The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-23

United states. hal mKht 90 II were IN posse ssob
OF all It's absolute sovereignty and had never entered into
this Union is different question. But II We suppos<
contrary the historical fact, that the States ALSO
lutely sovereign when the existing constitution was
adopted could they circumscribe and contract their a.
tributes of sovereignty by the stpuations and provision,
which are contained in III AL history is full OF ex.
ampss OF the total snnhation Of sovereignty nation.
Ssy y hs POWER Of Gs sross sDa
itself into another, Of which WI have striking Ia.
stance In the case OF Texas in our own country AS
Stunning that the constitution is mere compact between
Independent nations or sovereign States, they are never
theess bound by all The obligations which the conipae
creates They bound to abstain from all forbidden
acts and to submit 10 the supremacy OF The consiIu
ton and laws Of the United States But, il will h
asked, have they not also the right to Judge Of tbs
fidelity with which the government has adhered
to the common compacli Yes, most Certainly. ney
have that right and SO has every cizen Of the United
States and SO has the general government also Thea
legged violation of the constitution may be exposed and De-
nounced by all the weapons OF reason Of argument and
OF rdicule; by remonsrance, protest. appeals to the u
dietary and to the other States; BY the press, public
opinion and all legitimate means OF persuading OF nAu
encng If after the employment OF all or any OF hsss
peaceful methods, the government OF the United States
sustained by constitutional ma)ony Of ths nation per.
sis in retaining the obnoxious law, there 10 no alsina.
tive but obedience the law the part OF the minority
open, undsguised, manly and forcibe resistance
its execution.
times COMPOUNDED with q right OF revolution. But ID
partisans mean totally different thing They coaieal
that it is peaceful. lawful. and, il not constitutional
remedy that is not forbidden by the constitution They
insist that il is Slate right 10 Be recognised and respect
ed and that whenever exercised BY State, far IRON
being censured condemned the State. if necessary
entitled TO the cooperation OF other States The prudent
valor OF these parisans. in imitation Of the previous e.
ample of the friends OF notification, dsclaims the pu.
pose Of using themselves and protests against the sp
cation 10 them OF any physical force.
The right OF revolution is that right which an uniusIy
oppressed people, threatened with borne down BY in.
toerabe and insupporabe tyranny and injustice, have
Of resorting to orcibe resistance to prevent redress
the wrongs with which they menaced or under which
they are suffering. 1t may aim simply at removal Of
grievances may seek totally to change the existing
government or TO establish with its limits new gov.
eminent. 1t is right not confined by the boundaries
OF States, although, being organized political bodies
they may be capable of giving greater effect Ievou.
tonary eors) but belongs 10 plessed man. whatever
may be his condition. In all revolutions, however Tiers
are two pares-.hOse who revolt, and the government
which they forcbly resist There are generally two cp
pose opinions also entertained OF the cause OF reais
ancchat OF those who rise in rebellion, believing them.
selves TO be wronged and that OF the existing govern
ment which denies having inflicted any oppression in
justice. 1t is incumbent upon wise and consderste man.
before they hastily engage in revolution, dolbetyn
to calculate the probable consequences Of iorcibls n
sistance Ii unsuccessful, they know they will be guilty
OF reason and incur the penalty inflicted upon raitcra
have thus. gentlemen presented IN imperfect sIsea
of some OF the views which have taken Of the existing
topics of the day. II would admit OF much enIagement
aud additional illustration, but have already given
this paper inordnate length. In contemplating ~
encourage the patriotism OF the country than TO ck
regret and apprehension After such political storms
that which violently ragged during the last Congress
not TO be expected that the nation would instantly
settle down in perfect quiet and repose. Considering he
extent OF territory, our numerous population. he
heated conflicts Of passion OF opinion. OF interests and
son 10 Be thankful to Providence for the degree oi calm
ness OF tranquility. and OF satisfaction which pevl
II there are local exceptions at the North and Al ~
South Of rash and misguided men who would nady
resist the constitution and laws Of the United Shtes Ia
not despair OF their return, in seasonable time to NJ
and TO duty. But suppose we should be disappoiut
ed and that the standard should be raised OF open resist
ance to the Union the constitution, and the law what
to be done' There be but one possible answer
The power the authority, and dignity OF Ia govern
ment ought 10 he maintained and resistance put Gown
at every hazard Government, in the fallen and e.
PRAYED state of man. would lose all respect and al into
disgrace and contempt, if it did not possess potential
y, and would not IN extreme cases. practically exeie
The right O. employing force Inc theory o. sGs eoq 4.
existence and the application OF force both IN our fox.
and domestic relations Congress s expressly eulhod
" TO raise and support armies ITO provide ana maaun
navy" and "to provide for calling forth the militia y
execute the laws OF the Union, suppres inssyrecsSs s
repe invasions" The duty OF executing the laws -
suppressng instructions without limitation or quala
cation; il is coextensive with the jurisdiction OIL The
United States and ii comprehends every species Of es
10 the execution OF the laws and every form Of H.
surrec,ion matter under what auspices OF sancuca
Is made INDIVIDUALS, pubic meetings. otatcs' msy -
solve, often their tastes or passions may psomr
them resolve that they will forcby oppose the eIeea
ton OF the laws, and secede from the Unon Wnha
these resolutions remain on paper they are marines, guy
the monent daring hand raised 10 resist oy ione,
the execution OF the laws, the duty OF enforcing men
aser, and il the conflict which may ensne should ssa
TO civil war, the resisting party, having begun H. "'
responsible Tor all the consequences
Since The adoption OF present constitution, ana 'os
Union which It created BY the blessing OF Ito.ueno
we have advanced in population, power, weaun; =
improvement. and national greatness, with degree o.
rapidy which, unparalleled in ancient or modem nAa'
has excited the aslonshmsnt and commanded ine sam'
ration OF mankind. Our ample limits and exlehAveu y.
rsdciion than trpled, have been made 70 emo'U
all the provinces OF Louisiana the two Floridas Is1a*
and New Mexico. and. passing the Rocky mo9aum''
have reached the Pacific ocean, compromising oetos
and California, and Utah. Our population has riseafM
four to twenty three millions our revenue, without Wy
onerous burden, has grown from less than three oiG
fifty millions OF dollars our revolutionary debt Is eh
gushed our mercantile marine Is not surpassed BY ~
OF the greatest maritime power; the abundant prodses
of agriculture satisfy all wants. and contributes
the subsistence Of other nsons; our manufacturesm
rapidly tending to the supply Of all we essentially seM
from Them and to afford surplus for the prosecution
our extended foreign commerce the surface OF or aM
is striped over with railroads and turnpikes, and ouf ~
lakes and navgable waters ree0und with the roar Of
Vulnerable vessels Your own great city lusiaes
surprIsng progress After the commencement Of M
operation o! this constitution in 1890. ats population y.
33,I3I. BY the Of 1850 1t was SIS 1884, and q
other cities have increased in scarcely less raho ns
problem of the capacity OF representative government.
maintain free and liberal institutions an e1'sasv
territory has been numphantly solved by tho lnlen
gence of the people, and the all powerful agency
steam and lightning. i.
tanned under the auspices Of that Union which so@e -
men, promoted by ambition, passion and phrsnsy, wos.
seek to dissolve and subvert To revolt against 80
government for anything which has passed would =.