Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-02-08

twesn ssthfon d. communities. would L not b
I sanGlly jupi hsgwesn the distIictsin into which
sfhl mls 81 be divided TIE State would
4 Ssilf kar6 GIsf four representatives although
hey wdN|a nof represent the sspe. number q
10 voldSs ID the several districts, - there
would be many more free voters in some than
ii 5iilefs r. NO &c hons c0mplain ofthe ~
Justice and inequality Of this principle Of sp-
portionment, in operation amongss ourselves,
how much more viii the citizens Of the north
ern States have reason TO object to the con-
stitntional compromise; and bow constantly
win oiherlegisIatures Of the free States pursue
tn course which the legislature Of Massachu-
setts has recently done, requesting Congress
ID 50 amend the federal constitution 40 to OBJ
liferate this peculiar feature from L.
Would il MOI. then, be much more prudent. Cor
Us 10 forego the inequality Of our individual in>
duence in selecting representative oCongrcss,
70 observe the principle which was adopted BY
our fathers, in framing the constitution. 40 that
uniformity and consistency may charaeterize
our legislation. and permanenee and security be
the boosted qualities of our institutions.
The financial condition Of the State. promises
before arrangements shall be made, to liquidate
the state debts, TO be source Of great annoy
ance TO the eourters of popular favor as very few
of these blessed repudiators. appear disposed to
Incur the responsibility of taxing the people, 10
raise the sum that will be necessary TO takeiup
the six hundred thousand dollars of treasury
warrants, that are now outstanding, and TO pay
off the principle and interest. now due on the
Planters Bank Bonds. Macy oflhe members
who would NOT for momsnf. when before lle
people for their antlFaees, think &C attempting to
apps opriate the Eve hundred thousand acres Of
land. d mated to this State by Congress-, to the
payment of the Union Bank Bonde; or 10 divert
the proceeds of its sales from the express objects
internal impoVements-for which Congress
gave it 10 the State, are now manifesting much
willingness TO sell this land to procure means
TO redeem the treasury warrants HUw out.
and pay the current expenses ofthe goveinmeni,
for the year 1874 rather than increase the pre- ]
sent rate Of taxation, on the property of the
country.
1t is a matter of doubt with many whether
the lani could be used for any. other pur poses
than those specified by Congress.sin The dons-
ton. without Congress would consent 70 its. dis
version. Taxation. however. Is 20 very sIarm-
ing to our sepudiators, that rather than offend
their constituents on this subject. fheysa are now
willing to Jump the chasli = and fake up The
trcasury wsrrants with this land.
Orr state is4ruly. in condition Tnost involve
cd, and 1.-THE present indie btcdnCss, consisting Of
The treasury warrants. and the Planters Bank
6onds---reeardl Of die Union Bank Bonds.
has q benes By sxaiion, the burdens Of the
people must Be very great. -
The true policy so.he puiencd by tlie State, Is
= sxhaust every resource whether ..from lands
o. rpccitcfunds 70 the liquidation oftfc just de-
mands Of individuals on the State Every bond
ever issued and now known as claiinson the
State should Be taken up and The honor Of the
state sustained al any sacrifice. What win be ihe
final action Of the Legislature. upon the various
schemes now under consldefationfor the reIief
Of the S.afe cannot yet Be known.
From The Southern 4 pFn,crof jan 25tI re
learn. that aMr. Thorn paotl i bin repealin< The
charter of lhs COLUMBUS Bsfape Company came
IN. ID scs.ss CO.. epe1e
moved, that Mr., e. r. Calhonn, WIN isa stock.
holder in the Bridge, and who then present
10 the Senate Chsmber. be invited 10 come With
in the Lar Of the Senate Is defend his interests.
Mr.. Calho6n addressed the Senate. giving !
fair statement in relation 10 the Briege and aus
tanned his representations bysrertifeates. Mr..
Thompson spoke OF some length ii reply 70
Mr.. p. T. Calhoun, and was ii l6wsd By Mr..