Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-07-05

the society This the foundation Of moral obligation to sup
port the laws, without the observance Of which their force
efficiency, and effect would be greatly impaired not entirely
dsregarded
II guard against the nfrscton Of these rights by
such in all communities the Of liberty for license
to act without restraint who acknowledge social ties and
interests and who only be controlled by fear or orce
that made punshments and penalties, the sanctions OF
law, necessary For all others, composing the great MAORI
y OF society, the restraints Of law not necessary what
commands obds enough to ensure general obedience
The social ties and interests secured by the social unon
itself sustained by moral well legal force that there
he antagonist moral duty obligation binding upon
the conscience in opposition to the laws In the social state
every knows without law to teach him, that to take
from another his property orcby secretly, without his
consent, and without compensation, contrary to natural
right dishonest, and criminal II the moral principle
which, in all such cases. the gull, is the province
Of the law puish it. The moral is the niuve per-
cepon Of right and wrong written upon the heart by the
Creator Of the Universe and all the fundamental laws Of
civilized and free pc, pie but emanaon imbodment
Of moral duties Such laws conmaory OF natural rights
and their moral is not less than their legal yet the inn
press and force ascbed 10 them must from necessity be ex
tended to all other laws organic and posve which are 90
interviewer in the me Of society and its interests to
der any distinction between them regard to their obligatory
chsserier, in thu highest degree dangerous.
One law may be regarded by some wise good. and
ssusry and by others useless unjust they may happen
to differ m intelligence capacy, interests, motives, and
pudces There in all such cases but one safe rule for
society-to regard practically all laws, however they may
differ in character and importance equally entitled to re-
spect and obedience and that resistance any law not
only breach Of that law, but violation Of moral duty and
there cannot be conflicting moral obligations, there will be
no higher Law" prescribe different rule of action. But
this "hgher law it is said appeals to the consciences Of
men, which, by enabling them TO discriminate between right
and wrong furnishes inabe rule. Certainly there
could not be nfaible rule agent power
full generally brought action render any law noper
alive which may be contrary to the rule in the opinion OF its
advocates Men of tender conscience, and men who know
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tic the agator the reormer and others with kindred and
opposite motves though agreeing in nothing else, would in
support Of the higher law find fellowship and communion,
the still small voice. which might dwell in the heart or
be assumed by the tongue, whether sincere or mulated
could seldom be unveiled by human agency Concession
less than abandonment by either party Of all they contend
ed for would be utterly uess But have read history
to little purpose we are not admonished-and prudent
forecast would prepare for the resulhat under such
dominion and animated action by motives and
various and tempting, willing to obey law OBJ
noxous their assumed standard Of faith and of right
The remedial provisions of the act of $780, though in
themselves offensive to many yet If alone the cause OF the
opposition TO the law would due time have been sasfac
tory explained to all disposed to uphold the constitution.
To others with ueror motives and projects there reason
fear that they have but afforded pretext eagerly seized
for against the principle Of right which the law
recognises which, associated with others OF similar nature
have long been equally the objects of deliberate 6xed and
hostile action Does any believe that any other law for
the delivery OF fugves from labor to their with any
efficient provisions would meet with greater favor than the
or is there not abundant to conclude that
organized and detemed opposition and resistance will be
encountered any law give effect to the 4h article Of the
constitution
The falacy Of the sskigher law" did not, it may be
thought in this place, merit any grave notice; but has
found bold, abe and strenuous advocates and has done
much to peril the peace and safety Of the community, and
obstuc the law in this well in other judicial districts
The msead should be made sensible Of their errors, and
solemny warned that there will be decisive rm and en-
ergetic execution Of the law.
In this country al political power is derived from the peo
pie, and the will Of the majority, legmatey expressed,
equivalent the will of the WHOLE and must be obeyed, I'M
less intended change the principles Of government by
violence and terror and, abandoning reason, which distn
gushes from the brute, substitute passion, naticism
and facoas violence To permit power in any
part Of the people defeat obstruct law would be to es
tabish principle that any such portion may make laws for
themselves or in other words that there shall be no law and
duty but such party faction may approve Of each
acting according its interests preudice and pleasures
In such case every would be law TO himself governed
by bis own will which would lead, first, anarchy, and
then to the destruction Of all government.
The rights Of the Southern States in regard 10 their slaves
in all respects the they before the constu
ton adopted and must remain subject to their
elusive legislation The constitution guarantees to the owner
of fugitive from labor the right Of reclamation. The law
requires that he should be surrendered where he may have
taken refuge and the result will be reached if the law be
fully executed, without invading the rights of any State OF
any person. No lawful power exists any where and mono
is claimed, to do any thing contrary TO these enacments
They acknowledged political and civil rights. Influences
and associations Of nature powerful existed to bind the
States in union that any atemt TO disturb these rights would
have been in time past though distant thought iaon
al and visionary The comfy Of the States demanded tole
ration af their respective institutions Their political rela
tionship-he ties Of common ongn-heir mutual inter-
course commercial and otherwseciizens of the Go
vernment established by their united
of ancestry whose mutual sacrifices TOLL and valor
ed their mutual ndependence-the men of the Revolution
patriots and statesmen who framed the constitutional were
powerful guarantees of fraternity harmony, and Of enduring
political union.
orbear speak harshy Of motives and untred
actions, and only deeply depore the influence of per-
vadng spirit that would sunder all these ties cemened by
time and unbounded national prosperty-resst the awex
cite clsmor violence and tumuand peril the safety Of
the Union, under which, BY Gods blessing we have risen
be great and powerful nation, aud attained more social
happiness and prosperity than has been vouchsad TO any
other people. That such calamity may fall upon
this nation should be devout prayer But much may be
done by you by every magistrate, and other good citizens
by peaceab conciatoy, and persuasive, BY argu
and s<ansf pcvsnt the spread Of disaecon 10
the laws and to bring such have been unuay led into
to acknowledge them the supreme rule Of action
and whatever may be the result there will be left to you the
enduring consolation Of knowing that you have discharged
Of the most important duties you to your country.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF HERO OF THE Wan OF lsl2.-I
At Brooklyn navy yard Tuesday morning last Joas DKA-
CON- Of the shpcarpentcs employed upon the United
States steamer Fulton fell from the staging, distance Of
twenty feet striking bis side and head upon the floor beneath
with such violence his death within hour after
wards. The Journal Of Commerce says:
:" The deceased upwards of seventy and for many
years had been employed the yard, where his industry in
tegy, and general good conduct commended him to the ia