Holly Springs gazette., 1844-03-30
THE WHIG MASS MEETING AT
MEMPHIS.

and feliow-cltlzens generally, Inc fegula-
tions for conducting the proposed Mass Nee
ting, 10 be held in Memphis on the last
Wednesday in May. can but express their
entire confidence in the beneficial result
which must flow from "a conference OF the
PEOPLE, coming together from various sec
tions ofthe country, for the purpose ofln
changing opinions upon political measures
which all classes of society have an equal
interest IN romotlng-measnres, the fruit
of which should be, TO establish policy con-
ciliating the public feeling, and assoclatlng
to its support the wise and good OF all par
ties-a policy which should possess the
principles of selfpreservation connecting
the rich and the poor and the weak and the
strong In the bonds of one common interest.
Influenced by these considerations the COM
mittee, on behalf of the Wings of this por-
ton of the community. would invoke not
only the presence of their Whig friends at
the meeting, but would invite their FELLOW
citizens generally, to participate in our con-
sultations for the common welfare.
In this appeal to the sober reflection and
patriotism of our fellow-cilizens we disclaim
being influenced by party considerations
other than the promotion OF the public good.
We have experienced a reverse of National
prosperity not to be accounted for by any
rational or good cause; a condition in our
public affairs which, contrasted with the
purer days of the republic, presents us in
national point of view az degraded people,
whilst the policy of the government has be-
come the sport of other nations.
We hold it to be true, that :he only sure
rule ofjudging public men "is by their acts !"
| The laws, and policy of government if
rightfully created and faithfully administer
ed, will never fail to have moral tendency
to advance the general welfare and promote
individual happiness. On the other hand
ifit be administered with an eye to favor
party views, its tendency will ever be de-
moralizng and destructive ofpublic good
Gratitude demands our acknowledge
to the Great Dispenser of events for the
privilege of being in land blessed with so
great portion of his favors-under the in
f1uence of system of government passed to
US from our FATHERs-a system that will
compare with The political institutions ofany
other age or nation-a civil constitution, the
distinguished attribute of which is, the pre-
servation of public liberty, under which per-
sonal and public rights are protected.
Should we not appreciate these benefits, and
should they not impel US to efforts 10 perpet-
uaie the peculiar excellence OF form OF
government thus calculated 10 dispense
to man all the blessings which stamp
a value upon socetv2 We have suffered
affliclion by the misrule of class of politi-
clans whose policy is unknown to the con-
stitution. They took into their hands the
direction Of our public affairs at time when
the government occupied, IN the eyes of
other nations, an unTivaled elevation OF |
character, and a purity OF Purpose which, IN
the estimation Of the civilized world, had /
placed the Union of the American States
on the proudest pinnacle of national fame |
As people we enjoyed a state of prosperity |
unparalleled IN the history of any nation
the national debt paid of,-an excess in the |
public Treasury of some 35 to 40 millions
of dollars over the wants of the government
at peace with all the civilized worid-a
prosperous commerce, producing 10 the
government an annual revenue of some 25
millions, or more-a inform currency,
which in It's circulation sustained at home
and abroad par or specie value. This, we
repeat, was the prosperous situation of the
nation, and the high character of the govern
ment, when the illusive doctrine of Locofo-
coism or self-styled mordern democracy
commenced It's demoralzing policy, by
which the government has been made bank
rupt, and the private fortunes of individuals
destroyed
1t IS not our purpose TO enter upon a dis
cussion of the particular policy or measures
of the party. by which this state OF RUN has
been brought upon US. The least informed
man IN the community Is capable of dis |
eliminating between good and lad times, |
and of perceiving that where the Govern |
ment is rightfuliy or faithfully administered |
for the general good, it is sure 10 reflect to |
its citizens good times and. cice cersa
where it is improperly or unfaithfully ad- /
minlsteied, 1t is as certain to reflect hard
times. BY this rule all can arrive at a safe
standard, by which they can form a correct
judgement upon the measures of public
men. THE tree is known by its iruit"
That our country has suffered aff1iclions
by the misrule off class of politicians whose
policy and measures In the administration of
the Government is unknown to the constitu-
tlon. will hardly be questioned since the I
signal rebuke they received by the people
of the Union, under the Whig Banner In
the election of President in 1910. The
triumph of that contes. demonstrates that
wHIGGERY still abides In the bosom of our
country and that the Deonle are canahIe of /