Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-01-09
For the Democrat.
FREE SCHOOL.
CHfs. G. BowES, Sec'y.

For The Democrat
FREE SCHOOL.
Will the Secretary of the above institution fur
nIsh for publication full and concise report O
the fiscal affairs Of the institution The commu
nIiy Is now aroused to action by petition BENZ
put IN circulation TO secure # possible maioril,
oil the property holders and by that means urg,
The Legislature to provide for division Of the as
els arising from the sixteenth section nmonl
he children of the township.
Information is Imperatively called for, ans
further The information shall bo published free
from expense to tho board Of Trustees.
A PRoPERTY HOLDER.
To Vindex writes well, and we would commend
his NOS. to the readers attention, at The 50 me time
we mnsi observe that we differ with him some whoi
in the views he has taken in he present number.
TO THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI,
NO.
promised IN my last TO discuss some of the mper
Ieciions, of our Constitution, very well know that
when approach this subject, incur the laz-
ard oisevere criticism from those perhaps who bet
ter understand il. And though may run into error
IN my zeal for reform, wish il understood that |
would not have my particular views adopted, but |
merely wish to arouse public opinion 10 its impor-
lance. II can succeed in this, shall have accom-
plshed all that my most sangune hope nticipaed
10 the general prov isions Of the Constitution can
moi possibly object the most ample securily,is there.
in given, tina, the most lastldious Democrat could
desire. But il is 10 some Of its particular clauses
II will not be necessary here to point out the more
prominent sections that are obnoxious II is only
necessary to observe that az all Constitutions are
formed for the protection OF The minority, il is
highly essential to make those provisions, which are
best calculated TO afford them its protection when
they most need it, 1t also becomes the duty OF the
people in times Of tranquility, to devise the best
manner OF guarding against popular excitement,
and. its consequent dwelling disposition. Then, in
the frat place, Democrat as am am wholly on
posed TO that provision Of the C0nsti uton which
gives the cleo ton OF Governor 10 the people. vii.
assign as one reason that when the Governor is
chosen by the people, he is always the representa-.
tive of party, which should moi be- II should be
his province to give tone aud character to the State
to elevate her sianding,and guard her interest In
proof OF the business of this position, would point
to our own State as a deporablc instance of the
kind. ltwoud be worse than idle to speak of her
present situation and contrast il with that of some
others. AMI il all rises from the simple fact that
every thing has been done for party, and nothing
Tor the people. defy any one, except in solitary
instance 10 slow where in the last three or four
years one single MEASURE has been brought
up by the executive, and where his authority has
been nterposed IN behalf olthe people. The truth
OF the whole matter is that inasmuch as the Cover.
nor IS eligible Tor two terms, State interest becomes
A matter of specuA ton with him. Whilst he is can.
vassing for his first term, he bushes himself 10 bring
national politics 10 bear as much as possible, on his
election IN order to avail himself OF The support OF
party. And the whole of his administration, is in
view OF his election How far this state ofthnrs
ias been carried for years past, leave for those
most concerned to judgel would not by any means
mpugn the motives Of any executive, but We know
0 our cost, that there is something wrong some
where, and those who govern must to a great de- |
,ree be responsible for our sulerngs. do not |
hnk err very materially, when assert that in |
has State we have TOO much Democracy As one
+ the people, and too very humble one, do not
hlnk that can with justice be charged with being
nxous to deprive them Of any privilege, which is
I all beneficial to their interest | am as sincere
n admrer Of the unTeslralned and free exercise of
ne elective franchise, as any man can possibly be.
ut may be unfortunate enough TO differ with ma
Y, on The mode oits application, most relgiousy |
slleve, that the election Of Governor should be gl-
N TO the legislature. might heap reason upon
ason for this opinion. Though as proof OF the
rength ofmy position would call attention TO the
ate of South Carolina. We do not find ner peo-
E in continual lerment a bout who shall or who
all not be her Governor, but we see the legislature
nveue elect Governor and the people are all sat
led. There rs no continual holding of Conven-
'Hs, No dictation by party press ne advocacy
the chimerical claims ofany individual, as there
here. The only enquiry,t that IL appears necessary
make / ere, Of the qualifc alton Of candidate is
ascertain il he has been the faithful slave Of .