The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-02

and erroneous bias that generally sway
reason, aud IS now -broad upOn th
popular breeze, has grown out Of cas-
ualties beyond their cOnIrOl. Sellle'
By emigrants from different parts, the
have unfortunately caught . poliliea
leprosy from The refuse black-legs an,
stockholders, who escaped the arm 0
Justice and sought shelter within be
borders. The proximity ofthe Gull
and the great Mississippi on the west
afforded a safe concealment Cor rene
gades, who constantly proWled upor
their marshy limits. To attempt t.
extend municipal authority over a law.
less baudiui Of unprincipled rudiani
was utterly futile. 'Ler fQGoEis wa,
the only governing power, in despite
Of opposition, and these migratory lords
Of the woods we're obsequious 70 no
other. What better could be anIiei-
pated, where murder, theft. and rob-
berry held open court, beyond the pale
oil constitutional restraint Though
relributive chaslisement was threaten
ed with all the horrors Of iniamy and
disgrace, mockery and contempt an
swered the warning. Secure in secret
eOverts, tney glulted their unkallowed
P opensilies, capturing and plumber
ing with impuniiy whatever might
ten nt avari ious cupidily. The nav
igable streams, annually ireighted with
the produce Ufhonesl LABOR, have been
sDd are still in a measure, the seene
OF piratical ai.cks. When nus lhe
entire treasure Of many family sud-
denly becomes the booty Of he caplor,
i IS no, strange that lhe seVerest nal
edictIons OF disappointment should iol-
low. Nor have The waters and DESC
late places been The only Witnesses OF
such horrible tragedies. The inland
and more pOpulous districts have lelt
The repeated ravages Ofcrime ana out
rage nigh alarms, burglary, aud mag
isteIial power converted into mschipe
for ulenial purposes, hive been com
mon occurrence.
From The opening Of he wilderness
I'll alter admii sion,has Mi rs ippi been
The theatre Of predatory irrupions,--
Tue liiends Of social order could avail
nothing 10 this stale Of derangemeut
10 avert subsequent caIamhies the
arm OF the law was completely paral-
lied, aud lis endorsements he highest
crime known 10 he popular will. 70
attempt to establish a system Of equity,
morality and religion, was at the peril
Of Lille, and the tribunal that subjected
the culpiit TO summary punishment
suffered The Indignation Of Capt. Sick,
with donation Of lar and fealhers,s sue.
caeded by The consecutive edicts of
Judge Lynnh.
These aIe some Of the means that
have east an uaavorabls shade on
State character, aud given the name Of
Mis'issippian so many acrimonious
epiihels. But what is quite wonder
Iul, bis long catalogue Of moral abuses
is thought 10 DO made char9eable upon
The whole mass u her population
How unjust, how unchrstian soever.
il matters not. Truth VII speak for
i;=elI, and triumph over Wanton calum-
ny.
And aqn'n. they 5pve 10 common with
he SoO.h sule ed reproach and det,oc-
ion as slavehoid.ag people. Il r not
OR n en- on hese o discuss The me lis
o. demo / Of sluveiy. That much vexed
qucs ion IL s1iaJc'o " settled bv as
Abe ne s and wafm pitt, n,h' Ops.s os
uur coualry Chords; we on'v lemSrk. that
very few Of o. ias ;y.!oving bye,hlen.
WHO or all DECISIONS launch for.h their
lie v denim 10 ions with snch ~. 20 ic
zeal, o = ihnloushy informed on he sub.
ret; Il 50, they ether bel ny grea love
and o pi ally for jhe'r species, in lies.
lroying their domestic quiet and happi.
nes', or are wiling 10 shield themselves
under cover Of ignorance, the better
10 gVl publicity 10 distorted representa-.
ton. Let such Take heed and fist nell.
orate the psuperism oftheir factories and
coat MINES. before ii y extend a sympa-
the &c hand 10 lose ley md their le1cl.
The laborDg class Of Mssis lppi, whslh
er bond or free, will not accept Inc prot.
fercd prolec on of hypoc-isy. 1'hough
at prese g cAiangled from an oversight IA
spocuIa, on, and encumbered with cor.
rupt, defleUding moneved sy EN-, he
struggle is les,ined not long 10 continue;
the day is near when she win shake oG'iho
lrJmmels Of evil goverameo,, regulole
existing arrangement, and exert az inAu
ence thst shall command The applause
aud admiration Of her neighbors. fler
resources are competent 10 raise her high
ia he scale Of State character. A mild
climate, ich soil, and irrigated lands, are
ready 10 extend 10 tae Oceupsnt Inc bles-
sings Of health, peace, cad happiness.
The avenues Of wealth ihai concentrate
IN her borders, Of meking distinguished a
free, ingenious, and patriotic people. Ter
territory is being Cleared ofihe vampires
ofsocieiy; law is regaiuidg itsiusi efficacy
science receiving an extensive Rnd merit
ed patronage, and morality eiTecin9 an
entire reformo'iOn. The civil and politi-