The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-12-12
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
To tie Senate and House of
Representatives., of The United stGi'l

We have coIinued cause for express ng gratitude
to The Supreme RneF of the Universe for The benefits
and bless Dgs which Dor country under his kind Provi
denCe has enjoyed during The past year Nowilhstand
ing the exciting scenes thfgh which we have passed.
nothing has occurred disllb the general peace or to
derange the harmony Of our politi al system. The
great moral spectacle has been exhibited Of nation,
approximains in 6tmber 10 20000 T0 of people, hav
ing performed tho high and important tEncinn OF elect
ing their Chief Magistrate Tor the term oi four years,
without the commission OF any acts oi violence or The
manifestation Of spirit OF characterization 10 the laws.
The great and nes,inable right of suffrage hae been
exercised By all who invested with it, under the
laws OF The different States, in spirit dictated alone BY
desire in the selection OF the agent 10 advance the IN
erests of the country, and place beyond jeopardy the
institutions under which It is our happiness 10 i've
That the deepest interest has been manifested by all our
caunrymen In heresu Of the eecor, is moi less true
than highly credable 10 them. Vast muirudes have
assembled, from lime to tne at various places for the
purpose OF canvassng the merits and pfeensions OF
hose who were presented for their suffages but no
armed sodiery has been necessary to restrain within
proper limits the popular ZEAL OF 10 prevent outbreaks
principle much more controlling was found in the
love of order and obedience 10 the laws, which, with
mere Individual 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 recognising II that deep and
devoted attachment on the part OF the People, 10 the
Institutions under VIII ch live which procains their
perpetuity. The great objection which has always pre-
vailed against the election, BY Ae Peoples OF Their Chief
Executive officer has been the apprehension OF tumus,
and disorders which might involve in ruin the entire
Government A security against this is found not only
in the fact before alluded TO- but III the addnfoHaf tact
that we live under confederacy embracing already
wentysix States; no one of which has power to control
the election The popular vote in each State Is taken
at The time appointed by the VS. and such vote is
L nnpdh itc
the decision of the other States The right OF suffrage
and the mode Of conducting the election, is regulated BY
the laws Of each State and the election is distinctly fed
eralive in all prominent features. Thas 1t is that
unlike what might be the results under consolidated
system riotos proceedings should they prevail coulC
only affect the elections in single States without disturb
ing 10 any dangerous extent the tranquility Of Others
The great experiment of political conederacy- eac
member Of which is supreme-as 10 all matters appeI
tanning 10 It's local interests and its internal peace an
happiness while by voluntary compact with others
il conffdes 10 the united power of ALL the protection
is citizens, in matters not domestic has been so Ia
crowned with complete success. The world has wi
messed its rapid growth in wealth and populations; an
under the guide and direction of experimenting Pre-
videnee the developments of the past may be regarde
but as the shadowing forth Of the mighty fnture ]
the bright prospects we shall fnd as patriots and phi
anthrophists the highest inducements TO cultivate an
cherish love of union and 10 ffown down every mes
sure OT WHICH uc W 0tute
or the People Of The States, in sentiment and feeling
from each other. A rigid and close adherence 10 th
Eierms Of our rc0mpaet and above all sacre
observance Of the guarantees Of the Constitution, wi
preserve union on foundation which cannobe shaker
whe personal liberty placed beyond hazard or jeol
Eardy. .r.r "a, b., s4a .g.s..s
The guarantee Of religious freedom, Of the freedom
THE press OF the liberty Of Speech ofhe trial BY jury
he habeas cerpus and oi the domestic institutions 9TH
Staes-eaving the private citizen IN he full exercise
the high and ennobling attributes Of bis nature, and
each State the privilege which can only be udicious
eKened by itse ofconsuling the means best calculate
10 advance It's own happness;these are the great ar
! important guarantees Of the Constitution, which u
overs Of liberty must cherish, and the advocates
} union must ever cultivate, Preserving these, al
avoidingal interpretations by forced construction und
the guise Of an inag ned expedency, upon the Cons
luton, the inaueLce oil ouS pohea system Is destined
be as actively and 40 benehcialy felt on the disla
shores ol the Pacific il is those The Atlsni
Ocean,. Tie only formidable impedimsnIs in the w'
Of lis successful expansion Qme and space are so
10 the progress Of modification by the imp oyements
1.-The age 10 render no lbngeF speculative the ability
Representatives foua that remote region % come mp
1.-The Capi:ol so that their constituents shall parteipa
i lin all the benefits Of Federal iegislaoH Thus il
hai, in the progress Of time the inestimable prncp
ofcivG liberty will be enjoyed BY millions yet unboI
o and the great benefits Of our system OF Government
+ extended TO now distant and unihhabet regions.
view oftbe vast wilderness yet TO be reclaimed, We m
well invite the lover Of freedom of every land, to Ia
Imp his abode amongus and assist US n the great VIC
Tof advancing he sisDdard Of civilization and giving
wider spread 10 the arts and Te6hemenis ofculliya
e life Our prayers shoHId eyermoFe be offered up
Ihe Father AZ lbe Universe for his wisdom TO direct
in The pain OF oar duty, 30 as TO enable US oseonsu
gnaie these iieh purposes.
III One OF The strongest objections which has been ure
against c0nfederaoes, by writers on Government,
I,l.. In ufh kud