Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1837-10-14

the State Banks, the Government and she
people. Such power would enda ger our
libertios, and although il might do great good
IL would be equally liable 10 rreparable IN
jury. Should such an institution coalesce
with the Government, its power would be
without limit Apart from these objections,
have always been Of opinion that Congress
does not posses the constitutional pow er to
charter national bank. History informs US
that such power was asked for and rrius-
ed BY the Convention which framed the
Constitution oil the United States. The con-
stitution gives 10 CongIess no such power,
and one Of the amendments to that iustru.
n.ent expressly declares that THE powers
not delegated 10 The United States by The
Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the
States, are reserved 10 the States respect
lively, or 10 the people" This amendment
was adopted twelve or fifteen years after the
FIRST bank OF the United States was charter
ed. Cannot Weld my assent 10 the doctrine
that the practice Of Congress and the decis-
ions of the Supreme Court can settle the
construction Of the constitution OF the Tn ted
States Should that doctrine prevail we
shalt soon have n consolidated government
and the sovereignty and the rights Of the
States would be reduced TO a shadow
The Executive OF the State can have 40
voice IN the charteriug Of a national bank.
Should thu Legislature pass a resolution in
siructing our Senate and requesting our
Representatives in Congress TO vote for
Bank, the Governor Of the STATE would not
be authorized to approve If or veto the res
olution. His duty would be confined TO the
transmission of the Instructions TO Washing
ton city. Should Congress rtchsrtcr Ma
tional Bank, and our Legislature pass a res.
olution or law authorized the location Of
branch in this State, ! do not consider that
the Governor would be justified in ve'oing
the bill. The question would be one nyolv-
Ingno constitutional point, and should be
Ieft TO The wisdom Of the Legislature
My opinion has been asked as o the pro-
prcty OF amending the conslitut on of The
State. ] consider this to be an improper
lime for agitating so grave question, and
am also Of opinion that candidates for office
should not intet fere in the matter. Tn
people have, at all times, The right to alter,
amend, change or abolish their Constitution
Although am not pleased with all the pro-
visions VI the existing Constitution, vet il
principle features meet my appreciation Il
am persuaded that the people can safely We
trusted with the election oil all officers, exec
utive, legislative and judicial, and ! should
regret to see any aristocratc feature engraft.
ed on the Constitution. | had rather trust
the many than The few.
Fellow-Citizens;-l belong to the school Of
politicians usually called Democratic. am
opposed 70 q atitudinarian construction Of
the Constitution of the United States of
course can never act with that chameleon
class OF politicians called at various times
Fedrralisis, National Republican. and Wings.
do not believe that Congress has the con
situtional power to enact tariff laws for the
encouragement Of manufactures or to raise
money for the purpose of internal improve
ments. am opposed to all monopoIics and |
IN favor OF rigid system OF economy in our
national and State Governments. am Cd.
posed TO anr individual holding office for life.
will, possible, visit every county in the
State, and be prepared, at all times, to res
pond to any questions which may be pro.
pounded by any voter.
In conclusion, fellow. citizens, permit me
to observe thar lam like most of you, a plan
ter, and If elected will be the Governor of
The State, NOT OF a party, and will devote all
my energies 10 the advancement of every
part Of the State, regardless of party spirit
or local feeling. Your fellow citizen,
A, G. M'NUTT.