The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-04
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IL ii generally understood IA thliu hctiou
de souniFy that nold ccnstitulional'sv Trip
+. NIsh ne northern counties Of tlAi9 state, |
1gSs undertaken solely with the view Of endea-
voriie TO End the Regulating Leg-trcasurer
IRE uubIic spirit and patriotic zeal Of our
n 6srrndr = fhie matter cannot De too highly
commended. Whilst the members of his |
paw generally were thrown into spaSns at
this instance II detected Tascallty in a prom |
inang individual Of their ranks and Che repu-
dating press throughout the State with few
exeerfinna was overwhelming, The Governor
with the most unouaIihed Remuneration for
wishing 70 keep himself safely within the
guards Of tho Constitution I'm hiB proceedings
against one Of his political fraternity like a
genuine Loco FocO knight, "Old Tdldb0ld,''
did not think il btneath the dignity Of the
Chief Executive OlEicef ct the State, 70 des-
cend from his Official station, and TO wander
through the swamps and morasses Of the
country, in search Of an abgconding cUlprt,
ike an humble citizen looking for lost sheep.
The hardships, the hairbreadth escapes and
imminent perils which he encountered through
his long and titesome journey, must ever re-
main unknown % the world; for he was alone,
and his modesty ID too delicate to allow him to
enhance the merit of the act by publishing the
narticnlars of his adventure. But il is said,
that, in passing through one Of the least set
tied and most unfrequented portions Of Choc-
taw County, when he was al least five miles
from the nearest human habitation, and the
shades of evening had begun to settle around
him in the midst ofa dark and gloomy forest,
he is satisfied that he saw Graves mounted on
L. -. -
cross the track, which he was travelling, at
the distance of about fifty six yards from him.
He stopt his horse and held his breath for
about three minutes, celebrating upon what
course he should pursue, but finally came to
the conclusion that whatever he might be
disposed to risk as an individual, he had no
Constitutional right to endanger the body Of
the Governor of Mississippi in a rencOuntTe
with man who is so desperate in character
and fortune az Graves. Having fully satisfied
himself upon this point il then occurred to him
that il was his duty to place the body of the
Governor, cut of the danger Of harm, and he
Immediately put whip to his horse and soon
arrived safely at the house where he designed
spending the night.
There is another report that the Governor
actually met with Graves who saluted him
very civilIy and cordially. "Honest old Con-
slitutional" at first doubted the propriety Of
giving his hand to a notorious swincler, but
recollecting that there was no one present,
upon whom his example could operate with
bad effect, and moreover, that nothing could
be gained by offending Graves, he extended
him his hand. He item told him that he must
consider himself arrested Graves appeared
somewhat surprised and asked him. "By whom
am arrestedl'
Tueker,-"9y me-
Graves,-"And in whose name"
Tucker-"In the name Of the Governor Of
Mississippi"
Graves II know Gov. that you are DESTROYS of
proceeding legally and constitutionaily in what
ever you do. And as you are not inclined 10
act preciptateiy and have high respect for
your motives, will suggest TO you adIfhcuty
IN your present position which | think has not
occurred to you. 1t is thus, you cannot act in
the double capacity of issuing an order for my
arrest, and executing it too: Judge cannot ex-
ecufe his own Judgment, it must go to an ex-
ecutive officer, and he then NAV summon even
the Judge to assist in executing it. So il is
with you, you can't execute your own order,
and any attempt OH your part to do 80 would
justify me in repelling it by violence, but ]
know that ! on are not disposed TO jump the
chasms 'old constitutional and we will there
fore. part as friends"
!Tucker--"I believe you are right ia your
views of this question. | wish had brou ght
my Revised Code with me. but did not ex-
pect 70 want Il. wont interrupt you Col.
until / have consulted the Attorney General on
this subject, and 1 hope, If upon examination
into it we find that had the constitutional
right to arrest you myself, you will consider
yourself arrested, and come in when / inform
you OF the opinion we have arrived at"
Graves, avery well. Good morning Gov.
ernof."