The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-21

Ocratic papers that have given publicity to
its startling proposition, refrain from stamp
ing upon it the seal Of condemnation
stripping it Of its flimsy guise, and expos
ing to the indignation of the world its obi
Gus features.
But if the election Of Chisf Magistrate
were Of such frequent occurrence, would
not greater inducemenls be offered to am
bilious aspirants, who in the estimation of
the Review WELD such powerful influence
over the people; for then, they would have
sufficient pretext for unceasing agitation.
Then indeed could we fear with some shad-
ow Of reason, that the people, excited toI
such dreadful extremity, might raise the
suicidal weapon, and strike deadly blow
at their liberties.
The writer contends if the powers in
vested in the President by the wise trainers
Of our Constitution, were abridged, then
the magic influence that actuates designing
demaeoeues would cease to exist. But can
that position be sustained by correct rea-
sonl The officers Of the government
must be filed, if not by the Chief Magis-
trate, by the party in power, which will
doubtless distribute its favors TO those who
have been most efficient in securing its pro-
motion. Thus yanishes when exposed to
the light of reason ibis grand and unheard
of scheme, that has been proposed with
suchpomp and parade, this great reform"
that is to calm the boistcrous sea Of poll
tics--this panacea that is to heal the
wounds Of domestic contentionsl
But, another argument adduced in favor
Of the great reform, is yeti be considered.
The Review says, the reform here pro-
posedswould open the chance Of honorable
Presidential aspiration, to many men Of the
highest rank of ability who now stand me-
cessarily excluded from it''-and argues
that in justice to many distinguished indi-
viduals the Presidential tenure should be
shortened Has the time arrived when to
bestow the honors and emoluments Of Office
upon men, the people are solemnly solici-
ted to alter the Constitution, which was
formed with such care by their forefathers,
and bequeathed to posterity as the richest Of
human legacies! If an infraction like the
one proposed were adopted, but a short pc
Rod would elapse before innumerable 9TH
ers having the same tendency would be adj
vocated by those who desire their own adj
vancement in preference to the good Of
their country.
During the memorable contest between
jefferson andthe powers of-fedeTalism, the
spirit Of party ragged with unrelenting fury
and although from the first dawn Of the
revolution he boldly advocated the liberties
Of his country, although he was a patriot
and philanthrophist devoted to its welfare,
vet, regardless Of his patriotism-Ot his
worthy acts-his noble deeds, the war dogs
Of party were turned loose upon him, and
he was made the object Of the most unjust
acknowledgement assaults--but he did notpro-
pose a reformto extinguish this fame, which
the Review fears will destroy American
freedom, although he in after life vigilantly
watched the progress Of events and the
contentious for Presidential honors, yet he
did not deem it necessary to alter the mode
adopted by the trainers fthe constitution
He had faith in the intelligence and patr1o
tisu Of ths people.
We trust the proposition Of the Demo
cratic Review viii meet with such marked
condemnation as win forever prevent thos'
those who desire from ambitious motives t
make inhactions in our constitution, AM
alter features that were impressed upon
by its patriotic trainers from attempting t
accomplish their sacrilegious designs.
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