The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-12-16

are all sensible of the bias To which tho strong
est minds and purest hearts are under snch cir
cums,ances liable, In respect TO the In 81 ohiea
ton, iis probahle effect npon the dignity and in
dependence of the State Governments, IL ap
pears 10 me only necessary 20 state the ease a,
It would be iftho measure proposed were adopt.
"a, II show that the operation is mos, likely to
The very reverse OF that which the objection
snpnoses.
In the one case, the State would receive the
quota of the national revenue for domestic use
upon a fixed principle, as a matter alright, and
nom fnnd To The creation Of which il had il.
self contributed its fair proportion. Surely
there could be notb pg derogatory in that. As
matters now stand, the states themselves, in
their sovereign character, are not unffs utly
petitioners at the bar of the Federal Legislature
for such allowances out of the national treasury
ss il may comport with their pleasure or sense
ofduiy To bertow upon them Ii cannot require
argument to prove which Of the two courses is
most compatible with the efficiency or respect.
ability ofthe State Governments.
But all these are matters for discussion and
dispassionste consideration. That tho desired
adjustment would be attended with difficulty,
affords no reason why il should not be attempted
The effective operation Of such motives would
have prevented the adoption Of the Constitution
under which we have 40 long lived, and under
the bengn influence Of which our beloved coun-
ny ~ pfosptrcQ. ne IIofuCTS OF
that sacred instrument had greater difficulties
TO ovcrcome,and they did overcome them. Tho
patriotism of the people, directed by deep con.
vction Of tho Importance OF the Union, produc.
ed mutual concession * reciprocal forbearsnce
Strict right was merged in a spirit of eompro.
mise. and the result has consecrated their disin.
tercsted devotion 90 the general veal. Unless
the American people have degeDerated, the same
result can be again effected; whenever expert
cnce points out tho necessity OF a resort 10 the
samo means 10 uphold tho fabric which their "a.
thcrs have reared. IL is beyond the power Of
man To make system Of government like ours,
or any other, operate with precise equality upon
States situated like those whica compose this
con 'sderacy; nor is inequality always niussce
Every State cannot expect 10 shape the meas.
urea OF tho General Government, Ia suit its
own particular interests. The causes which
prevent il are seated in tho nature Of things
and cannot be entirely coun:erac,ed hy human
means. Mutual iorbearancr, therefore, becomes
a duty obligatory upon all, and wo may, am
confiden', count on cheerful compliance with
this high Injunction on the part of our constitu.
ents. IL is not TO DO supposed that they will
object to mako such comparatively inconsidora.
bic sacrifices for the preservation of rights and
privileges which other less favored portions oi
the world have in vain wadod through seas oi
blood 10 acquire
Our course is n safe one, If il DO but faithful
ly adhered TO. Acquiesccncc in the conslitu.
tiopally expressed viii of Tho majority, aud tho
exercise OF that will in a spirit Of moderation
justice, and brothcrly kindness, will constitute
a cement which would forever preserve our Tn.
ion. Those who cherish and incuiesto scnti
ments like those, render . most essential seryics
10 their country whilst those who seek TO weak
on their influence, arc, however conscientiou.
and praiscwortby their intentions, in effect IL.
worst enemies.
II the intelligence and in influence or ths
country, instead of laboring TO fonsnt sectiona
prcjudices, 10 be made subservient To warfare
were, in good faith, applied to the eradication
Of causes Of local discomfort. by the Improve
mcnt Of our institutions, and by facilitating theiI
! adaptation to the condition OF the times, this
task would provo ono of less difficulty - May
we not hope that tho obvious interests Of oui
common country, and the dictates OF an enligbt
ened patriotism, will in the end, lead tho public
| mind in that direction.
Aitsr all, tho nature Of tho subject docs no,
admit Of plan wholly free from objection
| That which has for tIme been in operation
is, perhaps, the worst that could exist; and CIV
cry advance that can be made in its improve
ment is matter cminently worthy of YOU
most deliberate attention.
| 1t il very possible that ono better calculated
! to effect the objects in view may yet DO devised
lf so, it 10 TO be hoped that those who dsa p
prove Of tho ?ast, aud dissent from what is pro
| posed Tor the future, will feel it their duty &
direct their attention TO IL, as they must BIO sen
| siblo that, unless somo fixed rule for tho actor
of the Federal Government in this respect b
established, tho course now attempted to bo ar
rested, will be again rcsortod to. Any mod
which is calculated 10 & Two the greatest degre
| Of effect and harmony to our legislation upo
the subject--which shall best serve to keep III
movements Of the Federal Government With
tho sphere intended by those who modelled an
those who adopted il which shall lead to I'll
extinguishment OF the national debt in th
shortest period, and impose tho ugbtost burden
upon our constituents, shall receive from m
a cordial and firm support
Among tho objects Of great national concern
J cannot om! 10 press again upon your ntientio
that part oftbc Constitution which regulates th
election Of President and Vice President. Tn
necessity for its amendment is made 30 clear
NY mind by the observation OF its evils, and
the many able discussions which they have eli'
tied on the floor of Congress and elsewhere, ,thi
should be wanting in my duty were to will
hold another expression Of my deep solicituc
upon tho subject. Our system fortunately col
/ templates a recurrence To first principles di
: foring, in this respect, from ali that have PR
ceded it, and securing IL, trust, equally
gainst the decay and the commotions whie
J have marked the progress OF other Govern
ments. Our follow citizens, too, who, IN Pre-
portion 10 their love Of liberty, keep stead
eye upon The means Of sustaining IL, do not n
, quire y be reminded Of the duty they owe
themselves to remedy all essential ds'octs in .
vital n part OF their system. Wbilo thoy a'
sensible tha, every evil attendant upon it's ope
alton is not necessarily indicative OF a bad o
ganization, but mny proceed from temporar
causes, yet the habitual presence, or even sii
rio instance of evils which eau be clearly trace
10 an organic defect, will not, trust, DO owe
looked through a too scrupulous veneration it
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