The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-20
drew their opposition and acqussced in the resolution

state, Is prepared 10 cooperate with her States in
sstng the application Of the principles of the Wmot Pro-
visoJo such territory at any and every hazard.
The resolution was ordered to he printed, and the Ex
ecutlve requested transmit copies to the several States
In connexlon with these proceedings, we lay before
our readers the following inaugural message of the
Governor, Seabrook0 to show the spirit which prevails
in that quarter:
The Inaugural address of the Governor Elect Hon Vhite-
marsh b Seabrook.
For the distinguished privilege of addressing You this
public occasion, am indebted, and representa-
ves 10 your spontaneous sutfages To planter, unsup
ported by the influence which professional merit parts
you are about To ntrust the functions of the executive office
For this signal manifestation of confidence and par
aliy, accept the homage of grateful and overlooking
heart With steada.t resolution devote his energies
70 the discharge OF the high trust committed TO his he
feels an abiding that his fellow-citizens,
whose support he shall with undated confidence rely, will
award nm the need OF purity of intention.
Among the various duties of the constituted authorities
the meloaton of the moral and Intellectual condition of
the people is the most obligatory and important The
cause OF education and learning necessarily progressive
ME me mpean power OF civilization is annually d-
mnshng the sphere OF mental darkness, the spirit Of lib
ey Is everywhere largely contributing to the practical full
Tue image oil ms Maker In the grand career of human
advancement II was obviously the design of Providence
lna every rational beng should compete IT. from igno-
rance the ara OF one member OF society be withheld de-
gree OF usefulness be lost for which accountability
with peculiar force to the political communities of this
country To the guardianship of their citizens, if enigh-
ened reason be sustained by the ennobng incentive OF
trosn the federal compact might be indefinitely ntrust
ed Bear IN remembrance them the admonilory truth that
institutions these cannot be preserved in their purity with
out the unrammeled agency OF the authority that called
In relation to the number and variety of her staple
modities, and her capacity from geographical position Tor
pronounced one of the weahies members of conted-
ency Under the operation of mild, equal, and consu-
cultural economy and Improvement, she would soon
come the home OF as prosperous and happy people as the
sources of the State hitherto only partially appropriated
veto be fully developed Let be your especial duty,
subject Adopt proper measures for stimulating in
dustral classes to exerons in the field OF Invention
friendly energy and progress and in the increased
comforts OF our population, and the rapid advance OF the
reward
The constitutional authority of the governor is confined
dons, and RENTING fines and orietures, his highest pre-
ogatve is be found The the exercise
very Where new and decidedly favorable testi-
mony be adduced. and there exist no circum-
jury should never be disturbed The volators of law
need not consequently rely upon as chief magistrate,
deeds
The political history of the United States is repcte with
instructive admonon the friends OF constitutional free
dom While as coniederacy our progress has been one
o, unnexampi1d prosperity '.usee" to i, constituent
quiy IS limited toa geographical line, and the 'bess-
ngs of liberty" are only sectionay enjoyed Ineited by
risdicton, the central suthory has repeatedly
sailed the independence and sovereignty Of the States,
and arayed them in fearful opposition 10 and each other
BY substituting the edct of an absolute majority for the
e & al h aha by the
government have in effect been snbverted Power,
strained by no limits but its own discretion, is now per
maneny lodged in the hands of agency, representing
co-partners, whose welfare would 10 depend
n n aposa q the rights and Interests of their MI
Illuminating tribute from portion OF the American fani-
od operation the better to level the distinctions which in
in their physical resources, had wisely created
only preparing to renew its acts of oppression and
higher. South
paling evidence of the omnipo,ence of its dominion.
While the fanatic and the demagogue have fraternized Tor
the purpose of pulling down of the pillars tho fed
era edce which they assert to be unnecessary pres
ervaton superuous remind you gentlesn on
the entirety Of the depends its value hathe
conederacy Whenever the citizens of the slave States shall
firmly believe that the compact which their fathers
subscribed neither liberty property 10 them or
their poseriy, it will be idle time coniecures
concerning the future. The result is already known. The
head aud heart OF the patriot proclaim it. That period
the solemn judgment of him who addresses you. rapidly
approaching To be ready meet it is duty you 10
the State the Union and the cause OF constitutional liberty
OF the two seogra phca parties to which the crisis has
solving its nefarous purposes the other calmly
awaiting the progress OF events without organized effort
tica horizon Relying justice of their principles
the express provisions and moral power OF the constitution
OF the past and the bright anticipaons the future; our
citizens are reluctant to admit that disruption of the tie
OF internal discord. earnestly you to con-
slider this expectation fatal delusion The decree may
be, is already registered that southern freeman shall
hereafter sit secure and happy under his own vine and fig
this gloomy condition of affairs the course of the plan
,aon States is plain Constituting from necessity
sentative portion of the republic, they amonshed to
cultivate among each other spirit of comfy and kindness
to discard all lealouses unnatural they
mschievous to contend with another in moral intel
lecua and physical developments but above all
double their vigilance in guarding from pollution the pre-
cous heritage OF common ancestry To their apathy and
mprovdence ascrbabe the bold and reckless
in operation to anniiate the federal partnership by
converting sovereign communities into mental dependen
ces So rapid has been the of usurpation
submission that the South longer recover
rights that has lost but retain privileges which
enjoys.
There is still hope, however that God in his mercy will
avert the doom which mpends beloved country
Until the hour of trial. then, shall come let her cons1I,
onal obligations be faithfully discharged by South Caro-
lima.
In the me.n time prepare for every emergency The
traitor IS not he who rests usupaton but he who tamey
sumbts to Its demands In resolves be temperate
and discreet but firm, resolute. and united While
listing the corporation and advice of your oppressed
partners be have the seriously
impressed on the public mind of the Union, that South
olina never will consent in federal council except
as sovereign and an equal Let it be known that you
count all danger light when compared with the hazard
political degradation.
And Mr. Speaker, invoking the protecting arm of
Him who penetrates the nmos of the human
heart that may eaessly but perform the services
that am ready to take the oath prescribed by the
ton,
Neither the legislature of New Hampshire nor that
OF South Carolina runs to extremes and yet it is
easy to see that they decidedly at points on the
main question. Arrayed against each other on oues
ton so agitating to all portions of the country in
volvlns point of honor, and that sense of equality
which concerns the sovereign States in this great con-
federacy' how can it be quietly setled-how can