The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-08-24
T,lle RontIs ana fIle TssIre.

4kAG nVhAaA8 9AAAeM aAAG AS3lNGs
Since the late decision of the High Court O
Errors and Appeals. sustaining the decree of the
Chancellor, in the case Of johnson rs. The State
Of Mississippi, upon one of the Union Bank
Bonds, but little'has been said by the Whig press
about Reputation" and the "honoy" of oul
State. DO they intend to do as the wings oi
Carroll did on the day of theirlate convention
dodge that question. During the winter and
spring the whig press of the State was most
lavish in its professions of devotion to !" the
honor of Mississippi" But now some of their
organs undertake to dodge the question entirely
and others touch it "with fear and trembling.
We had intended to enlarge upon this subject
this week, but, not having yet seen the decision
of the High Court. we postpone the subject in
MAN, another week, having the promise of the
decision" by this weeks Mississippian. There
is one thing connected with this subject, howev-
er, which it may be we'll to keep before the peo-
pie, and that is this: The nert Legislature will
be asked to appropriate money for the payment
Of The Union Bank BondS-amounting to the
sum of about $4,000, ,000-the same that they
have once declared unconstitutional. Will the
voters OF Mississippi send delegation to that
Legislature who are in favor of and will vote for
the taxation of its citizens to pay this enormous
and fraudulent claim? Or will they know their
men, and their opinions too? Do they not now
see the effects of neglecting important questions
when they are deciding for whom they will cast
their votes? We have already shown the result
of carelessness in this respect. Had the people
been on the look out, as were the holders of Un-
ion Bank Bonds, the present unpleasant sItua-
ton in which we find ourselves placed, would
have been avoided. 1t is quite evident that in
terested parties have been waitingand contriving
for the election of Bond payers 10 the Judgeship,
when they would bring forth their fraudulent
claims, knowing as we'll what would be the re-
suit, SO far the Courts were concerned, as
though they themselves could sit in judgment on
their case. The people do noi often allow such
games to be played upon them, but unless they
look well to the approaching election, the same
thing will be run upon them again; and will be
followed by the tax gatherer. Think of the State
of Mississippi paying $500 for every bale of
cotton she makes in one year, and that upon an
unjust and unlawful claim Were the amount
but one cent per bale, we would oppose its pay
ment, because we believe it unconstitutional
fraud upon the people. On the other hand, were
tie amount fifty millions instead of nine and
that honest, we would willingly pay our portion.
But it is not our purpose at this time to speak
20 much of the Bonds as of the position of can
lidates. While the voters in other districts and
counties are looking to their candidates, shall
We not look to ours? This is the first time we
lave called the attention of our readers to the
opinions and position of the candidates of our
:ounty for the Legislature Upon the part Of
he Democratic candidates there Is no disposi-
ion to dodge-but as much be said for the
Wing caf,didates2 We think not One of them
sc know IS attempting to dodge the Senatorial
question: b. refusing to say whe her he will or
viii not support Foote Whether he will un-
ertake The same game in reference 10 the Union
Bank Bonds, we have notyet been able 10 ascer-
ain with certainty Mr. Barksdale and Dr.
1omes. our candidates for the Legislature are
opposed to the payment of the Bonds, and dead
ganst Foote; and will, if elected, vote as un-
ompromisingly against the one the other
elieving the one unjust the other is unre-
liable. Will the whg candidates Judge Burrus
nd MIR. James, show their hands upon these i'm
or'ant questions? They may dodge all of them,
at here is time when there is no dodging-
pom the election day The voters of Mississippi
ave too often paid the price of Indifference and
to be any longer tolled into the pen
y an empty cup. We intend TO follow up this
ubject, and let the people know before the elec
ion, where the whig candidates stand-or where
hey refuse to stand. If they are mum will {
ot be.
&C. Since the above was written we have
sceived copy of Judge Smiths opinion" aud
sad it carefully If possible we are more of
spudiator now than we were before. We will
ouch upon this subject hereafter. {
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