Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-02
From The Missis,ippian.

MATTERS AND THINGS Al HUME.
Now that the Democracy has reinstated
itself triumphnntly in the administration
of The Union; and now that We are assur-
ed OF its certain, prosperous and perman-
emf malrimony with tho powerful majority
of great people, we naturally turn our
ewes 10 our own domestic concerns--the
affairs and interests Of our own best bo-
loved State. The political character Of
sour own particular star" in the gliltering
constellation Of the republican galaxy,
though fixed as the polar beacon in all that
makes part of the great general inter
ests of our country, has not yet sparkled
out all its rays of intelligence, or yet il
lfmined with its full blaze Of light, some
dark places in its past financial and polti-
cal history. The home politics Of Missis-
sippi for the last few years has done much
to index modern, improved and true De-
mocracy. We have beheld those currupt
temples Of unrighteous mommon, the
banks, crumble and fall PROSTATE before
the political earthquake; we have seen the
arrogant and barefaced demands of TO-
reign and domestic swindlers most signal.
" frustrated and rebuked; and no longer
paper lords and credit sovereigns, despot-
ically rule the hard working poverty and
the laborious competency that people our
borders. But, much yet remains undone,
and much more must yet be done. to Sc.
cure and preserve the ground acquired
and the position 10 be attained. There are
those who await but fitting opportunity
10 rebuild their fortresses of oppression,
and TO revive their unholy claims--lhere
are those who are ready to push vigorous
ly still other demands when they deem the
hour favorable and men propitious. The
experience of the past should teach us
wisdom for the future? The Democracy
of the State has not always been united;
and can we expect, in the questions that
now peremptoriy press themselves upon
us of similar hue and character, that all
will think alike on all points. The policy
of our State, though already well defined
and sufficiently promulgated to the world,
is nevertheless far from being safely and
practically established. Let US be care
full lest we recede--let US be sure TO 90
onwards! A few years more, true brothers
10 those which have just passed, will re.
move all apprehensions, and establish our
principles lastingly.
These reflections have come over us
when we remember that soon new Le-
gislature is to GIL the Halls of the Capitol,
and the potent voice of Democratic Con-
vention 10 thunder through every noun
tain, plain and valley of the State! But
that Legislature and that Convention, are
uowin the hands of the people. II is for
the people to direct and dictate their ac-
ton; it is for the people 10 point the arii-
lery Of reform against the high places and
strong-holds Of abuse and corruption. To
perform this solemn and responsible duty
efIectually,eyery Democratic citizen should
cast his eyes back upon our situation be-
fore the recent triumph of tho party to
which he belongs, and once more lend his
aid TO re.establish at home the virtuous
and patriotic objects that then caused our
struggle against double enemy. Some
thing remains 10 be done in every depart
ment TO remove distrust and ensure con-
idence.
We express these thoughts in our cnpa.
city of chronicers Of the times, and Of
sentinels, and walchmen upon the guard
posts Of Democracy. We place implicit
reliance upon an awakened people, and
now and ever shall be content TO do no
more than tosound the alarm gun, leaving
the battle to the masses who well know
how to secure the victory.