Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-10

mcnt anguishes AMI fails will these blessings
and perish also! W no does not know the range
cited passions broken loose from legal restraints property
is often fatal TO its vue TO its posessor fai.
ly blessings iuvav the hand of the DESTROYER!
When behojng in the mirror of past times aud disian,
ages, the black and irighul .tIocities furious and
ungoyerncd man, amidst the wrecks OF civil establish.
menis, will thoughulness in the language of our
departed patriot, 'FRowN INDIGNANTLY upon the
first dawning OF every attempt ALLEVIATE portion OF
country from the rest, enieeble tho sacred ties
which now link together its various part>' FOton upon
erery suggestion II anon execution Of the a,c resist
onee or o5dndonment IF the Union2 Such suggestions
not less libel on the morals aud uncrs anng Of the
great body of the New England people, than their pat
rioism Their character is not marked with propenscs
TO outrage, disorder and blood. Such a reproach must he
repecd' "Will not the advocates for town meetings
the authors of resolutions be induced, calmly to weigh
the spirit aud principles of their opposition and reflect
further the tendency OF their measures? Are pre-
pared TO pull down the splendid ece erected by the
wisdom aud vaor of their fathers and bury themselves
under the ruins OF liberty" "Whe large majority of the
people O9te Union, of their naona of the
State Legislatures, of their and be
eve that the existing essential their safe
ty aud the best for the whole their opposers
to be abandoned, and surrender of the Government into
Their hands And will they yield it, turn, other towns
aud sections OF the country that make similar claim
Would they wish ia these perous times, TO see our peace
liberty AMI social blessings at the feet of a party Would
they wish break those ties which unite all TO common
centre epose for the public opinion public confidence
and public power. Such secession from the sautary
conceptions OF our Constitution, and the fnndaue entail
principles OF our Government would be more to be de-
precaed, and outweigh in mischief the exaggerated
evils OF thc embargo" " What thea is TO be done p
States, towns aud individuals have their favore
1he Cn'on hare theirs Thus arring, we, with aug
mented resen,mcnts to rush together in runou collisions
Are we, with mutual hatred, rend asunae the bands
which have united us ITO throw from our v,as the
shield which protects them
good government is Heavens richest gin. Past
events will show the worth of ours Ca,mjiles formoJ
and introduced Federal Constitution Its adoption The
desired and long suspended hope of our citizens was
haie and truly hailed, as the salvation of country
Experience has exalted its value, disclosed more and
more its practical excellence. 1t is worthy the wisdom
and labor Of its authors, and merits every sacrifice for its
preservation
Our history, which preceded adoption furnishes ms
examples which fraught with admonitons Our Go.
vernment was humbed and inefficient; Union tire adj
our commerce, unregultsd and our nue.
nothing; our faith, peridy credit and our
prvaons the want OF every thing. individuals were en-
barrassed; grievances complained of our rulers censre
town and county resolutions published; combination form
ed; non compliance with the law announced; govern
men opposed; property sold one third its value tender
laws made; The imprisoned; and of JUS
uce stopped
"Shoud the northern the middle or the southern States,
should Virginia. could any of her
OF czens dictate measures to Congress, andby opposition
or convulsed State of things force their adoption then
nueed would one State have obtained disastrous mi
uniPh orer ne United States; and then should have
conquered the Union; then should we have prostraed its
government and uampled under feet the last reserve
oil national power Could the opposition prevail par, CO.
cree the whole, rights and would be scat
tered to the winds; nation should pers as free
men be lost. Our palladium our ark our national hui
wark would be shattered, and he broken atoms" "Buf
THIS can neuer be. Society is yet strong. Americans
viuous and enlightened. Americans steady and deter
lhey viii rally round the national constitution, cling TO
their government and should it be driven the edge of
precipice, keep their hold the extremity of its exit and
sink with it into the awful abyss.
Is 1t the idea that there dangers? That 1t can be
said hitherto shall the excitement come, further;
ana mere snail its effects be stayed Let be de-
ceived This is the prerogave OF God alone. Are we
rPe; are we prepared TO proclaim suffering
shaved world, that unhappy made his ast
effort Tor the support OF free That the most
promising experiment has faedi That liberty the
Iegumate offspring Of law; the favorite child of govern
mol pH lite bono
from its last retreat and banished the world"'
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. j. o. Jackson Jan. 20, 1901 "When such acc,i-
saons are made here and gentlemen feel wounded the
unjust imputaions ask, Sir, ought they not to nfict
le wholesome chassement the author, by casting
the foul charges back in the teeth him who ade bem
III any gentleman thinks il no insult be accused of po-
cal imposture avowing osensbo motives inconsistent
with the real ones, am proud differ from him. have
this morning endeavored show that the CHARGES were
false; and whether have succeeded or not 1 am willing
TO leave to oihersl heartily join in the appeal
csion But the gentleman says, the bearing of his arg-
Inent was not noticed by any except his colleague
The answer of his honorable colleague confined ex-
cusveiy 10 The tendency OF such reU0ufiOnizng heart
Dng appeals 10 the people, having for their object hos
me opposition to the laws enacted by this government"
Inc gentleman talked OF 'billingsgate'-and pray sir
1t does not consist in abusing the President of the Unit.
ed States under the privileges of this House accusing him
oil duPcity political perty, and fsehood what does
consist! The gentleman himself INDUCES in sae house
slang, derogotory to the dignity OF this House for the
Executive Oh this nation, such, is entitled to respects
and it is scanaous here covered by the canopv Of tho
DENIM and execute it in BREATH "Sir we are bound TO
support the Constitution and told that ;egardess of
our oahs, we violate by RAISING ARMY TO provide
places or our parIsans, TO down opponents
intndatlon and in the next breath entreated
avoid passion And is iis cause of anger, great
compliant IS made by him at the passing Of the last en-
bdrgo-eniorcing law, at sitting and Tor this the peOple
are to De ercited We in the third month of The
session. and on every question except adjourn
that admit OF debdte the embargo system has been thrust
INTO discussion. Embargo has been banded from one
side OF the House to the other to and fro until every gen
eman was red OF the game, and because we did not exc
out lew weeks more in talking, another cry raised"
'When see members sounding false alarms of danger
TOR the purpose OF promoting oPPos1rtoNs-
int1ammatoTy resoutions-legi sative exciemens-and
open TebeHtonand while driving in this wicked career
covering themselves with the mantle of the fair fame of
our beloved Washington, prOstuing all his patriotism
aud all his virtues to the vile purposes their ggrandize
ment, am struck with wonder and asonishment-Wheu
marx Their course and remember the saluary advice of
his excellent Valedictory from which will read some
extracts, the enornty OF their crime and their bare faced
etfrontery become conspicuous / wish I dared
tresPass upon tile patience Of the House by reading the
whole torlt Is peculiarly applicable TO the times
Inc unitB ~ GOUeTnnleHt which constitutes YOU one
people, Is also now dear you. IL Justly so: for Il
main pillar in the edhce Of your real independence the
support OF your tranquility at home your ace abroad
oil your sacty OF your prosperity, of that uery Hberfy
which so highly prize. But is easy TO foresee thai
from different and from different ouarters much
pains viii be taken, many articles EMPLOYED TO weaken
IN your minds the conviction Of this truth AS This the
point I'D your political fortress against which the batteries
oil internal and external enemies will he most constantly
and actively Though often coverty inIiously) di.
rected Is Of INFINITE moment that you should properly
estimate inc Immense value OF your national Union TO
your collective and ind vidual happiness that vou sould
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