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Rural Cabinet. VOL. 11. TOE CABINET Is published every Saturday by P. L. ROBINSON, Warrenton, Oeo. at *hree dollars per annum, which may be ‘scharged by two dollars and fifty , - ‘\ts if paid within sixty days of the ti eof subscribing. Far (iovi-rnoi. JOEL CRAWFORD. For Congress. HENRY G. LAMAR. FROM THE JOURNAL. An unfeigned and enlightened devotion to the public welfare constitutes the only just claim of any party to political ascen dency; and unity of action is the only means, by which such ascendency can be either required, or mantained. A good citizen, before he attaches himself to a party, should be thoroughly convinced of the rectitude and wisdom of his p rposes and when so convinced he should impart to it all the aid in his power noi involving ab< each ot mortality or a compromise of honor. Above all things, he should discountenance every movement which might endanger the stability of the party, and pos-*bly prostrate it at the teet of its adversaries. And this obligation is no les imperative when such movement originates from honest but misguided feel ing. than when it results from grovelling cupidity or restless ambition. Can th~ republi- an party in this state, now known as the Troup party truly say, that their claim to political ascendenry is f *unded in “an unfeigned and eilightened devotion to the public weal? ’ I believe they can. Reviewing the ground which they have traversed; lo king back upon their past struggles and their past triumphs; and frankly admitting that th * traces of occa siohal passion, and infirmity of judgement are diiernable in their course, ueverthe less, declare with perfect sincerity, that the puolic good has been their aim and with honest pride refer to the history of their sway for signal proofs of the correct ness of their prin iples, the genuineness of their patriotism, and the wisdom of their measures. It is not my purpose to enter into detail upon this head. It would be superfluous. A simple refer ence to the vi tual war waged by the late administration of the general government against th© sovereignty, the dignity, and the territorial rights of the state, will be sufficient to recall to the mind of ev ery one, the noble energv, the patriotic ardour, and the unblenching firmness evinced by the party, upon ‘hat memora ble occasion. Is there a member of that party, in whom retrospect of that contest does not re-excite mingled ernmotions of indignation gratude and pride? Indigna tion against the wrongdoers; gratitude to official agents who breasted the storm, and bore the brunt of the conflict; and pride in having contributed to the triumph of justice over attempted oppression, of con stitutional right over unconstitutional psiver? Is there one who participated in that struggle, and gloried in the victory, that can now with cold inditference con template the overthrow of the party by whom that victory was achieved? Can there be one so and generate and corrupt, as cooly to calculate the possible advan tage to himself ft om a demolution of the party, ami ba-ely to conform his condu t to the results of his tratoroua arithmetic? If there can be one such, “May life's unblest cup for him, “Be filled with treacheries to the brim.” He should be driven with scorn and con tempt from the communion ofhonest men, and left to seek congenial brotherhood with the midnight incendiary, who fires a city that he may enrich himself with its treasures, amidst the confusion and dis may of its inhabitants. If the Troup party have not become what its enemies assert it to be, an unsafe and worthless depository of political pow er, it should not be destroyed, and 1 ain one among those who regard its predom inance (so long as it shall continue faithful to its principles) as-decidedly favourable to the best interest of the State. If it be Warrenton, September 26, 1821). Hue, (ns it has been conjectured) that there are connected with it, a few would be political architects, who are desuous to null down the present fabric of the p,rt\ and to reconstruct another, edifice oetter suited to their tastes, with spacious a partments for their own exclusive accoin modatmn, l claim no fraternity with them and trust they may be doomed “to make bracks without strawfi* and to build with out mortar. But how is the ascendency of the Troup party to be maintained? The answer is obvious.—By the same means which originally gave it strength to sub due its enemies, and to establish its-pow er. By unity of action; by harmony a mong its meimiers, by avoiding dangerous rivalries among its prominent leaders; in short, by the sacrifice of private feeling and individual interest, upon the altar of the public good. It is a truism,sustained by all historic examples, (and which I fear may be still further illustrated by the impending fate of the Troup party itself,) that internal feuds are the chief causes of the overthrow of parties. But it seems ‘hat a period has arrived when the moni tions of history and the lessons of experi ence, are no longer to be heeded. I can not but look upon Mr. Gilmer’s opposi tion to Mr. Crawford, as a source of great peril to the party of v Inch they are both members, and both ornaments. I there fore regret that he yielded to the impor tunities which have involved him in the competition Candid and ingenuous an jswerstn two si pie questions will display | the impolicy of the rivalry. Could any possible detriment to the Troup party, or to the State, have ensued from the unop posed election of Mr. Crawford to the Executive chair? Most assuredly not. But on the other hand, may not jealousies and heart-burnings, dangerous to the ex istence, and certainly destructive of the quiet and harmony of the party, spring from the unfortunate collision? Tiu h must answer in *he affirmative Then, as no reason connected wi'h the interests of the party, or of the State, forbade his election, and as there was at least a possi bility, yea, a great probability f mischief from opposition, was it not imprudent to op n that inlet of evil? But it appears that this view of the subject was not ta ken by those who were most active ana prominent in soliciting Mr. Gilmer to come forward a- a candidate.—With them prudential considerations yielded to the superior forcit of motives unknown to the writer; possibly merely to the influence of their partialities for, and personal pre ference of Mr. Gilmer. However, by so earnestly desiring him to enter into a competition for the Executive chair, they seem to have supposed that it would not be well for Georgia to commit its Execu tive authority into the hands ot one of the best qualified and most unexceptionable citizens in the State; one who had already been announced as a candidate; one who is united with them in the same political faith, and whom public opinion had desig nated for the office, no less decisively than it had designated Mr. Gilmer for another station, which he had already honorably filled, and which he himself preferred to any in the gift of the public. What un lucky traits in the character of Mr. Craw ford, as a man, or a politician, subjected him to their ban, I have known him long and thoroughly, and can conscientiously say, that so far from having discovered any thing in him which could tend to ex cite the repugnance of honorable men, or honest politicians, 1 have found in him every quality necessary to command the respect, and to conciliate the esteem of the intelligent, the just, and the good, Who is Joel Crawford? He i9 the eon of one who was an active and efficient revo lutionary wh g. He is a nati’ e Georgian, indued with every generous and patriotic feeling that can bind a man to the land of his birth. Asa gentleman, his character is so irreproachable and praise-worthy, that even malice and envy are at a loss tor “rounds of cavil. He is endowed by na ture with a strong and vigorous intellect —improved by an early and solid educa tion, and expanded and matured by exten sive reading, and habitual reflection. As ; a lawyer be thoroughly versed id the | principles of jurisprudence, and is not to use the language of Cicero, merely *Cau us e\ acutus proocco actihnuni cantor fjrmularum aucepts syllabarum .’ Whilst oe remained at th bar he ranked with the foremost cla-s of his professional brethren and notwithstanding he disdained what Lord Boling© oke justly stigmatises as ‘a mean bur gainful application to all the little arts of chicane,’he obtained a profit able practice, t lat secui cd him indepen dence, undishonored by mean*,, ss, extor tion or fraud. \t the bar he was n*d an impassioned advocate, but a close, metho dical, and cog nt reasoner. Me never attempted by bighwrought appeals to the passions, to rule like a wizzard the world of the h art but himself direct ly and forcibly to the understanding. His professional elocution, was free Iroin rant and vociferation, (which are often accepted for eloquence by the misjudging crowd,) but wag temperate and dignified, and dis tinguish'd by a grammatical accuracy and a purity of language which were ever tlis played in an equal degree by his compeers in the circuit where he practiod. Asa politician, he nas ever been a consistent and unwavering republican. He hag at all times enjoyed the respect and confi dence of his fellow citizens by which he has been twice honored with a seat in Congress as one of their representatives, and in that capacity left no duty undis charged. In the State Legislature he was a faithful guardian of the interest of the Slate, and an efficient originator and supporter of measures calculated to devel ope the lesources to improve the condition and to exalt the chaiacter of the State. He is the persoal and political fiend ol r ’ol. Troup, and enjoys ihe high esteem of that distinguished statesman, and ol other* eminent men, who reflect honor upon their country. He docs not belong to that class of fire side patriots, who deem their personal safety of so much conse quence to the public as to prevent them from uTicountermg the fatiegues of a campaign, or the perils of a buttle. NoJ In the hour of his country's need he was found in arms, risking his life in the bat tle field. He is not, and will not be forgotton by those who fought with him at Auto-see and Calebee. In every social c/vt', private, and public relation ot iife he has maintaned an unsullied, dignified and lofty chaiacter —pursueing ‘noble ends by noble means ’and disdaiuing *to stoop’ even ‘to conquer.* Such is a nastj sketchof Joel Crawford, and no one who is acquainted with the < rig nal and has any regard for truih, wit de >y the accu racy of the delineation. —Aud is it possible that the elevation of uch a man to the Executive chair can be contemplated with dissatisfaction? Can it be possible that his exclusion f om tnat station is a matter of so much moment thatjihe l’roup party must be thrown mto confusion, and its hitherto compact phalanx disparted, per haps, though I must sincerely hope not, never again to be reunited? ltuly if such a man as Mr. Crawford is in any respect unworthy of the trust which he is a can didate, the state of Georgia must have attained a degree of sublimated perfection which would cast in the deepest shade of Utopia of More, the Oceans of Harrington or the republic if Plato; and Mr. Gilmer, talented, upright, and honorable, as I know him to be, must despair of meriting the honorable post which he is seeking. One of the writers in favour of Mr. G. has remarked that “whatever may be the result of the election, or the consequen ces growing out of it, I may safely affirm that it is not the design or intention ol Mr. Gilmer or his friends to do the 1 roup party any present or futuie injury. For my part 1 readily acquit Mr. Gilmer of a (purpose so dinhoi orable. Having zealously contributed to establish the as cendency of the party, and being indebted for his past political success to a generou* appreciation of his merits, by the party, he 1 am confident could never intention ally aim a paricidal blow at its existence. And his true friends I believe to be no less guiltless of such a design than himself. The mass of bis supporters, of the l roup party, are doubtless actuated by motives iaa pure as any that govern those of the same j.artv, who under existing circum stances, deem it a duty to withhold from him th-ir sufferages. But will th** evils which must unavoidably flow from the conte-t, be the less pernicious and deplo* rnble, because they are undesigned? When a man has received a mortal wound from the hand of an incautious friend, the tact the injury was tininten !• may lessen the poignancy of that friend s self reproa h, but it cannot re lieve the pangs of the dying victim, or turn back th* ebbing tide of life. If the Troup party b’ destined to fall in conse quence of an act cf one of its ffinst highly favored members, the following beautiful image will not be inapplicable to its fate. “So the struck eagle stretched upon the plain, No more through rolling clouds to soar agmn Viewed his oivnfeather on th* fatal dart, And wing'd the shaft that quivered in his heart. Keen were his pang“ but k**ner far to feel He nursed the pinion that impelled the steel While (he .me piumage tLat had wa rned his nest Drank the last life drop of his bleeding breast.” Although a design or wish to disorgan ize the Loup paity cannot justly im puted to Mi. Gilmer or his real can it be said tl at tnere is no one (con nected with the parG; alid profess,ng ( o be a fr end of Mr Gilmer) whoji. joius n the contest, and is anxiously looking for. waid to a period when his ambitiois schemes may bn accomplished by anew combination of the elements of party? Future events will answer the question. i will here remark that in tendering bare justice to Mr Crawford I have had no mt< mum nor *he slightest wish to dig-* pararge Mr. Gilmer. Although I deem his opposition to Mr. Crawford impolitic and much to be lamented, 1 nevertheless highly appreciate his substantial worth as a man and a public servant. Asa friend to Mr Crawl id 1 feel too an honest pride in the belief that upon this occasion, toe despicable trick ot detracting from the merit one mao to mag. ify the desert of another woU'd be superfluous. In every attribute necessary to fit a man for the nigh station of Governor. Mr. Crawford is the * qual of Mr. Gilmer. In reference to Mr Giiuiei or any other man, I hope i snail ever scorn to imrat* thesy-item of illiberal apprecia'ion which s ‘me of Mr, Crawfords implacable and personal ene. mies und r the disguise ol fictitious signa tures have pursued towards him. FIAT JUSiI HA. FROM THE RF.OORER. TO THE HON. GEOdGE K GILMER. it is with feelings of the deepe.*,! re gret, that I notice your name announced as a candidate for the Chief Magistracy of his State. To this dignified office you have claims—you possess talents that would enable you to manage the diversifi ed concerns of thi fc government with honor to yourself and entire satisfaction to the people —But, sir, wbat are you about to do? you are about to create a schism in the dominant party in the State. —Yes* that party which you have contributed by talents and moral woith to preserve; that party which has raised you to the envia ble and dignified standing which vuu now oct upy io this community—You are about to sever the ties ot family and kridredj you are about to array the father against me son, and the eon against the father/ you are about to lacerate wounds which are not yet cicatrized; and sir, you are about to plunge the party to which you are attached into irretrievable rum arid confusion. I beseech you to ponder; £ entreat you to pause and reflect. Reflect before mischief ensue, which will be rein ecities . Ihe friends and relati of viaj. Crawford have been your most ar dent ami devoted frienas; they have aid ed in no small degree to elevate you to that high standing which you held in the affections of the people of Georgia. 1 ash you, can you, or will you dissolve th ties of affection. lam persuaded you will not. 1 appeal to the manly and magoamJ3 No. 16.