Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-01-18

have granted no vested rights to indi-
viduaIs; it will have parted with no
portion Of its O,on po1cer; but its au-
thority vii temain to amend, to super
s. throughom,or to abolish alfogether
the system, at all times, according to
lis orn Pleasure" Or it might have
been added. according TO the complex
ion Of lis party interests.
But what sort of a relief is this,
to the currency and exchanges. which
is to be amended" "altered," on
"abolished"-added TO or diminished
just as the successes Of party fuctu-
ate! The Secretary frankly tells US
Doubt and uncertainty in this respect
constitute the worst of all conditions.
They effect every mans means ofIiv-
ing, and, instead of giving encourage
ment, and applying stimulus to in
dividual exertion and effort, check the
hand of industry, Cypress the spirit Of
enterprise, and bring stagnation parai-
ysis upon the productive powers of
the country" he adds, that " the great
want of the country is the want of con-
idence in the Stc0d,ness and stability
ofthe policy OF the Government; conf
dencc in that which regulates the value
of property and the wages Of labor"
And yet he recommends 10 the adop-
ton of the people, at anytime to be
changed. strengthened or abolished, ac-
to the freaks and hucIuation of party!
Need a stronger comment be offered
upon the folly of this projected els
caIity?" We think not. We oppose
any fiscal plan whatever that is liable
to be strengthened or abolished cat all
times" by the party which for the time
being may hold the reins of power.
ROBERT w. TATE was born in
Burke Co N. c. July 9TH 1911, and
died in LOwndes Co. Mississippi, Jan.
9Th lS42. He 1mmenced life as a
business man and spent his days in
toll. Bold in conception, firm in re-
solve, and energetic in execution-all
difficulties yielded to his interchangeable
industry.
Manly and independent in the asser-
ton and maintenance OF his own rights,
and liberal and respectable to the rights
of others. Admired and esteemed for
his self respect and dignity; respected
and beloved for his blandness and
courtesy to his fellows. In all his
transactions, his integrity was sustain
ed unsullied, and was bequeathed &c
his friends unimpeached. His friend
ship, was not of sunny hours alone
but was manifested and felt most eff
fectively in the darkest adversely
His love and devotion TO his relative:
can only be fully known and apprecia
ted by those who were the objects o
them. Their constancy and intensity
were proverbial. AS a moralist, hi
was consistent, and as christian, ex
emplary. Unaffected by a deluslv'
enthusiasm, his life was directed by
rational religion. The community la
ment his loss, and in the affections Q
his relations, none can ill his place
His relationship Of husband and parer
was marked by kindness, tenderness
and the most unceasing devotlon' an
2 the constant and untiring effort TO pro
' vide for the comfort, independents
5 and happiness Of his family. Cut 0
Z in early manhood, in'the beginning {
5 a married life. he has left yonlhil
widow and infant 10 experience in I.
+, lure, the want of so dear friend.-
I severed from all earthly ties, his du.
r returns 10 dust, and his spirit to 90
/ who gave il. Democrat.