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Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The COnst'tution.-In commencing the Sec
ond vol. of the PINEY WooDs PLANTER, we pre-
sent to our readers the Constitution of the Unit
ed States. This monument of human wisdom
contains and embodies forth the first principles
of government and the simple outlines of it's
functions 1t is our organic law-the charter
of our national and legal liberty, and should be
familiar to every citizen. Thereforewc publish
it that all our patrons may have it and in con-
venient FORM
There are two cardinal principles in this in.
strument unknown to the constitution and codes
of Europe, viz SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE, AND
EQUALITY OF CONDITION. These are original, per-
feet, and uncomfortable. Laws may BIO adapted
to them, but they cannot be adapted TO laws
These are peculiar fundamental facts Of which
Americaqs are justly proud.
The constitution renders the sovereignty of
the people perfect and absolute-there is moth.
ing beyond or above its powers, it influences
all classes; 1t pervades all society: meets all CO.
ses and directs all laws. To understand this
Alright, we must understand the instrument by
which it is guaranteed to us, and which reserves
to the people a controlling power over the legal
institutions of the country; for by contemplating
it we are able to comprehend the effects, power
and extent of this sovereignty. We see in it
that every functionary of our government is rep.
rescntatve, legislative. judicial and executive.
All hold their delegated and limited powers by
its sanction and authority. Even the instru.
ment tselfmay be remoddled or overthrown by
the same legal means, the will of the People
The possibility of such change by such means,
has never before been dreamed of by any nation
fon earth. Viewing the subject thus, we see how
it is that ''politics are morals, and morals arc
politics.
The whole American people, each individual
as much as another, is invested with the law
making power; the management Of all affairs
and the regulating of all social order. The
whole has not surrender it to part, nor has a
part delegated it to an individual Is it not as
important then that the people should be fami.
liar with and fully understand their own consti.
tuition as that they should understand other n,
siness 1t is as important as thrt n mercb,r,
should study bookkeeping. Ignorance of the
constitution among the people cannot fail to
Pf"iuce consequences as evil and preiudcial as
ignorance of accounts in business transactions
We will return to this subject again, and en-
} deavour to show how the constitution guaran
tees equality Of condition. by creating eqIdlright
, and requiring equal obligations.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

this constitution, shall be as valid against
the United States under this constitution,
as under the confederation.
2. This constitution, and the laws Of the
United States which shall be made in pur-
suance thereof, and all treaties made, or
which shall be made, under the authority
of the United States, shall be the supreme
law of the land; and the judges in every
state shall be bound thereby, any thing in
the constitution or laws of any state to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
3, The Senators and Representatives
before mentioned, and the members of the
several state legislatures, and all execu-
tive and judicial officers, both Of the Unit
ed States and of the several states, shall
be bound by oath or affirmation to support
this constitution; but no religious test shall
ever be required as qualification to any
Office, or public trust, under the United
States.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

THE GALLON LAw.-When any i'm.
portant innovation is to be made in the
customs Ofsociety by the force of eth
or moral sentiment or law, the greatest
care should be taken that the means re-
sorted to or relied on should be ade-
quate to the end proposed. Dram
drinking is great and acknowledged
evil; so is smoking tobacco, and eating
too much animal food. Yet it will
scarcely be claimed by the advocates
of the gallon lar that they have power
to make tia penal offence to smoke or
eat.
No doubt the intentions of the Gal
lon Law are good; but the question
does most forcible come up in regard
to its constitutionality and its expedi-
ency or adoption to the good end pro-
posed.
As we have never published the law
we will give brief synopsis gifts pro-
visions:--
Sec. repeats all former license
laws in regard to spurious liquors.
Sec 2 makes it unlawful to sell at
all in less measure than a gallon.
Sec. 3 makes it unlawful for inn or
tavern deepers to offer, sell or give a.
way spurious liquors in less quantities
that one gallon.
Sec. 4 makes it bribery for pubic
Offices to treat voters at or before cleo
tons.
Sec. 5 makes the penalty for vioiat-
ing the law to consist Of fine and I'M
prisonment.
Sec. 6 forbids the sale ofany guam
tity whatever to Indians and Negroes
Sec. z guarde indictments for Tue
offence from being quashcd by any III
formality in presentments. =.
Sec. s makes it the duty of the JUS
tees of the peace and constaele' 10
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

Judge Wilkinson and Murdough, b,v.
petitioned the Kentucky Legislature for :
change of venue, from the county of Jef
ferson, where they stand charged viii
murder.
Erecutire Barbarity.-The Repor,s
and Correspondent of the Natchez Court,
thus detail an event hitherto unknown n
US:
~ told you in a former letter, that GEN
Foot, uaS to be hung in c6igy, and The Bin
haring been approved by Ger. McNuA n,
hanging accordingly took place some lin,
Friday night"
The obvious meaning Of this paragrapb
is, that Gov. McNutt, having full know.
edge that placing his signature to the
"Gallon Law" would cause the efligy oftbe
Hon. II. S. Foote, the author of the law
to be hung, did sign the biH--thus, in er
feet, signing the death warrant of the er.
fgy.
We were not aware before what the
Governors reason was for signing the
"Gallon Law; at any rate it is the best
reason we have heard advanced for it,
Free Trader.
The Washington Globe says that
Gov. Ritner drew q draft for five thou.
sand dollars on the Bank ofthe United
States for the purpose of paying the ex.
penses incurred by the calling out Of
the military, which was cashed at the
Harrisburg Bank, but that the United
Stares Bank refused TO pay it, and il
was protested.
A Mrs. Ycatman, of Philadelphia,
was deiyerered, on the night of the 9Th
Dec. Of four children. Another lady,
OF the same city recently gave birth tc
three fine boys.
The ladies ofPhiladclphia are trying
to overtake the population of N. YorI
by the next census.-.N O. Sun.
A new play by Knowles, founded OIL
the Vespers Of Palermo, is to be short
ly produced in London.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The Press.-To form any thing like correct
estimate of the advantages of the Press, it is
necessary that we should have resided in coun-
try where its influence is unknown, or where it
is feebly gasping for existan.c, crushed down be.
meath the mailed foot Of monarchy. Accustom.
ed to its use from infancy, the moral and politi
cal advantages it affords are not seen nor appre
ciated. With this mighty lover the most obscure
individual possessed of talent and moral courage
may successfully combat the prejudices and or
rors of the most powerful factions. Such is the
signal service that the Press renders to truth
A European said the first thing the Amer
cans do in forming new establishments is to cut
road and establish newspaper In this they
show the analysis, and obtain the object of gooC
government; for society is formed for tho pur
pose of atfording safety to individuals, and the
easy communication of person. and government
for the protection of society From people
thus civilized by the press, let us turn to Asia
and other parts, and contemplate the nation.
that have grown up and passed away benighted
ignorant and barberous, because they knew MOI
the art of printing.
The influence of the Press is so great and 20
tent in developing the faculties Of the numa,
mind that its invention forms new era in tn
political and moral history of man And t.
know whether me people are enlightened or not
it is only necessary to enqure--Do they patron
izo the Press
The reader will apply these remarks. Be j
remembered that Liberty has two Presses. S.
much for the Piney Woods.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23
For the PineY Woods Planter

Who is there so devoid of sensibility
that cannot derive pleasure from a contem-
plation of the works of nature Is there
man who can travel over the "cloud-cap't
mountain," and descend into the plain be-
low, without finding enough to amuse and
delight the fancy Z? Is there one on earth
who can view the tremendous Falls Of Nj
agara, without admiring the great Author
of the Universe Is there one who can
climb the volcanoes height and look into the
yawning crater, without having his feel
:ngs touched with sensations Of the most
awful and sublime kind I If there is, what
sort of man is he ? He must be pro
dizzy of stupidity and ignorance. | have
surmounted the mountains height: = lhnve
found myself gathering flowers in the val
ley, and vatching the limpid stream as il
rolled down the rocky prccipice:-I have
seen the rushing waters tumbling down
Falls, and listened with delight
At their roaring noise:-I have left the
and. and sailed upon Neptune's boistroui
have seen old ocean rolling his
Irolbled waters in mountain waves 3
have seen the vivid flash of lightning and
heard the awful thunder rolling in horrid
sound through the darkened HeaveDs!-I
have seen all these things, and more: Yet
never have | seen any thing in nature
which strikes the fancy, or excites the i'm
ngination, more than natures charms com
bined in LOVELY WOMAN.
n lNCOGNITO.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

BUslNEss.--The editor Of the "Pearl River
Banner" hoco POGO paper published at Mon
ticello, in this state, is informed that notwith.
standing we have ''no peach orchard" it is our
opinion that his father had eaJ.pen when he
(thc EDITOR was boy and should his prospects
continue fading in Lawrence, where he has out
lived his reputation, friends and patronage, he
can get business here with friend of ours who
would be glad to hire any poor devil that CAM
live by any thing else, TO drive yoke of oxen for
him II is also our opinion that the editor Of
the Banner can "dancc;" and should tbs good
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

Free I'rdder.-We have seen it stated in seve.
raj opposition papers, that this democratic sheet
has quit the ranks of the republican party, but
they have failed to inform us on what authority
the statement has been made. 1t would be
"glad tidings Of great joy" to the friends Of
special privileges, stock. jobbers &C.. but il hap
pens to be one Of those negative facts SO often
met with in federal prints.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

We have hoisted to our masthead the names
of the nominees Of the Democratic State Rights
Convention that assembled in Jackson on the 9Th
ult. In allusion to them it would be enough
merely to observe that they are the nominees OF
that Convention; and in order to secure success
the democratic party must, waving little preju-
dices and minor objections unite around them.
But more may be said.-They are all democrats
democrats not in theory but in practicable.
mocrats who believe that all power is inherent
in the people; and all free governments are foun.
ded on their authority and instituted for their
peace safety and happiness. For the advance
ment OF these ends they have at all times an un.
alienablO and indefeasible right to reform or abol
ishther government in such manner as they
shall think proper
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

This is the last number of the Tri-
Weekly for the present session. We
shall publish thepapcr weekly, as here
toforo, till the next session. when We
shall again resume the tri-weekly. We
have endeavored to give very full ske-'
tches of the proceedings and debates
of the Legislature. We have sill on
hand some speeches for publication,
and invite those members who desire
to be reported more at length on any
subject, to write out their speeches
and hand them in for publications.
1r- Weekly MssiSSippian.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The horrible effects of Iiydrophobia have been
shown in Gallatin, in this state The man Of the
"Pea RI River Banner" supposed to have been
bitten by rabbi federalism, has been biting and
snarling at all that comes in his way. Even his
friends-those who would save him from threat.
ened evils and headlong ruin, are not exempt
from his attacks when his fits seize him--poor
fellow!
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

GOd.--We learn that valuable mine of this
precious metal has been lately discovered by ].
W. McKNsrEEY, Esq, near Manchester, Yazoo
Co Miss
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

people Of Lawrence put their threat Of hanging
him, for setting Pearl River or FIRE, into execu-
ton, we expect to see him give mastery exh.
bition of rope dancing There!-will that do
you, Mr.. Rope Dancer
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

ACKNowLEDGMENT.-We return our thanks to
Hon. S. II. WILLIAMS, for the documents he has
been SO kind in forwarding from Washington CT
ty, and to Gen. A. G. BRowN, for those from
Jackson,
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

Mail ROJJery.-Retween Canollton and Pono
la, in this state, the mail bags we're robbed
The robbers have not yet been detected.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

Think me not thankless, but this grief
Looks not to priesthood for relief"
Was the reply of grog bruiscr who had fallen
and broke his bottle, to benevolent Parson that
offered him assistance
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The Mississippi Rail Road Company Act af
ter passing both branches of the Legislature, has
received the Governors signature.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The Post Note law we learn has been carried
by large majority over the veto of the Govern,
mr.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The Gallon Law received as a matter of course,
the signature of the Governor. The people
burned in effigy its author, Foot.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

SIGNoR BLTz is astonishing the natives in
Natchez with his magic art.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

Gov. Rowan was inaugurated on the fourth in
slant, and entered on the duties of Governor Of
Louisiana.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The Hon. Daniel Webster is re elected Unit
ed States Senator
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The Hon. VIM. D. MERRICK has been re-elect-
cd United States Senator from Maryland for the
term of six years
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

U. S. SENAToR.-Hon. r. WILLIAMS, of Maine
has been reelected. The vote stood:
For Williams, [dem. 125
Evans, fed. II
Scattering, 10
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

uop SrHD.-Just ~ our especial favortes, the
sooionists, were about dying Of ennxi, the long,
low, oiack piratical schooner made her appearances
on the coast Of Long Island and has furnished them
WIN most admirable topic. Here is their first
movement:
rG. APPEAL TO THE FRIENDS OF LIBERTY
iny,eght fellow men from Africa after having been
from their native land transported acrsss
seas and subjected to arcous cruees have been
upon our Shores and a 10 await
, crimes aedsed BY their oppressers to have been COM
y mem ihey are ignorant Of language OF the
sssges OF civilized society and the ogaors of Christianity
ese circumstances several friends of rights have
met 20 consult upon the Of these unfortunate and have
appointed the Undersigned committee employ
aoe counsel aud all the the rights of
The accused intended to employ legal gentlemen
snsusnea aoities and to other needful expenses
he poor prisoners being destitute clothing and several hav
ing rag to cover them immediate steps will be taken
'h appeal 10 the friends Of humanity to contribute for
he above objects Donations be sent 10 either of the
Committee who will acknowledge the same, and make pub
SIMEON s. JoCELYN, 81 Wall street
JOSHUA LEAVITT, l43 Nassau street.
LEWIS TAPPAN, l22 Pearl street.
New York, Sept. 4, $780,
Go akead-there's no harm in this. The poor AZ
ricans are naked and want clothes. Tappan & CO.
will be much better employed in this business than
in disturbing the comfort and happiness Of the south
ern colored population who well fed well cloth
ed, and want for nothing that nature requires.
TROUBLE AMONG THE WHiGs.-A short time ago
the " Sun" advertised the Tammany party for sale
TO pay debt incurred for advertising 1897 II
that the Wings in the same dilemma. The " New
York Whig' has given the Wing Committee of
Broadway House notice, that, unless they advance
money to certanamount they will stop their paper,
and withdraw their aid from the party at the next
election. On this we have word Of advice to the
Wing committee-raise $500 and give it to that pa
per to stop at once and not cucumber them with its
aid at all. The Wing party would do wisely not to
buy or bride any paper at any election 1t is money
thrown away, besides doing their essential in
jury. In New York the Wings require no news
paper-their misfortune is to have too mnny news
Paper-or, as the loafers would say-'the VIII have
a id sight too many organs-some of them are al
ways cut Of tune
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

o. The North Carolina 10 hereafter to be stationed
directly opposite the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the
ceiving ship. and not in the Blight Of Buttermilk
Channel. This is to keep those in the Yard in order
II any rebellion breaks loose, the North Carolina will
lombard the place. This is a good move.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

The SWAIN NEcKLAcE.-This beautiful neck
lace, now as famous as that Of Marie Antoinettes,
was bought at a bazaar by young Mr. Swain for
$40. The suspension of specie payments and the
revulsion have increased its value $40 900. 1t is
now all the go.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

o. Redwood Fisher is about resgning his offic
as petty Judge, because he can't get re-apPolnt
ment. Good reason.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

o. Sunday Schools are increasing, and ought
increase. Why could we not get up Sunda
School for the news boys!
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

Or$- Miss Shirref and Mr.. Wilson were still a
Montreal on the I'd instant They were to leave tn
next day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

90 Miss Washburn, in Ohio, lately recovered
$500 from man named Wells, for breach Of pro.
mise. lie stood two trials. The first awarded her
Sl,lOO which he refused to pay, aud she agreed to
knock of $500, TO have the affair settled ne still
refused, and she had him again before the Court and
he was compelled to rive the $500. She has new
some capital 60 begin business upon
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

o. Among the fashionable arrivals at Rio de ia
metro we notice the names of Mr.. and Mrs. Potts, o
Philadeiphia.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

o. Society Is improving in Michigan, since its
great production q grain. AZ trial before Justice
in Pontiac, lately, one Of the parties spit tobacco
juice in the face q the magistrate and threatened TO
ilog him.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

eJ- great national military convention will be
held in this city Monday, the 9Th Of next month";
for the purpose Of taking into consideration the pre-.
sent militia system and drawingth attention Of Con-
gress to the subject in order that suitable alterations
may be effected in the existing laws.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

03. THE NEw BRIoHroS BALL takes place this
evening at the Pavilion NUMBER Of fresh arrivals
have been added to the company during the present
week. Lots from Saratoga, Boston Philadelphia
and tie Kingdom of Heaven.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06
WAvrRLY PLACE, August 2Sth, 1873


VERY DEAR SIR:-It is now three months
since my husband stopt the Herald" from Coming
to the house He said it wsuld sp il my morals.
friend OF mine next door took il, unknown to her
husband, as her maid lifted il, AID hid il away for
her every morning; SO, as soon as her husband and
mine were gone down town, l used to go into her
house and read il, till morning he 4 up earlier
than usua and found it in the basement. He went
down To your office and had il stopt. My friend
was sick for three days after, and so 1. 5000
after, however, my husband and went to Niagara
Falls; and there to my great Joy, found they took
| the Herald" We put up al the Eagle HOTEL"
and got one Of the walters every day 10 get il for
me out OF the bar room, when my husband would be
out We have now returned, aud do not know how
TO pass my time without il. shall get sick.
Oh do, dear Bennett, tell me how 10 get chance
TO read 1t. have stated my case TO you, and now,
like good doctor, tell me how 10 get your paper
but stop, hear him o. the stairs. Good bye. God
bless you. Remember your poor EMILY.
REMARKs.-Humsug 1T is too late in the day to
talk about the morals Of the Herald. The clamor
was originally got up by the Wall street editors and
politicians, who are, individually and collectively,
gang of the most lazy, ignorant, demoraiized
rogues not yet adjadged TO eternal punishment. The
Herald is now the cynosure Of the age" and So
ciety, circle, clique coterie, lady man, be
teemed fashionable without its appreciation. During
the season at Saratoga ten times the number Of Her
aids were circulated there Of any other paper, and
each sold at six cents per copy On many occasions,
young ladies were deputed by the whole company in
the drawing room to read the Herald aloud to the
sembed visers, consisting Of the best and brightest
characters from all parts Of the world One day, a
boat was leaving Albany for New York. A single
Herald for that day had found its way aboard. A
gentleman asked lady for pcrusal al shall be
happy to give il you, bat il is engaged by a number
ofladies before you" How many1' "Thirteen-
you shall be placed No "a"
Emily will see from these facts that she is behind
the age. The most immoral piece Of conduct ever
was guilty Of to establish an independent paper,
beyond the reach Of the corrupt political rascas Of
Wall street. and to make it yield revenue of sl5.-
600 to $4,000 per amman, without any loans from
cheating banks. do not expect ever to get for.
uiventss for this crme-nor do ask II.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06

o.. MASKS Poams, just printed AID published
cGord ample materials Tor The loafcrs Go oriticisc.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-06
S52,767

If the "monster" would make this appropriation,
David would not refuse it in post notes at 1 !
per cent, besides giving security some lots in
New Haven, and bond that he would never say
aught against the bank hereafter. Mr.. Dunlop,
think of this