Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-11-09
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efectually tested. An examination into its
construction and operation, must satisfy the
political philosopher, that il is becoming dat
ly stronger. Every motive which could op-
crate uoou the interest or the ambition Ct
man 10 destroy it. has already existed. I've
" element OF sell destruction which might
BE- supposed to prevail from on nnsound orig
inai organization, from the natural corruption
OF human nature, or from almost any other
cause. has had toll lime 10 exert lis influence,
and all surn clements, which can havea eX-
isteuce in the nature OF our government have
exerted their utmost power. but TO no elect
A part OF the citiz-ns OF Pennsylvanls, re-
voltel under he vhishey tax. But the ma
tion,l arm. aud moral power OF Society qui-
e,ed every thing without bloodsheG. Ohio re-
sisted The location o a branch OF the Us
Bank within her borders, aud laid a heavy Tax
10 drive ii out, collecting this tax by iorce'-
But The rational arm soon forced her to re-
store it. South Carolina made the most lear
ful opposition to The Federal laws-hut she
too was quie:ed-other disturbances have ex-
listed. but al ended without difficulty. aud by
wbousoever those difficulties are originated,
thea IL moral obIoquy afterwards resting up
on them IN tae esti aBttou Of the other States,
ana ueapIe Of the Union. which forever de-
bars them rom political elevation, and Is a
waning TO all future aspirants. who would
disturb Tie general peace to advance thgif own
selfish purposes.
NJ sudden uprising against the laws OF our
country, eau ever take place-uo rebetii n a
gsiust The recommendations II isan laian-
gible thing With an army OF a million 81
men. all willing TO do the bidding OF al am
bilious leader. our government could not be
shskea. because it could mol be taken bold Of
there is nothing, 70 touch nothing which can
be controlled without the public will. LIZ
net ss 10 Europe. where a possessi u OF he
caPital-of the public otiees-lhe records.
ana the throne, or seat from which power Tad
iates, i've possession OF the eo,efamen' and
county, where all public Officers are Md
bound 10 obey mandates coming from the
powers that be for ,tfr moment, and viii be
punished az rebels if they do not. No, IN
America It's citizens az its public oticefs-its
magistrates without sal5ties-Julgns indie
renlent OF all control, and executive officers
subject to the direction Of the judges. The
Judges are of the people-mix and associate
with them asily. The sherIfs are likewise,
and so execute the Laws. With a regard To hui
manity, as we'll as to justice, that while . de-
reelection OF duty would soon cause the loss
Of their offices, il is 80 much TO their inter
esl 10 be courteous aud mild, that d lew years
action in the office most commonly sends
them TO represent the people in the lrgisla-
tare-neither Judges. Magistrates, nor Sber-
ifs would dare to lend thrir aid to carry INTO
effect toe mandates OF my usurper, His au-
thoIi,y would be nothing beyond the confines
Of the boundary occupied by bis troops. And
as every man ~ America Is soldier, unless
more than hall were enlisted TO overset the
government. il could 10 no case be done-and
II more than hall could he enlisted, force
would be needless. as the desired result could
be Obtained through the medium OF the BAL
lot box. For this reason there cen be no Sc
cret nspiracy-lbe is 40 need Tor d public
police, nsr for standing army except to keep
Qualifications IN order, and check The Iuoians.
Because for every necessary purpose, a posse
Of The PEG le can at sty time be raised 20 ex-
ccu;e the laws. Resistance 20 our laws is
never heard Of, because every man in The com
munity is conservstor Of the peace, aud
bound to lend his aid when required. Our
laws are as invincitle as the atmosphere, but
as prevalent.
Neither do we want standing armies Tor
war. Our late contest with Mexico is evil
de0ce OF this.
ltmighi be argued, that where d majority
gov IN, there would be danger oiaerarianism.
Not 50 where three iourhs OF the population
as With us, are land holders. Their interests
in favor Of the rights Of property, and the
proporti II Of land holders will be coniihnal-
" increasing, as there is no rale OF primogen-
iiure among US. Every mans property is di-
vitel among his children, and almost always
equally. 81 cheap too is land that three
months labor will bay forty acres il the new
States. SO that Inc proportion OF land holders,
compared with the balance OF the IN
". is from various causes continually lncTeas-
ing and in proportion TO lhot increase Is the
interest OF The people in favor OF a govern
ment OF Just laws where the interests OF oil
are pr tected and the nights OF properly in,i-
olatly secured,
But ia addition to the causes before enun-
eratcd, why our government will stand, aud
become more aud more stable annually Is the
Federal system upon which it Is basrd.
Our government, is made up OF thiriy sep
srate paris, each b,ing a State, independent OF
the res, e. every thing except national mat
tiers. There sre no national officers Of The
lass among us except about one judge TO each
and a marshall 10 execute process in
suit, bstween citizens OF different States
brought iu the Federal Court, ADD ia cases
where States themselves are parties, 50 that
there would ae no machinery Of government
By which any power in possession OF the Fed
erl Government could control the people OF
The States. The State officers, are not under
Contfoi of the General Government, and
would not obey it. Even the gaols and court
houses belong TO the States aud are used by
OF course. as ever Slate man ges IT'S
1wu internal policy uncomnected with, and
ndrpendtnt OF the General Government, The