The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1850-11-06
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These cheering and grateful pros
poets. and these multiplied fasors we
owe, under Providence. to the adoption
of the federal constitution. II Is no
longer question whether this great
country can remain happily united, and
flourish under our present form Of goy-
ernment. Experience. the unerring test
of all human undertakings, has shown
the wisdom and foresight Of those who
formed ii; and has proved, that In the
union Of these States there Is sure
foundation for the brightest hopes Of
freedom, and for the happiness Of the
people. At every hazard, and by every
sacrifice. this Union must be preserv-
ed.
The necessity of watching with
Jealous anxiety for the preservation Of
the Union, was earnestly pressed upon
his fellow-citizens by the Father Of his
country, in his farewell address. He
has there told us, that "while ex-
perience shall not have demonstrated
/ its impacticability. there will always
! be reason to distruct the patriotism OF
those who, in any quarter, may endea-
yor to weaken its bonds;" and be eau
toned US in the strongest terms against
the formation Of parties on geographical
determinations, as one Of the means
which might disturb our Union. and TO
: which designing men would be likely
to resort.
The lessons contained in this inyal-
! liable legacy Of Washington to his coun-
! trymen, should be cherished in the
hearts Of every citizen TO the latest &C.
ncration; and perhaps, at no better Pc
riod Of time could they be more useful
III ly remembered than At the present mo-
y nent. For when we look upon the
al scenes that are passing around Us, and
ID dwell upon the pages Of his parting adj
d dress, his paternal counsels would seem
m to be, not merely the offspring Of wisdom
he and foresight, but the voice Of prophe-
y. CIV torctelling events and warning VI
rel of the evil TO come. Forty years have
IN. passed since this imperishable docu
'he ment was given tohis countrymen. Th.
ns. federal constitution was then regarded
lily by him as an experiment-and he o
ing speaks oft in his atdress-but an expe
re- riment upon the success Of which. IN
~. best hopes Of his country depended, ant
ion we all, know that he was prepared =
his lay down his life. If necessary, to g
.e'r cure to il full and fair trial. ~
Inc trial has been made. 1t has succeede
eir beyond the proudest hopes Of those VIII
er. framedit. Every quarter Of this widely
icis extended nation has felt its blessings
,l. and shared in the general prosperit
the produced by its adoption. But Ami
hey this general prosperity and sPlend'
hen success, the dangers Of which he warne
ny us, are becoming every day more ev
q dent, and the signs Of evil are suilic
a. cnt,y apparent fc awaken the deepe'
% anxiety In the bosom Of the patrio
nee We behold systematic efforts pubicl
anu made TO sow the seeds of sliscord b
n'' tween different parts Of the Unite
hey States, and to place party division
low directly upon geographical distln'
ad- tions; to excite the south against y
I'M north, and the north against the soul
lb'e and to force into the controversy u
me most delicate and exciting topics upe
anu which 1t is impossible that large po
ihe ton Of the Union can ever speak wit
'ing out emotions. Appeals. too, are CO,
stantly made to sectional interests,
z. order to iniluncee the election Of Y
chief magistrate, as if It were desire
and that he should favor particular qua
cps ter Of the country instead Of fulfllll
i, l the duties Of his station with imparti
,wn Justice to all; and the possible dissol
ling tion Of the Union has at length becor
sim. an ordinary and familiar subject cf d
ocal cussion. Has the warning voice
mid Washington been forgotten? or liza
an designs already been formed to sey
have the Union? Let it not be supposed Il
ear impute to all of those who have tax
hole an active part in these unwise and Y
set profitable discussions, q want Of pat
|, set otism or Of public virture. The hon
orn. rable feelings Of state pride and lot
ANS attachments find place in the bosol
meet Of the most enlightened and pure. y
we'll. while such men are conscious OF tn
Il an own integrity and honesty Of Purpo
poor. they ought never to forget that the
look tizens Of other States are their polatl
liter. brethren; AMI that, however mistak
des- they may be in their views, the gr
The body Of them are equally honest q
urns. upright with themselves. Mutual 5
: ten picion and reproaches may in Il
lcile- create mutual hostility, and artful |
designing men will always be foundy
nd. are ready to foment these fatal div
ons, and to intlame the natural jeal
the sizes ofdifferant sections Of the count
May The history Of the world is full Of s.
river, examples. and especially the hist
8 are Of republics.
ms Of What have you to gain by divis
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