Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-07-23
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blowing article, which We clip from the Faii-
adslphia Epssisg Bslleiiss
eThere is no class 81 people more ueqaeut.
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thing in the world 30 charge thcm WIZ ueInk
mercenary; 10 say that such an article was
naid for; that anybody can have anything
praised or abused In a paper, Il be VIII pay TOT
Il, and. saws a wiseacre, every new and men
Sf I had = newspaper here, wouldn't 1 pitch
into this or that, and wouldn't show the fhtl-
adelphians what an independent paper
Well, my friend and pitcher, Why not es1Sonsn
: paper and spitch into everything and eve
rvboavP Nobody can object 70 your doing 50.
me pspers that are in the habit OF pitching
into everything are the easiest edited In the
world. Ii is only well practiced and mstured
eAitors that possess that wisdom and that true
isdependence which consist In refusing 70
spiich ia; - that manlincss which can win
stand q public elamor, that seorn personsities'
and that can treat public questions with the
dignity and sOberness that can alone seeurefe-
spect FOR the press
q We have had frequent Illustrations Of The
node usually adopted by these gentlemen who
know 80 much better than professional editors
bow a paper ought to be conducted. Ihey
write Us articles every now and then, and
think they are doing Us q fsFoT. They
send them ANONYMOUSLY, as they do not wish 20
be held responsible to the public, but think edi-
tors, being such brainless and soulless wretch
es, can be responsible for anything. They may
have q railroad, or a manufacturing or a imam
eiSl speculation to promote BY the publication
Of their articles, and because the editor refuses
to advertise Il gratuitously and help it along
BY recommending It to the public through his
editorial columns, they think be is a poor,
mean-spirited creature, totally wanting in in
dependence There never was an article re-
iected BY an editor, without the writer's de-
Jisriag ina &c editor @asa miserable wretch
Who had no independence, and only wanted TO
be paid, to make him publish anything"
Peoples couvsutioR.
Prom the west Tennessee Democrat
BOLIVAR, TEEE. July 9, tSSs
Pursuant 10 notice there was a large gather
ing Of the people Of Hsrdemsn county at the
Court House. aud on motion the meeting wa'
organized by the choice Of Z. c, Crisp az
Chairman aud Thos. r. Smith as Secretary.
". ". Grey, Esq, being called upon, explain.
Cd the object Of the meeting TO be to ascertain
the sense Of the people IN regard 70 the cal
for the proposed Constitutional Convention.
On melton, the Chairman appointed W. W.
GREY, George :. Gibson aud John J. Nicely, a
committee to draft resolutions expressive Of
the sense Of the meeting on the subject pro-
posed, who after retiring reported the follow
ing resolutions
1. Rcsolroi, By the Convention that our last
Legislature did night In passing an act to sub
nit the proposition Of holding a State CouVen-
ton to change, alter, or amend our State Con-
s~tituti0n to a vote Of the people; and that in
the opinion Of this meeting the holding Of such
convention is demanded BY the highest and
most enduring consideration of domestic and
public policy.
2. RcsOluoi, That we are unaltersbly OP-
posed to the principles and policy Of State
Banking; that It is wrong both in theory and
practice, and v~iolstive Of the several clauses
Of the Constitution OF the United States, which
declare that no State shall have the power +" to
coin money, emit bills Of credit, or pass laws
imposing the force and obligations Of con-
trscisD and,of that clause Of the Constitution
Of the State Of Tennessee, which says that no
monopolies shall be granted, and hence has
only been allowed BY the unwise and danger
Gus neglect on the part of our Federal and
State authorities and that the history of
Banking in our State for the last few years,
clearly Demonstrates the insufhciency and un-
reliability Of the paper system as q currency I;
therefore we here pledge ourselves tounite our
best energies, add exercise cur best efforts to
abolish BY gradual process a system alike dis
creditable TO our legislation and destructive Of
every private and public interest OF our people.
3. Resolued, That while we may not be able
to preserve 10 perfect simplicity and IN fact
The wise plan Of a currency devised By the IL
Iustrious trainers Of our State and Federal
Constitutions, which all good and tree men
ought to regard = sacred duty to cherish, yet
We will never be content with less than placing
a Constitutional disability upon our Lsgisla-
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tanned d majority Of legal votes in the State in
favor Of such charter.
4. Res0ired, That the Free Banking system
If 1872 is founded upon incorrect policy or
principle, that il has proven a failure disas-
trsus to the country, and merits the unqualified
and unmiiigated disapprobatiou and cOBdem-
nation Of every good and true citizen; and
that al banks chartered under that system who
have not complied strictly with the letter and
spirit Of the law, should Be at once placed IN
der process Of liquidation and their affairs be
wound up as soon as compatible with the pub
lie interest and public safety.
5. Rosolue3, That in the opinion Of this
meeting Banks we're not instituted for the ben
eff Of the great agricultural, mechanical and
Industrial Interests Of our country, but on the
contrary have ever been used BY spectators
shsrpers, men Of false credit and Fictitious
capital, to the uHVarying detriment Of those
great and substantial interests upon which the
pillars Of successful and prosperous govern
ment must rest for its support, and consequent
" Il for no other n sson ought to be abolished.
8. ResOlrcd, That the policy Of giving State
aid as extending state credit for the benenr OF
railroads, turnpikes, and other works Of inter-
nal improvements, has been carried quite as
far as the public safety and a proper regard
FOR our State credit at home and abroad will
admit, and ought to be checked Immediately
By placing a constitutional restriction upon
he action OF our future Legislation.
:. ResOlred, That on the virtue, patriotism
and intelligence Of our people, there is a safe
and ample security for every trust, and that
our Secretary and Treasurer Of State and
Chancery Court Clerks should be elected BY q
popular vote Of the people.
After an interesting and full discussion, the
resolutions were adopted BY a decided major
ity.
On motion, It was resolved to publish the
proceedings Of this meeting in the West Ten
Hessce Democrat. The Convention then ad-
iOurned. E. c. ChISP, Prudent.
THos. R sMTTH, SecTadV.