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4CON GEORti l A TELEGRAPH
POLITICAL,
_ tror.the MjJite Register.
' FhcPnrtizun Ltatlcr."—The interest imparted to
U work, by the scenes nnd occurrences, waich it
professes to illustrate, is of itself, a sufficient indues*
nen.t tor.« perusal. The public curb uity has been
awakened, and its authorship, attributed to several
dtslinsriusbed name.*; anions whom are Mr-r . 1'in k-
«r, Lpshnr and Dew; tho last named, has however,
hstlaimcd its ~
.coabt.dmt Mr. Edward William Johson, a native of
the o!d dominion, but of late years a citizen of South
Carolina is justly entitled, to whatever of success the
'•Partisan may meet with
in tho use of the novel, fir disseminating politi cal
•tenets, the author is not without precedent It presents
”it self at once, to the writer as the subties, as well as
■** most facile mode of gaining the ear of many, otherwise
'I naceeasible: at a time too when all guards and rcs-
raints are removed, and nothing but trust and confi
dence prevail. Thus the generous bowl is drugged,
and he who drinks staggers from the effect, without
-discovering the cause.
Ot late years D’lsraeli, Bulwer and Cooper have
o lie nest poached, on what may properly be termed,
the legitimate domain of the Statesman. In general
their political novels, illustrate sonic fundamental
principle, as in the “Bravo”—the corrupt rule of Ven
etian aristocracy. In a few others, as in “Vivian
iir 'Z>" l * ,e shaftis levelled at individuals who are «eii
as through a glass darkly. But we have no recollec
tion of any parallel to tlia volumes before us, where
tho history of onr own time* affords the plot, and our
owu living pnlitici ins are made to perform their parts
in tho Drama, under their own proper names. Thus
Martin Van Biiicn, Thomas Ritchie et cetera arc the
familiar words by which these gentlemen are designa
ted, save when the author “not having the fear of
tautology before iiis eyes," uses the gentler appella
tives of “headless tyrant” and “pimp." The great
indelicacy to employ no harsher epithet of this ;>ro-
ccding, is so manifes’ to the render, t at the mask and
the dagger thus used, iitil in their destined purpose.
As a literary performance, the “Partisan” affords
many good points. The description ot scenery is
often graphic, nnd the delineation of female traits freed
from all mawkishness. The Dialogue is generally
sprightly an ? strongly imbued with the linthor’s polit
ical philosophy It is evident that here iiis strongest
powers aro put forth, and questions of State sovereign
ty aud state policy arc discussed, often with strength,
and always with plausibility.
As i' is not the grace or beauty of the parts, but the
hsr.iiouy and unity of the “pile” (lint constitute archi
tectural excellence;—so tho work before us. while
exhibiting many linislic 1 and polished portions, is
limttractivQ as a whole. Tims viewed,—stript of the
influences of the subject itself, there is nothing to be
admired, or to interest. The plot is poor and itieagic.
and tin: incidents follow in an expected order. You
travel on a long and straight road, aud see every object
before you. No sudden turn; no surprise; and conse
quently no interest. —The characters arc ueithev con
sultant nor in good keeping. The sensible and deliber
ate Hugh Trevor, in a few pages dwindles into a mere
driveller and dreamer; while the Hotspur Bernard is
as quickly rciuodellcj into afar-seeing philosopher,
and cautious politician. There is no individuality—
no fiui*h IV picture thus presented is indistinct in
its coloring, ami confused in its grouping. Every
tiling is on the foreground. No <fhc character stands
out from the canvass j„ a , i( j well defined lines, hut
the figures arc so-blcided and confused, that it takes
thO'Skill ofnna.'listto designate them.
In works of thu order, the priucipal characters
should represent dosses, and throughout these vol
umes, we find hut a solitary attempt in the portraiture
ofSninvartz and Witt, to effect this object. They
belong to the “Virginia peasantry" as onr author terms
it, and arc of th sumo stamp a* our old friend Harvey
Birch. hut so inferior a copy, that they lose much t>f
their interest in the mengrciies* of the imitation
In tli-a peculiar const radio it of lie plot, the aiitoor-
1ms hazarded ranch of the readers attention,—,,com-
m.-iirr: on commencement'—was too ancient a rule for so
thorough paced a revolutionist; accordingly we find
the end in the beginning; and having learned most of
the den mnccaumtiti the first page-:, we ore entertained
thcr. sltcr with the retrospective, to 'earn the means
which have contributed -o a known end. This was
llii unnecessary test of the anther's powers, and, we
think. lias proved unfortunate to him. In concluding
the author should he allowed the benefit of his own
remarks, and the reader mastjudge for himself. wheth
er a hasty r. view may not have induced us into iuad-
Wc regard this work in sorraw., became ItWeimtctf • In Macon, we notice, that at a meeting of a party
with evens which nre now casting Itoetr riiacowi.be 'forme purpose of mising preparatory arrangement.
fore them. But a few years ago, such a publication
would have consigned its author to infamyuiauy
may now be found “todo him reverence.” Ji would
seem that we have fallen upon evil times; that we have
discarded from our bosoms those lessons of patriotism,
which but lately were the standard of our actions; that
the labour, the privation, the final triumph \if our an
cestors, arc but as folly in our day; that the govem-
menlwhich has carried us honorably through two
wars, aud spread its shield of peace over u* lor half a
century, must now give way because its dominions
include varied interests; that the constitution which
has guarantied our liberties, and secured our right.*—
giving us character at home, aud respect abroad—
must sink before the superior wisdom of new theories
in politics! Danger is threatrning our institutions
danger, not the least to be dreaded because it is domes
tic. It remains with those whoyet cherish those insti
tutions ns “beyond all price ;" with those who believe,
that their establishment was worth the blood of their
sires; to decide whether they will not now maintain
them, when need be, by the saute sacrifice
yertent err-w.—“I have been interrupted in my narra
tive. I have hesitated whether to gin* this fragment to
tii.e public, until I have leisure to complete my his-
tny." a *
We do not hnznrd much in the assertion, that it U
the politico! m-d pat titan charue.ter of this work that
1ms “exciird the public attention" alluded to. The
art by which it attempts to render acceptable, under
new glooms, d'ctrirn-s which are ohuo<ious to our
peonte; the evil spirit, in which it seek* the destruction
of par present Union by iininanly appeals to geogra
phical distinctions and sectional jealousies; the self-
sufficiency it inculcates in the assumption that all
virtue and intelligence flourish but on ibis side of a
certain latitude, and" that, Chinese like, we may re
gard what :s b»yond us, as barren wastes, and trackless
waters; .til have forcibly arrested the community, and
will he properly estimated by the intelligent and patri
otic reader; aad whatever of comnisi datum the author
miv receive lor his insidiousness, ins condemnation
will be pronounced by those who cherish onr institu
tion*—“this man is among us, but not of us!”
There is no direct attempt, discoverable in the work
to discuss the particular doctrine of nullification,
th«:»-'ll the evident end is to g'ority, what by many
iraa intended as iweonsnmation. The scene presup-
noses the formation of another confederacy of States—
Virginia, of all the Sntiili, yet adhering to the old U-
nion. The graft struggle of the plot is, to detach her
from the North, and unite her to the South. The
argum.-nt oa the one side, is personified in Hugh
Trevor, while prejudice, passion, interest, reason, are
seen in the opposing field, bearing down all before
them. Nor is mere any effort made, any wish express
ed, thro i'bout tiie drama to purify the old government
of it* supposed imperfections,—nr the administration
of its alleged corruption, so as to render it acceptable
to the disctnrnnte 1 .States; but disunion; uncompromis
ing, irrevocable disunion, is stamped npon every page
and breathes in every line.’ Under sneu circumstances
the champion of the govorumentyields, and Trevor
though outwardly adhering, prirately confesses to his
southern friemt, that die South had acted with a
patriotic forecast. This is the individual whom the
author has heretofore described ns “possessing hand
some talents, an am-nlife disposition, and all the ac
complishments that can adorn a gentleman, added to
ihe mast exemplary rirfmts.”
The arguments wich lead to this conviction have
already become fami l; -r to those who studied the
Carolina controversy. The one'npon which the nu-
thor ha* bestowed mo it attention, i* the celebrated
Cnllinunum, which « ferred from the diversity of
interest* existing under onr government, a necessary
divison of the people ir to a “regular taxpaying minor
ity, and tax-receiving majority; ’and hence the conse-
quonce—a particular representation, or government
lor the particular interest.
It is tho adverse interest iifthe northern States which
induce* them to the support of Pres dent Van Btircn.
in Iiis third term, notwithstanding lie is painted in the
most odious colors. They had fattened upon those
tax law* which had reduced to j overly their southern
neighbors. But ns the scene opens iu 1649, some
* time subseqnnnl to the new confederacy, and to their
^.commercial treaty with Great Britain by which they
xvere to bn saved tho “necessity ofmanufseturingcren
n hob nail for themselves," we are at a loss to know
what interest there is at work, to sustain the tyranny
and usurpation of tho President.
In avoiding this difficulty, perhaps the author found
itnecossiry to stamp the character of the whole North
us scr*ilc, selfish, and cowardly. It is not the Presi
dent, Wtit the “universal Yankee nation"be aims at.
f The object it far boynnl any chanic oltlio adminis
tration. The daring nitn— (lanngly expressed—is
only to be reached by tlia annihilation of those old ties
an J •ssoeiations. which made these free Suites as one
co.numoity—one in government, ns they had already
* be an one in origin, language, and religion!
» These representation* by which it is attempted to
degrade so large a portion ofonr people, nrc so coarse
and utterly false, that though addressed to prejudice.
,, cannof hut react upon their design. That I may not
state it too s'rongly, let the author be heard—“ Onr
. northern brethren, as yon call them." saif Mr. B
never can take this view of it. They have not the
qualities which would enable them to comprehend the
• negro'character. Their calculating selfishness can
' never understand bis disinterested devotion. Their
artificial benevolei.ee is no interpreter of the affections
•ofthe'. *iphi«ticated heart. They think our friend
Jack burs, ’obs even such as they nre themselves, and
.* cannot thtiefore i-Mii-eive that he is not ready to cut
' -in* ip’aste/s throat, iftbere is any thing to be got
by it.’ • -■
As these re.narks are alreadv more, extended than
*-rigitully intended, w» -must hasten to a conclusion.
SAVANNAH, June 22.
UNION MELTING
An adjourned meeting of the U non party of Chat
ham county, was held at the Lxcbauge.oii Monday ev
ening 19th iust.
The dispositions of the arrangements for the cele
bration ofour National Birth Day, having been com
pleted. Col. .Myers was called ihe Chair, and the fol
lowing Preamble and Resolutions, submitted by Mr
MrA'.Iistei, preceded by an address, were seconded,
and unanimously adopted.
Tne pecuniary difficulties of the times uffecingns
they do the Agriculturist. Meiriu.at and Manufac
turer, and thus paralyzing the three great arms of na
tional industry i.rresl attention and deuiaud enquiry
into the cause of this disastrous state of things.
There are those who would ascribe them to the
uiea'ures of the late administration—but they might
with equal propriety attribute the periodical inuuda
lions of the Nile to the snows of the Alleghany, us
visit upon that administration the embarrassments at
present felt iu this country, ir* Great Britain, ou
continental Europe nay, throughout the commer
cial world. Effects so universal in their operation
must find their source in causes less partial, and foun
ded on a deeper and broader ba-is They are not
attributable to any one or more measures of an ad
ininistratiou: but to the monstrous expansion which
has been given to paper currency—to| the forced and
undue value which has been consequently imparted
to properly—to the rage for speculation which has
prevailed—to the expensive mode r filling in which
people hav. indulged—above all. to that false credit
system which, usurping the place of capital, has in
volved not only those whose operations were based
upon it, but many who were «ioiug a legitimate luisi
ness, in one common ruin. In our own country did
[these thine* originate with the late administration ?
Do they not lather rest with those who have been liv
ing by "wild and reckless speculation—with -capitalists
who have been striving to aina-s still Inrger fortunes
—with those who deem “the possession of property in
most cases the evidence of merit J” The farmer, the
Werlinnic—the man of moderate means nnd moderate
desires—tho great body oftbe people have had naught
to do in tho matter. Yet are they visited with the con
sequences of the acts of others, while the real anon
in the drama instead of feeline the existing s ale of
things to the effect of their own impriufnce, are disk
ingenuous enough to escribe to the measures of the-
late administration the results of their own miscon
duct. Nay, the must serious charge against that ad
ministration is the one which the people will most ap
plaud. Foreseeing the conculsion to which the reck
less spirit of wild adventure would conduct the
country. Government determined to arrest it. and
with that view demanded payments in specie from
the speculators in public lands. This act cal
culated to avert the coming evil is made ground cf
accusation against the late administration—As well
may the friendly and skilful surgeon be denounced ns
the cause of disccse. who cut* deeply, that lie may
receive it! The refusal ou the part of the Govern
ment to recbrrtei the late Bank of the U States is the
next most prominence measure, to which i: is sought
to attribute the embarrassment* felt by the commercial
world. That institution since its unsure**ful nppiien
•ion to Congress,has obtained s charter from the State
of Pennsylvania, and what is the spectacle she now
presents? If her vaults have been clo*ed through ne
cessity. she betrays hor weakness—if, through cap.
rice, her unwillingness to extend relief. What assur
ance hive -,ve that if a charter from congress had been
obtained, the Bank would have been either more able
or willing than at this moment to arrest impending
evils ?
It is idle then to attribute to the measures of the
late administration or to a perseverance in them by
the present—thp existing commercial eoibrrras*ment*
They are to be traced to cause* beyond the control o'
Government, and only to be removed by n thorough
reform among those with whom they have originated
The present state of things should not b“ permitted
to exist in our own country Young, vigorous, nnd
with gigantic means, she will soon recover by the ap
pi cation of proper remedies. Let us rctraee our steps
—let ns return to the good old times, when our dress,
furniture, general mode of living, nnd above nil, our
indifference to wealth squared with the profession of
our republican faith. The time may then arrived
when New York and Philadelphia will cease to agitate
the country with their monied inflaei re and the
humiliating spectacle now presented, of their ability
to control the course of all the Banks in this wide
spread confederacy, will erase to exist. ■
Thesuspenion of specie payments by the Banks in
bis St a te i- a mersnre, although forced upon them by
a nec-.-s.ity which has no h<w, to be deplored, ndepen-
dently of other considerations, localise ir illustrates
how entirely the fmanirnl concerns of the country
nre under the existing state of things regulated by
loretgn monied influence. It is however a subject
of congratulation to us es citizens of the sea port of
Georgia, that the Banks in this city amid the gloom
which surround u* present an attitude unsurpassed
by any equal number of Banking !n*titntioi * in the
United Slates. Tlie whole capital of Ihe five Banks
in this city amount of 91,6*8,525. nnd their circulation
on the 15. h of tho present month wns $1,095.44(>, be
ing $587,079 less the amount of their capita!—To
meet th s circulation they had on the same day specie
and specie funds to the amount of ff.'.0l9.53I—add
to these their resources in Notes discounted nnd Bills
of exchange and their entire .Lihty to meet ail engage!
meets is most apparent, and entitle them to the con
fidetite of the people. Commanding as is the position
of our city Banks, experience has demonstrated, that
judicious’modifications oft tlioir charters in common
with tln.se oftbe interior Bank* of t .is Stale, wheieby
additional gnerds for the protection of he people
may bo afforded, have become expedient and necessa
ry." Impressed ivith these views.
Beit resolved. That in the opinion of this meeting
tho existing commercial embarrassments in this coun
try or o in be attibuted to causes beyond the control of
tioverment,and only to be removed by judicious leg
i*lation. aided by a beanv co-opemlieii on the pan of
the people and a return in the republican simplicity
and frugality of former days.
Bs tt'further resekid. That it is neither wise or pa
triotic to augment existing difficulties by seeking to
render thorn subservient to “fugitive interest and por-
tv purposes.”
Be it further retolrtd. That the situation of the sev
eral Banking Institution* >n this city u such as to de
serve the confidence of the people and affords the
assurance, that the met sure of suspending specie
payments which they adopted, has been forced upon
them by embarrassments from ahtoad, in the produc
tion of which they have had no agency.
Beit f Tiler rr solved. That ihe duty devolves up
on the members of the ensuing Legislature to enquire
carefully and strictly into the situation of each arid
every Bank in this tStato. aud that such modification
of their respective charters should then be made as
time and inflection may suggest, ns most conducive to
the interests of the people and to the great object of
restoring a sound currency to the State._
The inec'iiif? was addressed by \V. \V. Gordon, R
W. Pooler, Isaac Itussell, I). Kich’d. Ur. Arnold.
Jno E. Ward, nnd other gentlemen.
J. De La Motta, juni Esq. submitted the following
resolutions, which being seconded were adopted by
acclamation.
Risolved, That the Union State Rights Party cf
Chatham county, will assemble ouaday to lie desigua-
ed by t're Prcsidentor, in his absence, either of the Vice
Presidents for the purpose of nominating teandidates
to represent this county in the next Legislature.
Kesolted. That the able, and faithful manner, in
which his Excellency Governor Schley has petfoim*
ed the duties of Governor of the State, his repairing
promptly to the sesne of action during our late difficul
ties with the Creek Indians, and his inflexible integri
ty entitle him| to the continued support ot the Free
men of Georgia, and that tho Union and State Right.-*
party of Chatham county, pledges itself to use all
houorablemeans to re-elect him to the rffice which be
filled with co much honor to himselfaud benefit to the
State.
M. MYERS, ChaioBSit,
J DeIa Motta, Jttnr Secretary.
be folio ivtug resolution was auopted
«»n motion ot Youug Johnson, i.sq., it was
“ titSMced, Thai a coiumlltee.ol arrangements be in
structed to invite all to join in tue celebration who are
opposed to the present Administration, which has ev
idently occasioned the present calamitous aituauonof
our country) to lay aside local politics and sectional
feelings, and unite with us in sustaining the Coustitur
tion.’ :
“The present Administration has evidently occasion
ed the present calamitous of our countiy." Indeed!
If this be a fac t so evident, it is somewhat singular
that it should have escaped the observation of keen-
sighted men, who were witching, with on eagle’s eye,
every movement of the President, with a predisposi
tion to censure for every act. This in the first time
we recollect seeing it broadly apd unqualifiedly
announced, that an .Adurinietrauon, in existence less
than four months, had occasioned the pecuniary em
barrassments, oftbe country- This great sin has been
usually imputed by his enemies to Gen. Jackson, and
his successor has generally been-charged only with
an obstinacy iu adhering to the puliey pursued by his
predecessor, and an indisposition! unfounded,however,
is the charge,J to do aught within his power towards
relieving me great distress, which is so much com
plained of. The causes which led -fo the monetary
calamity have been admitted, on all sides, to have ex
isted antecedent to the elevation of Mr. Van Buren to
to the Chief Magistracy; let it be explained, then,
how the present Administration is guilty in reference
to this matter. We are of the opinion, that, with all
the aid of sophistry, no explanation ctin be made.—
We would respectfully refer the mover of the resolu
tion, and those who sustained his raotiou, to the late
published letter of Gov. Hamilton to -Mr- Biddle.
Either they are wrong. O' Gov. H., one of their tile
leaders, is not right.— Washington Spy.
From the Southern Banner
GOV. SCHLEY.—MR GILMER
No statesman who has ever filled the Executive
Chair of Georgia, has encountered more difficulties,
or been called upon to perform more complicated a nd
atduous duties, than have fallen to the lot of our pres
ent Chief Magistrate. During nearly thu whole of
his administration, our state has been harassed by
disturbances among our ludiau neighbors, and its
frontiers constantly exposed to their marauding and
uiurdeiotis incursious. Alarm and excitement have
every where prevailed, and upon the Governor has
devolved uo little lesponsibility and active exertion, iu
the efforts necessary to quiet the just apprehensions
ot the people, aud afford the sufferers adequate pro
tection With what Zealand energy he lias labored
to fulfil the expectations of his constituents, they are
already acquainted. His personal sacrifices have been
great—and his efforts to restore our State to its former
quiet aud prosperouscoudition, were unceasing, while
any danger remained. In short, he so acquitted him
self, that even partizan enmity itself was silenced for
the time, or in some instances compelled to acknow
ledge that he had done every thing which man could
do, for the honor oftbe State and the safety of its ci
tizens.
In the administration of tlie civil department of the
Government, too, many questions have arisen, in
roughshod over the liberties of his.country Once an
anti-Bankman now a supporter ofKing Biddlx. Oh 1
consistency, howis thy beautiful name traduced—how
debased! ’ Some opposition presses oftbe prate “con
sistency of George Gilmer! Why but tlie other
day be was the outcast of both parties—disowned by
al>: Yet, the immaculate State Rights Whig Nulli-
fiera, have adopted him. aB the beau-ideal of their per
fect principals. Well, in the name of all that is dis
cordant, let them adopt Mr. Gilmer—but let its tear
no more of his consistency.” We have had enough
of the drug. , .
William SeHLEYie the candidate of the Union Par
ty for the office of Governor.' His character is un
impeachable; and Iiis faithful services - demand re
ward. When the remorseless savage threatened to
deluge our fertile plains in blood, who was the first to
repair to the seat of war ? William Schley. Who
was it that summoned the chivalry of the State to de
fend tho unfortunate victims oflndian perfidy in Flor
ida? William Scale*, who, of all the Governors
that Georgia lias bad since the Declaration of Indepen
dence, has le is faults to account for during his admin
istration? The present incumbent. Let us hear
what wrongs he has committed, for verily, we have
yet to learn his errors. Let the opposition make some
specific charge againts him—for as yet we have heard
none. In conclusion, we call on the Union men of
this county, to let no foul slanderer whisper aught in-
to their ears against tlie fair fame of the present Gov
ernor of the State He is truly a man without re
proach.—Darien Telegraph.
From the Standard of Union.
A SINKING CAUSE.
If evidence were wanting to prove the utter hope
lessness ofMr. GilmerVprospects, ive have only to look
to the columns ofthe nullilyiiig : press. Like an adv o
cate who defends a cause “too weak to carry itself,
and too heavy to be carried by him," all their tact
and ingenuity are called into action to divert the minds
of the-jury, lrom the proper question at issue. _
Mr. Gilmer is before the people of Georgia, os a
candidate for die highest office in their gift, and his
public acts and political opinions are fit and proper
subjects for public scrutiny. Upon these, he must
stand or fall.
Having been once elevated to the distinguished
station which be now seeks, neither himself nor bis
friends, can question the right of every citizen to ex
amine the history of his administration, or to spread
it before the public.
In the exercise of this undoubted right, we have
presented to our readers, a few of the recorded opin
ions of Mr. Gilmer,upon n subject involving, not on
ly the moral character oftbe people, but their essential
and unalienable rights; in which we have assumed
nothing upon conjecture, butsolely relied upon his own
written, deliberate acts, as he has left them upon the
public archives of the State.
Out of his own mouth we have condemned him.—
Wo have charged him, upon the authority of his own
writings—under his hand, of entertaining principles,
and recommending measures, directly hostile to the
rights, and wholly derogatory to the niorakclmtacter
of the people. We” have convicted him, {Upon the
same authority, ofthe most open and unblushing in
consistency. nnd yet bis advocates have not met the
issue; not even tl% Recorder.
which the interes'sof the people were deeply involv
ed. Upon these the Governor has been required to
give bis views; and as tbe opinions of the Executive
exert a great influeuce upon the community, it is of no
little importance that they should alvvajs be souud
and statesman-like. That such lias been the charao
ter o' bis recommendations, the intelligent of ail par
ties will admit. So far, also, as tbe execution of the
laws enacted by the Legislature, has depended upon
Gov. Schley, scarcely any complaint lias been heard
—indeed, none which when fully examined, could lie
proiiuuiieed just and reasonable. The most promiu
cut objection we have heard urged against turn, is,
that he has been rigid it. examining tbe numerous ac
counts presented against the State, and careful to ad
mit tio more than a strict construction oftbe laws al
lows This has given offence tc some; but such sure
yl would not have reflected that he is bound by the
soleuiu obligations of an oath, to see that the laws
arc faithfully executed, and that therefore he most in
every thing, strictly and rigidly conform them.flfAs
Governor of the State, he can" exercise no discretion
on such subjects : and whatever mayfbc his feeling*
asau individual, he has no right ill "his official capa
city, to pay'ont one dollar for which he cannot show
his legal authority. Besi les, economy is a most ex
cellent fault, and one we should be caution* how we
censure.
Now. how does Gov- Schley stand before the peo
pie of Georgia ? Even his opponents hare admitted
that Jiistneasuresdiiring the Creek warwere judicious,
and his personal services of great benefit (to the Stale.
Many of them have borne testimony to the cor
rectness and ability oliiis Executive recommendations;
nnd all. oqnearly all, will acknowledge that he ( ha* been
fitilhful i u tbe execution of the laws, so far as he has
been required to carry out their provisions. Indeed
it has been no strange thing to hear it admitted by the
nullifier* themselves, that “he has made, a-good Gov
ernor and we are well assured that there are some
in their ranks who have publicly expressed the opin
ion that so jpp. ition ought to bt tnadc to his re-election!
Keeping ihese fails iu view, we would ask, why is
it, that a candidate has been brought out against him,
and what object is expected to be ncemplishcd -by his
defeat? Do the opposition believe the principles of
the Union part; false, and are they atixions to raise
the standard of Nnlification upon the walls of the
Capitol ? If so, they should have nominated a cau
didate professing those principles. But this they have ^
not dune On the c nitrary, they have placed before
ihe people as the candidate oftheir party, a gentleman
who positively asserts, that their fundamental doctrine,
that each State has a right “to decide, on the use or a-
base of its authority ly tke Genital Gotimv.vit," IS
NOT TRUE! Do they wish to throw the influence
ofthe State into the scale of opposition to the mea
sures oftbe Administration ofthe General Govern
ment, on the now all absorbing subject of the curren
cy? Mr. Gilmer does not represent their views.—
On that subject be sustained President Jackson
throughout. For what purpose, then, do they aeekja
change? It can be for no other than to secure the
spoils of victory! Yes. these would be patriots—these
men. with whom, forsooth, principle is every thing
and office noUiiug, have shown in nominating Mr.
Gilmer, that they can sacrifice all the principles they
profess to hold sacred, and support a candidate who
pronounces their doctrines FALSE, and their argu-
me its “sornuTicAL,” lor the chance ol sharing the
“spoils of victory /” And yet they would attempt |lo
palm the belief upon ns, that they hold the honors
and emoluments of office in utter contempt!
Gov. Schley has new been ueariy two years in of
fice, nnd has given general satisfaction to tbe people,
lie has been tried and not found w-aming. It lias here
tofore been our practice, if a Governor dischaicd bis
duties acceptably, to re-elect him. Why not, then,
pursue the same course witn Gov. Schley? Mr. Gil
mer has also been tried once. He gained his object
at that time l>y breaking the rank* of his own party—
he was elected morelby the vote ofthe opposite party
than cf Iiis own—and after making the atrongest pro-
fessionsol impartiality and a desititutiouof all partiz
an feeling in tlie distribution of offices, be showed him
self as much the slave of party, as the most trueltieat
worshipper of nullification could desire. Those who
were mainly instrumental in electing him received
nothing bnt scorn and contempt at Ilia hands. lie
neglected their claims and scouted their pretensions.
11 is course, too, was otherwise so obnoxious to the
people, that when lie came'before them a second time,
although tlie party with which he acted wan in power,
and although they had no other candidate in tbe field,
yet they were unable to re-elect him He had been
• weighed In the balance, nnd found wanting.” And
shall we now put into the Executive Chair,—in the
place of Ihe present incumbent, whose acts have been
approved and whose administration has been success
ful,—an individual whom the people have once pro
nounced unworthy to fill that station : that too, after
hiscapacitry and itulusty hadbeen fairly tried? No—
we cannot believe tbe people will so decree.
That print, devoted ns it is to Mr. Gihner. still e-
vades the question, and seeks to divert tlie public at
tention to a different subject. When we charge home
npon Mr. Gilmer, the Recorder talks about the Cen
tral Bank.—When we publish extracts from his Mes
sage to sustain our charges, tlie Recorder talks about
til.- Surplus Revenue; and if it has at length referred
to the subject at all, it is neither to vindicate him, or
to court an investigation of his political principles or
public acts.
We accept no collateral issue in this case. Mr.
Gilmer is upon trial, and not the Central Bank. That
institution was tried in November and December last,
and came through with honor to itself.—.Mr. Gilmer
is before the jury of his country, and his cause can
not be withdrawn. Iiis advocate* must therefore
stand forth and answer.
That there maybe no misunderstanding in relation
to facts, we propose very briefly to propound a few
plain questions to the Recorder, to which we respect
fully request, direct categorical answers.
1st. Did not Mr. Gilmer in his Message of 1620,
declare to the Legislatuic, “ Thegreal object to be effec
ted by the Slate, in the appropriation of its lands, is the
increase of its population, and the excitement of its peo
fde to Industry and the accumulation of wealth” and
that “The Lottery system, tchich has hitherto been adop
ted. it believed to hare been tetter calculated to obtain
these ends, than the disjiosition by Pliii.ic Sale.”
2d Did lie not say in the same Message, “It is re
ported, that there nre valuable*Gold Mines in the
tends to be disposed of. The public interest requires,
that tlie lots of land which coutain Gold, should be
exempted from distribution by Lottery.—The spirit
of speculation which the disposition of the lands by
Eottery is calculated to excite, lias always been the
greatest objection to that system ?” That “The commu
nity would become highly excited by the hope of ac
quiring great wealth without labor?” That
“the morals of the country would be in danger of
corruption from the temptation which would be held
out by law, to tlie commission of innumerable
Frauds,” and That “regular industry and economy,
would fora time be suspended, by restless idleness
and imaginary as well as real and unnecessary ex
penditures ?"
If yon answer in the affirmative, then have we
done no more than belongs of right to every citizen
of the State. The public records belong to the peo
ple, and are open to their inspection and animadver-
asking specie m payment of the p>blic dues. And
now what is he ? A vehement stickle for the Bank
of the U. States. He thinks it is the tnjly panacea!
In fact, Mr. W. secuis to have been on aVnost every
side of various questions—at different seasons—we
mean as to expediency only—fora* to his constitutional
doctrines be was then and mow is and at all tin*>g,
decided Federalist, He is now the Candidate of »he
Northern Whigs for the Presidency.
EXPORT OF SPECIE BY THE OPPOSITION
If any one doubts that it is the fixed determination
ofthe banks to export the specie to England, let him
read the following^ex tract of a letter written by the
President of the United States Bank ofthis city:
- “ We owe a debt to foreigners, by no means large
for our resources, but disproportioned to our present
means ofpayment. We must take care that this late
measure shall not seem to be an effort to avoid the
payment of our honest debts to them. We have worn
and eaten, and drunk the produce of their industry—too
much of all perhaps, but that is our fault, not theirs.
We may take less hereafter, but tlie country is dis
honored unless wc discharge that debt to the uttermost
farthing."
It is true, that “we have worn, and eaten and drunk
of the produce of foreign countries,” while our own
mechanics are thrown out of employment, and ihe
capital which is now needed for domestic manufac
tures. is to be sent to England, despite the sufferings of
our working people.
Are notthe products of our own country good en
ough to wear and to eat? and have we not people en
ough to produce all we want?. Certainly Why then
should we uphold a system of banking which is throw
ing ourselves o"ut of employment, and filling the
pockets of lazy speculators in’Europe with tbe circula
ting medium of our own country.—Philadelphia Na
tional Laborer.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ?
When the President said the responsibility wns with
him, in tlie case of Mr. Duane—that as he was accoun
table to his constituents, the American people, for the
management of the Executive department in all its
branches, so lie felt bound to remove Mr. Duane, who
would not perform bis duties according to tbe orders
of bis principal, and to put onc^in Iiis place who co
inciding in opinion, would act in conformity to tbe
Executive’s views— the whole opposition denounced
it as usurpation, nnd on this score, Mr. Clay got his
vote in the Senate against General Jackson, as a
violator of the Constitution. Now, the occasion for
false clamor having passed, a leading federal press at
Boston (the Centinel) rebukes the intemperate, nnd
factious Atlas for proposing the impeachment of Mr.
Woodbury, for bis conduct iu executing tbe lav s. It
wilt be observed that President Jackson’s ground is
now admitted to be sound, and that ifuny body is to be
impeached for the course of the Treasury Depnrmcnt
under the orders of the President, it is the President
himself. The Centinel says:
“ In England, as the King enn do no wrong, the
Ministers, personally, are held responsible for all the
errors ofthe Crown. In this couu ry, the President
himself is held directly responsible, and is amenable
to tbe people, through their representatives, for every
executive act; ’mother words, for the acts of Iiis heads
of departments, or ministers. It, would, therefore, be
small game for Congress to institute a process of im-
E eachment against Air. Woodbury. The President
imself is personally responsible for tbe acts of his
secretaries; and when they are guilty of corruption,
or rnal-adminiatratio'n, it is Ins duty to remove them
from office. If he docs not, he is nimsclfobnoxious to
impeachment, nnd Congress, in all such cases, should
go to the fountain head."—Globe.
Tuesday, July 4. lsjj,
SPECIE PAYMENTS.
Every day’s experience more fully dcvelopes the
real object ofthe suspension of specie payments by
tlie banks,under the recommendation oftbe merchants,
incited by the Pennsylvania Bank oftbe United States.
Tbe measure was evidently determined upon for tbe
purpose of defrauding tbe people of Lie country, to
enable Mr. Biddle to meet a portion of his enormous
debts in England!
The following extract from the Express letter of tbe
National Intelligencer, chuwp the zeal with which this
anti-American operation is carried on. The “import
ers" referred to, are no doubt tbe importers of specie
last year under Mr. Jaudou’s loan.
“The packet ship for Europe sailed yesterday, and,
as nearly as I can learn from inquiry, they took with
them §800,000 to §1,000,000 in specie. There is, as
you may suppose from recent occurrences, a determi
nation among our importers to meet all their foreign
debts, even though they are compelled to do so by tbe
payment of specie at a premium of six, eight and ten
per cent.”
By way of clinching the insult itf on the people of
the United States, who are of course to rest contented
with a circulation of paper Intrinsically worthless, this
organ of the bank goes on to say:
“Anon, when our debt with Great Britain is paid
off, gold and silver will return to us, and hasten the day
(if the Government will only lend a helping hand) of
the resumption of specie payments by all the solvent
banks in the country.”
Cau human effrontery exceed this ?—Globe.
If you answer in tbe negative, and thereby deny
that the quotations contained in the foregoing ques
tions are true extracts from the Messnge of Mr. Gil
mer in 1830, then we will prove them to be so by the
record itself.
Bnt the Recorder seems startled at our discovery
of the contradictory and heterodox matter contained
in tliis .Message, and treats it as an affair which liad
long gone by, which should not have been again a-
roused from its slumber. '1'his plea comes with a
bad grace from the Recorder, and we shall presently
shew, tliut the statute of limitations cannot avail in
their hauds. We refer to their owu columns, for
authority to sustain us in this position.
The Recorder cannot have forgotten the campaign
of 1835, nor the memorable certificates which eman
ated from Louisville poudmg that contest; nor can
they forget the avidity with which they seized upon
them, to break down and destroy the political character
ol Governor Schley .although tlieir authors had rausack-
cd n quarter of a century to rake up something to blast
Jinn in tlie public estimation. Tbe Recorder in that
antei interposed no plea of the statute, but acting upon
the iegal uiaxiin of “nullum tempus," stood foremost
in the chase. . .
On tlteC oocaaion, wc filed no plea of limitation, but
met and repulsed them. We carried the w ar into
Africa, and foJIowed up our blows, until the master
spirit in that dracna, was hissed from tlie stage.
If at that time, twenty or thirty years were not en
ough to veil the actions of men from public scrutiny,
a third or a fourth oftl.at period cannot now be claim
ed to exempt Air. Gilmc.' from a similai destiny.
If lie is defensible, defied him.—If the principles
and opinions which he has advanced are correct, ad
vocate them openly. If yoct believe with him, that
the distribution of tlie Gold A.Iines by Lottery would
corrupt the morals of the people—that the accumula
tion of wealth would produce Tatal and pernicious
consequences to the well being of society, speak it
out.
GOVERNOR SCHLEY
Tliis gentleman has nobly vindicated'the choice of
ihe Union Party. He has pursed au open, straight
forward and nianlv course during Iiis official carer.
In him there has See- no double-dealing—no shuff
ling. If he has erred, it was ou tbe tide of Indepen
dence ; and who can blame a man for being Indepen
dent? Yet there are some persons in whose eyes in
dependence and honesty are high crimes and misde
meanors. Lord save us from the rule of such men 1
wj devoutly pray. Such individuals alone can op
pose Governor Schley. He is said to be an austere
man; and one who does not conciliate. In our heart
we believe he is not a cringing, fawning, sycophant.—
He is too high-minded to stoop to »uch a course;
therefore, is he more fitting to be the ruler of a free
people. \V e do not believe that there is on individual
w ho pretends to belong to the Union Party of Geor
gia, who can for n moment hesitate in his choice.—
William Schley or George Gilmer! Tlie former
a consistent lepuhlican—tlie latter an inconsistentpol-
itician—a Union man one day—a Nullifier the next
now a soi-disant democrat—then an aristocrat moun-
qd cn (ty? (fficurfieci «?f t^P peoples’* foes. rjdp
MR. WEBSTER.
The following hit at the “God-like” politician is
from the hand of a Whig, in the Columbia Teles-
cope::
“In tlie conclusion of a specchof tliis gentleman at
Wheeling, he says, ‘I assure you that altliough Rep
resentative in the Federal Government of but a small
section, wlieu compared with tlie vast territory,, that
acknwoledges allegiance to that government, / stlaM
never forget that 1 am acting for the ureal or tea ofthe
tchole country, and, as Jams lam capable, mill pledge I
■myself impartially, to use every exertion far that coun
try’s icelfarc.’ Admirable pledge ! But Crcdat Jude-
arus, Sfc. We cannot forget in 1H24, when it was not
the interest of the ‘small section’ to have a high tariff,
Mr. Webster delivered one of the most cogent and
convincing speeches against it that ever has been
made. Aud we cannot Jorget that in J828, and on-
watd from that time, when a high tariff had become a
subject of paramount interest to tbe ‘small section,’
ilthougli palpabaly ruinous to. half th« United States
besides, Air. Webster was found the powerful advo
cate of the most excessive tariff. It was in 1832 he
claimed to have demolished Senator Payne, who op
posed tlie tariff on the same grounds that he himself
had in 1824. Which of these exertions; that of lf&8
and 1832, wns for the ‘country’s icelfarc.' and which
for the ‘small section’s 7’ Or is Air. Webster a refor
med politician ? Nous Perrons.”
Tbe annals of Air. W. present us with other cur
ious reminiscences about nis opinions. In 1816, he
was tlie hard money man. He was vehemently op
posed to tlie Bank of tlie United State*. He was the
great' patron of the resolution of 1816, which has re-
qcurly L>tailed ?u many clamors frojn bb fgiends, by
INCREASE OF BANKS.
We extract the followiug from the Philadelphia Uni:
ted States Gazette < f Wednesday. It contains the es
sence of volumes of whig declamation as to tlie origin
of the present crisis:
“But what forced upon us so many new banks—
what created so much banking capital, by which such
facilities to speculating and overtrading were furnish
ed, and society, in a measure coerced to bring upon
itself the evils under which it now suffers? \ Ye an
swer the warnpon the United States Bank. We have
shown itto be so—that to this war i- due the origin of'
so ninny batiks—to these banks, of necessity, the o-
verirading and speculating, and all the train of calam
ities under which the commerce of the country is now
suffering; and therefore to tnat war, as the origin and
primary cause, nre all these calamities justly to be tra
ced and attributed."
Now, as to the truth ofthis position: F.ngland lias
a national bank, employing a capital aud exercising
an influence ten times greater than tbe United States
Bank ever did. This bank has been constantly in op-
e ration; and yet the joint stock aud private batiks in
Englard have increased within two years in a ratio
much greater than here, from precisely the same cause
—the general prevalence of a spirit of gambling and
speculation.—ib.
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THE WESTERN & ATLANTIC RAIL ROAD.
We are much gratified at having it in our power to
lay before our readers, extracts from several letters
writteu by Col. Long, the States Engineer, to*tbe
Governor, upon the subject of the contemplated Rail
Road from 1 enncssec to the Chatahoocheu
UNION celebbatiosT^
Alembera of the UNION PARTY ofthe a I
of Bibb, whether they are Van Buren or jWyf
Buren, are invited to attend the CelebraticoJ.^I
approaching Anniversary of our National
deuce, and to partake of a Dinner to be prcp ar C
tbe occasion. The Day is hallowed in the
every Union Alan, and the free Republicanin g tj t J'
to which it gave birth arc held sacred by them, y 1
hold that the Ballot Box and not the Bayonet,
remedy for political abuses, and upon thei’r pfr
they plant themselves. AU trho bcliccc in their p...
pics arc invited to attend.
ORDER OF THE 11,11,
One Gun at Day light.
Thirteen Guns at sun rise.
National salute of 26 guns at 12 o’ektb.
One gun at sunset.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY,
Edw’d D. Tracy, Esq. President.
VICE PRESIDENTS,
Timothy Matthews, Esq.
Air. Charles Campbell,
Air. Thomas Taylor,
Major James Smith,
Luke J. Aiorgan, Esq.
Col. William Nixon,
Samuel B. Hunter, Esq.
Air. James Rea,
Luke Ross, Esq.
Asa E. Ernest Esq.
Benjamin May, Esq.
Roger AloCnll, Esq.
Mr. William Alelrose.
ORATOR OF THE DAY,
John O’Keeffe,
READER,
Isaac Newhall.
MARSHALL OF THE DAY,
Capt. E. AlcCuil.
The procession will be formed at flic Coim Ho,
at 11 o’clock, and will move to the IVesbntJ
Church in the following order:
1st. Music.
2d. Reverend Clergv.
3d. Orator and Reader.
4th. Committees.
5th. Invited Guests.
6lh. Citizens.
Hour for Dinner half past I o’clock. Dinner ir,
prepared by Major Wood, at tbe Ware HutMuf|
James R. Butts.
0fT Union Men! Read the comma mention*'mtj
morning’s paper. The suggestions of uurconwje
dents are better than any thing We could give of J
own.
The ideas of “A Union Man,” are highly amt:
ate at this tima: we hope good heed will be pri
them by every friend of Union and good order, b
no real Union man, no Old darker, no friend t>
country in the times that tried men’s souls, be
from the duty he owes his party and his country la
specioiisness of names. Recollect yoiiroppoms
artful, insidious and untiring. They spue
pains, no expense, no promises and no vioIer.ee, ;i
feet their ends. Recollect how, heretofore, they i
deavortd to carry the day by storm, by force. ?r
now resort to flattery, to cajolery. As they hilt,
frighten and tnillyycu into their support then, irr
you cannot be bribed from your allegiance w
pecially, by their spurious coin of flattery and j
s«?s I
Your opponents are note the Antl-Yun Burenp-1
IIovv they glory in inconsistency.’ How lorgr|
since they claimed to be the Van Buren p-irfr! i
not their principles the same now as then! 0;
there any more similarity between yon and thers:•]
than then? You have not changed? - You sitsj
the friends of the Union of the States ? You :
tired with the sight of onr .National flag, the f!
star spangled Banner ? You have not become »|
vertis to the beautiful doctrine of Nullification’ Yn
not in favor ot Secession? of n Dissolution of Ki
nion? cf n Southern Confederacy?—If yon art >1
come out from among them—go not near tlm-fl
ten not to their heartless, insidious counsels— I
not their meeting*—join them not iu their celeir-sj
—eat not of their Diuni-r—drink not of their I:p
—there’s poison in it.
One word more : As this is the A movers: iv i‘
glorious Declaration r.f Independence from the -
dotn of a forcigu yoke, it behoves every worthy*
a valiant sire, to halloo this day! It is our .Nr
Sabbath, which should be dedicated to Heaveis^
our Country. Let no profanity, uo drunkci::*'-
riotous conduct, be seen on this Day. I.ei evai -
be governed by a studied propriety of hefc"
and thus do honor to the Day*, to his 1’artv.cnJ
country.
From the opinions expressed by Col. Long, in re
gard to tlie practicability of tliis great work, so fur us
he bus examined the country through which it is des
tined to pnss, every thing is encouraging, and no doubt
remains upon our minds of its ultimate success.—
We quote the following extracui from Col. Long’s
letters, that our readers may possess as early as prac
ticable, correct information on the subject.
“SCUDDERS, May 19,1837.
Dear Sir:—
I have the satisfaction to apprise you. of my arrival
attliis place last evening, having succeeded iu finding
a route Irotn the Clratahoochee, thither, which I re
gard a very good one, vastly more favorable than any
I expected to find between tbe two rivers.”
“ALLATOONEE, May 28.1837.
Since the date of my last, at Sandtown, I have tra
versed the country between that place and CaiipbelU
ton, &c.
On my arrival here, I met Gen. Brisbane and Mr.
Stockton, who have carefully explored tho country
between the Chattahoochee and several sources of
Little River, aud report two routes practicable, both
of which will require an instrumental survey, in order
to determine their relative merits &c ”
“CASSVILLE, June 11, 1337.
During the lost week, I have examined tlie country,
by the following Routes—viz : Cassville to Rome,
the.ice via Ar nutchy &c. to Rossville—thence via
Tay/ors gap to Chatoogata gap—thence through the
wiJdei'ness to Pigeon’s Ferry—thence through the
valley -of the Othealoga, and downward in the valley
of the Clonaseo Creek; and thence in a direction to
wards Sadly Hughes’ Ferry.
Aly ob£ ervations have confirmed me in the opinion
before advanced, that we can find a route from tlie
ChaitahooclNee, to tlie Tennessee line, without ex
ceeding an ascent or descent of thirty feet per mile.”
Three jiartie's of Engineers will be in the field in a
few days, for the purpose of commencing instrumen
tal cxaminaUo.'is of various routes, with a view to as
certain the mos.t favorable, and from the known ener
gy and capacity nf Col. Long, and the ability of those
associated with him, a speedy location of tlie road may
be anticipated. ,
On tbe part of onr Governor, every thing depen-
dingupon hiinhas been promptly dope. Funds have
been advanced, and every facility in his power, afl'or-
Among the Rightsofun American citizen,-
to him as well by inheritance from itc.gia Cfr' : I
by the blood of the Revolution nnd tbe CoWtitiW |
tlie United States,—tbe freedom nf speech nnd<l •
press, and tlie right of petition, are r-inong the**
would relinquish. So well understood and I
edged are these right*, that, from the days ofu^'l
law and Black cockade, we have never heard tbf" |
nied oAisputed, until this latter age of Calt» sl
and Nullification. The Test Oaths of South t -• J
; tin were aualagous to the Gag-law, and in viobn”
Q. Adams, gave to the United States three
ron ,„ T T-, r -j and twenty Banks. While the eight yew
ded, to advance the progress of tb;* important under- j the pretended °f_ a
taking.—Standard of Unwrt.
the spirit of these rights and ofthe C’onstitut' lin
persecution that lias pursued some of the l ,orc! ' j
triots of this or any other age, because they we«'
ling to nllow to their fellow-citizens the cicrehe ■ j
right secured to them by tlie constitution, isobfl'
istic of tbe candor aud toleration of the Nulli^
Thus the Union Representatives nf Georgia b ,
gress, arc stigmatized by the Messenger as reen’*
supporting the constitution aud right of petition I
The Nullificrs, true to tlieir object of datuff
constitution, (which A’cDuflic styles a “miserable 1 |
kery of blurred, obliterated and tattered parch®*!
deny the right of petition—aud hurl their a* 1 j
against the petitioners as much for tlieir exert** ^
undoubted right, ns for their incendiary object-
sonant with their disposition to excite, distefh • J |
tate the country, they but play at the other en “ l
cross-cut saw, with the Abolitionists; thoughtWrraj
opposite ways, each party lias the same end
The Van Buren Union men, ofthe South and-‘ 1
wishing rather to heal the breach than to wkk al ^B
fled the question, (as all questions of this , j
be settled,) by compromise; first, by rccciritg JP
itions; and secondly by throieing them under ^
Thereby securing to every citizen the invalua J
of petition; at tbr same time securing the r, = ’ j
South agaiust the prayer of the petitioners- ^
Wiiich party (Nnlbfiers or Union men,) * rl
most patriotism, we leave to the conacici iCC
Representatives themselves, and to their c011 ' .
BBSBSStZSSS ,
The Messenger publishes the following P 3 ^j
and calls upon us to inform, the public ' vIiet
incorrect in “the letter” or in “the spirit :” jjj
‘The forty years, embracing the ofTm 8
.Tar.rs.-m. Madison.
thrr farm!red and flfiy*--‘cfn ttidrUotnil B <n ‘'