Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-11-16

neously. But whatever may have been our an
ticipations, thus far it must be admitted that our
reasonable expectations have been greatly disaP'
pointed, and that the burthens Of which we com
plain, have been but partially allev'ated. Ne
vertheIess, with these diacourasing facts before
me, still feel extreme reluctance AT the ioea o'
yielding up all hope Of peaceab'e and satlstac'
tory adjustment Of these perplexed and emoar-
raising questions. through the operations OF the
constitutional authorities OF the country Inc
proceedings of the late Session OF Congress were
noted with intense interest and soiicitude, ana
with spirit and desire to find something IN the
proceedings of that body, tending to harmony:
founded upon acts Of Justice and more sacred
regard to the principles of our Federal System,
But each succeeding mail during the late long
Session, did but strengthen my mlsgIvngs' IN
longer lpoking to that body, to save the country
from the threatening evils of partial, oppressive
and unconstitutional legislation Yet justice re-
quires the admission, that in the passage OF the
Tariff act ef the late Session, majority OF Doth
bran ches of Congress did manifest something oil
a shirt of Cancellation towards each other. This
| majority, too, manifested spirit OF cooperation
with the Executive branch Of the Federal 60
vernment, in sustaining this act, which although
BY no means, satisfactory measure OF compro-
mise has been calculated To alay present excite
| men', and to check the impe tuosity OF the rash
| and vinlent. This act was passed by the votes
of members who did not approve ITS provisions,
but sustained it as cho,ce of evils. They vot-
ed for its passage in preference to dlsunlon. or
| the Tariff Act Of 1928 While consider the
principles of the late act equally, il not more
obnoxious. than that of 1928, yet am bound t.
admit, that it relieves the whole people OF the
United States of portion OF the bufthens OF
taxatiun; and therefore il may be considered as
an effort, at least, on the part OF portion Ut the
friends of the protective System, to modify the
law, SO as To make II less obnoxious to our trel-
inrs. But unless this step Of Cancellation is fol-
lowe by further concessions, they do bit de-
ce,ve themselves # they suppnse tbs South will
ever becnme reconeiled.
Upon foil view of the whole subject would
most decidedly recommend. that our forbearance
and moderation be made manifest to the Whole
| Union. before we enter upon arv doubtful or vio-
lent remedy, calculated to jropardiZe the ex's'
,epce Of the Federal Unun itself. Our cum.
plants are Just, and uur cause righteous-en'
durance is not yet in'Netabir; and a new Con
,r,s under the last census, will assemble under
circumstances. and at time more suspicious Tor
calm and patriotic deliberations | am not a
stranger 10 the sefshness Of men and commune
lies, bat have not vet lost all confidence in the
| virtue and intelligence of the American people.
| IF our opponents br capable of wise self govern
men, t,,ey mus, ere long, be brought to see
h. Justice OF our cause: based as 1t is, IN rrin'
riplps, no less essential 10 them, than to Us. al
least. may we hope, that the common classes oil
b" aborng pcnp'e, every where, Will yet De
! brought to unite With W against The whole system,
as being designed to benefit an aristocratiC few,
and To uppre.s the poor for the exs lusive benefit
of the wealthy? But should these. my best an
ucipa,ons, be founded in error, and originate IN
weakness-I beseech my c0untrymen, who al g
in favor of direct and Immediate resistance, to
remember. that they aee required, BY every prin-
ciple OF sound philosophy, virtue and patriotism,
| 10 exercise patience and Isng iorbearance towards
their brethren of the same faith and principles
with themselves, in regard to the usurpatlons OF
| the Federal Gu, ernme,st. 1t is truly gratifying
Ia know, that the Southern people are so wen
az, ped "a to The existence Ot the evils Complain
ed Of This being the case, nothing bu, union
and concert are wanting to give an 'rresist'D'e
moral force to our opinions and feelings, and make
oui selves Formidable in any event. TO obtain
this desired union Of action, time and LABOR are
required.
do not consider the mode and manner ofPro-
ducins these Joint deliberations material, nor do
|
It's only necessary that these measures should
emauate directly from the enlightened and
deliberate will of the people; founded upon their
inherent AID unaiienable rights. admitted to be
extraordinary, and intended to meet most ex-
traordnary crisis No State can act emcienty'
in sustaining her jus, rig'ts against mighty pow
err, unles, her own population are united IN the
poicy 10 be pursued cannot consider II advIs'
able, Tor a s.sgle State upon her separate action,
to undertake to force redress of grievances from
the Federal Guvecnmen', while her sister States,
equally interested, are NOT even consulted as To
the policy to be pursued. Principles OF common
courtesy must concede to the members OF the
same confederacv, or coparinership, right to
participate in all councils. where the subject un'
der consideration. and the policy TO be adopted.
are equa,iy interesting to each member When
ever a case however shall arise, wherein a SIN
gle State is oppressed BY the usurpaions Of Fede
raj power. aiid that pressure shall be conined to
! her local interest alone. and consequently pro-
duce no identity Of feeling and interest 10 the
other States; then would consider il the ncum'