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The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18
CRY OF WASHINGTON.
JANUARY IL, 1889.

Dear Sir Your favor has been re.
ceived inquiring Of me whether l am
IN favor of a general bankrupt law.
On this, as on other subjects of nation
al policy, 1 am free TO express my
sentiments. While it is necessary for
the general prosperity that each State
should regulate its own affairs, SO far
as he regards Its own legal policy and
the special interest Of its citizens, there
are matters in which their relations are
so interviewer and their interest are so
identified, that uniform system is es-
sential to their harmonious action and
welfare. In the formation of our Fed
eral Constitution, it was intended that
these points should be specified, and
their regulations con6ded to the Cen
eral Government. Among these is
the subject of bankruptcy. In the
first article, eighth clause Of the Con-
stitution, it provides that Congress
shall have power TO establish uni
form rule of naturalization, and uni
form laws on the subject Of bankrupt
cies, throughout the. United States.
1t twas seen by the trainers of that in
strument, that the relations between
the citizens Of the different States,
and especially between the trading
communities of the different towns and
cities, would render a uniform system
OF bankruptcy highly important to their
interests. In this grant of power, the
patriarchs ofour independence evident
ly considered il the discharge Of sa-
cred dutys and it is difficult for me to
assign any good cause why this pro-
visions has not been carried into ei-
feet, unless it has been prevented by
clashlng sentiments upon its details
as itcannot be rontroverted by any that
bankrupts innocent. unfortunate bank
rupts, have always existed, upon which
such law would operate ; and ~ my
opinion, the las0 should be permanent
and NOT temporary. We are com
.mercial, and agricultural and manu-
featuring nation, extending from the
cold regions Of the North to the CaPes
of Florida, near the tOrrid zones and
from fhe Atlantic ocean to the sour
ces Of the waters Of the Pacific.
Through lhisvast domain, and with
their various pursuits bankruptcies
must always exist; and il is the duty
oIihe Government to make such pro-
visions a. viii be calculated 20 give
the greatest possible relief that can be
given consistently with the principles
oil justice. Congress alone has power
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18

AN EXTRAORDINARY MARR1AGE.-ltis sta.
ted IN the columbia Republican, that the
Slamese twins, who were exhibited through
out the United States some years ago, ant
who have been subsequently, residing in NortE
Carolina, were on Thursday the 18th uIt reg,
ularly married in Wilkes county N. C. (by Ell
der Colby Sparks, Of the Baptist church, t.
Misses Sarah and Adelaide, daughters of Mr.
David Yates, of Wilkes county, N. C.-WeI
we would suppose that this pretty Intimate
family of husbands and wives.
They must have adopted Sam Patch's mot.
to. "Some things can be done as well as 9th.
ers." aETI
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18

TThe stupid obstilacy Of Gov. Tucker N nos
convenina the Legislature Of the State, when
the public voice, the condition Of the treasury.
and the press Of both parties are requiring it
81 him, ID one OF those tricks by which he OBJ
tanned his ceIebracy for honesty. his stupidi-
ty preciuded the idea Of design and his Obati-
macy was accounted independence, and, by
combining the two qualities, his former parti-
zans, when they wished to make use Of sucLa
character, accorded him 'honesty" because
they could give him credit for nothing else.
But now when they have determined to lay
him aside as useless lumber, they have not the
kindness to allow him to retire TO his native
obscurity, respected at least f9- the presumed
possession of this virtue. They identity him
with Graves robbery, and intimate that he
still avoids full investigation into this natter
By refusing to convene the legislature. Up
on Gov. fuckers order, Matthews the Audi
tor assumed the duties Of Treasurer, and re.
ceived the taxes of the State, from the Col
Iectors;, since that Gen. Clarke has been ap.
pointed Treasurer. The public are not in-
formed whether or not Matthews has paid in
| to the treasury, the amounts, which he recei
we'd whilst acting under the Governors order
nor is it known how much was on hand at thu
time he entered upon his duties as treasurer
nor has Gen. Clark given any statement in re
gard to this important matter. 1t is under
stood that the books ofthe treasury are in sucl
state, that the new Treasurer aud Matthew
are unable to make out satisfactory accoun
of its present condition. The Legislature
would be competent to set all these thing
straight, and throw full light upon the who'll
subject. Although extensive frauds are know
to have been perpetrated upon the treasury
and notwithstanding the clouds of suspicion
which still hangs over the subject, our OK
tremely economical Governor relrains fror
converting the Legislature from dread ofpui
ting the State to some erpe1Se, whilst ho hs
not only allowed, but actually enabled, the lat
swindling treasurer to obtain possession {
more than one hundred and fifty thousand do
lars, which he was prohibited by law Of tn
: State from touching. What ought the pee
pie of Mississippi 10 think of party whic
has placed in the first Office in the State, maj
10 say the least against him, SO utterly incon
petent for the station
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18

eAri il coIa0nl1lcsil u GlflaH Pzn. =
Z Id ore ofthe fable 81 II all Ct Whlch
contain s0tile excellent moral. i j. said mat
there was . young mani % davotedlg attached
TO his eat that he prayed tothe Gods. that she
p,;oht be converted into The form &c . beauti-
al woman. The Gods heard his prayer, and
changed her into a young eiri ss charning,and
as fascinating in aHpearalee, % his most ar
dent wishes could desire. he immediately
mar, led her, but on tire tirstnight Of their mar
riaoe. whilst his beautiful bride lay clasped in
his embraces, she happened to hear mouse
behind screen when she instinctively sprang
| from the arms Of her passionate lover, and
went in pursuit Of the object, for which nature
originally designed her. The young husband
was thoroughly Disguised, and again prayed
to the Gods that she might be restored to her
former condition, as she was, thougkin form,
woman, nothing but cat in soul. We leave 1t
to our readers TO make the application of this
fable to the following facts.
During the trial of Graves, for whose defal-
cation the Regulators of Mlssissippi ought to
be held responsible by the people, the Cover
nor deemed it necessary in virtue Of bis Office
as commander-in-chiefo of the Army and Navy
of Mississippi, TO order out the Capitol guards
for the purpose Of "guarding..the Capitol ane
more particularly the Treasurer's Office" The
guards obeyed the orders ofthe Governor and
were kept under strict military duty during
the whole off "a consecutive hours. Concei
wing themselves entitled 10 reasonable remu
neration, they held meeting or. the 9Th inst
and sent their account to the Governors amour
ting to 1854 including board, charging three
| dollars man, for "a hours service. Our yer!
economical Governor, who has become 81
Justly distinguished for his remarkable watch
fitness over the peoples money, refused TO pa.
what he conceived to be SO exorbitant demand
of the Guards for being kept only "a hour
from their private business under the Govern
or's orders. On the 9th inst, the Capito
guards held meeting to take into considera
ton the Governors refusal to pay their bill
Whilst they were assembled. they receives
the following communication from his Excel
lency and then passed the subjolned highl
complimentary resolutions, which we are sur
no one but Governor Tucker would ever hav
called forth.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18
{ COMMERCIAL TREATY With
ENGl,ANsll1 ! ss-

4 seems 20 beia general impression that i
is in contemplation by the Goyernment a
Washington to establish treaty with Eng
hand. By which our agricultural products are e
be received into the English ports uader rsdut.
ced dutieg, and in return we are to receive
their manufactures. Upon what terms Of re.
ciprocity it Is proposed to effect this arrange.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, }
Jackson, May 9th, 1S43. !

uoVO 00Nh ~
Election to the subject Of the account of
the Capitol Guards as other engage
ments afforded me during this morning,
such reflection has confirmed me more
fully in the opinion, if possible, that
your charges are too high-and that |
cannot, in justice to myself, and to the
people Of the State, agree to the amount
Of your account. Although the SER
vice required Of you was faithfully and
efficiently discharged, yet l do think,
it would be an act of bad faith, IN me,
to pay your charges; and an act which
the sense ofjustice and propriety of the
people Of the State would disapprobate
and censure.
l am willing TO pay your just and
necessary expenses, and to pay each
individual who performed, at the rate
of one dollar and fifty-cents per day,
and no more.
And in my opinion, this stipulation
borders on extravaganza.
l am gents, very resp'y,
Your ob't. serv't.
T. Nj. TUCKER.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Smith, the mes
sage was laid on the table.
The committee then reported the
following preamble and resolutions
which were adopted.
Whereas, his Excellency i. M,
Tucker, Governor Of Mississippi, did,
on the 23d day of March, 1913, call
into requisition the Capitol Guards,
and others under the officers Of the
Capitol Guards, for actual service, in
"guarding the Capitol, and more par
ticularly the Treasurer's Office" du
ring the examination Of r. S. Graves,
late Stale Treasurer, upon charge
of embezzling the public money of this
State; and whereas, the said Capitol
Guards, at meeting of the company
on the Sth inst, appointed commit
tee to wait on his Excellency with the
account of the said company, amour
ting TO $264-including board, charg-
ing three dollars for "a consecutive
I
hours, each man-and the company
feeling confident the amount is small
in comparison with the labor, and his
Excellency having REPUDIATED
the payment ofthe same; therefore, be
it
Resolued, That we feel nnder pecu-
liar obligations to his Excellency for
his present extraordinary patriotism in
guarding faithfully the peoples treasu-
ry, and thatlhis liberalitysand highmin-
ded course in this instance, so charac-
teristic of the Governor OF the great
State of Mississippi, is deserving OF
our continued remembrance, and that
we will forever be ready aud willing to
acknowledge with proper gratitude and
admiration, his Independent liberality.
Resolvsd, That this company, be-
lieving that there is no direct aushori-
~ in the CONSTITUTION of this
State to employ the military at The
exhorbitant price Of three dollars pc,
diem, throw themselves upon the gen
crosby of the Legislature oflhis State.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18

Money iaso plenty in New York, that loans
upon undonbsed security can readily be OBJ
tanned from capitalists at rates below Eve n,r
cent. per ADMINISTRATORS.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18

private and publier
gard q it as a pons..
lleve the disirsaa.'''I'l
s laF as possible.
break that yoke s. v
benefited, and d ". VA
break, the hear sI,..
anguish Ofmisiorur1..'
It | is rePugaant
Oh ) ustlce to regard
presumption of gpis
alton Of trade the no.
are often It's victim,
persons 20 Of the debtS
creditor, and 70 h, !.
or acquisitions bsyo,iS
when he has surf y0J.
hlct Prnishmentvbe1r,s
nor criminal lribuS,''
CRIME or to prescribs
Credit in trade (, n.
dence in the success \;
TINS it, and ought 1r
depend upon a CONN.,
the creditor may cIai1.
or the future inden.,5
tor. If he chance I ID.
all that @ey car \
surrender Of Ii,
| Let him girs ae,s M
again. What il d,5
ing his future oco;.
cure Of his credit5n
IN him Tie spirit @,s
bind him and h.
perpetual pogsra n
lest prospects Of baf
tors or 10 sociep
like this, without 4.
guilt, is loo revoItn,.
give III sanction a,
TO exist in a free Or.
1t IS said that di.bo
sometimes availlhsn
eft of a bankrupt Iar.
men may somejins
islative bodies, and
times be perpelraIsd
OF religion. But hi
relief to the unroaun
Legislative bodies, nr
Christian churches,
buses TO which lher
the same principle 4
bic to all.
! This power IN d,
joined with thai orn
with the same bensrs
on that ofnaturalizala
acted, and, 10 doing
: for the oppressed Of 4
land of refuge, the5
ty and safety, The
laws and itwas jua'a
bankrupt ia,g rouil
extending protection
10 the unfortunate Of
and to those OF all 0is
may choose TO cod
among US. This I'd
My opinion..g @a'u.
Me honor Of our caa
lieve the bankrupt u
unslackled IN bis sn
ten accumulate tbsn
viding fer himself and
his debts, which hn
tly do under the lob
obligations.
The interest Of lh
terest Of society 'nd
country all cOu'PT
measure. The oa
ought always toh
human misery, 40!
of human bappins
HIcan light up ih
even in one sOlisg
tear Of sorrow Wa'
the act a graliic'nH
language cannot De
sentiments | have
cate for relief 70 IR
and to the widOV''al
who suffered or per-
try's defence 'la
which / have exp.
iect, l have ozsTi'a,D
grs IN favor ofth'lS
Ionment for debt
ed that the obj'sia,
measure M is good I =.
liz on account o. oll.
sent themselves 2
in al its details
may m be- urged 'ilh
against free gOVsIl.
veersal suferagej
tons and indeed
,nrions. it's not
,;c.bIe. No Daa o.
-, 90 a STANDARD .
come, however 81
pointed in The 'D y.
pseft lDess in son. ll.,
We should Pr0'.,D.'
ofbankruPtcy Upg91
Dies as justice y y, M
experience sl'II
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18

ment I'D Nv nod leas'uAd. We copy from
the aisu Xoik Herald The following article
d relation q tllis and other matters at Wash. /
ingt0n.
The sHerald' was at one time the serni-of-
fetal organ q the Tyler administrator, but
how far il shares the condolences Of That party
now, we are unable to say. We glvetl exs
tract for what il il worth.
New NEGOTIATIONS WITH ENG
EAND.--We believe that we may an-
nounce as certain, that most impor-
tant negotiations have been projected
by our government in relation TO the
commercial intercourse of the United
States with England, and also with
France. These negotiations have ref
erence to a commercial Treaty, en-
bracing an international tariff OF duties,
on the produce and manufactures OF
both countries--comprehending also
the colonies, Shipping, and perhaps
mutual arrangement Of tina copyright.
The retirement of Mr.. Webster from
the cabinet, is not his retirement alto
gether from the services ofthe govern
Inent. 1t is now understood that the
British government is ready and will
ling TO open negotiation tor the mu-
tual settlement of a comprehensive
commercial treaty, as well as the Ore
gon boundary and it is generally be-
lieved, that MIR. Webster will hold him
self in readiness to give his aid in con-
Quoting such measure, as soon as the
Cont Of St James shall be ready to
act.
Informal communications have al
ready passed between the two govern
ments-and it is believed that Mr.
| Webster only retires to Marsh6eld to
prepare himself for entering upon the
new scene of negotiations with fresh
ness and vigor. as special minister
or commissioner.
We also understand from good au-
thority that the French government
has been sounded on the same ques-
ton, and that strong disposition ex-
lists in the Guizot ministry to negotiate
a similar treaty between France and
the United States.
The recent modification and chan
ees in the cabinet at Washington, are
only so many preparations to entel
upon the new scene of negotiation
and if these projects should succeed
we may see important results for the
peace of the world settled on firmel
basis than in any former age.
The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-18

Queen Victoria is to visit. ireland nex. An.
gust, according to the last adyices.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-12-15
PARLIAMENTARY WISDOM.

legislative blunders are not less a.
musing than Instructive. An English IN
per statss-that so carelessly have acts OF
Parliament been framed, that one. in
prohibiting the doing of ertain act un.
der pam OF transportation, contained a
clause dividing the penalty between the
King and the nformer. The 6rh G.orge
III, cap 45,lPassed for the protecting OF
imber trees, enumerated all the trees
whica II was supposed would come un>
der this denomination. Seven years af:
forwards. II was necessary to pass an
other act, aiding to the enumeration non
lar, alder larch, maple, AMI hornbean
iFess An act Of Edward vi. made il a
capital felony 10 siea! horses: il was
1oub'fn' II this included the stealing OF a
single horse, and an explanatory act
was accordingly passed TO compose the
oouot. la one SESSION there was a law
made subjecting hack1s v -coachmen 10 a
penalty II they had u a check strins e.
the neat session another law was nal.
requiring the coachmen to hold the strin
in his hand.
Lord Rochester, the wit of -Charle,s
days." IS said 10 have complied with the
directions Of al act Of parliament reouir
ing lamp to be placed over every door
but he would not suffer il 10 be hoht
ed, the act containg no words to that eff
iect' Sheridan used TO compare the uu-
meIous Acts amending the errors Of pre-
ceding Acts 10 the story OF the '.house
that JACK built.'' First comes n R;uI
Imposing tax, then comes a Bill IN n.
mend the Bill imposing the tax; then a
Bill TO explain the Bill for amending the
Bal imposing the tax followed BY an
other Bill Tor remedying the defects Of
the Bill TO explain the Bill for amending
the Bill imposing the tax, and so on ad
srtthttHB," We could scarcely expec,
To find for mirIh in the solemn records
OF Parliament but rarely can we read
them al least such as relate to our early
ages, without meeting with some absur-
ny rdndering the mainienancs OF gravity
difficult matter. While bill Tor iae
Improvement Of the London police brof
into the House Of Commons IN George
Hts reign, was going through COMMIT
tee, clause was read which enacted that
the Waterman should be compelled to
sleep IN The daytime. An old baronet
stood up and proposed that the clause
should be extended 20 Members Of the
House Of Commons, for govt had many
nights past prevented his sleep, and he
doubted not that others, as we'll as hi,n-
sell, would be glad 10 be compelled to
slosPl-B0st0H Bee
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-12-15
REFORM REFoRM, LIrcIsr. !,

REFORM REFORM! LEGISLATIVE
The House Of Representatives has eoms 40 noblv
% ne worE OF keirenchmsni and Relorm. The
mil ioF The reduction ofthe compensation Of members
10 ~ per day, received iis FINAL passage lhs orogv
~ 'hs' branch. The vote stood IS cor to 8 arsins,
lhs votes IN The negative are eli Loco Foro. who
saa MT TIE fear Of their sovereign constituents before
their eyes.
Every sit'fi was made Yesterday as We su,icipa.
ied' ~ The minority. 10 slave "a the question and
ae'eai ths bill. Amendments were offered. plao;n0
- con ensa'on ,iiii lever, by ihoss who have NOT
hesiiaied 10 ray out % tbs House that tb.v -.
opposed 70 o. reduction. Their labos will \.
understood sod appreciated For yesrs thar 1bsv
nave had ne majority. they have invariably defeated
every aiismpt 81 roirenchmsnt aad reform.
An eroeileni proposition was introduced inio n.
senate Yesterday By az Perkins. lor cunsilipr Inc
expenses q Suts Legislation and e1psdi,inr psb,e
business The letprm ii Purposes hes been looe
sveFy msuahsf Who dss.rss % Do he co,.,i,rs,,.
g0Od ssrvico,--O 5 Jourfal.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-12-15

A great debate on Baptism has INST
Closed nj lexington, KY, between Rev.
Alexander Campbell, nf Bethany. and
the Kew. Nnthah l. Rice. a presbyteri.
an clergy man ne believe. The Debate
lasted some weeks, lion. a. CLAW was
one oi the Mooerasors- The Lexington
observer has the following account OF
The close oil the debate.
The DEBATEC CLIO Ep.
Tho Great Theological discussion be.
tween the Rev. -iIexander Campbell and
the Rev. Nathan L. Rice, which for
three weeks created such Intense uuiver
sal interest IN our community, was, on
Saturday last, brought to a close. II is
pronounced on all hands to have been
exceedingly able aud learned, the dispu-
tants sustaining themseives as gentlemen
81 Talents and learning, SO as 10 add to
tneir alreadyexalted reF utations as The
ologians sndLogicians.
ne debate has been taken down by
skiiifui stenographers, and is to be pub
hshed as speedily as the circumstances
Will permit, and will form an octuvo vol
June OF 500 pages Ii will be anxiously
looked Tor throughout the country by all
land who does nolf) who feri an inter
est In ma ters so important to US rs ac-
couniab beings here and hereafter.
ne debate vas very merously al
tended from the commencement 10 the
close, aud we venture to assert that the
Reverend dlsputants aud the distinguish
ed Moderators, will unite in bearing their
testimony 10 the interest which marked
and the good order which reigned in the
vast crowd which attended this polemi-
cal disPuiation, and hung upon the ac-
cents Of the Reverend Orators.
Each or the gentlemen, and the largo
concourse of strangers attracted hither
by the discussion. are now, perhaps, on
the way to their respective homes.
That they bear with them the highest re
gard of our citizens, aud their heari-
lei! desire for their continued usefulness
and future prosperity, we cannot be mis-
taken IN declaring. That the investipa,
ton OF the sacred truths Of revelation
may be beneficial TO US all now, and IL so
certainly hereafter, is our sincere hone.
long wall this Interesting discussion be a
source Of contemplation and delight 10
the citizens of Lexington, and never will
they forget this collision Of great minds
battling for the important and eternal
truths OF Christianity.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-12-15

QUEER PROCEEDINGS. Our reader. will
reoolleci that the county Of ST. LOUIS no, long sga
presented Judge MuaHPhy for the frequent adjourn.
Inenis Of his court whou, cause and thus delaying
and preventing justice. The following. IrOm the
ST. Louis Republican Of Tuesday. shows this nolO
riOus Personaye in an interesting light
The circuit couri mel yesterday morning after an
adjournment of one week. and as soon as orrarzed.
his honor requested 10 the record; il was prodnc
ed and as s.on as examined condemned. The Judge
pronounced The record slOpealy, complained Of an
erasure and said he wonld submit The recosd 10 The
Judgment OF the members of The bar 10 deci upon
lis merits. The deputy clerk proceeded 10 explain
= Sal doUn, cried the judge; he obeyed. upon
which The clerk rose To say something; he ordered
MN also &c lake hIs seal The eras0re being dis
covered, his honor fined The clerk one dollar An
opportunity again presenting itself for the clerk 10
say something he remarked to the court thai The
slate OF the recurds might be attributed To the ire
qlent aeJoH'Hmsnis Of ne court SIR DAWN roar
ed his honor