The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-29


81 his country, and throughout the length
ald breadth Of the land, faction and party
stoned 10 be the order Of the day Thank
God, that day has died away, and that state
of feeling IS gone; party feuds and AMINO
sites hayeHubsided; The dark and lowering
spirit of jealousy and trampling pride is
gone; and peace, with all her kindred sis
tiers, have returned-quietness and friend
ship have resumed their lost seats-reasOn
judgment and reflection are again exerci-
sing their benign and wholesome sway over
the minds and hearts Of the community
FelIow-citizens, the past stands as a beacon
light to warn us Of approaching danger:
take warning from it, and let not political as
prants ever raise again that fame Of spirit
and contention that now sleeps in calmness,
and, in the midst of political contest, let
reason and sterling virtue sit enthrOned in
their wonted majesty, and LET the aspeFities
of party be moderated and Gained with the
reflection that the intelligence and virtue Of
the nation will never elect to the chief ma
gistracy any man who has not proved 10 the
world by his actions that he deserves II, who
has not done his country good service, either
in thecabinet or in the feld-and, bear in
mind, that others equally free with yourself
should be permitted the uninterrupted en-
lIoyment of their rights and privileges.
| Taking advantage of some occasions, our
enemies have unhesitatingly predicted that
this republic will share the same fate with
Greece and Rome; that the palladium Of
liberty would be stolen from her holy tenn
pie; and that America would only be re-
membered in some tragic tale, or ia the
poets song; that the days of her glory win
be as though they never had been, and her
fair name destined only to live with those
things which are to be forgotten. But on
, what do they found their hope is il on our
) victorious armies, and our conquering heets9
( is il on the tide of wealth that is pouring
!; into our nation, and enriching our citizensa
is it on our commerce that floats through
} eVeryoce bay and streamlet? If not, on
. what do they base such prediction? judy
) ing of the future from the past, know Of
no reason why this country should fall till
time shall end, and should not be 4 standing
] and iriumphant retaliation Of the assertion
, that the people are incapable Of seIf-govern-
, ment.
Should foreign foe invade our territory.
, evensamid the high rage of party spirit,eyery
} murmur would be hushed, and eYefg heart
united, and every energy directed to the ex-
/ pulson Of the common enemy Well aware
' that dlssenson has, to some slight extent.
) existed between the North and the South.
: they have seized the occasion, and vainlv
D tried TO influence one section against ano-
t Their; and we are even threatened again By
e England with an army. Well! we are pre-
pared for thee, thou proud boasteT Of uni-
J. Versal dominion! we fearnot thy mercenarv
h hordes of phfering plunderers; we fear not
# thy marauding banditti, collected from every
petty German prince, or bought from everv
r Tartan nabob; we fear not thy train-bancY
soldiers, or thy victorious legions! Wen
i meet We on the burning field-wesIl meet
! Iye with the bristling steel-and for the fan
s of every Warren, we'll at least claim the
y sword of Corvallis; and for every Bran
q DIVINE, well pay you back a YorktOwn.-
o But it is impossible for Americans ever 10
3 yield the palm ofsvictory in their own coun.
II try. Their knowledge of the country, Of
e its mountains, its valleys, and its Fo:es:s,
% give them security; the natural vigOur and
Il chivalry Of their arms give them security:
ID and above all, their union and cooperation
r. gives them. security against the combined
,e powers Of Europe. But Americans cannot
of yield or flee-oh! impossible! The prize
they received was too important and mol
" only that freedom which we received from
b. our fathers have we to preserve, but when
Is we look around as even in this assembly
Is when we contemplate the smiling Iip, the
en rosy cheek, and sparkling eye of the faiFeI
s. portion Of this audience- who, Ia looking
ST upon such a scene as is now before me
IA would not exclaiu, in the fulness Of his soul
ds that thisis q boon above even liberty itself
mt that these are The brightest gems that dazz L
,ot in its gilded temple.
nd Doomed 10 the lowest depth Of iniany
IN. and sunk far beneath The deepest depths q
pi-l eternal NO, be the craven soul and traiio
IN arm that would inglOFously Iiy, aud leave I.
ed the mercy of an enemy, this lastand mobiles
he work Of God. Ladies, do no. wish IL b
Ct considered Hatterer; al that say sir
ole IcerelY feel Was il not that / fear the III
81. putation. Of fattary, would at least NAL.
no one strong effort 10 win your heavenly smile
ca. But. permitsme 70 fefute one slaudef. III.
BED is too common throughout The resi- 81 IN
be IWofld VIZ: hat the American ladf moi
gea delicate 50 refined 81 50 handsome ho.
of lof Europe. lisa base SANDER Does
nan the golden king Of day shine AZ soft hei
de as on the VeTdant plains of France orof 10