Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-12-20


10 control The legislation ofthe country, and
pervert the operations Of the Government.
to their own purposes
ITO be Concluded in our merit
GOV, MOBILES INAUGURAL.
Fello,o Citizens Of the Senate,
and House Of Representatives..
Called by your ",ffrages to occupy the
station Of Chief Ma is,rate of the state, l
obey the summons; and while feel deep
ly impressed with profound emotions of
gratitude for this distinguished mark of
your confidence and regard, md tender you
my unfeigncd acknowledgements for the
manifestation, cannot at the same time
but approach the execution Of the high
trust with All indissembled ditfideuce of
my ability to fulfil your just expectations.
Relying, however, as do, on your wonted
gencrous indulgence towards your public
servants, when their acts proceed from
pure intentions aud sincere zeal in
the service of their country. it will not,
hope, be regarded as arrogance in me, to
say that shall bring these qualities with
nfe into Office.
When | take survey Of the State, land
contemplate the coincidence of opiuious
aud harmony of feelings among her citi-
zens on the leading political questions of
The daY-when behold the noble attitude
of her people, dismissine from their bosoms
the bitter feuds of party strife, which at
one time distracted their couusels, and
maSnanimously uniting in Que lofty pur.
pose Of maintaining their political rights,
and advancing their own prosperity, am
al arr,hnldonest m pnticioafa fha ,,oass clos:
,S.' ."...n eSH s.oi9, me
State to the confederacy Of Republics, of
which she is sovereign member, new
field OF duty. extending beyond our ,crri-
torlal limits, opens to the view-inpor-
tant interests, comprehending the welfare
OF great country, Astounding in popula-
tiun. wealth, aud enterprise, claim our Sc
rious attention. Nor should it he rsearded
as an Interference in matters no, belonging
10 our Legitimate sphere, or an uniustifia
hle departure from the line of duly, thar
the State should watch with a scrutinizipp
eye the proceedings Oft general govern.
ment. The Federal Government was Gre.
a'ed by the States to promote their own
happiness and prosperity. Hence it be-
comes the imperative duty of the States 10
exercise wholesome supervision over
their federal agents. Nothing would be
a more certain prognostic of an approach
ing change i'll the Republican forms and
principles of the confederacy, than the
withdrawal ny the sovereign parties TO the
compact, of all concern in the administra.
tion of its affairs, and superiutendancc OF
the conduct of its agents. An un,irinr
vigilance on the par of each State, is an
indispensable obligation, Whether we re-
gard our own happiness, or the preserva-
ton Of the general liberty. I, is impor-
tant that the States should so exercise their
nShtiul powers as to set n Republican ex-
ample worthy to be initiated, aud to infuse
their spirit into. and impress their charac-
ter upon, not only those who administer
the powers of the general Governmental ,b.t
the myriads of kindred beings throughout |
the civilized world. All regard and vens
rate the character Of the iIlnstrious Wash !
ington as the most perfect model of n deyo- |
ted patriot and unyieliing Republican,
Under wha! sacred sense 0f gratitude |
and duty. then, are the States required To |
cherish and perpetuate those principles of
true and rational liberty, for the attain
inent OF which he fought, and in the ac
QUESTION of which, it was his felicity aud
glory to succeed. Upon the individual
States, then, the solemn responsibili,v
rests. Their duties and obligations are
clearly rointeI out, and arc resoIvable in.
TO one single proposition. which is, stricr.
~ observing, and rigidIy maiu,ainlne the
boundaries which separates the anthorities
and Jurisdiction Of the several states. and
the general Government. A wise and
just regard to this undeniablc truth, in
wolves not only the permanency of the
Union, but The preservation of the politi.
raj rights OF the people.
The Constitution Uf the United States
being grant ofspccifc powers, conveyed
~ plain and nnambiguous terms, excludes
aii powers sought to be derived from i'm.
except those which are ncces-
'ary and proper to carry into effect, granted
powers. The doctrine of implied powers
should he resisted at the threshold. as high.
y dangerous, and subversive of our excel.
ent frame Of Government.
bnf the States have confdcd 10 their
exclusive care, other exceedingly momen-
GUS and interesting duties. The Repub.
'can theory is founded on the assumed
;aapac'ty of'he people for self government.
1enco ,he vastimportnncn justly attached
o nm SthSient system Of popular edu.a-