Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-29


x . il admitted to have authority to judge oil
IFS validity.
I'M recent message to congress, the president
b.. desired that body to put at his disposal the
H. army, navy, and militia force of the con-
ssdsracv. to be used at his pleasure, with autho.
.,,x ~ remove or abolish the custom houses with
-, sovereign state, wherever and whatsoever he
nav think proper, and requires the enactment of
US in relation to the collection Of duties in that
,,,,e 10 be made IN cash, if he may deem it ne.
.,s,,v. which cannot be considered in conf0rmi-
- Nth that clause Of the constitution, which
i.,l,r., :" all duties, impo,ts, aud excuses, shall
\. uniform throughout the u. States"
". are not deceived-for We cannot misun-
,.r.,aud the object of these warlike recommen-
I,,;ons. The doctrines lately promulgated de.
~ an, sovereignty to the States; and State
R,h,,, It would seem, in the opinion of the Pre-
.,Jsnt. are held as grants from the Federal Con-
.n,n,iun. The difficulties which State Sever
,,gn,y and State Rights might interpose, being
- mi, summary method disposed of, the field is
o,sn 10 the array Of military legipns, to crush by
f,rrs that which is sustained by justice, patriot
en- and the Constitution. The power claimed
lor that government makes it already absolute;
md should the Congress indulge the Presiden, in
IN, desires, ueN sduCuSu, W Vieh WIVES, tuc SiC-
alton Of Dictator
Why should these things be? Have drawn
.,yorl; ever reeonciled differences Of opinions-
Besides there are various modes by which TINS
controversy might be adjusted without resort
~ arms. which wisdom iorblds, patriotism con-,
1emn,, aud liberty abhors.
the courts Of the country are open TO all par
res where those questions might 5000 be detet-
mined, and leave Us, as we were, Tree and hap
80 neople; or Congress could, by the provisions
ri the Constitution. confer on State, within her
avn territory. the right to Law duty Tor the be-
oe6, Of the Uuted States Treasury-tn which
none could reasonably object. since high Tariff
!, claimed TO be most judcious Tor the Northern
S,ates-and low TaIlif most beneficial to the
South.
Bl, the call Of general convention OF the
States brin,s at once full before all the parties
10 the compact. every doubtful or disputed pouer
Of the federal government, IN the mode p"inted
oar by the instrument itself. where all amend
men,, could be made, and disputed powers set
tied. in spirit OF kindness, much more congo.
nal To the harmony of our institutions, than that
which uow seem, IN contemplation. This course
ought to be acceptable to all, as II give, full aS
surance Of peaceful DAYS hereafter, aud will
re.,are confidence TO the mind If the parint, al.
ready too long agltated with the ioreseen disas.
ters of the coming conflict.
But should all prudent consideration, be dis
regarded, and the federal government, decorate
their poster, the hostile bayonet BE- leveiled at
the bOsoBs OF our country men, the DAYS nur re-
public will be numbered-ouf free institutions
will be bIotted out with the patIiol ood Of bro
thes-the pruning hook and the plonshshare give
place to the sword aud the spear. and amidst the
dire conflict Of coniending armies, liberty will
shrek aud depart forever. Slli look onward
and there is nothing TO behold but danger aud
darkness
Should that day come, and come il may, sin, e
many, both pruden, and wise. think it near at
hand, where do W find guarantee tor the llber-
y Of the people Of Vuginlas fhey nave M assur-
anees that the fate which is now intended for one
member Of the confederacy, may not shortly be
their own. Are We more capable of submitting
to unjust exactOns and unlimited power. than
Ot"er>? The president, IN his recent exposition
Vi the Federal Government, in his paternal adj
m'n'tions, not To the constituted authorities of
the State, but to the people of South Carolina,
has taken OCCASION to advert 20 their internal
weakness-lhe alluslon cannot be misunderstood
-'hohgh "holly Sratuitous, aud uncaied for by
the occasion. 1t should be promptly repealed by
every State similar situated Having IN thi. in
d'eft mode exhibited purpose to sustain its
e,an OF power, rather an the supposed weakness
't The State, than on the Just 5 reush Of the
constitution 1t becomes the duty OF the States
Aa''ns the same interes, to protect, s,lemnly to
protest against all illusions, arguments and cal
cuIa'i"n> on the part OF the Federal Government.
having reference to this subject. Under exist.
M circumstances, however. a grave question ia
presented, whether i, be not more exp-dlent, to
trust those interest, to the Justice of patriotic
and intelligent people. rather than lav them a,
t,e mercy ol Government which seems already
disposed 20 prejudge the case, anu tn make the
relations arising trun them. the means of one
rating upon the fears Of the people, aud thereby
securing and making paramount i'susrrps Non ?
Your station is high and responsible; To YOU
the people will pnk: nav. do Look, for security
and protection, aud the maintenance Of all the
rlsh's ut the states Virginia. the land Of our
ptm' the burial place OF aur fathers, the peace
W homes OF our aIves and daughters, awaits
!'pr decision. lGparriOtism impels that govern
e h,' "hy not repeal Al once the odious acts,
1" impose the Onsruus and obnoxious bur
u'"s upon the south. and restore to "a, our couu
Wy peaceful, prosperous and indebted nv civil