech. One would suppose from this, that they
regard him as going with them the full length Of
their extreme notions. The Charleston Eccniny
Ncrs copies the Souhrons expressions of dissatis-
faction, and does not offer to clear them up. the
Ncrs therefore appears to have seen tho Senator's
views in the same light; and thectsitor OF the Nees
partcipatcdin the demonstration. heard the speech,
made one himself and doubtless knows the extent
of Col CHgsSur's practical suggestions. That
these suggestions have not gone beyond the posi-
ton of Senator HAMMOND, VIC think clear. If they
have, we would thank some one to show US in
what particular. II they have not, VIC ask our
brethren of the South Carolina press to agree to
come together cordially and shake hands in per-
foct reconciliation upon the united platform of
UAu1oND and CHlsNUT.