Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-17
From the Athens Messenge.
LOeOfocOIsm as &c NanifcsIs itself in
Ohio.

OniO.
The late Locofoco Legislature passed tax
law, as all know which seems 10 change the
mode Of taxing the banks Of the State from that
provided in their charters, granted them by ihe
General Assembly-aud by which change the
capital employed in banking would be required
TO pay from three 10 five per cent. Of tax now
assessed upon their properly. The object OF
the law is monllesIly TO destroy, TO wind up
lhe banks Of the State, agreeaby TO The hald
money doctrines Of the Locoloco parry as ire
quenly announced in their SIa,e conventions.
But some Of the branches have concluded to re.
sisl the law on constitutional grounds, and 10
appeal TO the courts forproecuon-'h usual
course taken b. good law abiding ciiizsns. Ihe
ocofoco journals and pollicans generally are
growing rabid over the annunclauou. The
Ohio Plcayune, notices the resistance and de.
c!ares thai the appeal will be sustained by 'br
Ibery and cnrrupion.' and calls upon the people
10 sustain the Legislature in their reckless dis
regard Of laws and contracts. The Athens
branch, has, we understand, al an expense OF
Que thousand dollars made arrangements 20 aP.
peal their case to the judicial tribunals
Again This locoloco revenue law seeks %
TAX all State stocks. Most of the stocks we've
issued aud sold whRn The S ate was poor and
lwlhou, means 10 couslrue, her public improve
lmenis. The nrt of the General Assembly OF
II552. after pledgiug 1he faith Of the State ioT
The paymenlo( the principal aud interest, goes
on 10 declare thu no Tar shat eUeT be teUt>d
/ by ihe Legislature. or under The authority Of he
Stale ON The stock 10 be created By UTiue of his
dcI. nor on The interests lehich may be payable
thereon; a.d that The lchoIe of said stock be in
no mise impaired by any legislative act Of this
SIaie.' Most Of The State stocks were issued
and disposed Of under these provisions and Tor
The valuable consideration here guaranteed up
Ion the pightpd faith of the State. sale OF
SlO,429, ,468 brought a prsmlum iGto the STATE
,reaarv of $3.50 696 &C. No small portion
oC these stocks are now held By wards, minors
aud. women, whose rights lhe Legislature has
sought 10 invade by a rank repudiation OF q
mos, solemn contract thai based upon pledged
FAITH. This law will be resisted an appeal
will be made from The Legislature 20 The lndi
ciaI tribunals; aud then will come the cry IRON
the Locofoco press that the wards and women
will 'suslBin the appeal by bribery and corruP
lion G
] Again: That same Locoloco Legislature, by
Iihe provisions Of The same Locoloeo TAX law
seeks TO bring lhe Methodist Book Concern o'
Cincinnal, on The tax list, along with the man
u(acluring establishment the distlllery and ga
ming table aud ils Implements, lis charter ex
emp,s il from taxation on The ground il was tc
be charitable irsliluuon-the profits being ap
piled solely to the support OF worn ou! MINIS
IIers aad the widows aud children OF those de
ceased 10 their sacred calling. The trustees o
This corporation have taken legal advice, ond, al
though 10 be amended with great expense anC
trouble have concluded TO appeal from the Leg
, slalure to the courts for protection IN thel
riphls. They must, however succeed IN The
end, not only in law, but in The verdict OF I'M
, people; for, with cotempornry, we cannon De
ieve that Ohio is yet reduced so low mat |
must force itself between the generous dOno
and the poverty stricken receiver OF me gut
and clutch from the hungry child, apor'ion o
the bread given 10 preserve il from siarvauon
: We know they mus, succeed, and yet how lon!
will i, be before The Ohio Statesman, The Ohl
r Picavune aud Locoloco politicians general
, villa be proclaiming that The Methodist churc
f will sustain their appeal by bribery and corrup
tion,' and call upon the people to support III
Legislature!
{ reople Of Ohio, this is ocorocoism in one c
its phrases-how do you like it? Here is repu
dialion-practical reputation for you grown
. up under the Locofoco principle that me o'a'
> cannot allineae the right OF taXauon--ihat d
Legislature has the power 10 bind succeedln
Legislatures by any law or contracI--lha' e'
/ ery lay passed by The General Assembly ma
a be repealed by lis successors. We will NOT al
/. neal 10 sects or corporations; but 10 the Peopl
of Ohio we would repeat The question: how
you like this phase of Locolocolsm! are yo
!. willing to submit To such reckless reputation
il the hands of The law mokiDg power! Who's
righs and franchises are sale when such prll
. cpes govern party in power! -..
y Are YOU willing that these principles shall o
l. tain as TO the business intercourse between ind
y yiduals? If not don't permit your rulers TO
n the example. In the language ol Case,
IS Licking, III is adding meanness 10 dishonest.
r. Good firth in State is like good faith in an il
Ie dividual--wilhoul it in either there is no cred
* no character, no standiug.' Our own hghe
t, STATE Judicial tribunal has also proclaimed Il
!. noble sentiment, that Until State Is lost
III all sense Of Justice and property she will scr
TO puously abide by her conlracIs--more scrup
q, iously than she will exact their luIfllment
r. the opposite contracting party Rememb
these things, people of all parties, al the pol
next October and November. To this yo
n. presen, rulers are bringing you and your mob
N Safe. Facts are before you from which "
10 can draw your own conclusions.
$: AZ A Democrat Of this county, says the z