Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-08-24
GEN. A. d. BROWN.

GEN. "A. g. BROWN.
"A large and respectable portion Of our
citizens convened at the court house on
Saturday last, to hear this gentleman. 81
The high estimate which our friends have
placed on this individuals talents, induced
'us 10 expect an able speech. Our expec-
'tations were more than realized. For
one hour and half the audience were
'enchnined by one Of the most logical and
convincing arguments.it has over been our
fortune to hear.
Commencing at the earliest period of
our national history, he gave concise
and impartial history Of the formation Of
political parties, and the different grounds
occupied'by the federal party down to the
present day. He showed, conclusively,
that all the abominable and monstrous in.
fractions of the Constitution had grown
out Of the constructive power claimed by
the federal leaders, who have ever con-
tended that the people were too free, and
incapable Of selfgovernment. The dar-
ling project Of the federalists. to have the
general government considered as the
grand resovoir ofthe rights and powers Of
the states, thus consolidating the states,
stripping them Of their sovereignty, and
making them dependant on the Congress
Of the United States for the exercise Of the
rights that belong to independent sover-.
eighties, was completely unmasked and
its dangerous tendency exposed.
Gen. Brown maintained the position
that the states as independent sovereign
ties should retain every power not express.
" delegated 70 the general government
by the constitution, and referred to the
Virginia and Kentucky resolutions Of '9S
and 800, as containing in his opinion, a
true exposition Of the powers Of which The
general government may rightfully exer-
cisc. To the federal doctrine Of cons
struction, he inscribed the incorporation Of
national bank, high protective tariff,
internal improvement BY the general CO.
vernment, &c.
His argument on the question Of the
constitutionality Of national bank, was
replete with sound and practical illusira-
tions, and The effect which such an insti-
tuition would have on southern trade and
southern interest, It was shown would be
ofthe most dangerous and injurious cha
racter.
The sub-treasury bill was triumphantly
defended; the simplicity, soundness and
expediency Of the scheme, and the absolute
necessity for immediate action upon the
subject, was enlarged upon, and discussed
ia manner peculiarly happy.
Our space will not allow US to give the
\ whole Of this splendid effort Of gigantic
intellect, suffice il to say that General
Browns visit to Holmes, has given our
party increased confidence in the talents
and capabiiity Of our candidates, and re.
newed their zeal and devotion to those
principles under which they have SO long
rallied.
That our principles arc rapidly gaining
ground, mot only at home, but in all the
adjoining states, no honest federalist will
deny. The elections in Alabama, Ten
nessee, Kentucky and Indiana, are indees
glorious indications Of the onward marcel
ofprincipIe; and ia Mississippi, our owl
beloved state, we confidently andcipate |
signal victory. u
A. q. Brown, pns q lhs DemocsasI
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