Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-24

upon 'ueir just rights. MlnorllleS have q
right to appeal to the constitution, as a
shield against such oppression.
That the blessings Of liberty which our
constitution secures may be enjoyed alike
by minorities and majoriles, the executive
has been wisely invested with a qualified
veto upon the acts Of the Legislature. |, is
negative power, and is conservative in
It's character. 1t arrests for a time, hasty,
lnconSderaie, or unconstitutional legisla-
ton invites reconsideration, and transfers
questions at issue between the Legislative
and executive departments to the tribunal
OF the people. Like all other powers, it is
subject TO be abused. When iudicously
and properly exercised, the constitution IL
self may be saved from infracIon. IND the
rights of all preserved and protected.
The incstmable value of our Federal
Union is felt and acknowledged BY all. BY
this system of united and confederated
States, our people are permitted, collect
lively and individually, to seek their own
happiness in their own way; and the con-
sequences have been mos, auspicous-
Since the Union was formed, the number
Of the States has increased from thirteen
TO twerty-eight; two of these have taken
their position as members Of the confedera
cy within the last week. Our population
has increased from three TO twenty millions
New communities and States are seeking
protection under its agis, and multitudes
from the Old World are hocking TO our
shores 10 participate in lis blessings. Be.
meath lis benign sway, peace and prosperi
TO prevail. Freed from the burdens and
miseries Of war, our trade and intercourse
have extended throughout the world. Min
no longer taskcd in devising means to c
complsh or resist schemes of ambition
usurpation, or cohQuest,is dcvoling itself tc
mans truo interests, 10 developing his fac
Mites and powers, and capacity Of nature
10 minister TO his enjoymcnts. Genius j:
free TO announce its inventions and discov-
cries and the hand is free 10 accomplish
whatever the head conceives, not incom
pallble with the rights of a fellow being
All dist notions o. birth or Of rank have
been abolished. All citizens whether ma
tive or adopted, are placed upon terms o.
precise equality. All are entitled to equa
rights and equal protection. No union ex
ISIS between church and state, and perlcc
freedom of opinion is guaranteed 10 all sect.
and creeds.
These are some of the blessings secured
to oar happy land by federal Un Oh. Tt
perpcua'e them, it is oar sacred duty 10 pre-
serve It. Wac o,ul ass "a limits TO the
achievements of free m ads and free hand,
under the protection of this glorious Union
No tire lso1 to mlnkinI, since The o-gln "a
ton Of society, would be equal in attrocit,
to TIA, of him who would lii his hands tt
destroy it. He would overthrow the mobiles
structure Of hum,n wisdom, which protects
himself aud his fellow MN. H. would stol
he progress Of free government, ana involve
rs country either IN anlrchy o. despotism
H. would ex,inguish The fire ocliberJy wh.ci
warns ma anjmtcs The hearts ofhappy MI
lions, and invites all the nlt,ols Of the earth
20 initiate oar example. lfho says tint en-
rog and wrong are committed in The admin.
is.ratjon of the government, let him remem
Der that nothing human can b. perfect; anC
tint under no other system of government
revealed by Heaven or devised by man, he.
reason been allowed SO free and broad ;
scope to comb!t error.
Has the swords Of despo:s proved TO be
safer or surcr instrument of reform in 90
ycrnmcnt thln enlightened reason? Does ht
expect TO tind among the ruins of this Union
Il happier abode for our swarm'ng millions
thln they now have under il? Every love
oihs country mast shudder at the though
of the possibility of its dissolution, and WI
be ready to adopt the patriotic sentiment
Oar federal Un;On-.t must be preserved.
70 preserve it, the compromises which alone
enabled our illherS to form a common con
sltujIon for the government and protection
Of so many states and distinct communities
Of such divers fed habits, interests, and do
meStic Institutions. must be slcredly and re-
hgously observed. Any attempt TO disturb
or destroy these compromises, being term:
of the compact Of the Union, can lead tc
none other than the most disastrous conse
qucnces.
1t is source Of deep regret that, in some
sections of our country, misguided persons
have occasionally INDUCED in schemes and
agtations, whose object is the destruction
Of domestic institutions existing in Other
sectons-institutions which existed al the
adoption Of the constitution, and were rec
ognizad and protected by it. All must sec
that if it were possible for them 10 be sue.
ccssfu in attaining their oLjec', the dssolu.
ton Of The Union, and the consequent de.
struction Of our happy form of government,
must speedily follow.
| unhappy TO belieye that at every period
of our existence as nation, there has exis-
ted and continues to exist among the great
mass of our people, devotion 10 the Union
of the States, which will shield and protect
il against the moral treason ofany who would
seriously contemplate its destruction. To
secure continuance of that devotion, the
compromises of the constitution must not
only be preserved, but sectional lealousies
and heart burnings must be discount enance
and all should remember that they are mem
bers of the same political family, having a
common destiny. To increase the attach
ment Of our people to The Union, ou7 laws
should be just.
ANY policy which shall tend TO favor monopolies,
or the peculiar interests of sections or classes must
operate to the prejudice of the int rests OF their TEL
low citizens, and should be avoided. II the COM
promises OF the constitution be preserved-lf Sec
lonal leslouses and heart burnIngS be d.scounte-