Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-05-01
Urn EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
|pv JOHN N. BASKIN.
CVRCUAAR.
hrNlON OFFICE,
FUNCTION, MISSISSIPPI.

Ise general utility Of a permanent
Oress in this populous and wealthy
T. If the State, is doubtless seen
unrelated by an intelligent commu-
hence az attempt to establish such
BY any process of reasoning would
IN, be supererrogation, but an in !.
.rop sgainst the good sense of that
bunity.
LEXINGTON UNION has now reach
IN tweuty-fourth number of its third
.s,y and during the two years and
Mot il, existence, has never failed TO
is readers at the appointed time,
most Of its inland contemporaries in
hate, have been but the mere crea
q Of The uncertain tide Of circumstan.
L proprietor of this print, proposes
,utuue its publication with wonted
b,ness and with increased efforts to
it a useful and interesting journal,
bn only hope for success in this en-
'i'se, through a prompt and liberal
Nal of public patronage, which he
~ will be the reward Of his untiring
IL TO cater 10 the instruction and
ire n his patrons.
Il present presents an important cri.
q the political history of our National
hate Government aud the heart of
patriot beats wildly with intense
bst 10 the issue of that crisis which is
RanI with the future destiny Of both.
b and radical change in the policy
b National Government has been
fOnel by the voice Of the Nation
Ipedby means the most extraordinary,
lls already commenced its alarming
Atloas, 10 this State, which is al.
overwhelmed in that dessolatlng
shat ever follows in the wake of an
FIden age Of banking, efforts, scarce
paIed by the dangerous objects they
fIgned TO attain, are now being made
the productive industry Of its citl-
ellh debt contracted in their name,
Pp'dyed fraud, and in violation of
Constitution and laws which consti-
L sacred palladium of their rights. |
Rure veal Of the Nation; and ofthe
as we'll as the security of our liber- |
Rmands that the effect Of the former
Il progress of the latter be watched |
Prgus,eyed vigilance and timely |
Known 10 the source and fountain of |
er-the people. How important
II at this Juncture, that the public
Salch stands as a sentinel upon the
lover, be sustained and encouraged. |
efforts will be wantiug-no pains
10 render the UNION a correct me.
II speedy transmission Of gener.
sence; and an efficient organ 10
g The public mind to acqunint
tn questions Of National and State
mat may be agitated. Truth,
voc The constitution, are the beacon
aa' Will lllumine it's political path
Will deal candidly, but fairly and
Wl'A public measures, and public
aa Will studiously avoid indulgence
V'''ef spleen and harsh vitupora-
springs from party rancor-the
F0nOlIng-block to searchers Of no.
ruth.
course of the present adninistra.
'ne General Government, will be
watched; and its various meas
lnned, not with a view to iudis.
y APPRECIATION or condemnation
Suu Inc locsin Of alarm, should
~ constitution be infringed, and
,'s' o. the people jeopardized. Its
II VIII v AAly weighed in
'V'ican scale" and approved or
as 'hey may, or may not be
UNION will ever advocate a strict
c' On OIL the constitution Of the
~'a'eS' and of this State, and will
( oppose the recognition of any
y The governmental agents Of
'V's these sacred instruments.