Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-12-07
PUBI.IUS.

We publish TO day another communication
from this writer
during the recent canvass we discussed with
executive office OF this State ard denounced
with freedom the principles upon which he ex-
pected to be elected. For hlm,ell PERSONAL,
We have alwa, entertained feelings OF kind
ness aud respect, but his political doctrines and
especially the principles, which lie has inculca-
ted IN re gard TO the Unicn Bank State bonds,
we have invariably condemncd,ls wholly SUBJ
verSive OF the character and the prosperity OF
this State.
IGbs The election of Mr. Tucke', he question
had been decided as to the liability Ct the State
for the q. Blk bonds. and Mississippi .had been
relieved from the moral and political degrade
ton into which she is plunged by faudulenily
Withholding from her creditors the payment OF
borrowed moley, when he has ample means
to meet her engagements without njuriously
oppressingIher cnizeas,we would. probably have
dee ed ii properto op the discussion of this
subjec', b 4 as long as the debt remains unpaid
and The odIgm of refusal is still attached
10 this State. we consider it the right and duty
OF every honorable Mississippian, who views
this question in tie light in which we do, TO
use every legitimate means to disseminate
proper sentiments of honor aud morality
on this subiect,an to urge thep people to rescind
a decree, which his coupled the name of
MISSISSIPPI with infamy and disgrace
The intimate and inseparable connection,
which NJ Tucker has with this subject, suf-
iciently justiies the proprieiy of canvassing
his political character with freedom, when the
principles upon which he has been brought m
o power are examined with an ordinary regard
% the universal maxims OF honesty and NOR
! atty.
Acting under these considerations we shall
a all times exe rcise our own discretion as TO
tie propr;e'y of admitting into our columns any
genileman's views on public men ard measure
without being in the slightest degree moved
by the surprise which the Mssissippian affects
that any decent Journal sholld publish the
productions of such writer as -.Publias." I'm
regard to pubiius we will briefly say,that there
is no gentleman of our acquaintance in this
State Of higher responsibility or more unim-
peachable haracter
lnconchslon we would inquire upon what
principles Of right or Justice and reciprnciy
do the friends Of Mr Tucker tn TO suppress
the expression ofpublic opinion IN regard to
2, when they We're so free during the can.
vlss with the private character and moral
primo pies Of Judge Siattuck the " hg cand-
date for tiovernor! What have become oftAe
Lutls Democrats slanderous denunciatIons
/ against rudge Shatinck as a member of the
McEwiny, King s. Cos. Banking concern in
their fraudulent operatiensl Will the editor
safe from 'ctat source and lcifh aohat purpose
he was furnished with the articles Of associa.
t.on.from which he drew up the CARRIED state
ment against Judge Shaltnck, that travelled
the whole circle of he Loco Foco prints in this
STATED
Dill not Mr.. Tdcker himself dnrings the
late canvass indulge with unbeconing free
doom in charging Judge Shlttuck with moral
praviiyaand political regeneration 2 What
Is there to entitle Mr. Tucker to greater de.
fsrencs and forbearance than were extended 10
his political opponent! Has his election con-
secrated his character and placed it beyond
the test of public scrutiny Has it not be.
come by his present position before the peo.
pie the legitimate subject for public CON-
ment!
According TO the principles Of our govern.
nen'. that pa &c men are The servants offhe
people, as pabsc journalists we shalI exercise
whatwe deem our privilege Of caavassing the
measures and character of our agents accor.
Dig 70 those rules Of propriety which ne pre-
scr e Tor ourselves. without regarding The
mare fna'nrea tastes ofour political adj srles
y gre we wiling e ADOPT any ii the sea
foeo Corps Eldoriat As our neator, IA. REGARD
p TIE lawsof deceacy ana.prnpries,, We would
goio The fountain head, and matriculafe at lie
school Of the f;lobs, the Grand Matt anal
source Of genuine Loco FocoIgn and coz.
rect and hnnnrahle sentiments