The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-23
Governor BlgIsr.-rhe Compromise.

We copy with great pleasure the following passage
from the able inaugural address OF Governor Bgler
worthy OF the noble democracy OF the Keystone State
in whose name is spoken Contrast these views with
he declarations and conduct of Governor Johnston of
the same State:
e am most happy, ow-citizens. you in my
present capacity at period when country is
al peace with all the world and prosperous in eminent
degree The dangerous conflict touching the subject OF
slavery which for time seemed to menace the stability
Of the national government, has been fortunately
and trust permanently adjusted through the medium of
what are generally known the compromise measures.
The general acquescence OF the several States 10 this
adjustment gives assurance OF continued peace the
country and permanence TO the Union-permaDence to
that Union the formation OF which gave our nation early
influence and dignity OF position with the other powers OF
the earth. Her rights have consequently been respected
by all, and her wishes heard with profound regard In
war she has gained high character Tor military prowess
and in peace secured the confidence OF all mankind The
justice and beralty OF her Institutions has constrained
The oppressed OF every land 10 seek asylum within her
ms and enjoy, under the ample folds OF her national
flag political and religious freedom.
The continuance OF these unequalled blessings de-
pendent entirely upon the pepctuy OF this great national
sevance Of the of the constitution under which il
was formed The Union and the Constitution are one
and indlvsibe, The former cannot exist without the
aier and the latter had no purpose but TO perfect and
sustain the former He, therefore, who is not for the
constitution is against the Union; and he who would
ske at either would commit political sacriege against
NE great fabric sanctioned by Washington and franklin
lie federal constitution must be maintained and exc
ea'ed all its parts. II is the paramount law OF each
oae and Il is the imperative duty OF their respective
governments TO assist in the Just and full administration
o. au us provisions. To Congress undoubtedly belongs
N The hrs instance the duty OF making provision 10 carry
1o execution the intent OF this instrument but Ia The
igh and duty OF the States, moving within the limits Of
Their reserved rights 10 cooperate with the general gov
eminent in This legitimate work They should certainly
never attempt by oil their legislation TO embarass
The administration OF the constitution Such interior.
In bus
different sections oil the Union and, persisted in, lead
separation Of the States. So far legislation OF this
kind can be found on the statute book Of this Sate il
should be speedily repealed OF This character regard
the greater portion OF the law OF iS47 prohibiting the use
OF our State prisons for the detention OF fugves from
abor whilst awaiting trial In that work | shall most
cheeriuly participate as shall also aid Tar as may
properly do so TO suppress all attempts TO the exc
cuon OF the laws OF Congress, whether providing for
he rendition OF ugiiives from labor for any other
stuhonal purpose The necessity for such action is
July demonstrated by the fatal consequences resulting
borders
cannot be doubted She now she has BEEN for
The constitution and its compromises She will maintain
and execute in letter and spirit, the several adjustment
measures passed by the late Congress the subject
OF slavery. She regards these permanent
se,uemen OF this dangerous geographical conflict and
VIII dseounenance, to the full extent OF her influence.
hem She has planted herself on the constitution and
GUIDED by IFS wise provisions will seek TO do justice to
AZ sections Of the country. and endeavo TO strengthen
we bonds OF the Union, by cherlshng relations OF amty
and ifaierna affection between all its members
need say more my fellow citizens, OF the impor-
nee Of the Union. You are, am confident, abundanty
Impressed with its magnitude. Without union hber-
ue never could have been achieved; without il they
no be maintained With the dissolution OF this national
compact would fall the hopes of the world for republic
eshlsm the cause OF political and religious berty-thc
FACE and prosperity o our people. To the end, then,
MAJ lis great blessings may be preserved and its advan
gs voucbsafed TO posteriy it becomes the duty OF all
9yeld patriotic submit 10 the laws constituonay
aeween the several members OF our glorious Union
nomonshed TO do by the immortal Washington, let
e injunction be regarded by each and all OF MS with
eakng Of the Union be az though il were indeed the
soum OF our political safety and prosperity; watch
NY oI i's preservation with jealous anxiety dscoune-
'"'ng whatever may suggest even suspicion that Il