Democratic banner., 1845-03-15

+. the legitimate exercise Of all their
mental and physical powers. Its a
common protector Of each and all
the States; of every man who lives
upon our soil, whether of native or
foreign birth: Of every religious sect,
IN their worship OF the Almighty &c.
cordlng 10 the dictates Of their own
own cOnscirnces Of every shade Of
opinion, and the mos, free inquiry;
OF every ART. trade, and occupation,
consistent With. the laws Of the
States. And we rejoice in the gen.
eral happiness, prosperity, and ad.
vancement of u country, which,
have been the offspring of freedom.
and not of power.
THIS mos. amiable and wisest sys-
tenn of wcA regulated sell-govern-
ment among men, ever devised by
human minds, has been tested by its
successful operation for more than
half a century, and, If preserved-fron'
the usurpa.h,ns of the federal GOV
eminent on the one hand, and. iho
exercise by the States OF powers not
reserved 10 them on the other, will.
J iervenliy hope and believe, endure
for ages TO cmne. and dispense the
blessings Of civil ard religious Iiber-.
~ to distant generations. To effect
objects So dear 10 every patriot. /
Shall devote myself with anxious SO.
liei,ude. 1t will be my desire 1"
guard against the most fruitful source
OF dagger 10 the harmonious, action
of Cur Sy ST, LII; which consists IN sub
siiiuting the meIe mdIscreii n and
caprice "f the executive e, or OF ma
%iorilies in tie legislative department
oi the government, for powers which
have been wMhhe!i from the federal
government by aihe Ct Bstiiu,IOn.-
By tie theory of u government,
IN; jorliies. ,ult ut Ills Iisl,t is not
an arbitrary ~ un united one. ltis
"A night 10 b. e,cIciseC III sUb0idini-
lion To the constitution. aid IN con-
ifcrm;ty 10 ii. One gIrnt object Of
the constitution was To- restrain me-
rites trm expressing mInoiItles,.
or ~encrcaching upon IhrT just rights.
MmorIties have IA right 10 appeal To
Tie constitution, as Il shield against
such oppression.
That tine blessings OF liberty which.
our constitution ecures.N way teen-
loved alike hv mlnorities aud %n,ajori-
ties. ii e executive has been Wisely
invested With a qualified veto upon
the acts Of the legislature. II i
negative power and is Conservative
in lis character. IL arrest for ito
lime hast,, Incon>Ideraie or uDcoE-
stiiutional legislation; invites recor-
Sidcralinn. and Transfers questions at
issue between the legislative and en-
ccsiive departments Ia the uIaunai
Of he reip'e. Like all other pow
lcr>, it Is SUBJECT TO he abused.--
" hen judicinu>Iy and prop er'y ex-
erciscd, The constitution Hseli NAV
lie say cd from im:raclion. and. the
rights ol all pr served AM protec.-
I'd.
The imrstimab be value cf our fee
eIai Union IL felt ahsi acknowledged
by all. Bv tins system ii united ard
con!ede.ased States, u people are
permitted collectively and iidivrdp-
ally, to seek their OVID happiness IN
their own wag; und tbs ~GuaSfqnen-
ces haze been most au>2lclous.-
Since the Union was horned. tho
number Of State has increased from
thirteen to rwenty-ephe: moo of Ihess
have taken then posltoh is m"n-
Der. Of the cnnsederacy within the
last week. Our population has in
creased from three Ia twenty mis-
lions. New c"mntunities and States
are seeking protection und r liz a-
giS. & muiiitudes from The I'D World
are flrchIrg to u shores To partici-
pate m its blessings. Beneath rs &C.
nicn sway. peace and prosperity pre-
vail. Freed from the burdens and
mSeT!e, of war, oE tsIle Ind inter-
course have extended throughout the
world. Mind no longer ta>ked in de-
vising means to accomplish or resis,
schemes Of ambition, usurpatioD, or
comp est, is devo,in. itself to mans
rue interests in developing his tao
u!ties and powers, and the capacity
-. OF nature To minister to his enjoy.
mems. Genus is free to announce
its inventions and discoveries; and
the hand is free to accomplish what
ever the head conceives, not incom-
: patible with the rights of fellow be-
: ing. All distinctions OF birth or rank
{ have been abolished. All citizens.
, whether native OF adapted. are PAac-
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