The North-Carolina standard., 1850-01-02
NUMBER 79l.

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NUMBER 79l.
should be rst tested, submitted 10 your decison.
Since the commencement Of the last Congress,
postal treaty with Great Britsin has been received
and ratified, and such regulations have been formed
by the Post Office Department Of the two countries,
in pursuance of that treaty. as to carry its provisions
into full operation The attempt to extend this same
arrangement through England TO France has aotbeen
equally successful; but the purpose, has not been
abandoned. s., = -. .H
+ For particular statement Of the condition Of the
Post Office Department, and other matters connected
with that branch of the public servies refer you to
the report of the Postmaster General. y
By the act of Sd March, lS49, a board was con-
sttuted to make arrangements for taking the aeventh
census, composed Of the Secretary Of State, the AT
torney General, and the Postmaster General; and it
was made the duty of this board s'to prepare and
cause to be printed such forms and schedules as
might be necessary for the full enumeration Of the
inhabitants Of the United States and also proper
forms and schedules for collecting in statistical ta-
bles, under proper heads, such information as TO
mines, agriculture, commerce, manufactures, educa-
tion, and other topics, would exhibit full view
of the pursuits, industry, education, and Of
the country" The duties enjoined upon the census
board thus established having been performed, it now
rests with Congress to enact law fog carrying into
effect the provision of the constitution which re-
United States within the ensuing year. e.-s
Among the duties assigned by the constitution to
the general government is one of local and limited
application, but not that account the less obiga-
tory-1 allude to the trust committed to Congress,
the exclusive legislator and sole guardian Of the
interests of the District of Columbia beg to cou-
mend these interests to your kind attention.. As the
national metropolis, the City of Washington must
be an object of general interest and, founded it
was under the auspices of him whose immortal name
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present themselves with hadditionakstrength. What
ever can contribute to its prosperity must nlist the
feelings of its constitutional guardians and command
their favorable consideration. s.s.s?2;.s, ?;s
Our government is one of limited powers ;nn0 its
successful administration eminently depends onthe
confinement of each of its coordinate branches wi-
In Its own appropriate sphere, The first section Of
the constitution ordains that all legislative powers
therein granted shall be vested in Congress of the
United States, which shall consist of Senate and
House of Representatives. The Executive has aa-
thority to recommend (not to dictate) measures to
Congress. Having performed that duty, the exeea.
tive department of the government cannot ightfnlly
control the decision of Congress any subject Of
legislation, until that decision shall have been ef6c-
ally submitted to the President for approval. The
check provided by the constitution in the clause con.
terrng the qualified veto, will never be exercised by
me, except in the cases contemplated by the fathers
of the republic. l view it is an extreme measure,
to be resorted to only in extraordinary cases-as
necessary
ecuive against the encroachments of the Legislative
power, or to prevent hasy and inconsideate or un-
constitutional legislation. By cautiously confning
this remedy within the sphere prescribed it in the
cotemporaneous expositions of the trainers of the
constitutions the will of the people, legtimately ex
pressed on all subjects of legislation, through their
organs the senators and Representatives
of the United States, will have its full effect. As
indispensable to the preservation of system of
sefgovernment, the independence Of the representa-
tves Of the States and the people is guaranteed by
the constitution and they responsibility TO
any human power but their constituents. By hold
ing the representative responsible only to the people,
and exempting him from all other Influences, ele
vate the character of the constituent and quicken his
sense of responsibility to his country. Jssis under
these circumstances only that the electof can feel
that, in the choice of the aw-maker, he ii kimsef
truly component part of the sovereign power Of
the nation. With equal care should study 10 de-
fend the rights of the executive and judicial depart
ments. Our government can only be preserved in
its purity by the suppression and entire elimination
OF every claim or tendency of one coordinate branch
to encroachment upon another. With the strict OBJ
servance of this rule and the other nuncons of the
constltutlon-wlth sedu,ous incl1cation of that
spect and love for the union of the States which our
fathers cherished and enjoned upon their children
and with the aid Of that overruing Providence which
has so long and so kindly guarded our liberties and
institutions, We may reasonably expect trausmit
them, with their innumerabe blessings, to the re-
But attachment to the Union Of the States should
be habitualy fostered in every American heart. For
more than half century, during which kingdoms
and empires have fallen, this Union has stood un-
shaken The patriots who formed it have long since
descended to the grave yet still it remans, the
proudest monument to their memory, and the object
OF affection and admiration with every one woSthyso
bear the American name. In my judgment, its dis
solution would be the greatest Of caamities. aud 10
avert that should be the study Of every American.
Upon its preservation must depend onr own happi-
ness and that of countless generations to come.
Whatever dangers may threaten it, shall stand by
it and maintain it in its integrity, to the full extent
OF the obligations imposed and the power conferred
upon me by the constitution. 4. TAYLOR.
WAsHIRGroN, December 4th, 1s49.
LET CHILDREN SING. All children can learn 10
sing if they commence in season. / do not say all
will have the same sweet voice of the nightingale
for have naturally sweet, mild and soft Voices
when they talk, while others speak in loud, strong
and masculine tones. The is true in regard 10
singing. -
In Germany, every child is taught to use its voice
while young. In their schools, all join in singing
regular exercise they attend to the study Of ge-
ography; and in their churches, the singing is not
confined to choir, who set apart from the others,
perhaps in the of the house, but there sa
tide Of incense going forth to God from every heart
which give utterance to this language from the
soul. 's55z -zSss
Children, sing yes, sing with your whole hearts
David sang before the Lord, and it 10 meet that you
should do the same. and always, when angry feelings
rise in your breast, curb and check them by singing
sweet and cheerful songs. s. 9s-slt- =
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