The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-25

Message OF the Governor OF North Carolina
The message of Gov. MANLY to the Legisla-
ture of North Carolina appears in the Raleigh
papers. 1t is an able document. The Cover
nor makes known his sentiments in regard to
the recent adjustment by Congress in the fol-
lowing eloquent and patriotic strain:
"Snce the last meeting of the General Assembly
country has passed through fiery ordeal of
conflicting passions and sectional interests, result
ing from the acquisition of vast regions of distant
territory, causing just alarm to the friends of the
Union and offree government throughout the earth.
During this perilous conflict in our National Coun-
ellis, and amidst the agitation of the people of
of the States around u.s. North Carolina has re
manned silent, but not unmoved nor lstless
spectator.
"Ardently devoted to the perpetuity of our
Union, to the Constitution as IL a. and at the
same time knowing and daring to maintain and
defend her rights, granted or guaranteed by this
national compact, no State rejoiced with more I'M
alleged satisfaction at the amicabe settlement of
this distracting controversy. The late adjustment
by Congress of these difficulties was a proud tri-
umph of patriotism and compromise over fansti-
cism and the spirit Of disunon; and erhibi ted to
the world the possession, by people, of that
BILE public virtue and devotion TO country, the
true of the inestinable value they place upon
the Union and the sure harbinger Of the stability Of
our Government
"Ths adjustment, and the acts by which il has
been consummated, are now, however, met with
violent denunciation and opposition among somc
of our brethren North and South.
"while at the North disorganizers and fanatics
are coniederating together to nulify and obstruct
the execution Of the laws Of the land certain south
ern politicians are zealously engaged in eoncoct-
ing plans and associations, which, however de-
81 gned, may lead TO a dismemberment Of the
Union. Extreme factionists and agitators, exert
ing for their selfish ends sinister influence
upon the public mind, have always existed in our
Government, and will go continue while pop ular
form Of government exists among us. Their machi-
nations have hitherto yielded to the force of
and enlightened patriotism.
"Thc spirit of disunion, heretofore confined to
some particular section Of the country, is now,
however. acquiring an expansion and strength that
demand the combined counteraction Of the sons Of
freedom and friends of the Union throughout the
land In this parricdsl strife let us take neither
lot nor part Let US hold fast 10 the union Of the
States.
"The last 10 come into the hoy alliance of the
old thirteen, let be the last TO leave IL. The
footprints Of Washington and his matchless
compeers may be followed without doubtful
wavering. II lie union which gives US
oil we arc or hope TO be. Il is the key arch Of
our liberty and national greatness; and | claim
the privilege Of my official station solemnly TO
invoke the people Of North Carolina, and their
representatives, 10 beware how they hold commu.
MON with cabsl convention to sap and over.
throw IL.
"But LET US not be misunderstood. Let il not be
supposed that our deep and abiding devotion to the
Union 10 such to render nscnsible TO the just
appreciation Of our rights, caous the stain Of
dishonor. AZ a southern portion Of the Union, we
nave rights which by the Constitution
by compromise, and by the supreme Laws
which govern us. These tciH neuer BE- swrendsed
We take stand IN the ranks Of Southern destiny