The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1880-03-07
An Expression of Gratitude.
IAcKsoN. Mss. March 6Lh, lss

JACKSON, Miss, March oth, 1851
Alta meeting of printers held in the city Of
Jaeks son, this day, on motion OF Mr. W. Il,
smylie. Mr.. ]. W. Fite was selected TO pre-
side and Mr. $. b. Knight was elected Seore-
tary.
The Chairman, on taking the Chair, stated
that the object of the meeting was to give ex-
| nression to the feeling Of the craft towards
| Hon. A. M. West, Of Marshall cougty, and Hon.
| A. j. Lewis of Claiborne county, for the ideas
suggested by their recent remarks on the
taking away from Mississippi the printing Of
the Revised Code.
Thereupon Mr.. W. L. Smylie moved that
Committee ofthree ho appointed to draft suit
able resolutions expressive of the sense OF the
meeting toward Hon. A. NJ. West, Senator
from Marshall county and A. j. Lewis, kep-
resentative from the county OF Claiborne
| carried aud the Chairman appointed on said
Committee, Messrs. W. h. smylle, Theo.
Beauleu, and j. B. Cadwallader
On farther motion, the Chairman and Secre-
tary were added TO the Committee
The Committee submitted the following re-
mort which was adopted and ordered pre-
scented to the Hons. A. NJ. West and Al
Lewis.
We, the Typographical Brotherhood Of Jack
son, Miss, ever e0gnizant of the good OF the
q, ate Mt large and whatsoever may benehtom-
selves as class of mechanical representa-
full recognition Of all that is large-hearted,
noble and magnanimous in our illustrious
| representative men, feel il our pleasurable
privilege to give expression Of this spirit in
council assembled; and,
WHEREAS, We have noticed, with appre.
ciative pride, the devotion of Senator vest Of
Marshall county, and Representatives A. j.
Lewis. Of Claiborne county, to the mechanical
interests of Mississippi in the course they
have pursued in reference to the publication
| of the Revised Code; therefore, be II
Resolved That this body tender this, their
. EXPRESSION Of unfeigned thanks to zen. a.
NJ. West, Senator from Marshall county, ana
Hon A. j. Lewis. Representative from Clal-
borne county, for their generous and magDan'
imous efforts to foster the home industries Of
our State, and defend it against foreign ruin
Gus competition, as evidenced by their re-
marks in the Senate and House Of Represen'
tatiyes on Friday March 9Th, while discussing
the substitute to the bill providing for Thu
printing Of the Revised Code,
Respectfully,
W. l.. SMYLIB,
s. b. KNIGHT,
J. Il. CADwALBADEB,
Committee.
In accordance with the above action, tn
Committee waited on the above gentlemen, an
of,er Mr.. Smylie had stated the object OF th
y;sit and presented the resolutions Ger
West, in substance, replied as follows
i Mr.. Chairman, and Gentlemen Of the Con
mittee
lam deeply grateful for this testimonial G
vour apprecia ton of my course on the occasi0
referred TO- Ithas ever been my pleasure 70 TO
Ter the interests Of the honest lab0ring class
Of nv beloved State-and while my remark
NJ yesterday were delivered without refe
8 tion and we're prompted by my innate sympt
tbv for our laboring people. In this come
tion desire 10 say that | am governed by I
nartisan feelings, but conviction that d
hest interests Of this country are dependei
le on acknowledgment Of our industrial resource
" and the homes Of our people are vested in u
prosperity Of her laboring classes Mr. Chat
man in a recent canvass, man whom ont
Lnew as n laborer and who is now plante
was asked. "wbo is A. NJ. West2" lie reptile
II can answer in two words: he is the frier
~ the moor and the counsellor Of the ignorant
This, gentlemen, is an appellation OF wbi'
/ am proud, and when dead, should be glad
have inscribed upon the stone which mi
mark my last resting place.
Mr. Chairman, you were kind enough to 81
n that Won and those whom you represent
nrsciate nv services in your behalf the mo
ng becsuse YOU have differed from me political
and had no right as partisans to expect su
unselfsh defense Of your interests; When
" entered the Senate chamber took an 0at
not in the name Of auy party, but in aceor
ance with the requirementso Of the Constitute
of our State, consequently | never perm
marty to enter into my deliberations 10
detriment Of the general welfare or 70 I
prejudice Of any individual or class. Pa
IAN legislation is the foe Of our free insti
items. the curse Of the age is the oppressor
the weak. and refuses TO recognize that min
tiles have any rights worthy TO be respect
80 Again. gentlemen. | tnaDk you for this
~ nfovai Of my course. and promise that VII
az The interests Of our lahoTers are confronted
+. those Of the moneyed monopOlies Of the COZ
try. you shall find me upon the side Of lab
.ys5y IN de hattie in yonr behalf des
tbat this expression Of my grateful thar
Po- shall be carried to your colaborers.