The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-09-23

the wachf0 guardians OF the compact soon after il was
formed, asked and procured explanatory amendments
which denne the intentions OF the constitution and the
powers OF the government For instance the 9Th article
OF he amended constitution declares that 'the
ton 70 The constitution Of certain rights shall not be
sued 10 dfparage others retained BY the States !" anc
the 10Th amendment declares thar "lhe powers not dele
gated BY The constitution The United States
served 10 ne States respectively OF to The people"
BON IA framing and amending the federal constitution
our siaesmeE used judicoas anguage and made mode
government, which ekcles the admiration OF all classes
OF our citizens, except the politicians who more
power than the instrument conlers. They explained lie
objects; they defined It's powers they purged il OF am
bggous phrases, and made il famous specimen OF
wisdom Long before the constitution approved and
ratified the leading States who became parties thought
proper 10 declare, in solemn forms. the extent 10 winch
they would agree 10 be bound by it.
Such solemn and authoritative proceedings among the
several States. then passing deliberate judgment the
great charter 10 which they warmly invited TO ac-
cede led 10 the final adoption OF the federal constitution
and the subsequent amendments thereto Such thought
iul reasoning, such guarded amendments, such PERSIA
sise counses, and such hearty and general aeqnescence
IN the wisdom OF them, should convince all candid and
enlightened people that written and explicit consiiiu
lion was plainly designed to limit the powers OF
ral government and 10 furnish permanent standard by
which public actions might be judged, and hasty depart
ures iron fundamental principles might be safely correct
ed. They prove that the federal constitution solemn
covenant for certain and defined objects and that when
The right 10 exercise power does appear in that
naDt does not exist and never intended 10 exist
there When, therefore, The federal authorities
powers which mol only given, bu desig nedy
withheld they derde the sanciiiy justice they defy the
value oil truth they disregard obligations the
cred and iranscendant and, by fac Grant violation OF
The fundamental principles OF social and political com
aes shake the very foundations OF safety and hap
piness.
Ii should never be forgotten that correct construction
OIL and proper adherence 10, the federal constitution
cordDg 10 The and intention of the parties IT, is
The only sure reliance for the safely oil government
and the permanent welfare OF the American people.
Every invasion OF the rights and powers OF the federal
compact mpairs the confidence OF fellow citizens
value and dOrablIIty federal
other hand, The States are the pillars OF Union
Whatever weakens those pillars incnes the saperstruc
ture 10 ioteT and fall Each attempt OF the central gov
eminent 10 usurp The sovereign powers Of The separate
States over the local concerns OF the people has fatal
tendency to ALLEVIATE our fellow citizens from their
ed allegiance 10 the Union, 10 invite The approaches OF
anarchy and revolution and The strongest obsta
Giles 10 absolute consolidation and despoc power. Ga
proper observance OF established limits, then, depends
decision OF The mighty question whether noble
Union shall continue 10 flourish and to dne its benig
nant blessings the human race whether our fol
lies and excuses shall hasten decay of great
PIE OF liberty, and leave US 10 behold s broken arch,
lie ruined walls its chambers desoaie and portals FOUL
Let those who would perform their duty 10 their coun-
Try initiate the patriotism which marked and adorned The
fathers OF our Union. When the issue involves much
no mind be thoughess and no efforts weak for all
that possessal that sires have left us-al that
valor won, thai glory gave, and history reyeres-hangs
upon The virtue OF and the wisdom OF course
Toprotect The principles and compromises oil fed
eral compact should be the constant effort OF every c-
who values the glory and prosperity OF his country
Zach arliul endeavor TO disturb them, matter from
what quarter II may come, should be promptly resisted
with determined trmness Tor when the evil genius OF
usurpation feels bis power, and begins exert H. he
heeds counses he respects no rights, but dees every
obligation which the body pohc creates. Impatient OF
restraints be madly endeayos 10 remove them ALL and
pales has fnsy with deceptive show OF 1stce
humanity, aad with specious obligations 10 the general
welfare. To hide the purpose OF has wicked aims he
never tails 10 exlo the institutions which he abors 10
destroy. We should watch the movements oil this mon
sler epel has approaches, expose his atrocities and make
him losthsome spectacle 10 vlfine and warning
ample 10 ambition.
Every day should convince us that The wisdom OF the
constitution Is greater than own, and that selfish
schemes, hasy Incomes sectional conirvances OF
sinister ambition transient evils Of any Sort should
induce 10 desert A. IL has raised the nation 10
power aud fame, hae guided The government through
every trouble, and offers 10 humanity the brightest
hopes.
To proper and respect for The value Oh
our federal compact, should study lis history, uHde
Stand its objects, and profit advance from the lessons
oil the past careful recurrence the rise, progress
adoption, and amendments OF the federal constitution and
10 The TRIALS OF our government Is ibe potent achmy
which turns knowledge into wisdom, and adsp,s expe
rieBce the OF body polite. Ii exposes
and confirms truth. IL restrains those evil hopes those
restless passions and inodnae desires which sometimes
mar the counses OF philosophy, and the choicest benefits
OF regulated power Like the subtle electric fluid pen
etraes the troubled elements and often draws the bright
est light from he dai kest cloud.
IL with pride and pleasure that advert TO the con-
slant and consistent efforts OF the democratic party TO
preserve the genuine principles OF the Union and the
sttuion against the power and influence often exerted
10 destroy Oar present government has lasted
than sixty years. and has been mainly directed by the
sells of the democratic republican pary-ihe party which
always respected constitutional charter which always
favored utility and progress and advocated equal rights
and liberal doctrines an opposition to awless encrosch
ments, special classes, and afslocrac power. H.
OF excitement delusion and error, the lusire OF
democratic wisdom has been sometimes obscured il has
failed to emerge with increase OF splendo, from
the transory eclipse which hid it from the public view
Under the cheering auspices OF thus commanding party
the nation has arisen 10 republican emnence above all
former example in the history OF mankind. No hollow
devices pracsed by the democratic party
acquire and perpeiuaie political power Ia peace and in
war, veal and in the creed OF this parry has
been fairly proclaimed every suitable Il has
concealed but has always announced its principles
and opinions and has trusted TO the sense, the
justice, and patriotism OF the people 10 approve them
rne General Democratic Convention. representing a
party extending from the st Lawrence 10 the Rio Grande
refusing pander local interests and sectional pas
sons. and acuated only BY enlarged, national and pa
oiic feelings, has boldly presented the country plat
form OF principles which every eye can behold, and which
every mind can comprehend. That platform rests the
firm foundations OF truth and justice IL appeals 10 those
sacred principles which formed the constitution and up
bold the Union, and II is hallowed by the love and
GRAFTON Of great and patriotic organization which is de-
termlned 10 sustain II.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE