Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-12-12
al differences which had sp.sns from ,he y.

al differences which had spsuns from ne ~
very and territorial questionsy should u osse
have realized their bene6cent purpose. An
mutual concession in the nsinre Of conn
promise must necessarily be Snwelcome 10
men OF extreme opinions. And pheugh win
oui such concessions our ConsriteiioH eea!d
not have been formed, and cappoe Be pesnsa.
nen,'y sustained, yet we have seen shen
nlaue 'he SUBJECT Of bitter controversy in
oo'n sections OF the Republic. II psu,jrel
many months of discussion ,ns, d.,;s-,..;s~
to secure the Concurrence Of . ,u.s,,;,s ~
Congress in their favor. Ii would m s,,saee
il theyq ad been received with iurr.d;s,.
appreciation BY people aud S,ases,preiud;eed
and hented by the exciting controversies -
their representatives. / believe tho,s .ess.
ures to have been required by tho cireum.
stances and condition Of the country. hes
leye they were necessary TO allny sspssisie,
and anim0sties that were rapidly alirnstine
one section Of the country from another, end
destroying those frufernal sentiments which
are the strongest supports Of the C0nslita.
ton. They were adopted in the spifh Of
conciliatioa, and for the purpose Of coneiIia-
ton. believe that great majority cf our
ielow-citize ms symputhize in that spirit end
that purpose, mud in the main approve, and
are prepared, in alI respects. to sustain thess
enactuents. | cannot doubt that the AmeFs
ican people, bound together by kindred blood
and common traditions. still cherish para.
mount regard for the Union Of their fathers.
and that they are ready TO re5uke any at
tempt 10 violate its integrity, to disturb the
compromises on which il ID based, or 10 rssist
tie laws which lIave been enacted under ils
authority.
The series of measures TO which havs ais
luded are regarded Wy me as d settlement in
principle and substance final settlement,
OF the dangerous and exciting subjects which
they embraced. Most Of these subjects, in.
deed, are beyond your reach, as the lesisla.
ton which disposed OF them was in its char.
acter. hna aud irrevocabie. Il msy be pre-.
sunned from the opposition which they Ill
encountered tlini none OF those measures was
Tree iron lmperieclIons, but 10 their mutual
dependence and connexion they formed q
system Of compromises the most conc iliatofy
and best for the entire country, that could be
obtained from conflicting sectional interests
and opinions.
For this reason recommend your adhe.
renee to the adjustment established Try those
measures. until time aud experience shall
demonstrate the necessity %: further legisla.
tiOn 10 gUaru against INVASION Ot MUSE.
By thut adjustment we have been rescued
from the wide and bouulicss agitation that
surrounded US, aud have firm, distinct, aud
legal ground 20 rest upon. And the occs.
sion. | trust, will justify me 10 exhorting my
counIrymen TO rally upon and maintain that
ground as the best, il not the only means, 0f
restoring peace and quiet to the country, ami
maintaining inriolate the integrity Of the
Union.
And now, fellow-citizens, cannot bring
this communication to close without in
vokins you 10 Join me in humble aud dsvout
thanks 10 the Great Ruler OF nations, for IN
multiplied blessings which hc has graciously
bestowed udon us. His hand, 90 often visi.
BILE in our preservation, has stayed the pests
lence. sayed us from foreign wars and do
mestic assurances, and scattered plenty
! throughout the land.
Our liberties, religious and civil. have
been maintained the TO, ntains OF knowledge
have all been kept open, and means OF hap-
pine<s widely spread and generally enjoy ed,
| greater than have fallen TO the lot of any
ouher nation. Aud, while deeply penetrated
with gratitude for the past let US hope that
his ali.wise Providence will SO guide our
counses, as that they shalt result in giving
satisfaction TO our constituents, securing tho
peEce of the country, and adding new
strength TO the united Government undes
which we live.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
WASHINGTON, DECEMBER Cd, 1850.