Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1833-1844, 1842-08-20

HNSt ~ tNlo anu uiuct f9t0fcp I'll pfl1u ~ hQat
city for sale; aud % take into consideration
the proper mode. BY which this outrage Up
on the rights Of q ffee people should be Ies
sisted. Col. WrLLIAM BRIscoE, wss selected
as chairman, and james s. llasoFs as secre-i
| tary.
On motion Of DR.. T. B. Magrudcr, il was
RssolUsd, That committee Of twelve be
appointed 10 draw up resolutions expressive
ofIhe object ofthe meeting. b
,Whereupon, the chair appointed the fol-
lowing persons on said committee Doct. I.
4 B. Magfudcr, r. r.. Archer, ESQ.,, Gen. Par
mems Briscos, Col. VIM. Bridgers, Col. E.
G. HankeIson, d. G. Humphreys, E. A.
McLeaH,J j. L Kenuatd, 8. B. Cuney, B. G.
Humphreys, J.. n. Harding, and Thomas d.
Jeffels, Esqrs.
The committee retired, and after an hours
absence, returned and reported, through their
chairman, preamble and Iesolahons The
molten 10 receive and adopt the reportofthe
committee caused considerable discussion, ia
which Messrs Archer. MagTqder, Gen, Bns,
coe, Mauiy, Bames, Mclean and Walsh par
licipaied. AT the close Of The discussion
some little alteration was made in the report
Of the commilte-afIer which, il was received
and adopted as follows: F
WHEREAs,--Its sometimes becomes necessary.
10 the course OF human events, fol a free
people, 10 maintenance Of their rights,
TO resist attempted violations of those
rights;
AND wHEREAs,--An Ordinance has been
lately passed by The Municipalities Of
the city Of New Orleans, taxing our cot
ton twelve and a half cents per bale, ia
express violation OF the Constitution of
the United Siaies, which declares thai
Congress shall have power 10 regulate
Commerce between the States:
AND WHEREAS, We find The following in.
lerdiclions in the Constitution Of the
United SlaIes--''No tax or duty shall
be laid on Articles exported from any
Stale;' Also, "No Slate shall, without
The consent Of Congress, lay any i'm.
posts or duties on imports or exports, ex-
cePt what may be absolutely necessary
for executing its inspection laws" &C.;
AND wHEREAs,-TRe said tariff of the mu-
inequalities OF the city of New Orleans.
does violate each OF said provisions Of
the ConsiiIulion-tbe said duty not be-
Ing absolutely necessary for executing
hes inspsefioi, IL tinEsz
foi services rendered: mp 8
AND wHELEAs, The object of the said tax
-is to redeem miserable shin-plasieI
issues, circulated as money, our citizens
4 have sustained heavy loss--thergOTe
i Resolved, Thatwe willresisl the tax inn
posed without our consent
Resolved, That a committee Of three be
appointed in behalf Of this meeting, TO cons
fer with the Commission Merchants of New
J Orleans, as to the prdctcnbiily Of provding
J storage &C., out the limits Of said city fot
the reception Of our cotton.
Resolved, That Committee be appoint
ed 10 appeal to The Planters of Louisiana, "a
aid US in this controversy, by taking such
Z measures, as TO them may seem best, 10 have
! this imposition repealed or abrogated by the
/. proper authorities, 5saa
Resolved, That meetngs of the Planter
I liz other counties OF this State, be invited, AM
e that measures be agreed on for raising a con
r lribulon to defray the expenses Of esIin
the legality OF ibis tax in court.
IS The following persons were appointed b
,e the chair, as The committee in accordanc
IS with Tie second resolution r. T. Archie
y Esq Dr.. T. b Magruder and Gen. Blisco'
ID The committee as required by the lhif
resolution consists OF The Hon ]. H. MauIJ
?. T. A. Mclean, esq, and Col 2, c. Hankel
4 son. - rs
- The following resolution was submitted
I. Dr.. Magrudef, and unanimously adopted:
!, Resolved, That committee Of three
Oh appointed, on the part Of the plantels Of th
III. county, 10 correspond with some lawyer
ed known reputation, 10 the city Of New Ollea
and ascertain the most speedy mode Of tei
ne ing this question before The proper trlbun
pi, and The probable cost ef the same.
III The committee appointed as per this res
in luton, CONSISTS Of Messrs Archer, Magrud
w. and Mason.
Of The following resolution was then adoI
ed.
pa Resolved, That The proceedings Of q
meeting be published 10 he papers Of
IS county, and such others Of thisaud The ado
= ing States. as may feel interested in
,ai, cause.
S. On motion the meeting adjourned, q
lee die.
fed VIM BRIsCOE Chairman
JAS. S. Macon, Secretary.
vile RELIGION. sa
6 A sentiment ofreligion enters as an
Z senlial ingredient. into the constitution
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