The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-14
EXEMPTION OF HOUSEHOLD SER.
WANTS FROM SALE UNDER exc.

CUTION.
This subject, says the Vicksburg American
Times, is, we perceive, exciting very general
attention throughout this as well as some Of
our sister States; and, as far as we have seen,
the press of Mississippi, and the South general.
ly, with here and there an exception, cordially
approve the measure and urgently recon-
mend the adoption of it by all the Southern
States
We took occasion, upon the introduction IN
to our Legislature of n bill for the purpose
mentioned. to advocate its passage; and we
find to our hand, in the Holly Springs Times
nm article so sensible as well as so concise, en-
bodying our views, that we give it to our
readers.
The Times, which, by-thc-by, is one of the
abcst journals in the State, holds the follow.
ng language:
"rhis subject is now under consideration.
and has become leading topic for newspaper
discussion in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
and Tennessee, and we presume WILL ere long,
he introduced into other Southern States.
The leading arguments that have been adj
vanccd in favor Of the measure, are these: 1st
That it will identify many with the institution of
slavery. who otherwise might have no personal
in it. ID That it would protect families from
want and suffering in cases of adversely. Aud
81. That it would serve as u stimulent to men
of small means to make cxertions for the ac-
QUESTION Of property Of this kind, inasmuch as
nothing but the death of their slaves could de-
prive them of their services. The opponents
of this measure urge that whilst it might oper
ate favorably in some respects, it would be
likely to be abused by dishonest and unprnci
Piled men. To this it is replied by intcrroga-
ton, "what law is there that may not be
abused by dishonest and nnprinciplcd mem"
This question is one Of social, and, in some
degree, Of II hnnanc character Humane at
least so far rs protecting dependent families
from distress through adversely, and humane in
some degree, perhaps so far as it may tend to
prevent the breaking mp aud separation Of
families of servants. So far as We are able to
see the probable effects Of such law, we are
prepared 10 advocate its passage No doubt,
in some instances, it might operate injnriously
by favOring dishonest and designing mcn TO tlc
prejudice OF the honest and confdng: but
trade and the general business of the country
would soon adapt itself TO the change. and but
| little evil would be likely to result from il.
The law would most likely serve rs check to
the present credit system, but this would. in
our Judgment, be no very great evil. Indeed,
| if all laws for the collection Of debts were
abolished, and the credit system entirely done
away, no doubt it would be far better for the
mass Of mankind Temporary evils would, nm
/ donbtrdly, grow out Of such course. bnt in
the end we believe it would operate beneficial
| ly Tor nine ont of ten in our country. To cy-
empt certain number or certain amount in
value, Of household servants from sale under
execution, would therefore be likely to promote
the interests of the country, and very likely to
contribute in some degree to the stability of
orr institutions.