Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-10-10

for the splendid Internal improvements III uAhc3s
by which the former are not benefited iaNbing.
Is II high protective larif-a rohery al the south
Cor the benefit OF the north--taxaton ofthe south
ern farmer, Tor the advancement, Of the northern
Manufacturers measure inequitable, unjust, g.
unconstitutional! These will be their remedies,
and the ,enseless shoutoI, log cabins, &C., cannot
change their odiousness, or win the South 10 Iher
support.
General Harrison and his supporters claim to
be the especial, and exclusive friends OF the poor.
Ifasked for the evidence of this friendship, we
are told ne lives in II log cabin ana drinks hard
cider, and therefore, must 10 tho friend o. the
poor. The fact is untrue, but # admitted, the
| conclusion is a non-requitcr. Acts are the ocsl
evidence OF friendship. We will moGtion Que
act ofhis pnrly-their vote on the prs-empuon
bill, pas'elb by the last Congress.
The sublecls of this bill are wise, humane, and
beneyolen,--such as the real friend Of the poor
man, cannot but approve. 1t gives TO the occn-
pant, (who be il remembered, is generally poor,)
/ oil the public land--land that be has improvod--
a preference right to enter portion Of the anne,
enough lor Il small farm. By Incorporating with
II, his labouN he gains some natural equitable
! claim to H., but we rest not the defence Of the
law upon this alone. The pnvntions, hardship,
nnu danger of the settlers of our new country, are
great, and manifold. The sweets ana comforts
OF civilization are abandoned--lhe sound of the
ChuIch bell, so delightful to q christians ear, are
| seldom heard-massacres, of the most bloody
character, are frequently committed upon them,
by Their savage neighbours race as fierce, cru
eli, and unreleniing, us the feroclous beasts they
| huni. These merits are compassion But fur
thcr; by clearing away the forest aud opening
inrms they enhance the value Of the land, and
part the way for a more refined and enlightened
population, which soon follows. Thus they in
crease the amount of money that GOES into the
National Treasury for public lands and hasten
the settlement of our public domain which is
| desirable III every point OF view. In the event OF
war, our boriIercrs prevent the Indians from pen.
etrating and devastating the interior country
they are II wall OF fire that the mercilcss SAY
cannot Cross So long too, as the public land,
are waste, they yield nothing; when occupied
ihey are productive, conribItc to National
wealth, and the happiness of our citizens--the
main crd, and object ofGovelnment. Good pol
icy, then requires heirimmediate settlement, and
government should of course, use the means TO
effect the end desired. The settlers upon the pub
lie lands, are indeed, n mcnetolious population,
ana II so, should receive from Government, such
| ana, ana protection IA are not Incompatible with
lis duty to others. This bill, whose object is 10
secure to them shelf from the storm and cold,
one would naturally suppose. must have received
| the warm aud enthusiastic support cfthc profrsscd
friends and guardians of the poor the Wings!
what says the journals OF Congress? 1t expos
es the hollowness and insinceIty of their profess
sions! For the bill, the vote was i26 ard A.
| gai"st it, 6l. Ofthose who voted for it 90 were
democrats, and q Hhiss--agairst ii SO wings and
IL democrats.
Again; General ITnr,ison's approval as Gov
crnor, OF The law in IEdiana this vote for SINH
lar bill in Ohio, for the sale Of white men and
women, who were unable TO ply fines and costs,
suppose must be taken as another proof Of his
| friendship for the poor. Let il be 10 ne IN mind
that this law conld operate only 10 the injury oil
| the poor man; the rich could, Of course always
pay me hne and avoid the penalty. Then mis-
fortune and poverty are to be held a crime. He
who had been maimod--who had lost an arm OF
a leg IN the defence of his country, and thereby
reduced 10 Penury, might, in consequence of his
poverty, be exposed TO public sale, and his back
barred to the lash Ola mercilcss tyrant. Yes, the
brave defender ofour Uniun, aud children our
altars--our flag might lie brought TO this! Yet
the rober ofhls iiberty-the destroyer of his nm me
processes for him, especial friendship. God of
Heaven, save all from such friendship.
no rVIhtRce Gonerdl farissns tines for the
Presidency-o the complexion Of his poltics-of
his avouring any interest Of the people, but is a
shaineinl hnmhug--an insult to the good sense OF
cereal Inhabitants of logcahine, rs il intended
| ny deceiving them, to gain their support. IL is
further demoraizing. At these gcabin rails
ings, the heads Of hsrols Of cider, and no doubt
tlequenlly whiskey, knocked out, and all ieyiled
ana encouraged TO drink-the depth of their po.
taiions will be taken as Il testimony of their at
tachment to their cause. Then disgusting orgies
are couutenanced by the eat and distinguished
| members Of the whig party. Great names, es.
pecially with the young what decisive influence
Hence, thousands will be led into habits Of dssip-
alton and drinking and no vice is so banelul a.
drunkenness. 1t is the parent to all Others. II
destroys the mind-poIsies the hand Of industry
--begets extravaganza and a contempt for moral
ny and religion. IL Is then the duty of the
friends Of The rising generation--oi the lovers Of
order--of those who hold dear the interests oil
their country, to condemn this hard cider drink
ng and dehaucbery. Your vote against the
wing candidate for the Presidency would STAY the
monster.
ANTI-HUMBUG.