The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1829-01-22
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Sext CONNECTICUT. declaration o, fis hts" That
all political porey j. inherent en- the people, aud
all lie. governments are fonnatd on hetr Guih-
ofiiv.. For n. York. 4 find no declaration Of
tights, there is however. short preamble 10
her constitution u, which the government - re-
eognized ~ enanaiiig from the peop'e. Per-
i.aps the dsy may come With her. as ] fear u
has with US, when her people mny require an
OF ZEAL 100 Stern fpr ile temper OF her practical
government, ~ seeking IL reform. But wsf-
RAM ,un If she does moi 6ud the principle In
parchment authority. she will search II out IN
the sturdy intelligence of her independent yeo-
lnanry - The constitution of New Jersey was
framed srnd The storm ofrevouiioB, bui there
~ a saninting there TO n possible rTconcila.
lion with the Mother Coun,iy, and perhaps
they thought Il unwiss Il develope too brohd-
". in such event, the unwelcone truth. that the
ptopie nlone possess all political power. The
constitution of Penn.yisHaia conial ms protest
OF rights in this strong aud emphatic language
-" That he general, greai aud essential princi-
pie, Of fee government may be recognized aud
nnniierabiy tddbhhed ae IRE decidrs - nal
ali pOuer Is inherent IN the people and all free
governments arr lopndedon authority and insti-
tuied for their peace. happpiness and safety.
NC &c. Nextcemss Delaware, 10 the pream-
BILE 10 her eonsiitotion--,. Al Just authority IN
the institution oi political toeisty derrped from
The people &c.
! migh,tbu., Mr.. Chairman. go ,hro' all the
Hiairs aud show 10 the gentleman with what u.
/. inform perinacItysthe people, III modelling Their
Governments. have adhered 10 this grea, aud
: leading principle--ihat political poUef Is heirs
and 0ssifs sione how carefully they have tressu-
kred II w. il, their chses, and how steadily their
/ rulars aud magistrates IRE referred to ", ~ all
N, If mr. IA &
icy --Sm, II IL the polar star of all popular
governments he only safeguard OF popular iIb-
eny--ehersh II then. hes .ech you with love
and reverence-undnr its guidance our nee ~
II tuions, are forever sale--abandou II, de =
nounce il ms we hav. head. AZ the abstraction
oil wild theory. 40 YOU 1hnd.D with ~, the
whole ground of free gogerninents--the last
| hope Of The republic.
rus then, sir ihat grnilemea will vet a.
gree With me 10 the proposition. Z" that political
powe resides alone, IA the mnj ritz Of The PEG
p aud that they onl, hay the right TO meet
IA councils " hich are called to deliberate upon
their form OF government, TO reform, al,ar, OF
abolish il.
Deeply Impressed sir. with these Vows.
confess could not but irrinble for the stab its
of our popular Institutions, when nj This day. -
ven III he infancy ofthe Republic. I hear learn.
|
gei aund thu. principle. The gentleman from
Powhatau, Air Od) IA his DENIAL that poi,t,c"
noaei Is inherent =. the ma orlty OF the Poop =,
would seem To mfr an argument of control
yer them, when III would assemble 10 reform
| then govcrnm have every respect, sf.
| for ia Intelligence ofihat gentleman, aud can
| not but hope ~ the Te.iew hive presented IL
| our sister States he viii find too many disseu.
| tons, TO conhdc iaiiht IN is belief of contra
~ doctrine. H,s colleague Mr.. Milcr) IN ID
| strain rather too The orlcsl and fguraive n.
convey An accurate meaning has isp,eseutcd M
| A. hanging RaTlands I distractions about ~
! ,onsinniion--and IN rhr iuSi encomiumS havt
| passed IN the wisdom III those who frame
| tbat instrument, can see ony the decoration
winch distinguish the Vic,lm that destined Il
immola,,on and charges me 100 with beine
accessory 10 Intended la sh'er. MIR. Char
man, does the gentleman, bcai IN mind, that tho.
! - whom We seek TO commit ms victim thus
| Who haze demanded II al oun hands, aIe the "a.
| setelen people Of uginia l---Does he simp,,
| dl,trusi ~ thrm t-Dnes hr bear IN mind, ~
lhai W. seek a. coumh II I" the people alone
~ the only sHie Hnl .rghlmhie depository p
| When he Would rath.r lhsm a. I under tin
sanitary couiro, ufILar same al ee-G'ihs befnfe
they a'e charged ~nh the lrnsi. Su II Our CIV
| pplHy is 10 hs the vicitin al reckless inu,old
ton, II tnc constitution - to DC Indeed slaugEtr
| d as depicted la the heated nm qiuatiuu oi tina
genlir,n>n let Ia u bring II me lac charge bola,
| y aud al once To ihc people, and druoUncr tn. u
| Is unworthy ct the hust tn ak | do NO.
1eieye the gentleman is disposed u follos
| nut his sintle 10 us legitimate ConseQneu, 4
| The FROST years. sin, has ut cooled the "a do,
ol his fancy, | tear too the discretion Of wears
has ~, sober Il hIs judgment. Made follow
ing ihis genie ~ through the maZcs at IN,
! ilxu AT rhctnoTic, lea me recall o,het suiir
which lhlGk he will Own 10 be equally iuappo
| site. y.
10 bring home upon M the threat aud me
ace had ',scianncd, the gentleman puts Ia
| case !: Suppose Nd he 2" H"re 10 meet a Iol.
Der On the highway Who demande. my Malt.
| II refuse TO give It up--6erdaye ihnd hsirei Il
| lie replies, II you do noi sn,Ieodcr. IN GU
your throat, and take lI--but do MT undr stuu,
me Ms making any menace No-N"-No me
nace." Does the gentleman mean rhIs simi
10 run all tours he mods dissent Il the gen
tlrnan abandons his simlls aud his Argument
with il, why VIII handle II no fur her II n,
doe, noi, | most he perm tied 10 app. the iorcl
winch snall disclose It's Gully true tncanina.
| Ihe watch ten which the gentleman ha- heir
ed is the power IL tue hands Of the govern
meni--ih Robber " ho demands us restitution
| IL The people, Dy whom n was conLd"t,-i l.
| not the ii, 81 tme SIT, ~ history. that II peupl,
when they tell their ,naelsira.s thpy have don'
WITH them have found tneir magistrates reply -
ave but We have not done with YOU II was re
served Tor this age, however, Ia denouuCe then
as Robbers Mi Chairman, lest the gentle
man gro" tired &C his figure, viii press it IA
ltHnher--Fron an intimate aud agtcralle us
! socmlion " th han, for many years, ! hav'
learned 10 respect him RS do for HI, patriot
ism and Virtues. HiS present views ait model
led, believe on too close adherence Ia what h
understands 10 be the wish aud interest vi In
consInueuts.-As Vrginlaos doubt not w
shou agree IN the great pr,nciI,ie am terbll
advo aims. Lei mc assure hnr, however, Ia
| taking leave Tor the present. that his demand
are as inHdmissiJIe, as hrs SMILES are uniortu
nate.
But, sir, 1t " asked by the gentleman from
Wes,moreand, il this prncpie br true 4" ITS eS
tent Upon what groand als the i"e blacks 10 b
excluded from participation ia our ,oanCils.