Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-09-24

sCdpe Irou olhefs entertaining doctrines !
till more Objectionable. He who sup
'orts the protective policy, abandons the
Democratic, upon that question; one Of
he most vital and orthodox OF the whole
creed.
We behold Mr.. Buchanan, Mr. Wright
Mr.. Ingersol, Col, II. NJ. johnson, and
Mr.. John Van Buren,, openly in the ranks
Of the proteclionists. We mention the
latter only because Of his relation TO his
father. Col. Benton avows
in favor of the principle Of prolec-
ton; but, to his honor be ii said, he voted
against the last tariff bill, because in cons
tained too much protection. lie opposed
the bill, not because. it recognized the
principle Of protection, but fer The reason,
in his opinion, that it protected too much
and unjustIy. He is opposed TO pTotec-
ion beyond the revenue wants Of the gov
eminent. His views are less obnoxious
than those Of others, but they are danger
Gus, inasmuch as they admit that the gov
ernment may levy tariff for protection,
which is u practicable surrender Of princi
pie.
Here then, wesee certain distinguished
individuals, who have been prominent in
the party, departing from one Of lis old IL
cherished landmarks. We prefer men
who adhere to the true platform, instead Of
those who cling 10 an ancient error oil
British origin, which is fast being eXPlo.
ded even in tle land of its nativity.
Mr.. Calhoun is welded to, and identI-
fed with The true tariff policy; a tariifor
revenue only, coniced to The honest and
legitimate wants of the government. Such
is tic only tariff which is either constitu-
tonai, just, or enlightened. He is sound
10 the core 90 all other q leslions. He
can be implicitly confled 10, TO Govern
ment on.the sound principles upon which
he would be elevated to office. HE tram
scenGant intellect would shed bright ha-
10 upon the station, and he would call
around him the genius aud learning OF the
country. We should once more have an
administration with the principles, and
intellectual pride and splendor Of the days
of Jefferson.
We know that it may be said, and per-
haps with truth, that Mr.. Calhoun is not
as available as some others; but our an
swer is, that it is far better for US to risk
our principles upon the election, than on
the moral courage and integrity of the
candidate. Better to be beaten, with the
true standard waving over us, than TO sue
coed under false colors or fail in our prln-
ciples, with the staiTof power in our hands
We know that there are passages in
the life of Mr.. Calhoun, as politician
which are Objectionable; then, again, they
could not lash to his saddle.skirts, the fol
lies and errors Of the late administrations
Under The present aspect of affairs, we
think him quite as available Of Mr.. Van
Buren,. We put Mr.. Buchanan out o.
the question, as protective tariff man, d
an advocate Of the paper system Of lha
State banks.
There is another reason why Mr.. Cal
houn would be available The best in
,eresls of the country would feel an enthu
siastic ardor in his support. He woult
Icommand their esteem, and elicit thei
most strenuous exertions.
1t cannot be denied, that there are many
objections to running candidate so re
centIy defeatd as Mr. Van Buren,. AL
the Wing clap traps will be FURNISHED u
anew, and pinned to him; these could no
be made to fit Mr.. Calhoun.
1t may be said, that it too early TO dis
Gus the question of the Presidency; but II
is already on the tapis The last number
Of the New York Evening Post, urges
the claims Of Mr.. Van Buren,, ana can
vases those Of Mr.. Calhoun. We have
frankly stated our views and wishes; bu
repeat AGAIN, we shall support the nomnee
OF the party, and trust he may be man
who viii carry out, faithfully, the greal
principles oflhe Democratic party,
Nississippsqn,
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