Canton herald. (Canton, Miss.) 1837-1839, 1838-01-31

hhtut't Huu ought U0fs Hnu cannot.
consistently with our republican insli.
iutIons, be conferred exclusively upon
corporations, and placed beyond Iceis-
lativc control.
The constitution Of the United
States prohibits the states from pass.
ing any idm impairing the Obligation
OF contracts. This provision applies
as well to contracts entered into by
banks, as individuals. Any law post.
poning the collection of debts, or
changing the remedy, so as to hasten
or delay the collection OF existing La
bllltles, would impair contracts, and
never will receive my approval.
Apart from the constitutional obiec-
tons, ! consider it both unwise and
unsafe to tamper with the law Of con-
tracts, at period of great pecuniary
embarrassment. 1t has tendency TO
destroy confidence, and make the
creditor more anxiousIto enforce the
collection Of his demands: the means
OF debtors ere thus often absorbed in
the costs and expenses of litigation,
to the great injury of both parties.
A spirit OF forbearance and accommo-
datlon will soon extricate the country
from its present embarrassments; and
nothing would tend so much to bring
about this desirable restilt. as a fixed
determination to preserve the hitherto
unsullied character of the state, and
to make no attempt TO legislate the
people out of debt.
Let those who complain SO loudly
of the pressure, produce more, buy
less, and look to themselves instead
Of government, for relief. Times
will then get better, and the country
become hourishing and prosperous.
The wise and energetic measures of
the late administration, caused the in
dions to cedc their possession-right to
all to all the land they occupied in this
State; most of them have already re-
moved, and others will soon follow.
This has caused our state to populate
with great rapidly; and as every por-
ton OF our territory and population is
now fairly represented in both bran
ches of the Legislature, the period is
a ii .haaf.rAAi, i'l {
provement. Nearly every portion OF
the State is intersected with rivers
which at little expense, could be made
navirable. Clearing ont rivers, and
making good roads, enhance the value
of lands; increase the revenue and re,
sources Of the, State; promote socIa
and profitable intercourse, ahdpreven
SECTIONAL jealousy.
Situated as we are in relation to on
domestic Institutions, well organlze'
1 Militia is indispensable to orr safety
/ a commendable spirit exists i'd man,
/ parts Of The State; volunteer compa
MES are organized, equipedand dlsciI
lined, and will be our surest rellanc
in the hour Of danger, -Twenty-thre
I years ago this day, the volunteers {
sIour then infant territory combatte
+ successfully the disciplined leglons
! Britain on the plains Of New orlean
7 and received the ELECTROMAGNETIC
. of tho Gallant captain whose service
civil and military, have conferred IL
J. TING benefits on this State, and who
J. name will always be held in respe
aIand yeneration by her SONS. The d
y organization Of the Militia has part
e arisen from the frequency ofrcsigr
c-ltions. Twill not accept the reslsr
,e ton Of any officer, unless satisfacto
K reason be assigned, and will, as far
c-lmy other engagements permit, revl'
We thc various regiments, and hold eve
e.|ofiicer to 4 strict discharge Of his
nj Our constitution recognizes, in
helfntlcst extent, equality Of rights .
mol efiuaIity IF privileges. Every citli
nils c]igible 10 Office, and the right
atlyoting foreyery officer Of the cove
peIment. This renders it essential 7
1se Fan should be educated. Igncranc
ion| thc main pillar Of despotisln Ar
people can8never be en-
/ ~ we'd. By the establishment OF Uni'