The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-26

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Exscn from the Of Governor Ford the legislature
January l9l
In pursuance OF Joint resolution Of the last general
assembly, calling the people to vote for against
Of the people taken At the election the second
TUESDAY of October and the question decided in favor OF
calling convention by majority Of all the VOTES given
for Representatives at that election Il will therefore be-
the duiy Of the legislature to provide by law for
carrying that vote into eject.
This State is member Of great confederation oI
States bound together by every consideration OF interest
and sepreservation regulated by constitution wherein
defined the rights and powers OF each member, we'll
the rights and powers Of the whole. acting general
government From the acquisition OF new territories, the
which this power is TO be exercised has lately
been vastly increased and may be much further extended
That our present greatness and prosperity nation
the result of this union OF Siaes fact which needs
demonstration; and that future prosperity and in
OF power and influence and happiness depend upon
firm adherence to that union is proposition equally
clear BY the progress OF improvements the difference
between the different sections OF the country compaIa
lively annhlated, and interests closely in
ierwoven and assimilaed The whole Atlantic coast Is
rapidly becoming connected with the centre. looking
short period when BY the same
the whole shall be connected with the Pacific coast
Thus connected and strengthened and united not only
will means of national happiness and power be in
creased but the benefits and Influences OF free ns
iutions be more extended throughout the world. He,
,hereiOie. who would destroy. weaken, or impair this
TO the best interest OF mankind
Whatever is of the domestic or internal policy OF each
BeO9fnx6 unCOU0eClcu
the partnership. belongs exclusively the adminstra-
on OF the State governments. Whatever involves the
rights and of all the members, belongs to the
general government and each has the right to be heard
While ali the rights OF the savehoding States, reeog-
nied By the constitution. should be ngIdy and good
faith maintained. equally the right and The desire OF
the free States be exempted from all the evils and
burdens which that institution imposes.
Consequently, the general government should be clear
from ali responsibility for the existence or maintenance
OF slavery or any tac therein The subject OF the
tension Of slavery into the Territories is OF in
erest. and has tor some time past agaied the whole
country The interests OF the Tree Siaesyea. the
the love of liberty, and the yet hoer claims of human
" and Justice, all demand thai these Territories whether
they remain such, OF be admitted as States into the
Union. shall forever remain uncontaminaied with the
blight Of slavery. That Congress has the power to
hibt slavery IRON being introduced into the Territories
the United Staies where it does not now exist there
would therefore recommend the passage OF resoiu-
tons pressing upon delegation in Congress the pro-
priey and necessity Of passing an ordinance forever ex
United States, before any portion thereof shall be or
gained and admitted as ! State.
would also invite your attention to the subject Of the
slave trade in the District OF Columbia That there
should be tolerated at or near the capital OF this
boasted free republic system Of traffic in human flesh and
within the borders Of the slave States ihsmseTes-is
blot and stigma upon national escufcheon, and ought
forthwith 10 be wiped out would therefore recommend
use their exertons and influence 10 have the slave trade
in the Dssrie, Of Columbia Immediately abolished
n,.a.apx.
General j. A. Qaitman was sworn in as governor Of
this State the 10th instant in presence Of large
crowd Of members Of the Legislature and citizens, on
which occasion be delivered inaugural address. Of
which we give the principal part: ens
IxAueuRAL ApDaEss OF Gov J. A. QurrxAx.-The con-
stution Of the State to secure individual fidelity the
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before entering upon his dufies shall take cath faith
fully TO dschse the duties OF his Office Elected by the
people Of this State 10 be their chief executive magistrate
before you senators, representatives, and fell
citizens, publicly IN the presence OF the guardians
OF the Common wealth. TO take upon myself the solemn
obligation which the constitution enJoins upon me.
shall enter upon the discharge OF my oical duties
with hm determination TO assume no powers refused,
and TO shun responsibilities required BY the constitution
and laws; and 10 spare effort by faithful perform
OF my duty, 70 deserve the high confdence which
the generous people Of this State have reposet IN me
Among free people, addresses from public servant
to his constituents should be frank and without disguise
When his opinions gey affect the pubic welfare ihey
feel il my duty. therefore. in this r. Official address 10
the sovereign people OF Mississippi, briefly TO express my
opinion upon Of the prominent questions winch now
appear occupy the public mind They will furnish the
best indication Of the course Of policy shall study to
pursue in my o6icial action upon all subjects.
In union OF sovereign States there are lew ques
tons. however they may appear strictly federal which do
sometimes demand the consideration oi the respective
The members Of our national Union consist Of equal
and coordinate sovereigntes whose interest," or good
for evil may be affected BY the action Of the federal gov
ernmenI They are not Only entitled to watch
u care over ts proceedings, but when the constuos,
the reserved rights OF the States the people. are
threatened. upon the State governments especially de-
wolves the duty Of taking proper measures to defend the
one and protect the other National questions there
fore, necessarily part Of State politics.
Ny views OF the original structure Of government
and my Interpretation OF the constitution, strictly
democratic Regarding the federal constitution a. CON-
pact between independent political communities, acting
In their eharse1ef sovereEns, IL follows that the gov
ernment erected BY il is Of delegated powers Over
all political powers not delegated the States retained an
absolue and exclusive control, with all the rights and
powers necessary TO maintain and preserve their sover
eighty. Over these they supreme ii the cons
tuton had never been adopted Various causes-among
them national glory becanee il feeds our self eseem--
are continually Operating 20 incline the pubic mind to-
wards cenralim and consolidation This IL the tenden-
lcy OF our government; and our country grows m
wealth. power and importance. the contrast between the
State and federal governments viii become wder and
incyeoss the danger frequent recurrence 10 the history
and character OF federal system 10. therefore,
fal The preservation Of the State governments IN
opinion. little iealousy the part OF STATE omeess
commendable. The assumption Of power py ine me- 80
government has sready than once Proaueea gu o ~
vulsons which have shaken the strong Px.s g W ~
lifca temple. The failure 10 exercise aouoi. v-.
has never canssd alarm. The danger from assomp.
A. one Of limited deexaied powers deny s ngnt 70 su
pervise the manufactures The agoulture o. the coun
nv or 10 take under s charge and control ine hEnwaSs
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