Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-10-16
Dr.. f. S. BRoSsoE.
EXTRACT FROM GOV. JONES, MESSAGE.

prompt and faithful compliance with all our engage
ments, Is essential the maintenance of that high and
yiabe character We enjoy State, which has been thus
far secured by faithful observance of every obga
ton. Fidelity in meeting engagements has been re-
garded the best test OF individual character and this
j. less applicable to Governments than individuals
il the importance Of punctuuly be estimated by
quences, Will be found of ncomparably value when
applied Governments than Ia individuals Unfahfu
the part OF individuals, is unirequcny the
suit OF absolute inability, and hence miga-
ting circumstance, but such inability reasonably be
supposed exist with Governments and cannot therefore,
he pleaded IN usucluon OF tins gen oliencc-not at least
until all resources exhausted. If individual rem
der himself obnoxious u tins charge, he il himself the only
sufferer far character coucsrned-th consequences
OF violation vi the rules OF sound morality confined
himelfund those mncda y connected wiihhim and not
ctecthe character OF the community OF wchh Is amomber
The consequences OF unfathiuues the part OF Gov.
eFnment are not thus restrcedhe immediate agents
authors of the outrage not left suffer alone-the ef
fleets communicated 10 each member OF the community
The innocent ana the guilty. tile honest and the dishonest
alike consigned to common fate. Ii be crafty.
ing every Tcnnesseau mber that how socycr
of sister States may have departed from the
dard of morals, how much they have
done destroy public confidence and forfeit that
which due strict fidelity, Tennessee has thus lar met
and promptly complied with oil her engagements and
that circumstances will induce her pur.
different policy. Will Tennessee, dear to all
her sons OF the proudost and gallant OF the
CJniedc that has ever shown herself ready TO make
sacrifices the largest in ydcuing her honor for
ment entertain " cherish different policy viii she
commit the suicidal Of bringing her fair nane the
iOul and OdiOus stain OF reputation! the
when this doctrine shall obtain in this State
Sure | that Of her in whose bosoms
dwell spark of patriotic fire, will far forget what
due their character their fame their honor the
ofy their fathers, the claims o postertY the demands
Justice the acquisitions OF moriy-9il far forget
~ thing that valuable in character State
the advocates Of this odious doctrine, demorlzng
IL tendencies. dangerous iu IT, consequence
whitening blghng mIdew Dcr>dii cInractcrani honor.
the time has arrived when tho Of Tennessee should be
heard this u0rput,u- subject. The time has come
when not only words but actions demanded. The IN.
trrcst OF the State requires that position be akCU and
what that position may he remains for YOU decide /
ihe character Of the State We in common WITH most OF
States IT the Union, hour unsuspccng o evil,
with the laudahc and patriotic desire Of advancing
vhat then supposed DC the interest IF the State
tempted substitute the credit of the State for the
substantial realities of that species o property which
essential the execution II ac plans devised Tor the pro.
motion the future greatness aud prosperity Of The people.
lu order accomplish tg.c ends. the Bonds OF the State
have been issued a small amount, small when compared
with the amount Of many other Sti.s. Limited as
liabilities are still adequate provision has been made
for their liquidation. How far this policy dictated by
wisdom, think, experience fully demonstrates but tho
wisdom folly, the CXpcdicucy incEpcdcnCy Of the
pursued, sanctioned by the people, ha-
thing do with the question 10 be considered. The
policy imp1cy OF the step IN issuc.-Ihc Bonds
have executed the loh Of he State has been pedg
ed her broad seal has been affixed and be- dshon
Ored. The question b Of principle and morality
to be honS dishono-t-1nd with this issue who can
hcstato3 ia duty II making adequate and pcrma.
nont provisonNg the payment OF our liabilities, though
properly belongings those by whose 8gcncy debt was
you and how difficult and responsible the task
DO, hope IL il from which you will shrink, but
you will meet b az become the Representatives u
greet and loun,hiug people.