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S. .1. AIA VS ' Committee.
B. II ’itl'IHE, \
It is the ltoanlir.il assurance nf ftovelatinn
thn'hmn wears upon his forehead the likeness
of I.is God, and that the perfections of Iliin
iv| n-itleth ig Ifenven clothed aliont with'lie
thunders, are imaged forth in Ins person. It is
an ns nranr-n in itself rnlrnlnteii to lift np hu
nt m nrtrle—to nivnken dreams of an unliving
existence, and to impart a hope, that lie who is
suffered to wear that intake, even fot an hour,
is horn for higher purposes than the hcasts that
pei i-h. Glorious then, ate the hopes and the
imaginations, that must swi '.l tin: linsom of
him. made only a little lower than the angels,
iwlnm he reflerts that his {'renter has lit up
xvithin him a spark of his own inliinte inlolle-
gencc, to horn forever. Wedded to the spirit
>1 lifts hint up alinve principalities, and ena
blin'! him to triumph over the weakness of bis
less elltcreal nature, assimilates him indeed to
bis God.
Apart from the grateful character, which the
cultitalion of this heller part of the human ex
istence throws over society, there i* somethin"
in tl e very constitution tu man ns an intellec
tual being, sharing the tame rich inhemniife
with the rlicruhitnnndser.it him. which, thilsl
it proelauns the loftiness of mind, reveals loo.
its yraiTWir' principle. In the language of
an eloquent desrrtption f‘ he is a being of
Ini'.'" discourse, looking before and after.”
G*f| <1 then, with the glorious privilege of
st'indiag upon the little moment which belongs
to the present, anti connecting time past—even
that beyond the flood—with the tears to come,
by his ovvn strong intellect, surely this spirit
wlti< It disembodied is to move through eterni
ty in light where shadows are not. hut where
al! i- mind, burning and unveiled, should even
here not he unmindful of its future behests.
It i- 11 noble facility of, our nature, which
enables ns, even w hile shackled with this out
ward fort n, Infix the mind on the holier and
per 1 matters of the intellectual worlu—to
sooth the asperities of file. and to furnish for
the human family a purity ol'enjoy mold, by un
sealing-to them the living waters—the wateis
Of learning.
Literature. (I mean a chaste nod exalted
one.) never'fnils to achieve tt triumph over the
disabilities which human nature is heir to,
and to work out for those, who casting off
thc;r sandals follow its pal s, no exceeding
weight of glory, nod a rt putntion eternal its
the stars. I,earning, the name which we give
to • nl'iviied intellect, i- tii.it enjoyment which
m e Hold in common with beings of a higher
a. ; spiritual order —the kindred link which
ret .is from man even to the archangel which
stands beforu God ; and in exn' t proportion as
we rurrv it to its ciilioinat.ng pom', the dis
tance which divides its is lessened
V ho is prepared to say. that the nccumiiln-
ted in' llcrtuiii wealth, which It longs to us in
tlii age, has done nol|ti'ig for mnnk'ntl ’ That
the t. utlis which fell from lips tot.died with a
live v al from the tillnr—that the sublime
philosophy which has forever hallowed the
temples, and made glorious the lenrn of
G eve—that thn learning which has made
Rome almost the rival of Greeee. and which
must long survive the fame of the ( tesars. to-
g. 'her w ith the gorgeous visions which Inter
genius has revealed, have not imiterinllv
changed the rendition of the human family ■'
That the* liavo effected nothing more than a
song sweety sung, and like i' too. must pass
away, without contributing in any degree to ex
cellence in morals or politics! Let him survey
its influence. It is felt overy where. Abroad
in the business of life—in the linsom of society
— it is there—at the festal hoard, it is there—
at t'.o social fire-side, it is there—id the still
ness .'ltd solitude of the closet, there ton, is
its home. In all places lifting up the tone of
lit tight - chastening the imaginations „f the
heart—shipping human life of the garments
w hich the lowliness of nature would fain fling
Bhn.it it. and writing nohln upon every tongue,
tin ‘ I.attired, and people, tlmt Imve worshipped
it. A' here is the land blessed with its influ-
Wee.'s. in whirli virtue has not Idonmcd into
CXHtenrc? Where are the people who have
worshipped at the altars of the one, without
kindling with the spirt of the other? It is
never changing in its friendship to morals, by
sweeping n«nv duikness, n 1 d letting in light,
oven to the I.tinging forth lO'irull. W’lmt has
tin. wo such a moral interest mid a poetry
about the Isles of Greece t It i» because there
was the dwellittg-pluee of learning—there it
weaved those hentilifu! gatme its for human
thought, which still give law in the empire of
taste.
It walked with philosophy in her gardens—
il dwelt with the muse upon her mountain-
top—it was the handimed of her priests in the
temple—it broke from the lips of eloquence in
her forunt—It walked with h'ocrHles and Plato
in'll- groves of the Lyceum and ■•n the hanks
of the llysstts—Il was s ruck from the lyre of
4).e burning Sappho, and kindled in the soul of
Esehylus—It lived and moved with Thucydi-
de-. und went forth front him who spoke the
phtlliiipics, rejoicing in its strength.
It is thus too, the traveller in Italy meets ut
every stop some monument, which though
crumbling, with a living finger points his soul
bin •' to the Gmsara. And it is not without its
8 r, W tnenls in this age, when it hath come
*• *' :!>■ rxi-i i.ee ,* no longer
jkrobteu.am.iti, or its success a subject for pro
phecy or speculation—the one is almost as
broad as the earth, and the other sure anti
steadfast as the promise of a better world.
The extension of truth, and the triumphs ol
morality, are in the same proportion.
Literature, however, though very beautiful
in all its influences, is chiefly valuable t<> us
by its connexion witli the history of political sci
ence ; and the unequivocal influence it has al-
w tvs e\ii!, ,! over the political condition of
mankind. To him who studies the philoso
phy of historv. anil looks upon this high ad-
viiiireincnl of lilt ratiire with a view to its con
sequences. il will lie abundantly evident that
it has nineii influenced, if not wholly regulated,
the progress of improvement in the institution
ol government.
Moml influence i« always reluctantly ac
knowledged. Physical power acting directly,
and employing means unconcealed and open
to the sight, se zes hold of belief.-und carries
opinion along w itli it in its ncliieveinerils. Pet
(he springs of moral power tire hidden, and re
mote from view ; il marshals its force and gn-
Ibereth its strength in secret, and when its re
sults are produced, they are quick and mighty,
even as the concealed iigb^jimg breaking from
the darkness of its cloud. Tints it is human
reason has always boon slow to admit its power,
anti jealous of ascribing effects which appear,
to its influence. lienee il has always been
difficult to persuade men that letters in n high
state of advatieeineol, always achieve n con
quest over absolute and misapplied power ;
and that ut its absence, il is impossible to in
stitute any thing like liberal government. In
other words, that the li ving and essential prin
ciples of freedom grow o ut of a high cultivation
of litenturc. and that it is us impossible to in
struct without emancipating, as it is to keep
still the waves of the great deep when the storm
visits it. However nigch, though, the moral
influence of letleis on government may he
questioned, there is abundant evidence, both
in probability and experience in its favour.
The laws which control human feeling anti
conduct, so far as wo are able to di .cover
them, are readily acted on. and their diame
ter much changed hy intellectual' improvement.
If any thing ran he effected for the cause of
mankind, by elevated feeling—by deep and in
vestigating thought—by lofty and noble hopes
—by proud and unyielding resolut ion—by an
utter scorn nf every tiling that degrades arid
binds—then indeed is learning a fearful thing
fur power. For this is the rich inheritance it
confers—this is the glorious transformation it
brings for human nature. .
Correct thought and feeling are all lliaf is
wanted to convert the whole world into one
broad temple nf freedom. And what can pro
duce tin se but chaste literature ? What hut
that wisdom which moves in the mornl world,
opening the eyes of the blind, healing the sou l
tlmt is sick, sustaining and strengthening thn
weak-hearted, anil converting the cries which
break from flic soul of tlio oppressed, mourn
ful as the sighing of the winds thrnilgh the
harps of Israel, into songs nf gladness.
Such is the nature of free institutions, that
they neither create nr sustain themselves.
They arc called into life, and kept in be : ng by
the beautiful snirit of unshackled and instruct
ed mind which, breathing upon tho enslaved
son of earth, the chains which hind 4iim fall
asunder thn throne and thn sceptre vanish
into thin air, anil he starts into life, emanci
pated, disenthralled and horn again. When-
cver the - laic of society is such, that there is a
healthful nttd Irce coursing of exulted science
throughout it. free institutions will naturally
sprite' up : until that period the dominion of
power is sure.
For how can lie whose mind is wedded to
uncomely ignorance, discharge the duties of a
free citizen ? Or can you fashion out anv sys
tem whi'-lt can keep down for a “ingle day—
nay. for an hour, a people when they enn once
comprehend the glorious privilege of being
free?' <>o build ngair your Dahcl, which shall
kiss Heaven; hid the streams refuse their Iri-
hule to tin mm ; stop the lightning in its
course with your own right arm—hut force not
hint who hath taken wisdom for lus bride, “to
slumber a moment in chains.” Uninstrucled
reason is frail, very frail; it cannot assume the
responsibility anil weight of self-government;
the symbols of oppression are for it hut come
ly ornaments, lint let the books of instruc
tion he opened— let the truths of wisdom l.c
spread before them—let them lie niado wise,
upon the subject of their rights—let n still
small voice'reveal to them the equality of
mankind, mid they w ill begin al first hut to
sponk, and rensmi amongst themselves, in
forms no holder than the nlmnst niimiek waves
of thn sea, when tl.e lightest breeze kisses
it. Then let one man eloquent arise and speak,
and men who stood pale with fear, and nerve
less from base anxiety, will awake ns from a
deep sleep, the waves will grow stronger and
mount higher, until they are like the ocean in
its wrath. Then let him who skteih upon the
throne beware ; for it shall quuke and tremble
like the frail vessel when its home is upon the
heaving sen.
Nor is literature less stronger less essential
in sustaining than in creating good and correct
systems of government. Popular or free in-
slitiitiniis rest hnrelv on opinion, and live hut
in tho breath of those whom they govern.
The people arc the Princes—all power beside
that which they wield en masse, is ns the -mall
dust in the balance. It will be readily per
ceived then, that under a form in which each
individual is of' sumo weight, and exerts some
influence, however minute nnd particular it
may he, that the government may be well ad
ministered it is necessary that tho whole com
munity should lie possessed of as much intel
lectual cultivation ns usually belongs to the
small ruling class in other forms. In a go
vernment of this kind, the inflnenre of an ex
alted litiralure is most sensibly felt—it breaths
into il, soul nnd greatness—it confers upon it,
strength and character. Of late years there
has been a mighty revolution in opinion, and a
wust grateful chance has certainly been effect
ed in the political condition of a large proper-
mankind. Now, to illustrate the true
weight ol tetters in government, suppose at
this lime the achievements 01 science were to
be rolled up as a scroll—that the hook of learn
ing should lie sealed up forever—tlmt the li
ving fountains ol knowledge should lie gath
ered again into the rock, what would lie the
political state of the world ! It is a fearful
question to |ir,<|>ose to those who sit within
the inner temple of freedom ; the answer re
veals a fearful vision, and we are ready to ask
ourselves, if we enjoy “ the sober certainty of
waking hires.”
in the language of the eloquent Irwin—
“ sportive liberty would be bound 111 chains of
obdurate necessity ’—then too, would the ur-
imps of powt r be once more mustered for the
harvest of death. This assertion rests not for
ils irulli upon n.erespeculation. Where is the
government that has not given a practical il
lustration of il ? The limits of this essay will
not permit a minute examination into the ef
fects operated by literature upon those political
systems which have gone before us. It will
be pertinent to the subject, however,, to ob
serve, that the first and nearest approach which
was made to self-govemmenti and to liberal
notions in polit c.s, is discovered in that beau
tiful country between tho Kgean and the Ioni
an seas, which has furnished forth a star of
particular brightness in almost every depart
ment of letters, and which is as w ell the home
which the heart of the antiquary seeks in its
wanderings, as of the soul of him who is in
love with freedom. In Greece literature cer
tainly reached ils culminating point; it was
not confined to the elect—it was a pervading
spirit—the multitude followed it with one heart
and one soul.
Will il he questioned now, tlmt this assisted
the souls, and fashioned the minds of men for
constructing that government, reputed almost
as perfect ns Plato’s republic? And will it ho
denied that it was the natural shadow ing forth
of that immense literature which had grown up
under the industrious research and inventive
power of Grecian intellect 1 If so, 1 would
have it told mo, why such a government had
never been formed by the hands that built the
pyramids? Whva system like this had never
sprung np to hloss Thrace when thn ark of
freedom rested on its very borders ? And wlmt
el so could have created so material a diffe
rence in the political system of two countries,
warmed by the sun in the same hour? And it
is a singular coincidence, that tho period in
which the republic was in its very prime, and
political science was best understood and best
applied, was the very period in which its lite
rature had attained a surpassing excellence.
Why Imd it not before entered into the soul of
mao to conceive of such a • system ? Why
could it not he until every grove had its tem
ple. every stream its muse, nnd every battle
field its historian ? Why must Hesiod have
first laboured in the cause of letters, and Ho
mer have revealed the magnificent visions of
the Iliml and the Odyssey? AVhy must in
struction have been so lifted up and so perva
ding-, (hat Sophocles was nJ.’le to acquit himself
from accusation before an assemblage of the
people, by the reading of ono of bis own trage
dies ? And the only divertisoment the popu
lace called for at public festivals was tho read
ing of such histories ns those of Herodotus
and Thucydides. It is idlo to deny that tho
deep and general interest taken hy the people
in letters, wrote this grateful character upon
the face of the Grecian institutions. And this
is not a single instance of the glory, and em-
nire. and freedom, gathered into a nation hyin-
lelleetual power: nor tho only evidence which
experience furnishes that knqwledgo and des
potism are as far set apart as the cast is from
tho west. We cannot forget that it built up
the republic of Junius ftrutus. And that al
most as suddenly ub visions of hnpo, mid
glimpses of hriglitor worlds crowd upon the
mind in happy dreams, noble enterprize and
national glory sprung up about it, and tho ban
ner of freedom was over it like the nover-
slumhcring and pure spirit of God, over his
own elect. Next to Grecian, Roman litera
ture is the most chaste, and belonged more ge
nerally to the people than that of any age or
tongue, heside the present, nnd it differed from
that only ns one star differed) from another in
glory.
And if it did not create for that nge n per
fect system of political liberty, like tho present
has witnessed, its comparative results were no
less valuable. Literature is. now aided by
Christianity—by experience, and hy a greater
extension of truo knowledge. Hut in that day
of itself, it left no resting-place within its do
minions, for despotism—it built up, nnd sus
tained an imperial republic—nnd it was only
when its high priests, the foremost and most
worthy of whom was Cicero, were silenced in
death, (hot the oppressor could sit firm on his
throne, or the ruler dare clolho himself in his
purple.
It may fairly he presumed that a likecxnmi-
tion of existing government, which is neither
called for by tho subject nor practical in this
essay, would not contradict the tendency of
testimony already furnished.
Such then, is the result of a very hasty in
quiry into the influence of letters upon the con
dition of mankind. If it be correct, I10W glo
rious is thn vision which the future reveals to
him who plnees himself ns on an eminence,
nnd looks into the years to come! And what
are the appearances that enable his sight to
endure the glorv? It is the glorious convic
tion that the march of science is onward. All
material things pass away as a dream—in the
midst of of their brightness and loveliness, tho
band of death is at work with them. Hot the
beautiful temples of science know no decay—
progression is its law, and it builds securely on
what it creates. Its improvement is every
day brighter, and fresh millions yearly swell
its throng. Within late years the ambition of
men hath assumed a holier and fairer eharar-
ter. They no longer muster their hosts upon
tbo tented field, or struggle for the empire of
blood. The spirit nf truth lintli breathed upon
them. and tliev now strive ohteh shall hang
tho fairest garland in the templi of learning.
And is it not a more talional desire? The
name of the mere conqueror may swell the
world’s throat, and kindle the hearts nf man
kind for a day, hut his glory departs witli the
setting sun; or if perchance, hy reason ufiarood
fortune it endure longer, its ‘spirit-stirring in
fluence is lost. Not so with him who writes
his name upon the proud pillar of intellectual
excellence, and wreaths a garland of Ids ownf
about its enduring summit. That name be
comes wedded to eternity—mankind look up
to it and worship—ages roll on, and still that
name continues to challenge the admiration—
yea, the very devotion of men. Why this dif
ference in glory ? It is because when the he
ro's arm is nerveless, and death hath robbed
him of his sword, the qualities which achieved
his fame are lost, and they perish together.
Rut even when this outward form has been
touched bv the hand of the spoiler, the foun
dation of the scholar’s greatness strll retain
their ever-springing vigor, and men feel that
the noble spirit which on earth had walked not
with them—hut with its own genius—still lives
in the monument it hath left. Mankind have
at last awakened to this truth. Tho success
of letters within the. last century has been great
and extensive. It lias arrived at a state of sur
passing excellence. The literature of this ago,
taking that of the former for its foundation,
linth added an architecture, even more beauti
ful, and excellent, and useful, than its corner
stonn. The empire of science too, is daily
widening—it is spreading over hill and dale,
and mountain and valley,und ocean and desert,
revealing tho truths of political science to the
oppressed, and making the oppressor tremble.
It is waking up the slumbering spirit of free
dom amid its former temples. The vision,
then, which the future reveals is magnificent.
As time rolls on, truo knowledge shall go
with it. It shall spread abroad like a consum
ing fire, making glad the wilderness and tho
solitary places, until its footsteps are seen, and
its rejoicings heard, even to the uttermost ends
of the earth.
Then, indeed, shall sportive liberty claim
the earth for its inheritance ; the harp of tho
oppressed shall he snatched from thn willow,
nnd ring with the hvm’n of joy, and the earth
reflect the purity and peace of tho Heavens.
Athens, Oct. 23.1328.
On Monday next, tho duty apain devolves upon th«
people of this state ofc.xerrijtinc their elective franchise,
in the election of F.lectors for President and Vice Presi
dent of the United States. Tho following gentlemen
have been nominated, and will, it is expected, receive
»hc support of the parties to which they respectively
belong. Georgia expects every man to do his duty,
notwithstanding the apparent amalgamation of parties
existing on this occasion.
TROUP TICKET.
Gnl. John J. Maxwell, of Hrynn,
Robert R. Reid, Esq. of Richmond,
Dr. William Terrill, of Hancock,
Auc.ustin S. Clayton, Esq. of Clark,
Gen. David Blackshear, of Laurens,
Solomon Graves, Esq. of Newton,
Col. John Rutherford, of Baldwin.
John Moore. Esq. of Oglethorpe,
Maj. Oliver Porteit, of Greene.
CLARK TICKET.
Gen. Daniel Newnan, of Baldwin,
Gen. John Stewart, of Oglethorpe,
Gen. Henry Mitchell, of Hancock,
Col. John Cunningham, of Elbert,
Maj. John Hatcher, of Wilkinson,
Benjamin Leigh, Esq. of Columbia,
Pitt Milner, Esq. of Monroe,
Col. John Burnett, of Glvnn,
Maj. William Pentecost, of Jncksom
Administration Ticket.
Cob Tiiomas Murray, of Lincoln,
John Burch, Esq. of Columbia.
—
The following completes all the returns of the elec
tion for members of the Legislature except Ware, the
only county which still remains to be heard from,
Appling.—Thomas, Hagan.
Baker.—Porter, Howard.
Carroll.—Alexander, Adrian
Decatur.— Proxcn, Curry.
Early.—Spann, Watson.
Irxoin.—J)1oblcy, Dixon.
i.ee.—Posey, Tyson.
Thomas.—Rae, Mitchell.
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We have extracted, from Dr, Walsh's Journal, on to
our last page, some arcount of the reigning Suits n, and
of the town of Shumla, the seat of war oft he belligerent
Russians and Turks, which will he found of interest.
The latest accounts from that quarter say that the
place was invested bv SO,000 besieging Russi ms, and a
reinforcement of 40,000 more was expected. The Cza-
Jias given up al! hopes of carryin - the place by storm,
and has set down before it to starve it into submission.
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Meetings have been held in Boston, New York, Bal
timore, Charleston, Savannah and Augusta, under the
appoint ion of the friends of civil and religious liberty,
for the purpose of aiding the struggling Irish Catholics
to emancipate themselves from British ecclesiastical
domination. The design is humane nnd charitable
and does honour to the hearts of its generous propaga
tors; and its end, devoutly to be wished for by every
one who truly appreciates his religious privileges in
our own happy country. To worship our God in that
way our conscience dictates, is indeed a hlessmg we
never ean too highly prize, or he too grateful for to the
Giver of all good ; and to extend this blessing is oor
njost sacred duty, as lovere of freedom aai of our free
institutions. We do«»bt however, the utility of thesi*
«_M"t 'mu* designs as regards tht Catholic Iri&n. 11 it
is •. .•ifoirftiu with the political policy of the British go-
vcrnmciityitwiUbe accomplished without onrap»i*tance;
if otherwise, all that can beeflected in this country to
wards the object, will be blit as a drop in the ocean. It
is reported in the late British papers, that the duke of
Wellington is now friendly to Catholic emancipation ;
should this prove true, the w oik is likely soon to be ef
fected, und it is worth more ttian all the meetingc
v.hicli could be held on Hub side the Atlantic from
Maine to Geotgia.
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Thu Editor of the Savannah Republican makes u
Laudation form the “Courier drs Elatb Unis,” cop.
taming information, which, if it 6houlu prove true, wil]
wholly revolutionize the present political relations of
the powers ot Europe. It is from a correspondent at Pa
ris under date of 30th August, as follows:
1 must take this opportunity of informing vmi of t
great scSmiuc, the reality of which I with difficulty erce
dit, but w hkdi is generally whispered throughout Ger*
many. It i« said that Aiisinn, olarmrd at the osecn
denry, which Russia has gained e ver Iicr, and trembling
for tin; issue of the measures of t his power agninst Tur
key, is employed in devising me a ns 10 raisea barrier to
tin* ambition of the Czar. In casting her eyes around
her, they have been fixed upon Poland. The condi
tion of this country has attrnr ted her attention. She
has seen her tied hand and foot, and delivered to the
yoke of barbarism—of Constantine, who exercises over
her tho most odious tyranny. *1 lie Poles loaded with
taxes, and insult, nnd redur*-d to despair, are ripe for
revolt. Austria has conceit «'d »lie great design of fc
perating Callacia from the F.pipire, ami uniting it to
Poland, whom she will establish ns nn independent na
tion, under the government of the Duke de Keichstadt
Young Napoleon, who will become a sovereign princo.
Situated as the. Poles are, there is no doubt that they
will readily agree to this arrangement. But to cariv
this plan into effect, it is* necessary that the Russia np
should meet with n rev? rso—tor it is only in adversifv
that they meat all tractable. Therc-establi>hment
the kingdom of Poland will also have the advantage of
icmoving the barrier that has heretofore existed be
tween the Muscovites nnd (be other nations of Europe.
It is thought that the king of Prussia is favourable to rt
combination, which will be to him a guarantee alike of
repose and security.
Should the above information bo confirmed, anoth? r
European continental war will he the inevitable conrc-
quonce. There are a number of circumstance* that
give countenance to the rumor. It iu n genera! im
pression among the knowing ones, being or pretending
tube in tiie secrets of the cabinets, that a "corral uni
will shortly take place. That the other powers of
Europe look upon the colossal rtridrs of I.’ti-sia w ith a
jealous eye, is too apparent to he questioned. Ilc ner,
in our opinion, the equipment it the French naval nr
mninent for tire Moren. IT nee the anxiety of the great
powers to keep their ambassadors near the Turkish
court. Hence tho numerous couriers passing and re-
passing between Austria,France, arid England. Hence
the dcftirrof Russia to ;>?i«h h**rcouqursts upon the Tu*k«s
with all pos-ihb* despatch ; and hence too the hypo,
critical professions of moderation and desire of peace,
holdout by Nicholas to the Sultan,
——
To t 11 r. Troup Party.
JlTtj honored and beloved associ'drs,—One
battle Ims been fought and bravely won. Three
to ono ill the Legislature—Six to one in vour
representation in Congress, is largo odds
Victory perches on your banner. Tho scep
tre has not been permitted lo depart from ,lu-
d;ih.—My anticipations have been more than
realised. -»
As to the rest; conduct yourselves with pru
dence and with firmness—avoid every thing
like divisions among yourselves—select the
well tried and most capable mtsn among you to
fill the public offices that will become vacant
in November—Lei candidates who mav be
disappointed, retire without the slightest ex
pression of mortification or discontent, and
patiently wait till their turn shall come. Hut
above oil things, I adjure you—and if these*
were the last words I were permitted to utter,
I would adjure you—to spurn from your pro.-
senco, as you would the filthiest reptile that de
files the dust beneath your feet,every one who
boasts of his good works, prefers self to hit? -
pflrty, or solicits office is a reward for Ins ser
vices. Heartless, faithless, conscienceless,
and unprincipled, however they may cringo,
and whine, and flutter now, yeti as sure as that
there is corruption in human nature, they will
betray you in your hour of need. Treason ig
virtue with them, if it but bring them profit.
Remember Judas Iscariot.
w 0 for a tongue to curee tno slave,
Who»c treason, like a withering blight.
Comes o'er the councils of the brave,
And blast them, in thoirhour - f might
May lifo’s unMesF-d cun, for him
lie drugged with treaehi tien tuthe brim-
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And when from earth his spirit fries,
Just Prophet, lei tho damn'd one dwell
Full in the sight of Paradise
Beholding Heaven—yet feeling Hell."
Taltctliis advice—It comes from no intei 1 ..
estrd motive—Act on it as il'life, honor, every
thin<r, were at stake, nnd all is sale.
Ilut scarcely shall yon have slaked your
thirst, after your late conflict—scarcely shall
the clouds of smoke liavo rolled from tho field
of hnttle, or the echoes of vour artillery have
died away amid your mountains and in ynur
vales, when you will ho called on to march to
another conflict. On the first Monday in No.
vcniher, yon are to. choose electors oV Presi
dent. Your ticket, composed of the choice
spirits of your party, and pledged to vote (ot
Jackson, is opposed hy your 'ancient foes.
Will you permit it to bo defeated ? Will you
meanly shrink from the contest, and permit
your adversaries, triumphantly to carry the
day ? No—Hy all that we have suffered to
gether in times past—by all that we hope for
hero nr hereafter—by oar common toils, our
common Hausers, our common triumphs, our
cherished principles, and by our late glorious
victory. I cannot permit myself to believe that
you will net thus. You now know your
strength. It was made manife-t on the first
Monday in this month. Will you not put it
all forth, on this great occasion ? I know your
adversaries calculate on your apathy. Take
my word for it, they laugh secretly and con
temptuously at your supposed indifference.
They already exult in their hearts, at their an
ticipated victory over you. Tliev hope you
will not go to the polls, and that, hence, their
victory will be easy, If vou nn- men. therefore,
—if you have the spiiit of mon about yotfl—•'