The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-01
Parties--Slavery---The Presidency, &c.

Democrats-is at this time nearly obhterated.
Retaining the Distinguishing appellation, but
exercising different functions, controlled by
various aud varying interests, the two par
ties in name only, continue to shape and
carry out their peculiar designs and purposes.
At one time the Wings of the United States
composed thatclass of the people,who placed
all power in the federal government all mat
tiers requiring adjustment, or fraught with
interest, the Wings believed should be left
to the decision and sole supervision of the
General or Federal Government; whereas,
the Democrats believed in the policy as a
correct one, one imbibcd and breathcd into
the very Constitution, Of giving the almost
possible power to each State. That this is
more in spirit with the Constitution, admits
of no doubt That this is more the Repub-
lican principles inculcated by Jefferson, no
one can question.
At this time, though, but little consdera-
ton is given to the ultra bearings of each
party, so much is wished to be accomplished,
and in the accomplishment of this purpose,
both Wings and Democrats unite. Losing
sight Of the first principles of their party,
they care not whether the power be dele
gated by States separately or from the Fedc-
raj head; this power they wish, and this are
they striving for
We allude to the adjustment of slavery.
So far have the feelings ofmcn been enlisted,
and by various and multiplied reasons, that
all parties would sacrifice separate State
authority, or Federal authority, and looking
to what they call HIGHER LAW, carry ont
their nefarious measures.
Let us revert Il moment to past tunes
Since this government has thrown off the
yoke of British tyranny and oppression, she
has waxed strong and mighty, and as her
strength and potency has increased, so also
has presumptuous and impotcnt power
When the Declaration of Independence was
! submitted by Mr.. Jefferson in its original
form, the supervision, and the closest scru-
tinising supervision, submitted it Unnecessarily
to many changes and alterations. To note
these particular changes, the observer will
find that the tenor of the language or con-
struction, implied a spirit of too great hos.
tllity to the mother country, therefore these
particular sentences were Obiteratcd or
modified, making the instrument to appear
rs one adopted by the colonies only rs n last
extremity, and solely as defensive, and not
hostile measure. For example, in the origi.
nal draught, Mr. Jefferson had written; "and
such is now the necessity which constrains
them to erpunge their former system of gov
ernment." "Expunge' was made "alter.'
"He has dissolved representative Houses re.
peatedly, and continually, for opposing with
manly firmness his invasions on the rights o.
the people, s.rAnd continually was strick
on out in the amended Declaration. All,
has erected II multitude of new offices Jv {
self-dssumed power"-the words italicisci
were stricken out. II is unnecessary fo,
our purpose TO give all the cases where tn,
Declaration, as drawn up by Mr. Jefferson
was so amended and modified as TO appeal
in the leaet Objectionable manner to the Bri
| expression which bore the semblance Of toe
delegated right was altered, and every
place where the word States" was used II
was obitcrated, and Colonies inserted. Re-.
peated aggressons, and unbcarabIe taxation
and with every probability Of a continuance
| and no diminution, aroused this country to
draw up this declaration, and even then il
was maturcly considered before adopted and
met with opposition from many. And OBJ
serve, evcns then, after having insult upon in.
suit heaped upon us, it was couched in Z
manner dignficd but very respectful.
The trainers Of our American CoxsrIrU
TroS looked particularly to the independence
of each State or Colony, and each State was
to exercise its own right and prerogatye-
no State having the power to tramme, OF
interfere with the rights of another. Al
the States collectively were engaged in 4
common cause--a cause as dear to one Ms
another, but only so far was it considered q
common motive.
AS centripetal power is the Federal Gov.
eminent 10 be considered-to enact laws
conflicting with no right of one Statc-as 9
power by which may be called into cctior
the combined and collective strength of tn,
United Sites to resist foreign interference
SO far is to be considered the functions be
longing to the Federal Government. No
laws must she enactwhich will sacrifice one
portion of this Union even for the benefit o.
another, much less shall she enact n law
detrimental to one state or section of the
Union, TO crafty the whim, or foster the am
bition (ambition begotten by an increase Of
pop lation, &c.) Of another state or section
The Northern section Of these United
States, or the Norhern States, are opposed to
Slavery. Not content to be absolved of the
sin themseIves, their pretended sympathy
knows no bounds, but they must aboliah