Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1839-03-16

AIos1lF Eusrsal Feb. islh 1889.


RfsSba5 ErESfSo, Feb. lsgh 1889.
The PrssSoai being absent, Thomas Holdlasl
Esq, vas eai'cs % be chair,
The miaaies d dc lasl meeting being read
Simoa lronsdes Cor. Secretary observed, that
Wdl Hazard and Saek TuFnpenny, would per
esiEe. that q Tie exercise Of bis Discretionary
power he BAD omitted publishing their remarks N
epposallon 70 those made BY Squire Caution and
Lawyer Squeeze a DE last meeting. He would
no, screen himself exclusively under a majority
Of IS, the vote being 20 to 2, because he was
well aware his friend Hazard, would on reflection,
perceive the absurdity Of advancing so mon.
s.rous doctrine; as well the injustice which
would be bone 10 the community, by allowing
chartered Banks, to speculate on the specie in
their vaults, during suspension Of specie pay
Inenls. And however anxious or DESTROYS his
friend Slick Turnpenny might be, 10 turn over
hiscash, as often as possible, he felt confident
he could not with clear conscience, advocate a
doctrine to gull the public. even should They be
disposed 10 close their eyes and ears when dan
GER approaches them. These remarks he trust
cd would satisfy them that il was not from any
want Of respect towards them on bis part, that
their remarks were withheld.
The following communication was laid before
the meeting
To SIMON IRoSsIDEs, Cor Secretary.
DEAR SiR : Smoking pipe the other evening
with some Of my neighbofs, who aro lin HON
est farmers we weie discussing the remarks Of
your society on shin plasiels, when the idea sug
gested itself, Tint We would ask the opinion Of
your society on the following questions beev-
s..ss .tpa. IL ~ tha Dat NOta
Act, that our Legislators anticipated scarcity OF
small change, for tho next two years, in the shape
Of specie.
How would il have done for our Legislature TO
have authorized the State Treasurer TO have issu-
ed from 80 10 100000 dollars Of small change
in neat Treasury bill Of from one to seven blltsi
Might il not have been made source Of rev
enne to lhr State, and al the samo time furnished
Us. with a uniform small currency throughout the
State; that, when we are obliged 10 go, SO far
from home, that wo cannot carry our provisions,
we might never fear bong able TO get breakfast,
dinner, supper, or feed for our money
TO keep list Of all who have issued small
change, and 20 know Il they are able 10 pay.
would take more time than we are able 10 spare
fromthc plough tail. And after obtaining The in
formation, il Is doubtful Il they would pass cur
rent from one end Of the list to tho other.
Il you will give US your opinion upon this sub
jcct we will thank you. JOE H0BNAIL.
Joe Meanwel having been absent for some
time delivered the following address.
Joe Meanwell, Mr.. Chairman, business Of inn
porlance having detained me rem home, during
the discussion. Of this Real Estate Banking sys-
TEN. have, since my return, carefully esafain.
cd tho proceedings Of The society in connection
with the subject, and as i II made The imperative
duty Of every. member Of this society, 10 express
his opinions freely on all subjects, which are FOR
the benefit Of those whose avocalions in life, pre-
cludc the possibility Of their becoming aswell &C
quainted with them, as their interest and inter-
course with tho world requires ask tho induI.