True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-04-06


his name and address at the Office.
SENATOR MouroN's IErrER.-Ovcr two columns
Of the I.ouisanan yesterday, occupied with the
letter to which the name Of our silent Senator Alexnn
der Mouton is attached. This elaborate effort the
part of the Senator, to evadc the Instructions of
Legislature to the Senators of Louisiana in Congress-
directing their action certain national questions
the subject Of the Of the United States. He
confesses himself absolutely and without hesitation
right of instruction man." and conceives it his duty
to obey his State whenever through her Representatives
she gives him orders any particular subject. No
| one who knows Mr.. Mouom would accuse him Of
having written the letter Of which he wishes To DO sup
posed the author 1t is Distinguished for the fpp,ncy
and slang which characterize Of the Globe writers,
and probably prepared for him by 'cutc chap
for n consideration. In certain portions, there is a
aiming yielding the will of the people, and shew
of desire think justly, but it overwhelmed in
of stuff and ncucnes doctrines obnOx ous to the sevc-
rest reprelens"n An attack is made Coordinate
branch ofthe Government, which meet with
harsh rcbuke. The integrity Of the decisions of the
Supreme Court of the United States, is not only
doubted, but is absolutely impoachcd. The old hack
ncyed resort to Mr.. tlay's speech in 1911 in opPos
ton to the U. s. Bank, is had and the greatest euog
passed that effort, the of which the author HIM
self has lived long enough to prove and to ledge
During the first term of General Jacksons admins
tation, attack made by The democratic party,
on the Judiciary, which was Instantly put down; and
now. some designing denagoguc has made Mr.. Mouton
his tool in putting forth this expression OF hostility
branch of the Government, which has always sustained
character for integrity and intelligence, of legal know
lcgde and fearessness in the discharge Of their duty
| which have been pride TO the country and an he'll
loom to posterty.
is useless for Mr.. MoutOn attempt to show tina
the resolutions of instruction not explicit. The
wishes of the people of Louisiana distinctly cx
pressed, and the following resolution passed.
SEC. 9.-Be IL further rcs0lred, That our senators
and representatives in Congress- be requested hv all
fair and honorable means, carry into effect the rin
cples and opinions asserted in these resolutions, and
vote on all questions that may be presented for then
consideration, will in the best manner sustain the
| true intent and meaning of them.
Will Senator Mouon insist that he used sail fair and
honorable means to carry into effect the principles and
opinions asserted in those resolutions What is the
only inference that can be drawn from them! Are
they not papahle instructions : We scorn cquivoca
ton. 1t does not become Senator. Why t:.cn did
he not act in conformity to the resolutions? 1t is true
they do not order hin, slave, do a masters bid
ding, but they sufficiently plain be in-llig blc
1t seems, however, that Mr. Muuton can take none bu
Paddy's hint, and when told the way to the dour does
not comprehend the delicate instruction meant to b.
conveyed. lie cannot understand simple r-qucs
from his constituents-he waits to be cummanled:-
Hear him.
"Whencver the legislature of Louisiana shall hul
proper to speak the language Of authority, which
knowledge il possesses over me, and to enforce thci
opinions by the usual words of command any sub
ect connected with my duties Seaator, there vii
not be n single moments hesitation on my part: hei
EflcS shall bt, ClJPyeu, | will hand
the trust with which am invested. My opinions OF
the right of instruction known many in the state
and | am free to say that they have undergone Ii,
change"
Senator Monton need not hope escape the indgnan
reproacIcs of the people Of Louisiana whose request
he llas treated with They will speak him il
tones that he mistake. IIc will be commando,
TO obcy the instructions which may hereafter be for
wardcd. If his intellect is ob,use, that he canno
understand simple request, i, will !e hammered int
his head in such manner, that the spirit OF Iullncs
would he able to comprehend. We are sorry for him
Without particle of brilliancy, even intcligenc
: enough to make the slightest display, he has place
himself in position unellvaic it will insure
him sufficient reasons to bless his ears when he ca
retire from the service Of his party, the obscur,y
private station.