Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-02-27


N of Mr.. GRAVES, Of Choctaw, on
liability of the State TO pay the
sters' and Union Bank bonds:
nAIRMAN:
Ne listened with patience to the ar
ofthose in favor Of the resolutions
he House. / was anxious to see
Dursc gentlemen would take, and
member OF this body could Justify
il supporting the resolutions re.
by the Committee on State Bonds.
hen at least deserve credit for their
for they have made no effort to
their real sentiments. l must
however, my astonishment at
s SSntiments, coming as they do, from
elsSsen representatives, of the people.
III initiatives, whose sworn duty is, 10
81 BE rights of the people from Inva.
feel alarmed for my country
8d for my constituents, when | hear
10 of talent and standing, on this
s lvocate the passage of resolutions
10 to the interest Of the people Of
sippi | ask gentlemen, seriously
ct on the consequences, before they
81 these resolutions. Reflect before
Iate--before the die is cast, which
10 our country. ! call upon gentle.
all parties TO sacrifice their party
upon the altar of their country,
come forward TO the rescue. Save,
+ the people from ruin, g. surrender
BON your peril, the dearest rights Of
Constituents. Your votes, on these
lions, will determine whether we are
layes or freemen, whether we are TO
Re hewers Of wood and drawers Of wa
y The banks-or still to enjoy the birth
plevery true American--Li Liberty. If
Rmen prefer vassaIage TO British hank
d self government, then submit i
lor these resolutions, and like Esau,
|plr birlh-right for n mess Of po,tage.
Iyou do, beware Of your constituents,
Ae love Of country is not yet extin-
ID in their breasts. They will hold
accountable for your votes on tie
lions before the House, and when
turn home, to mingle with those who
u you with the power which you now
81, instead of the salutation, well
hou good and faithful servant" the
pf disapprobation will be raised loud
you, and you will not again be sent
trample on their dearest rights, and
pte the most solemn pledges made
you were candidate for their suf
Chairman, we have been appealed
he name Of State credit, State hon
!, to vote for the resolutions before
puse. thought this came 10 bad
from those who were advocating
8 ions, the direct tendency Of which,
the imposition of tdres more bur.
me than those laid upon the Israel
their Egyptian taskmaslers, thus
be to the dust the people, for the
Of the banks. would be the last
pom this floor, sir, to oppose these
ions, if by that means The honor Of
lie would be furnished, or its credit
ed. No, the craven heart who
N assist, by his vote, to dim the lustre
bright star which glitters to the
ot Mississippi" is unworthy to be
Preventative Of free people.
are the guardians of the honor o.
Pie, and it is our duty 10 preserve /
redIy as our own; but while we have
er regard for the honor and credit o
pie, we should not suffer ourselves
llverted from the merits Of these res
Is, by long homlles on State credit
honor, &c; thus attempting 10 pres
ns false issue, in the discussion o
PoIutlons before the House.
US examine the resolutions, impas
ny and ialrIy, as statesmen actin.
welfare of our common country
PoIutions read as follows:
So'Ded, That the State of Mississippi
pd to the holders of the Bonds Of tn
p Mississippi, issued and sold OIL
y OF the Planters and Mississippi
Banks, for the full amount Of tn
pal and interest due thereon.
o'red. That the State Of Mississippi
her Bonds, and preserve her fail
pie.
Otred, That the insinuation that tn
o. Mississippi would rcpudiate he
and violate her Pligh,ed faith, is