The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-28

New Jersey.
From the Trenton American Jan. %.
The NEW GOVERNOR is almost unnecessary say
word 10 the people of Trenon relation TO the nau
gura:on of yesterday most OF them present upon
the OCCASION 1t will be found, however, by the reader
oil the address that the governor places himself hrmly
and Enthusiastically upon the platform established by the
democracy previous 10 the election. He not only gives
general assent to the principles then avowed but ennme
rates them distinctly and discusses them convincngly
He goes furher-and we glad of it, for we must all
sooner or later up the same slandard-he boldly
avows himself in favor of the election OF all officers d.
rec,y by the people. He puts for the paiD old fash
oned argument, that tie people just
capable select their rulers Immediately they
| are TO elect others to select them.
| Extracts from the Inaugural address Of Coz Fort.
Ii il not the province OF State to egslate subjects
of national policy, can it rightly oppose The laws OF
tive compact each State is confined to its own appropriate
sphere OF action and duty, without any other restraint
upon it's rights OF sovereignty than such as have been
| yielded Tor the general advantage.
Though our State has direct voice IN the national
councils, she has the right and is her duty, Through
the representatives here 10 make known her wish and
opinions to her representatives there, who, her
thorzed agents. should faithfully conform to her will
From earliest history asa nation 10 the present ne
difficulties have occasionally bese our path They have
ever yielded to the prudence intelligence, and patriotism
! of the people.
The passage during the first session Of the present Con-
gTess OF the series OF asures known as the tompro
mise laws" eminenily conducive 10 the restoration OF
tranquility and fIaerna feeling between the North and
the South. Whatever difference OF opinion may exist
in regard the is the duty of every citizen 10 sustain
aud cary out their enactmenis They originated in the
puert devotion 10 the spirit and provisions OF our iunda
mental lazy. Eman ating from exalted love OF coun
try, worthy OF the fathers OF the republic, they are en
lied to nniatering support
The doctrine OF RETAINING from any interference with
The domestic policy OF our sister States we saclcdy en-
terrain Should this Jus, principle be maintained any al
tempt to aga,e the subject Of slavery will find
couragemen in midst It's our plain duty 10 alhl that
stipulation OF the constitution which requires that "No
person held 10 service labor State under the
laws thereof escaping into another, shall IN consequence
OF any law of regulation therein, be discharged iron
such service or labor but shall be delivered up clam
of the party to whom such service labor may be due
The recent act OF Congress in relation 10 the reDd
ton OF = fugtves from labor" is intended to give
foce ald practical effect 10 this provision OF
law aud is valid and binding upon II is in &C
cordancc with the evident intendment OF the consi
tona compact OF these United States, the peace, sta
blity, and union OF which cannot be preserved without
lit Open resistance TO It's mandates would be rebellion
against the government failure properly to support it,
the part Of public officers or citizens, would be vo-
ation of legal obligations AS law of the land, its
authority supreme We should suffer sectional pre-.
udice--no tanatical sprno metaphysical opinion-no
false ph,l.nhroryno %,sconcspon Of public 'sn.,
sustaining the law, and execution OF the same, by al
lawful means.
Our State enacments upon the subject should be con
formable the laws OF Congress and should they in
anywise conflict herewith, II will be our duty TO repea
than.
stood faithfully to the constitution and its compromises
She still occupies that exalted positon and is ready ia
plight her faith 10 the Union now, and the Union Tor
ever -.
Unaffected By exterior influences, in devout spirit OF
patriotism, lei us declare unwaverins attachment &c
the Magma Chartd OF our rights liberty, and ndepend
enceour determination TO preserve IT an invaluable
legacy bequea,hed by our fathers aud to transmit
unimI paired TO future generations.
On this sacred spot hallowed by the memory of brilliant
achievements, let our pledges TO the Union
and on our part firmly resolve in the memorable Ian
guage of an American patriot" Our FEDERAL UNION
1T MUST AND SHALL BE Preserved"
We deeply interested in proper adjustment OF the
revenue laws. Duties should be laid upon imports in
sufficient amount to supply the wants OF the treasury
adapted economical administration OF the govern
men They should be adjusted as to avorably anec
domestic industry in its largest scope. embracing our com
nerca AGRICULTURAL manufacturing and other interests
such to aid no one interest to the detrimen
of the rest.
The tariff ACT of ls46. in s main provisions, and the
principles upon which based. is correct II has not
only yielded abundant both for ordinary and
extraordinary purposes but has given greater sailsfac
ton the whole country than any similar act which
has preceded IT, 1t is believed however that in some Of
it's provisions, wholesome notifications may be made
especially in relation to the manufacture OF iron ant
some other interests, the further encouragement OF which
without infringing the principle Of the act would be d.
recy p,onq,vs 81 me prosperity sa Q, ae state ..o,
era,ions Speculation in the public lands should be pro
hbited Sale. to individuals ~ large quantities shou'
e s.d sps.hoId =" =, h homsssad anal be esrms
neny secured TO actual settlers not possessed OF othe
lands, a, nominal price,
Such regulations would largely contribute to hamar
advancement equalize the possession OF real property
prevent the monopoly OF the soil bya privileged class
and supply country with bold and hardy yeomaB
ry-her pride in peace, her defence in war.
have thus, IN summary manner, presented my vleW'
in relation variety Of topics OF pablo concern uPor
most OF them my opinions were openly avowed during
The preceding my election. In representative
capacity had evinccd my position in regard 10 otnes
Chosen BY the people with full knowledge that enter
,aaed them, shall not hesitate to ard IN giving Then
effect -
4 II adopted they will rectfy many antiquated wrongs
restore to the people those ghs and privileges OF which
they have been long deprveamelioate their condition
in all the relations OF eimpa new and salutary i'm
petus 10 the prog tendencies OF the
the burdens a well the advantages of government
elevate tbs character and moral power Of Statean
give peace and concord to our glorious Union.
The people have demanded that they should be esiab
lshed legal and permanent basis Let obey hei
high behsets. reflect their clearly expressed will and in
scribe upon statue- hook aithfuness II will
be our truth and our honor
II In conclusion avail myself Of the occasion 10 ex
ipress my profound obligations and unfegned gratitude
the people fov the distinguished favor they hsve confer
red upon My constant aim, under all circumstance
Iw be to deserve IL, by employing my best -enos,
i ito promote the peace and prosperity and rAssH,a
1.-The lswfal HfhWs Of ne Sihss in aid Of which
spiicit thA cu-op6fntOu of all rood citizens and