Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-23
JAcKSON,S PROTEST.

- 'tANAAdS W CIG dlillU5b eIEduY ~
yield the contest, and submit to the rule of
the paper money despotism, the wing ma
jority in the U. S. Senate assumed to pass
Judgment upon his conduct, and charged
that he had violated the Constitution and
laws. be rebuked this unprecedented
proceeding, and defended himself. in a
Protest, the most eloquent Of all his State
papers. We make the following extract
from this memorable document, embody-
ing the Old Hero's view Of pure Repub-
lican governments:
The resolution Of the Senate contains
an lmputaslon. upon my private as well as
my public character; and as it must stand
forever on their journals, cannot close
this substitute for that defence which |
have not been allowed TO present in the
ordinary form, without remarking that |
have lived in vain if it be necessary TO
enter into formal yindication of my cha.
racter and purposes from such an impuia-
| ton. In vain do bear upon my person
enduring memorials of that contest in
which American liberty was purchased
in vain have | since perilled property,
fame and life, in defence of the rights
and privileges so dearly bought--in vain
am now, without personal aspiration,
or the hope of individual advantage, en-
countering responsibilities and dangers,
from which, by mere inactivity in relation
to single point, ! might have been exempt
IF any serious doubts can be entertained
as to the purity of my purposes and mo-
tives. IF had been ambitious should
have sought an alliance with that powerful
institution, which even now aspiresto 10
divided empire II had been venal,
should have sold myself to It's designs
had | preferred personal comfort and Off
cial case, TO the performance of my ardu-
Gus duty, should have ceased 10 moest it.
In the history of conquerors and usurpers,
never in the fire Of youth, nor in The vi
gor of manhood, could find an ATTRACTION
to lure me from the path of duty; and
now, | shall scarcely find an inducement
to commence their career of ambition,
when gray hairs and decaying frame,
instead of inviting to toll and battle, call
me to the contemplation Of other worlds,
where conquerors cease TO be honored,
and usurpers expiate their crimes. The
only ambition | can feel, is 10 acqait N.Y.
self 20 Him to whom | must soon render
an account of my stewardship, TO serve
my fellow men, and live respected and
honored in the history of my country. No;
the ambition which leads me on. is an AK.
ious desire and fixed determination to
return TO the people, unimpaired, the sa-
cred trust they have conffled to my charge
Ito heal the wounds of the constitution
and preserve it from further violation; to
persuade my countrymen, SO far as ray
that il is no! in a splendid Government
supported by powerful monopolies and
aristocratic establishments, that they will
find happiness, or their liberties protec.
ton; but in plain system, void of pomp
protecting all, and granting faVors 70
none-dispensing It's blessings like the
dews Of Heaven, unseen and unfelt, save
in the freshness and beauty they contribute
to produce. Ii is. such a government thai
the genius of our People requires--such
an one only under which our States may
remain for ages to come, united, prosper.
GUS and free. If the Almighty Being who
has hitherto sustained and protected me
will but vouchsafe to make my feeble pow.
ers instrumental TO such result, | shall
anticipate with pleasure the place TO be
assigned me in the history of my country
and die contented with the belief that
have contributed, in some small degree
to increase the value and prolong the du
ration of American Liberty"
The following pertinent and sensible
toasts we find in the account of a public
dinner lately given to Gov. Dodge, at Mi
neral Point, Wisconsin
Huge Manutactories: Schools where
men, women and children are taught Il
forget the green earth, the healthful winds
, of heaven, the murmur of brooks and the
carols of birds, aud learn the humiiatin&
lesson that their bread is received from
the monopolist who owns the spindles ant
the looms.
Protective Tariff: A cruel and cunnin,
invention by which the great body Of thu
working men of our country are made Il
pay all the taxes for the support of tn,
5 government.
Agriculture and Commerce; Near an
' dear sisters, partaking by sympathy il
/ each others joys and Affections.
j Foreign Nations: Enemies in war, il
peace friends. We will fight them in on
capacity, and feed them in another.
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! IowA.--Our readers will recOlleet tha
4 THE Constitution adopted BY the Conyen
ton in Iowa about year since, on bein
! submitted TO Congress, was so changed b
: contracting its boundaries, that The pee
pie Of that territory rejected the instru
,,ant nc amended. AT the session of .b