Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-01-28
Correspondence Of tie Raymond Times.

OOfICol 'OftuSftOO " TAO ANtsJ"tottW Htco'
TUESDAY, Jan. Ia.
In the House, after the reception of many
petitions and memorials, and the introduction
of bulls, of a private nature,
Mr. Land Introduceda resolution requesting
the Judges of the Higl Court Of Errors and
Appeals, and the Judge of the Chancery Court,
to give this House written opinion on the
subject of annulling the charters of the Banks
of this State, in consequence of their failure to
pay specie.
Mr.. Bodley opposed the resolution on the
ground that 1t would be improper in the Judges
to express an opinion upon matters concerning
which they may hereafter be called upon to
act judicially.
Mr.. Land then withdrew his resolution.
Mr.. jenkins, of Kinds, introduced the fl-
! lowing preamble and resolutions, viz:
"Whereas, Much of the severity of the en-
barrassments III the affairs of our country, I'M
| der which our citizens now are and for some
time have been laboring, may be attributed to
/ the ncgoct among MS ct an economical and eff
| ficient system of agriculture and husbandry
and whereas, whatever may be the diversity OF
opinion as to the causes which have produced
these embarrassments, the fact must be gener-
ally admitted, that the only certain and lasting
relief must come from an enlighted, prudent
| and industrious cultivation of our generous
soil.
uResolved, That this House views with
pleasure the efforts now in progress in various
parts of this State for the encouragement Of
agriculture, by the institution of agricultural
lsocieties; and that, in the general attention
which is beginning to be directed to this sub
liect by our citizens, is TO be. seen the com
mencement of an important and most desirable
revolution in the economy of our State; by
which the burthensome tribute, which she has
paid to other parts Of the world for her articles
of consumption, will be in great measure
removed, and her once high character and pc.
cuniary independence restored.
g Resolved, That, to promote efficiently the
objects of Agricultural Associations, periodi-
cal publications, devoted to those objects, are
valuable auxillaries; and the dissemination Of
such works is much to be desired: that the
q MisSippi Farmer a work of this class se-
Gently commenced In central position In this
State, aiming as 1t does to collect the expert
ence and observation of our planters and far
mers, and to develope cur local advantages and
resources bids fair to be of much usefulness to
husbandmen, and is hereby recommended to
the patronage and encouragement of the pub
ic.
Resolved, That the proposition for a State
Convention, to be holden at the capital on the
Doth of the present month, having for its Object
the organization of State Agricultural Socie.
ty, meets the cordial appreciation of this body
and that such an object can scarcely be toe
, highly recommended, nor stiale people too earn
estly invited to further it by the establishment
of county societies, to act by delegates with the
) State institution proposed
These resolutions were forthwith adopted
without dissenting voice.
Mr.. Graves, of Amite, Ga member Of the
Committee on Elections offered resolution
: stating that there was doubt as to the consti
tutional eligibility of /. A. Besancon, the Re
/ preventative from Tunica, to seat in this bo
dy; and empowering the committee 10 sent
for persons and papers. and report as soon a,
practicable to the House, upon the subject.
2 Mr.. Besancon addressed the chair. TT,
q wished to know whether the Committee OF
! Elections could 60 beyond the information lai,
S before them-Whether they could act upol
!. doubts. !, said Mr.. B., have as full credential
as any member on this floor. No one ha
contested my right to a seat the people Of Tu
I nlca wish me to represent them; and | desir
!. to know # the committee have a right TO ac
d upon any doubt, rulnor or information unless
i goes to Them through this House.
II ~ tft-se><A <p~A btAuts lit HOUSE Ger
!. tainly possessed the power Of instructino i
+ committees to make any inquiry which III
! House might deem proper.
The question being put by Ayes and Noes.
= was IostAyes AZ, Noes Al
q Mr.. Graves then offered another resolrt;o,
it Empowering the Committee on Elections I
# inquire into the constitutional eligibility Of an
member 10 seat IN this House.
Mr. Boon moved to Law This n s,l1if;o,, ~, ~
2 table - =
s Mr. Graves called for the Ayes and Noes
= and Mr.. Boon's motion failed Ives 36s Noe
= Inc resolution was then put and carried B
al Ayes and Noes Ayes 80, Noes SO.
i a long Message was received ana read FL.
i the Governor, IN relation to the Apr;clSlt,r.
: Bank-zWhich, with the accompanVlno doc,
& mcnts, including DR.. Haqan's late rsporl '' )
Y SPECIAL commissioner, was made the order
r thed for Tuesday next, and 1000 comics
the whole ordered 70 be printed.
al FMS Message IS very severe AGAINST r a
Games, the United States District 4sf9..' &
for the Southern District 81 MIssss;s;. :' e
recommends tothe Legislature Is 5eiaSs:s IS,
the President laf the removal IF ssid fss;ss
e from Office. S.'''''s
n the Senates the same Message a. abes