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

formed, not only without the authori-
ty of the constitution of the State, but
contrary to the express provisions
though should the Legislature
feel under any obligation either legal or
moral(which do noDorshould deem
it matter OF policy TO discharge this
obligation, and should determine to
assume and pay the debt or liability,
the constitution of our State has progl-
ded a mode by which the debt or la
bilily may be assumed and paid, as II
has for the assumption and payment oil
any other ind.riduat debt or liability,
namely: by passing law, for that
purpose in the mode prescribed in the
constitution, pledging the faith OF the
State for the payment of the debt or
liability, and referring such law TO
the next Legislature, SO that the electors
may vote for representatives, who may
repsss such a law at the next session.
Another question that may and no
doubt will, at the present session, de-
mand your serious consideration, is as
TO the liability i'lhe State, for the bonds
executed and sold by the State, TO
pay for stock in the Planters Bank in
the, State. In my opinion, marked
distinction exists, between the liability
the State on account the Planters
Bank and of the Mississippi Union
Bank in the case of the Planters Bank
the Bonds were executed and sold
fairly so far as [ am intormed) in ac-
cordance with the constitution and will
Of the people Of the State; in the case
of the Mississippi Union Bank, the
bonds were executed and sold GllegaI-
| ly and fraudulently, as the evidence
demonstrates) contrary 10 an express
prohibition in the constitution and the
will ofthe people of the State. know
of no ground, either legal or moral,
prohibiting or forbidding the State 10
pay the bonds executed and sold to
purchase stock forthe State in the Plan
ters Bank, unless such bonds, should
be considered, such bills Of credit, as
the constitution of the United States,
prohibits the States from emitting,
which is a question ofvast importance,
and one that is considered as remain
ing in doubt. I shall therefore, most
cheerfuIly cooperate with you in such
Legislation, as may best,secuse the eff
iecls of the State in, or connected with
the Planters Bank, or the Mississippi
Rail Road Company for the purpose
of The final payment Of the principal
and interest Of the State Bonds exc
!, cuted for the purpose Of final payment
, of the principal and interest of the
State bonds executed for and on ac-
count of the Planters Bank. And i
found indispensibly necessary, 10 save
the State from violation or breach o
!, It's contract, ] will unite with you, II
: providing the means, even by taxa tior
o pay them.
Other grave and importantqueslion:
growing out of the provisions of The
act of Congress to the United States
entitled "An actfo" "appropriot, TIL
/, proceeds Of the saIes oftLe public land
: and to grant pre-emPtton rights" vii
e speedily demand your attention an,
y final action. Though some of the pro
:, visions of the act, would greatly ad
IF vance the interests of the State, an,
e may be considered justly due to tn
,r Safe, yet 1.-THE rights and interests {
y the State are only to be obtained, whe
Of coupled with the Objectionable aud un
Of constitutional provisions of this act,
[ submit whether the State would nc
C degrade itself, by accepting of the en-
Of tire provisions of that act. | feel thu
5, | can cheerfully unite with you IN re
\. fusiag, in the most unqualified manner
Y to accept the provisions Of that act; be
to lieving as do, that the people ofth
=, State though greatly oppressed by tn
Of alluring schemes OF 6inanciers an
Of spectators, would scorn to accept
le pecuniary, or any other advantage, {
le even their just dues, at the expens
n. of violation, either of the most ar
l. proved moral code or Of their State {
De federal Constitution.
a In conclusion | would remark, tn;
S, il will afford me the greatest pleasure
1g TO cooperate with youth the advance
he ment of the legitimate interests of I'll
ed people Of the..State. l deem the be
mode TO effect, that desirable object t,
be strict adherence TO the provision
Is: and principles Of the constitution
ed which the people have published to U
1i, and to the world as their written wi
lie When Gov. TUCKER had COZ
lie cluded his remarks, the constitution
"a oath Of Office was administered by Nj
is Chief Justice SHARKEY; and Their
SIS upon the Sergeant-at-arms proclaime
er that TlLGHMAN NJ. TUCKE
lr- had been duly and constitutionaIIv il
l stalled Governor and Commanders
as chiefof the army and navy of The Sta
Sc of Mississippi for the term prescribe
ny by the constitution.
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he FThe doctrine of reputation
he shame TO say, receiving favor eIswhe