Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-04-06
WHOLE NO. 53.

inc advantages gwen hy TINS govern
ment far exceed the most cxtrNvagant
expectation, Gentlemen, some persons,
blinded by the passions or prcludleos Of
the moment, may think iii to interfere
and arrest the progress of this govern
ment. But who is 80 degraded aud de-
based, ms to call in question the sound
ness ot its principles, or the Justice otits
provlsionsi Have we not the respect ol
the whole civilized world, and can we
not feel "A pride in saying we challenge
the respect and consideration of all man.
kind Who is ashamed to be an Amer
icani Who is there among us let him be
where he may, IN any spot where hui
man beings exist, and where the know
ledge of the earth is known--who IL there
that would not be proud to say am an
Americana ] am countrymnn OF WASH
ington; | am citizen of that country,
which, though it has sprung up in recent
times there are none on the globe who
have ears to hear, but have heard,
or eyes to see but have read, of its ex-
istencc' Is il not at this moment tho
land of general reiugei Who 10 there
in ailliclion that does not come here 20
find shelter, whether he be a republican
or Misunderstanding from their own
country, they come here for protection
and security. And can we do other than
reloice in realizing, that at this moment
IL is the safest government on the face of
the earth Where is the right of person
or property, where is the security of rep
utation, better preserved than hcrei IL
is marvellous to behold it--and while
other governments, standing on thrones
which are tottering, and shaking, arc
tumbling all around, is il not cause for
gratitude and JOY that wo stand on n
foundation sure and stcdiast' IL is un-
questionably true that among all State
the government which at this moment %
most secure against popular commoiion.
is itself entirely popular. IL seems in
! deed that the very submission Of every
thing to the people, will furnish securi-
! ty.
NJ Let the man that would degrade this
government, that would interfere with it,
interests, that would nullily its laws and
! constiiuion-lct him come forth and say,
what he would wish. Whoever he may
be, he is uniaithful and unjust to the
safety and virtue Of this people. ANY
man who would knowingly destroy tho
constitution, ] rejoice to say, would be
looked upon by the larger part Of tho
community with adherence. This con-
stitution is deeply entrenched in the
minds of the people. Doubtless it may
be undermined, it may be weakened;
but if this country keeps single eye to
its interests, il will stand surc--If con-
Quoted in wisdom il cannot be Otherwise.
! Ii is our interest and duty to support this
! government as il il. Who is he that
thinks he can better it, by the Interrupt
tion OF It's regular administration There
! is nothing to be desired for il better thaa
to let it be administered in its true and
genuine spirit. IL is n very liberal, gen
crous spirit, il is founded on prnci-
! pies of reconciliation, aud reconciles all
interests into one common interest. IL
| cannot be satisfactory to the patriot O.
witness purity principles Of administra-
tom speak Of party principles merely
in reference to the powers Of govern
mcnt. We have no exclusion--no or.
interest Of our country or state, can CLAIM,
the right of protection IN preference -
other interests Of other states. There
may be a great variety Of interests AMI
pursuits, aud support may be given TO u
liberal policy, which will enable III.
members Of our national Legislature To-
: administer that which will be blessing
TO all. We are TO consider among other
Ia. sI.., sl.. IL. -
, Constitution, new states have arisen and
the population has greatly increased.
= Since the declaration Of Independence,
k look at our Western country--tben a
, wilderness, but now n most important
! and interesting part fthc United States.
, There is a great duty TO be perform
, ed, that Of bringing all these as il were
, into one family, by one great bond Of un-
! ion. The constitution IL founded on tie
+ basis Of direct personal responsibility /,
|, and whoever may have its functions to
/, perform, is responsible TO the people.
!, The Judiciary is responsible TO the peo-
pie, and liable TO impeachment for wrong
} doing. The Executive department, ac +.
], cordlng TO the theory Of our government, !,
is directly responsible for every act, g.
public opinion. This Is the principle OF
government in the Judiciary. think Il
is remark Of Mr.. Hume, that the whole
; machinery Of government IL established
70 secure the administration Of justice.
Assemblies meet to pass laws, the greet
result Of which 10 thn, Judges may sd-
( judicate between the public aud individ-
) uals Observation-Disclosures right and