Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-05-19

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the State Rights men of Amitc we say nc
thing, for we know that no such disposition
pervades the bosom of one ofthem. Tru
as steel they know that but small part Q
their duty is yet accomplished, and thei
cryis oaWard, onscard, to the RESCUE
Their spirits are flushed with recent tri
umphs, and they would spurn desertion, q
this juncture, as degrading and damning.
owe entertain no serious apprehension
that in our State, opposition to Nationa
Bank will amman many Of the State Right
men. In other parts ofthe Union, this spir
it is more strongly displayed. There il
an evident effort made at various points
particularly at Washington, by papeI
we have heretofore admired, to force al
the Nullifers into an adoption Of The Sub
Treasury scheme. This attempt will fail
and we caution those who are struggling
to effect this purpose to use milder weap
ons than abuse and denuncia ions. Wher
you attempt to force freemen, you mis-
take the course of wisdom, and defeat will
inevitably attend your efforts. Our admi
ration for these distinguished men who ap
prove of the Sub-Treasury system, is not
in the slightest degree diminished. We
think Of them aswe always did. The 9th.
er portion of the State Rights men who
are opposed to that system, only ask the
extension to them Of the same kind feel
ings. We are particularly mortified at
the vote Of distinguished member from
South Carolina, Mr.. Rhett, on the Missis-
sippi contested election. He voted against
admitting Prentiss and Word, to their
seats; and upon what grounds he done it,
we are unable TO conceive. We fear, how
ever, it was because Prentiss and Word,
were in favor of National Bank, and op-
posed to the Sub.Treasury system. We
hope that we are mistaken in our opinions;
but circumstances have wrought this i'm
preston upon our minds. We stand open
10 correction on this point. In fine we
would ask, are there any who will split
lpon the question ola bank, and desert the
anks that they have heretofore adorned?
Let them stand erect. We wish to know
HEM"
The reader will at once perceive the d.
ect tendency of all this. 1t holds up in
strong point Of view the arbitrary al
either to fall into the ranks of
he Nationals or of the Democracy. This
J the screw which Messrs. Clay and Web
ter are turning. We must not unite with
he latter on any question, for we have abu-
ed them for ''numberlesS usurpdtions and
buses Of po.cer." Very WE'LL And now,
What is to be said on the other side? We
must not "deSert the ranks we haze hereto
ore adorned" on account of so trite mat
er as National Bank! Nor, we suppose
IN account ofthe tariff or even abolition;--
or, beyond all shadow of doubt, the Ma
ionals are not Anti-Abolitionists What,
nay we take the liberty of asking the Ad-
is the question upon which
We would be justified in "deSerting the
'anks?" We will pass by the National
Bank, Though the most tremendous ques-
ion as respects Federal power, that has
Igitated the country,) provided he will say
What is the other question or questions
Which should induce us to open our eyes,
md enquire whether we have any distinct
md definite principles, as party? We
want to know what are the principles of
he party, in order that we may sustain
hem. We hope we are not Nationals
Ne never knew that we were-nor can
We consent to "adorn" or degrade their
ranks" Their whole theory Of consti-
utional powers-and their cherished mea-
ures,-springing from that theory, differ
md are opposed to, our views, on princi-
lie and expediency.
The editor charges us with a disposition
o "FORCE allthe Nullifers into an adop-
ION Of the Sub Treasury scheme" Far be
from US. We leave each to the exer-
Use of his own judgment, reserving to our
elves the same right. We dictate to no
nan--but leave each MISUNDERSTANDING
Aessrs. Clay, Webster, Adams, and Slade,
Who, it seems, are not only States Right
men, but the actual leaders Of the partly
o pursue the course which seems to them
to the "Su6- Treasury Scheme" it
without controversy, from what
Ods the State Rights party in 1835:-and,
according to our views, it is State Rights
Measure noac. 1t has undergone no change
II character from the recommendation Of
Mr.. Van Buren, nor can we justify our
elves before high Heaven and our coun-
ry, for deserving measure, on the plea
hat our enemy has been forced to sustain
t. Much less can we feel justified on the
flea that such desertion was necessary in |
rider to secure the elevation of those who
AVE ever been opposed TO US, and who, in |
he presence Of the world, insolently pro-
laimed that they have "sGUcd their necks
rom the halter"
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