The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-01-10

discloses very different feature. The
consent of the free States of the Union 10
further progress would eyince an ignorance
of their true interests of the rights OF JUS
tice and humanity, and an indifference TO
the character and dignity of their common
country. Where these are implicated, 1t
is an abandonment of duty TO compromise.
SO fully were the views of the Executive
expressed on the subject of the Tariff and
the extension of slavery, in a former mes
sage, that reference OF them here, as en-
bracing his present sentiments thereon,
would appear to be sufficient.
The dissemination among the people of!
information affecting their peace and pros
perity, should be regarded as measure of
sound wisdom, and should be shackeled
| by no unnecessary exactions. To give TO
the citizens of one section of common
country, a correct knowledge of the wants
the opinions and general condition of the
people OF other portions thereof, should be
the aim of all wise legislation on the sub
ject Nothing would tend more strongly to
disspate sectional jealousies and dIslikes,
and to unite in sentiments of neighborly
kindness, every part of this great confeder-
acy. Intercourse, whether produced by
the agency of Railroads or of Telegraph;
by personal or written communications; is
an agent TO heal dIssensions and 10 foster
social charities, more potent than national
laws. To tax beyond the necessities OF
government, the intercourse of our citizens
creates barrier to the dissemination of
knowledge; and assists in estranging the
! affections of the different portions of
the Republic. In this view of the subject
the Rates of Postage charged by the Ma
tional Government, becomes a question of
deep importance, and sound wisdom would
dictate deduction of present charges.
1t cannot fail to be perceived that the
observations in relation to postage, as con-
nected with national intercourse, applies
with equal force to Improvements in The
mode oftrayel between remote sections of
the country. Whatever facilities free
communication m n the citizens,
strengthens the unity of government
! Whether from the character of the country
and the nature of its surface, il is practica
BILE great national thorougGare from the
/ Mississippi 10 the Pacific ocean, has not
! been fully ascertained; but il must be evil
dent, that such an improvement would be
of inestimable value to every portion of the
/ Union. In addition TO the opportunities
it would afford of an interchange of hospi-
talities between the people OF remote sec
tions, it would not fail to be loaded with a
trade, as profitable 10 the country, as II
would be important to different localities.
To Pennsylvania, its benefits can scarcely
be imagined. The Improvements already
made and those in progress in this State,
connecting with the Public Works of 9TH
er States, will soon form one unbroken
chain Of communication from the Atlantic
to the Mississippi. Were this gigantic
work completed no man could estimate
the social advantages which must ensue TO
every section of country united herewith;
and in no place would It's salutary results
be more effectual than within our own
> borders. The subject is eminently wor-
thy the serious attention of the Legisla-
ture.
In faithful adherence to the National
Constitution, as the same has been eXpoun-
ded by the Sages and Patriots of other
days, the people of Pennsylvania rely for
the perpetuation of their political, social
and religions liberty. although in its
provisions may be found the acknowledge
ment of principles they do not approve, ii
is esteemed by them as the fundamental
law of the country, and they reverence ii
as the consummation of wisdom and patri-
otism, devoted to the general welfare
When sectional interests and jealoussies
contend for supremacy, and sectional rights
] are TO be determined; when questions be-
tween States are controverted, ald disre-
GARD of national laws Is manifested: in
, peace and war, in prosperity and adversely
in foreign or domestic difficulties, the citi.
zens of Pennsylvania turn with abiding
confidence to the National Constitution
= Neither the thirst for power, nor the pros.
tration of their peculiar interests, can shake
their allegiance TO the National Govern
ment, or raise with them the traitor cry OF
disunion. The sentiments expressed, and
the language used on the subject, by the
: Father of his Country, are SO appropriate
= to the period which we live, that | have
deemed it proper to call your attention to
= the following brief extract from his fare
we'll address:
: "The unity of government which con
1 stitutes you one people, is also dear to yor
: 1t is justly so; for it is main pillar IN the
edifice of your real independence; the sup
f port of tranquility al home; your peace
f abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity
of that very liberty which YOU so highly