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We see from the Vicksburg Wing that the
citizens of that place and the hdt-boat men are
again at loggeTheads.


From the snbJoIned resolutions (Which we
select from number adopted at the same meet
ing) 1t will be seen that the boatmen are deter
mined not to pay wharfage, and that they have
resolved to contribute sufficient money to have
the right to tax them adjudicated; and from
the sixth Resolution it will be seen that they
have determined to resist the collection of
wharfage money, peaceably if they can, forci-
bly, if they must, until the question is deter
mined.


d. Re,otred, That believing a, we do, that
the attempt IN this case 80 collect wharfage
where there is no wharf, is an infringement
upon our rights as free citizens Of the United
States, holding a right in common with other
citizens TO navigate said river free of dutv
also Is oppression. and is tax upon commerce
without an equivalent therefor, and hence.
against the policy of trade. Is unconstitutional
and void, and that we have a right TO oppose II,
and that we wall use all laudable means within
our power 10 oppose il.


D. ResotUrd, That for the accomplishment of
the above declared object, do here meet and
mutually agree to, and do contribute the sum
OF siOO0, and more IT necessary, for the Dur-
PCec VI ohlIig sdlu cases p 10 the higher courts
of the State of Mississippi, and from thence to
the Supreme Court of the United States, if
necessary, IN order that the principles Of law
governing said cases may be settled


g. Res0ireG. That in the mean time, while
we are attempting 10 settle this vexatiOus and
troublesome question in peaceable manner,
We earnestly reques; the oSners of the land
ing. the officers of the law, and all citizens who
may be disposed TO force US out of our rights,
not TO come with strong and violent hand, 10
compel US either to leave the landing. or paw
said demand: that we will not be accountable
tor the consequences that NAV arise out OF any
such forcible attempt; that all the right secuT-
ed 10 Us by the constitution of the United States
IN common with other free citizens, we intond
to stand by-Peaceably if we can, and forciby
ii~Se must.