The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-02-23

81 thu term unlike our opponents, who trade
and irafc upon the sbadoiO without the
lsubssance. That we recognize true Demo-
cratic whig principles, TO be q reduction Of
the patronage and power of the Federal
Government, circumscribing the control Of
the President over the National Legislature,
instead of concentrating power in bis hands,
and to take from the President the means
Of corruption by separation Of The Purse
from the SiD0rd, and, above all, We advo-
cate the establishment By Congress OF a
sound National currency, an adequate reve
nue. with fair protection 70 American indus
trv. the restoration Of the proceeds Of the
public lands to the states, the rightiul own
er thereof, q strict accountability OF sub.oT-
dinate officers in the receipt and disburse.
ment of Public monies; and finally, that no
man be permitted to serve more than one
Presidential term. These principles and
measures Of public policy, we believe 10 be
more important than mere personal PARTIAL
& ties for men, and that in promoting the means
of their adoption, we are upholding the real
interests of the country and the indipen.
dance of the people. Therefore
ResolUed, That the refusal Of the Demo-
cratic members OF the House Of Represen
tatlves in Congress constituting a large
majority to spread upon the Journal Of their
proceedings the Protest of a minority, ex-
pressive OF mos, Hagrant violation Of an
Act of Congress, prescribing the mode and
manner members shall be elected, is an act
of unmiugated tyrany, and in direct conflict
with the formal declaration of the Political
High Priest, chosen to preside over iheirde-
alterations, TO wit: "That miHOrities should
be protected from tho encroachments Of
mejOrities,'
ResoIUed, That said refusal Of the Demo.
cracy so called, is but another evidence.
''that tyrants feeling power forget right, =
and may be held as in strict conformity with
their faith and practice, resulting in law
less usurPation Of the rights of HainOrities
and that Of the people. Therefore, essen
TALLY revolutionary in its character and sub
version of the constitution, allIa and order
tending directly to sap the foundation Of
civil liberty and the ultimate destruction o.
our free Government.
/ ResOlred, That the currency question. il
aquesiion of vital importance, and may vel
be regarded in the coming contest ono q
the most urgent, claiming the calm consider
alton Of every good citizen, and well-wishe
of his country, who desire the restoration o
an allpervading activity 10 business, and Il
/ insure the People a permanent advance
ment in their career TO wealth and great
ness. That to this end, and with q specia
view to facilitate and equalize exchange
betssaon difEasaea 1sasa--s- alls LATED STATE
: Nationalized currency becomes indispen
: sible aud should be established.
: Resolued, That the reckless and destruc
: tive doctrine of the leading accredited mem
bers Of the Loco Foco party 10 exierminau
and abolish all Banks and confins the want
and business relations of the commercis
world TO a Gold and SiIrer medium of eli
culation, is not only absurd and impractic5
BILE, but contrary to the past experience, an
:, the good sense of an intelligent People.
/, RESOLVED, That the wings unite in advc
!, eating the establishment of permanent ac
! iustment Of tariff which seeks to suppl
e the National Treasury adequate revenue Il
q an honest and economical administration {
!, the government, and at the same time, By
wise and proper discrimination upon The Il
I !, Dor and products of foreign rivals, incident
! ally to extend just and reasonable protec
ton in the varied branches of American in
s dustry.
s Resolped, That HENRY CLAY, Of Ken
lucky, is our first and only choice for Press
4 dent of the United States, in whom VI
! recognize .'the embodiment of Wing princi
ples,a man whose experience aud iTiei
= patriotism entities him TO the confidence an,
: unanimous support. Of the whig party, VI
: therefore, pledge our united efforts one 1
: another Individually and collectively to ele
!. vale BY the use OF all honorable means to th
: Chief Magstracy of the Nation that distin
3 guished Statesman.
i ResOtUed, That we declare our willing
ness TO ABIDE the selection and nominatio
j to be made BY the wing National ConVen
/, ton Of a suitable candidate for the Vic
/, Presidency Of the United States.
/, J. J. Hughes, Esq. from the committe
J, Of fifteen, reported the following name,
d gentlemen, as permanent officers of th
I YuzOO City Clay Club.
For President, JAMES w. BARNETT
: For Vice Presidents-Geo. B. WiIkin
! son, Walter Z. Johnson, Henry Hapar
Andrew Glib, Tnos. @. Carrot, Alex q
2 Morton, Geo. Hahn and w. Reaan.
For Secretaries Thos. ]. Wilson an,
Alexander Smith.
For Corresponding Secretary, Nathanie
: G. Nye.
For Treasurer-Jerem Lampkin.
i Which report, was unanimously confirm
! ed by the meeting. When on motion, Hon
4 10. D. Gibbs, and r. Abby, Esq, conduc
8 the President. 10 bis seat. who IA respond