Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-06-24

mpartially examines II. / regard it as the work
Of the purcst patriots and wiscst statesmen that
ever existed, aided by the smiles of bcnignant
when we regard it a system Of
government growing out Of the discordant opin-
ions and conflicting interests of thirteen indepen-
dent States, it almost appears divine interposi
ton in our behalf have always, with the ut
most zeal and the moderate abilities possess.
strvcn to prevent its infraction in the slightest
particular, because believed if that bond Of un-
ion were broken, w would never again be an u
nitcd people. Where, among all the political 4
thinkers, the constitution makers and the constitu-
ton members Of thcday, could we find man to
make us an Other2 Who would even venture to
propose a rc.unica Where would be the start
ing point, and what the plant do not expect !
miracles to follow each other. None could be pro-
posed that would be adopted; the hand that de- /
strOys the Constitution, rends our Union asunder !
forever.
My friend has been pleased 10 remember, in
his address, my humble support Of the constitu-
tional right OfCongrcss to improve the nav igaion
of our great rivers, and construct roads
thro' the different States. 1t is well known that
my opinions on this subject stronger than most
mems. Believing that the object of the union
was to secure the general safety and promote the
general welfare, aud that the Constitution was
designed to point ont the means Of accomplish
ing these ends. Ihavc always been in favor of
such measures as deemed for the general bcne-
bed by the Constitution itself. l supported them
with my voice and vote, not because they were for
the benefit Of the West, but because they were
for the benefit Of the whole country. That they
arc local in their advantages, well as in their
construction, is objection that has been and
will be urged agl inst every measure of the kind.
In country widely extended ours, diver
siicd in its interests and in the character of its
people, it is impossible that the operation Of any
measure should affect all alike. Each has its
own peculiar interests, whose advancement il
seeks; we have the coast, and you the noble
river that flows at your feet So it must ever
be. Go to the smallest government in the world
tho Republic Of San Marine in Italy, possessing
4 territory Of but ten miles square-and YOU will
find its citizens, separated but by few miles,
having some interests which, account of local
situation, separate and distinct. There is
not on the face of the earth, plain five miles in
extent whose ,nhao.tan,s arc shs sa'n i've ON eno
creek, others near a hill, which, when any
urc is proposed for the general benefit, will give
rise to jarring claims and opposing interests. In
such cases, it has always appeared TO me that the
point to be examined was, whether the principle
was general; if the principle were general, al
though the application might be partial, cheer
fully and zcalousy gave Tiny support. When an
objection has been made TO appropriation
for clearing the snags out of the Ohio river, have
answered it with the question, 'sWou!d you not
cean cfsnags, were the nav igation of your coast
thus INSTRUCTED, they contribute their portion
of the revenue t.. s.-t.f your cen coast ana cree
piers harbors and light houses from which tn cy
derive n remote benefit, and why not contribute
4 yours to improve the avigation of river whose
, commerce cnrichcs the whole country?''
1t may be expected, fellow citizens, that
should say something on topic which agitatc.
Y AMI distracts the public mind-the deranged state
of the currency and the general stagnation OF BIZ
- sfnyc
' it distinctly understood that force them NJ
! man. am an independent man, speaking to in
a dependent / think for myself you OF cours,
: cnjoy and exercise the same right | chec1fully
concc5c to every one the liberty Of differing will
Il me in sentiment, readily granting that he has a
!, good chance ofbcing right as myself-pcrhaps
h better. But lhave some respect for nv characte
+ as public man. The present state of things ha
: grown ont OF series of measures TO which hlv
r been in uniform opposition In speaking of thci
n consequences, am doing but justice to myself ii
e showing them in justification of my conduct
II am performing duty to my fellow citizens, VIII
: have right to know the opinions of every pull
lie man. The present state of things is unpara
l. leed in the annals Of our country. The genera
= suspension Of specie payments by the banks-be
If ginning know not where, and ending know nc
>, where, but comprehending the whole country
If has produced wide spread ruin and confusio
4, through the land. To you the scene is one of aE
? prchension yet; to of deep distress. 70
C cannot understand my fellow citizens, nor can
81 describe it to enable you to understand, tn
l. embarrassment and suffering which is deprcssin
the spirits and crushing the energies Of the pcopl
o OF the sca-girt States of the east. You are ayr
d culturists-yOu produce what you consume, an
e always have the means ofliving within your reacl
We depend others for their agricultural produt
l. tions-we live by manufactures and commerce.
J. which credit is the lifes blood. The destructio
N of credit is the destruction of means of liz
t ing. The man who cannot fail to fulfill their
n must suffer for his daily bread And who are thos
,r who suffer? Not the rich, for they general
Is take Of thcmselves.-Capital is ingeniou
and far sightcd-ready III resources and fertile
i cxpcdicnts to shelter itself from the impendin
C. storm. Shut it out from one source of increas
" and il will find other avenues of profitable inves
% mcnt. 1t is the industrious working part Of cor
a. munity-men whose hands have grown hard
n holding the plough and pulling the oar-,nen WI
s. depend their daily labor and their daily pay
C. who. when the operations Of trade and commert
re arc chcckedand palsc. have prospect for ,her
M selves and their families but beggary and starv
ii ton. Al! this has been attributed to causes
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