Southern telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1834-1838, 1838-07-18

piece of human genius, happily the desIra
BILE end was accomplished; and on the
serentcenth day of September, SerenteeH
hundred and eighty-aevea, the Constitution
was agreed upon by the Convention, and
presented to tho several states for contir-
maiiap. Now dangers, perhaps no; aniicl-
pated before, presented themselves. None
could doubt that if the states reiinquished
part Of their supremacy, il would be
cen.cred in, and would remain 70 be exer-
cised alone bv the Government olthe Unit
ed States. Jealousy was nur.ared in al
most every bosom. and The immortal HENRY
was arrayed against its adoption. As II
thorugh the miraculous iniorposiiion OF some
unknown power. in July, 1888, the constiiu-
ton was ratified by nine states, (the num-
Der required before it could become the SUI
preme law of any, and on the fourth dag
of March, screnteen hundred and eighty
nine, the presen, Federal Government was
carried into full operation. At different
times the other states ceded away their s1-
premacv and become members of the
North American Union. Porieuilous era
in American affairs! Admirably cancu
tated. noblest production of the genius OF
man! to erase the evil that was dawnng on
cur Iand-to dispel the gloom that was over
shadowing our MISUNDERSTANDING IN
dissolubiy the several states in harmony, IN
Union, in peace together! From the me-
morable epoch Of l776, to 1885,. materials
were in store, mems intellects were npcn-
ing and receiving practical demonstrations
to accomplish the organization of RePnb-
lican form Of government, on theoretical
principles, till then uniried--tIll then never
brongl into evenmental existence.
Thus, Gentlemen, was the greatest task
that human mind was ever bent to, and sue
cessfuly accomplished, pcrfIrmed. Brought
forth through may labyrinth OF eolnci-
dences, almost meric!e now TO account for;
adopted into universal use; received and
recognized as a supreme ard paramount
law Of the Iand; and in Jaly l7Ss, was
chris;ened by the whole American people,
in the first moment Of her existence, "FHE
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED
STATES!"
O,gentlemen,may she evorromnin rs she
is, pure and spotless, and inyiolahlo;the lig-
ament that binds together the Norlh Amerl-
can Union; the guaranty of the rights of
the North American people! II requires
a genius. gentlemen, far brighter than mine
to laud its greatness and paint out all its
beauties. The Rhetoric Of CICERO, gentle
men, the eloquence of DENosrHENEs, the
PHILOSOPHY and genius Of BACON, the argu-
mcnt OF WEBsRER and the beauties of CLAY,
could not bestow too much praise, 100 much
culogium on this great charter Of our na-
TONS freedom! Ii spans the arch of the
North American Union, and exhibits all
the beauties and brillianey of the rninbow,
as its mosaic colors are painted on the eye,
when it encircIes the universe with It's
grandeur and sublimity, beaming with the
efiulgence Of the countenance of lIea-
ven!
When we look back 10 the origin Of onr
government, and attempt to weigh the value
we place upon the enjoyment Of our liber-
~, the free exercise Of our privileges and
llnmuniies, and the numerous blessings we
enjoy, we cannot bestoW~ too great praise
upon our Constitution as the immediate
cause Of all of this good. Brought into ex-
isience by the origin1tors Of our hdepen-
dence; so admirably calculated for the
lasting happiness Of our political associa-
ton; for the preservation and perpetnation
of our Young and prosperous Republic, at
such a time, and under snch circumstances
sshe deserves our esteem, our aid, our re-
sheet. and our submission The powers OF
the Government are marked out by her fin
Ger of discretion. and defined, and cIrcum-
scribed SO as to promote the happiness, and
exalt the character of the Union, and Sc
cure the people in the enjoyment Of domes-
tic peace. and civil liberty. As an angel
Of security she hovers over our land; as Q
sword of fire, she guards our hard-earned
independence; and as the indissouh!e tic
Of the North American Union, awaits the
applause of nations yet unborn. Embrae-
ing all the means necessary to promote the
peace and happiness of any people; speak
nr in a voice not to be misunderstood, she
diff'uses universal peace over onr land, anc
merits universal praise. Extending Owe
the whole North American Union; neye
fading laurel of our country's fame; presi
ding over the highest tribunals; and in
voice Of mild approval, or Misrepresentation
sancdoning or ahnulling all acts contrary t
her form and prescribed rule of p oceediug
yielding balm to aninjured yotary; andre
establishing hertranscendent authority whel
it has been outraged or violated; she call
aloud for our aid to sustain her unimpaIred
for she admonshes us in her downfall, on
political salvation-is losIl
For almost fifty years, gentlemen, sh
has been among us, and few attempts hay
been made to violate her chastity. migrate
full wretch who woula offer violence to thi
peoples rights! If the attempt be made, a
injured nation call'aloud for this restraint Q
virgin freedom to be removed--for all II
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