Piney Woods Planter

Speaking of Mr. Rives, the Trumpet says:-

"We learn nothing of his intentions;—his case is a peculiar one. Elected by a party that has been defeated. Served as a substitute for a Democrat, and just ready to enter on Whig service, agreeable to commission, the Legislature of his State is about to countermand his action on Whig policy, and drive him into the support of Democratic principles, along with the little arch Magician—against a United States Bank, and for the abominable Sub-Treasury, &c., &c. Ain't his a hard case? to obey his constituents contrary to his principles—loose a high and honorable office, or declare the old Federal doctrine on the right of instruction, to be the creed of now-born Whiggery, and set up for himself, in despite of all his former professions to the contrary. The case is a hard one, truly." This matter attracts our attention, particularly at this time, as a similar one, or nearly so, will occur, no doubt, with regard to Henderson, who was elected by the Whigs during the short period of their panic influence, in this State.—"The sober second thought" renders it necessary for him to resign and come home, or advocate the wishes of the people.