The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1844-12-17
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
10 tie Senate and House Of
Renre.e,iniinea nf ne LIniLed 0Ldies;

gratitude 10 the Suprome Ruler Of the universe
Gor the benefits and beSSinga which our eountJ'
under his kind Providence, has enjoyed curing
the past year Matchmaking the eXeiuhg
scenes through which We nave passed. ho'nlns
ia, ooourred 10 disturb the general peace, or to
dsrsnre tbe harmony Of our political sJslem.-
The gTsat moral gpectable has been exhibited Of
n natiop. approximating in number to 20 ,0OO ,OUO
oEDaoDIe, having performed the high and impor-
tant function of elccting their Chief Magistrate
for the term Of four years, without the commits
sion OF any acts of violence, or the manifestation
Of a spirit Of naturalization to the laws. The
great and inestimable right Of suffrage, has been
exercised by oil whO were invested with thunder
the laws orthe different States, in spirit die
tated alone by a desire, in the selection Of the
agent, to advance the interests Of the country,
and to place beyond jeopardy the institutions
under which it is our happiness TO live.
That the deepest interest has been manifested
BY all our countrymen in the result OF the cleo
ton, is not less true, than highly creditable to
then. Vast multitudeS have assembled, from
time 10 time, al various places, for the purpose
Of caRvassing the merits and PretenSions of those
who we're presented for their Suffrages; but no
armed SOldery has been necessary to restrain,
within proper limits, the popular zeal, or to pre-.
vent violent Outbrsaks. A principle much more
controlling was found in the love Of order and
0bsdieaoe TO the laws, which, with mere indi-
vidual exceptions, every where possesses the
American mind, and controls with an influence
far more powerful than hosts Of armed men. We
cannot dwell upon this picture without recogni.
Eing in il that deep and devoted ait Nchment on
the part Of the People, to the institutions under
which we live, which proclaims their perPetuity.
The great objection which has always prevailed
against the election, by the People, Of Their
Chief Executive officer, has been the apprehen-
- ~ lka nd m n
vove in ruin the entire Government.
A security against this, is found not only in
the fact before alluded to, but in the additional
fact, that, we live under oohfederacy embTa-
cling already twenty .six States; no one Of which
has power 10 control the election. The popular
vote in each State is taken at the time appointed
by the laws, and such vote Is announced by the
Electoral College, without reference to the de-
GiSiOn ofthe other States. The right Of suffrage,
and the mode Of conducting the election is regu-
lated BY the laws Of each State; and the cleo
ton is distinctly fsderativO in all its prominent
features. Thus il 10 that, unlike what might be
the results under 4 consolidated system, riotous
proceedings, should they prevail, could only af-
feet the elections in single States, without dis
turbing to any dangerous extent, the tranquility
OF others. The great experiment of political
oOnfedeFAcy-eaoh member Of which 10 supreme
-as to all matters appertaining to its local
interests, and itS internal peace and happiness,
while BY q voluntary compact with others, it
confjss to the united power OF all, tho proteo-
tion Of its citizens in matters not domeStic--has
been 90 far crowned with complete success.
The world has witnessed its rapid growth in
wealth and population; and under the guide fnd
direction OF q experimenting Providence, the
Developments OF the past may be regarded but
a. the shadowing forth Of the mighty future. In
the bright prospects Of that future, we shall find,
as patriots and philanthrOpiSt', the highest in
ducements to cultivate and cherish a love Of
union, and TO frown down every MEASURE or ef-
fort which may be made to ALLEVIATE the States
or the people Of the States, in sentiment and
feeling, from each other. A rigid and close adj
heFence To the terms Of our political compact,
and, above all, a sacred observance Of the guar
NnteeS Of the Contribution, will preserve union
on foundation which cannot be shaken; while
personal liberty is placed beyond hazard or jeo-
PArdy.
The guarantee Of religious freedom, OF the.
freedom Of the press OF the liberty of spoeeh, OF
the trial BY Jury Of the hAbeas corpus and OF the
demeatie Institutions Of each Of the Statistical
wing the private citizen in the full exercise 9th
high and ennohling attributes Of his nature, and
to each State the privilege which, can only be
judiciously exerted by itself, OF consulting the
means best calculated to advanceits own happi-
Woss: these are the great and important guaFan.
ertV must cherish and the advocates Of union
must ever cultivate. Preserving these and
avoiding all interpretations by forced oonstruc-
tiOG, under tho guiSe Of an imagined eXpediency.
upon the Constitution, the influence Of our pO-
liticaI system iS destined to be as actively and
az benefeially felt on the distant shores OF the
Pacific, AZ il iS now on those Of the Atlantic
Ocean, The only formidable impediments IN the
way Of lie successful expansion (timc and spaee)
are so far ia the pregFess Of modification, Ly the
improvements OF the age, AZ to render no longer
Speeulative the ability Of Representatives from
that remote region to come up to the Capitol, 90
that their eOnstituents shall participate in all the
benefits Of Federal legiSlatiOn.
Thus il iS, that in the progress Of time, the in
eStimable privilege Of civil liberty will be enjoy
ed By millions yet unborn, and the great bene-
6ta Of our system OF Government be extended to
now distant and uninbabited regions. In view
ofthe vast wilderness yet TO be reclaimed, we
NAY we'll invite the lover Of freedom, Of every
land, to take up bic abode among US, and assist
ne in the work Of advancing the standard Of
civilization, and giving wider spread to the
arts and re6nements Of cultivated lie. Our pray
srs should oVeTmsFe be offered up TO the Father
Of the Universe Tor his wisdom TO direct Us in the
path Of our duty, 90 as to enable ua to csnsum-
mate these high purposes.
One Of the strongest objections which has been
urged against eonfederaeies, BY writers on gov
ernmenI, is, the liability Of the members TO be
tempered with By foreign governments, or the
people Of foroign states, either in their local az
fairs, or in such as Affected the peace Of Others,
or endangered tie safety Of the whole cOnfeder'
Hoy. We cannot hope TO be entirely exempt
from gueh attempts on our peace and safety.
The United States are becoming too important
IN population and resources not to attract the
observation Of other nhtiOnt. II, therefore, may,
in the progress Of time, occur that opinions en-
tirely abstract IN the States 10 which
they nay prevail and in no degree Affect