The Yazoo Democrat., 1851-08-13
YAzoo Cry. Julv 2elb 1s,1

A@oo NAIE, Juy 29th 1871.
Oenf'--l our note informing me of nv
nomination as candidate for Representa-
i've in The lower branch of the LeeisIa,pr.
has bsen received.
at time like this, when such mighty
interests are at stake, it is the duty of eve4
ry one who feels an interest in the p.rne-
tuity OF our institutions, as formed BIZ ne
tafh'rs Of he Republic. to step forward and
ald' TO the extent of his ability, that course
oi policy. which he thinks most condnr;va
TO that end. This he shohld do. even a,
considerable pecuniary and personal sacri>
nce' II necessary. But while would he
wiling to make the sacrifice If necessary. I
DO not think circumstances reuuire If
'here being many in our county better anal.
s"e9 Tor the station. who would simply sac
rIfice. little personal ease. Under these
circumstances, feel constrained TO dec,,na
the honor, which the too pa; tial considera>
ton OF personal friendship, has rendered
me. cannot do so however, gentlemen.
without expressing to you, AMI those
you represent, my thanks, for this
mark OF confidence. and he hope, that this
crisis in our cou ntry's history, may eventu.
ate' as similar one did, on former mem
oraote oacasion-in the triumph of States
hlghis-the overthrow of Federalism. and
the confinement of the powers of the Gene
raj Government, tOahtn just and constitution
al limits. aa s8
II ls painful fact, that the measures of
adjustment lately adopted by Congress,
show strong disposition on the part OF the
Federal Government, to accumulate mower
and 10 oyerstep the bounds of the constitu.
'lon' One OF these measures, is truly alar-
ming to eUery section of our country. bu,
peculiarly so, to US of the south; for it in.
Vades the rights OF private individuals in
their property. while it threatens the Eoun-
dalion Of society, as constituted in the soutb.
1 allude to the act, abolishing the slave trade
IN the District of Columbia. That act in
my humble judgment, is without warrant or
authority, in the constitution of the United
States, in that it frees a slave carried 10 the
District of Columbia, under certain circum
stances, thereby, taking the property of Dri~
Va'e individuals, without giving any. eouva.
ent whatever. Is Congress invested with
bower by the constitution, to take private
property, without paying for it? Surely no
'ane man, will contend for the affirmative
# this proposition. Congress- can exsr-
'rci'e no powers except such as are granted ,
md enumerated in the Constitution, or such I
q may be necessary for carrying out some !
'ower' expressly granted and enumerated. )
There being then, no power granted to a
congress by the constitution. to destroy the i
Ights OF individuals in property, and The ex- a
'reise OF this power, not being necessary 70 =
arrying out any offhe enumerated powers, ]
|. follows as corollary-a matter of course. c
hat Congress has tr0nscended it's authority. &
n the passage Of this act. Indeed. Com a
ress has no authority for legislating on The v
ubject Of slauery. at all, except to regulate il
!. as other property, belonging to individu- Z
Is under its control. But we are met here !,
With the assertions, that Congress has but i
e~epacted. q law OF Maryland. which was Il
. force previous to the act ofceasion. It 10 q
sufficient answer TO this PROPOSE :
on, 10 say, that all she P1Dsrs, ofle
congress. are derived from the constitutions; f
nd that the act of session. and the laws Of '