The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-08-03

given, calling 1pon those favorable to
the payment Of The bonds issued in The
name Ofthe State Of Mississippi to as
semble without distinction Of parry, for
the purpose offorming themselves into
an ANTI REGULATING CLUB,
Mr.. CRAY A. CHANDLER, was call
ed to the Chair, and Charles r. Cru
soc, appointed secretary.
On motion Of Me-. p. B. Stake, Mr.
james 7. Harrison was called 10 ex-
plain the object Of the Meeting, who
thereupon delivered brief and apSro-
pirate address.
On motion Of Rich. Henry Browne
Esq, q committee was appointed by
the chair, composed Of the following
gentlemen. to wit; Messrs. Rich. H.
Browne, w. L. Harris, Orlando Can
field, John H. Irby, John Hart and
Adam Y. Smith, Esq, TO draft a Con-
stituliOn and laws for the government
Of the society. After the committee
had retired for a short time Mr.. r. H
Browne offered thelfollowing, as their
report.
Whereas, in a republican govern
ment, which rests for its support upon
popular opinion and derives its security
from public con6dence,-a high regard
for character and a rigid adherence to
its plighted faith are indispensibly ne
cessaIy to its prosperity andhappiness;
Whereas, we deem the doctrine Of
Reputation by government Of its
Public debts not only unjust and indie
fensible in point ofmoTals but directly
conflicting with wise and enlightened
system Of State policy, And whereas,
we consider it Of the utmost import
ance TO the Honor and prosperity Of
the State Of Mississippi to arrest the
further progress Of a doctrine so with
ering in its influence upon our char
acter and best interests;
Therefore be it resolv, d, That we
the undersigned do hereby constitute
ourselves into a society to be called
the Observation-Disclosures CLUB" of
Lowndes County; the object Of which
is to resist by all honorable means the
demoralizing tend ncy Of the doctrine
Of Reputation.
Resolved, that we consider the char
acter Of our State for Honor, Integrity
and the principles Of Public Justice
apd good faith far more important IN
their obligations upon US as citizens,
than the temporary success Of any po-
liIical party.
Resolved, That without regard to
party influence, we will cordially unite
and cooperate in an unterri6ed and
unyielding opposition to the doctrine
Of Reputation.
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS,
FOR GOVERNMENT OF THE CLUB.
SEC. 1: The officers of this Club
shall consist Of a President, twOI v &C
Presidents and Secretary-which last
Office shall act as Treasurer, aud Cor
responding Secretary.
SEC. 2. The duty oflhe President
shall be to preside at all meetings Of
the Clut, to preserve order, 10 appoint
committees, TO call meetings when ne
cessary, and generally to do and per-
form all Offices and acts customary in
presiding officer Of a deliberative NEE
ting, and consistent with the object Of
this association.
SEC. 3. The duties Of the Vice
Presidents shall be to act in the room
and stead Of the President, when from
ilEheslth or other cause the President
may fail TO discharge the duties Of his
Office.
SEC. 4, The duties Of The Secre.
tary shall be TO read the proceedings
Of the Club, and TO collect and dis
burse all monies belonging TO the same.
SEC. 5. Every citizen Of the State
from whatever reason in favor of pay
ing the bonds Of the same may become
a member of this Club upon signing
this Constitution.
SEC. 6. Regular meetings Of this
Club shpll be held every two weeks
from this time until the election in No
vember next.
She. 7. An address shall be deliV-
cred at each meeting of tie Club by
some member the ,eoi, TO be appointed
by the President, upon the propriety
and obligation Of the Stale 10 pay the
bonds.
Sec. 8. The officers of this Club
shall be elected UiUa Uoce, and hold
their Offices for one month, Such By.
Laws for the good order Of this Club
as may be necessary, shall be passed
from time to time.
On motion Of James 7. Harrison,
Esq, the above resolutions, preamble,
and constitution we're received and
adopted.
On motion Of Rich. Henry Browne
ESQ, the Club then proceeded TO elect
officers in accordance with the provis-
fopa If the Constitution a. adonfed