Columbus Democrat., 1839-07-27
CORRESPONDENCE.
JACKSON, MAY D, 1899.

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CORRESPONDENCE.
JACKSON, May %, 1899.
T,,bc Hon r. J. WALLER.
Tbs undersigned have seen with unieigned re-
,,a ina eIlcr addressed by yourself to committee
4 Gentlemen in Natchez, the communication of
,t, determination 10 retire from the Senate Of the
l..ed States, at the close Of your present term
me great majority of the people OF Mississippi
gHHot receive into their hands the surrender of
.at trust which they were so proud to confer upon
8o and which YOU have so well discharged, with
8 DO sentiments Of regret allied TO disappointment.
Your official connection with the Democratic
E wrty IN Mississippi commenced in a dark and poi-
at0us hour Of its history. 1t is associated with
us-wilh a fierce and doubtful political struggle.
3 nI with glorious issue Of triumphant success
rsy who battle together in the cause of civil lib
4 .fy, with the weapons Of peace, against tie enc
res oI the Constitution and the rights of An, are
1, together BY ties not less firm than bind 10 each
ter those who resist the enemies of their country
i deeds Of arms on the eHsanguinef plain. To
nrt with an able, faithful and well tried captain in
Gber case, must always be a source Of meiascholy
rgct.
Ii was your fortune to become n candidate for the
gh station which you now I'LL, during an excited
and ardent canvass for the presidency. 1t was al
40 early period OF that contest, when layorite son
of Tennessee, Judge White, had thrust himself for
ward as the southern candidate protesting demo-
cratic principles. IN opposition 10 our present chief
magistrate, then--as now-tle honorcd choice OF
htceat mass Of the Republican party. 1t was
before Judge White aposiatscd tcom the Democrat
ccreel--rom the friends Of his youth ana man
load-,o ally himself to The enemies Of the people
At that time his popularity in this State was i'm
mensC-h.s friends ardent, Jealous and actvc--a
strong pJpDar current set in his favor, swelitd by
Tie changing tide Of our political opponents, ever
on the alert to make a division IN the ranks Of the
democracy
m1n at that time thirsGng for station, instead
o. Tie advancement Of truth and principle would as
many did, jon the popular impulse and move quiet
commits wake. Yon, sir, saw that the White
party successful, wond ovorlurn the good work
which the administration Of Gen. Jackson had be-
yum, and in part achieved.--w need not remind
!o9 sr o.! the integrity OF your conduct on that oc-
rasIon-jt sa part Of The political history Of the
State. The democracy ol Mississippi will long re-
SENDER, that in that hour of need, you were actu
'ed by no timc-scrvng-te -temporizng policy. Co
YeIaad BY a high devotion to principle you quailed
not bat breasted the surge OF amalgamatcd ieder
lisn, and "thrcw it aside with arms controversy
iImay not, perhaps, be proper for US to speak to
paol your eXertons during the canvass OF 81 and
D. Every county in the State bore witness TO it,
ana the voice Of iieemen Ie-echoed TO your own
SIilce It TO say, we conquered after hard fought
0ed and Mr. Van Buren, obtained the electoral vote
the State, as a fruit Of the victory.
II cloud of adversely hung over the republican
party and the friends OF constitutional liberty in this
>ale IN j5, the tempest is is now dark and thicker,
aal the circumference Of It's circle is expanded un-
u IS co-axtonsive with the Union. A mighty
G1gge Is now raging throughout the States OF this
Ioa'edtracy, and upon its issue hangs suspended
ge W's oI The revolution, fortress reared 10 free
+" hands, by the wisdom Of the fathers Of our
country, tested by unparalleled success and pros
penny lor more than half century. If the people
1gnpA the fair fabric Of our republican institutions
u u'auned TO immortality-but If they fail, constiu
u'ol liberty on this side the Atlantic will meet with
F5,najure Old age, and sinking into an early grave
Tie land"
| ne ne question now is, whether the people shall be
lIfd oy their own government, under laws Of their
sNH ifamng, administered by agents of their free
e'oCe, or whether, the government. and the laws
ala' Dc according to the pleasure Of lew monled
e Porauons, while the people are to be their vas
.as ana saves. Shall the people control their own
s'eiAInenl or shall the banks be the government,
r''eI with the iron rod of power to lash the free
-lI o this republic into humble submisson2 That
g.l question. Shall the people rule or Shall they
"G'ai2d to, aud tyranlzed over. by set OF bank
,.A OToAers, and shayers, compared with whom
money Changers whom our Saviour thrust out OF
= '5i0pe OF Jerusalem, were angels oi light and
,,'1ste'3 Of mercy! What were the burhens and
aA9s which led to the American revolution com
PlIv1 wiiI those which these corporations are heap
.s upon the country; That was tax upon tea
7A upon bread and meat That was an impos-
+4 upOn Iuxury this Is an impost upon all con-
+. f'oi, which lilches from hardy toll the half Of
i8 wares
are confident we speak but the voice Of vast
4'N'F oI the people Of this State and The unyer
I sentiment OF the democratic press and party,
~ we say that your services cannot be spared
jI "'e theatre Of your usefulness, without great
s ...l',fl to the public interest. VII you not lend
a, e' "'i to prosecute this good, his glorious work
5gl'rmcd emancipatou'
.'r nnunng industry and zealous enicayors 70
.H 'le practice oi the government in relation 10
public domain, have cIicel the admiration OF all.
.-.' me warmeSt gratitude Of the new States. In
countries The sol is tie Tree gi.t Of heaven 10
.i IN lis it IS made a subject Of speculation and
.'..sr by the government. You have commenced
ssl1 work Of feorm and we trust YOU will not
rs 'He Senate until it is consammated.
'yFe You 10 retire at the end OF your term, it
4 ue ii''ieut ior thc democratic party 10 unite
.a 1iltc; whereas, you wuYl command the
'usa strength Of the party, without dissent
= voice, and 'gJge now additional strength and
W 1e."n' Learning hat your health is I'M