Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-30
Governor RtgIer.-rhe Comprom,se.


We copy with great pleasure the foil wing passag
from the able inaugural address of Gov Biger 1t is
worthy of the noble democracy ofthe Keystone State
III whose name it is spoken. Contrast these views
with the declarations and conduct Of Ex-Governor
johnson of the State:
81 am most happy, fellow citizens, to meet you in
my present capacity at period when common
country is at peace with all the world and prosper
GUS in an eminent degree. The dangerous conflict
touching the subject of slavery. which for time
seemed to menace the stability of the national gov
ernment las been most fortunately and trust most
permanently, adjusted through the medium of
what are generally known the compromise meas
ufes he general acquescences OF the several States
IN this adjustment gives assurance of continued
peace to the country and permanence to the Union
I-permanence to that Union the formation of which
gave our nation early influence and dignity of posi-
ton with the other powers of the earth Her rights
have consequently been respected by all, and her
wishes heard with profound regard. 10 she has
gained high character for military prowess and in
peace secured the confidence of all mankind The
justice and liberaty of demonstrations has constran
ed the oppressed of every land to seek asylum
within her limits and enjoy, under the ample folds
of her national flag, political and religious freedom
The continuance of these unequalled blessings
is dependent entirely upon the perpetuity of this
great national compact and this only be secured
by faithful observance of the terms of the const-
| tuition under which it was formed. The Union and
! the Constitution and indivisible The for
cannot exist without the latter and the latter
had purpose but perfect and sustain the former
He, therefore, who is not for the constitution is
gainst the Onion and he who would strike at either
would commit political sacrilege against the great
fabric sanctioned by Washington and Franklin. The
federal constitution must be maintained and execu-
ted in all its parts 1t is the paramount law of each
State, and it is the imperative duty of their respec
tive governments to assist in the Just and full admin
istraton Of all its provisions To Congress undoubt-
edly belongs in the first instance the duty of making
provision to carry into execution the intent of this
Instruments but it the right and duty of the States
moving within the limits OF their reserved rights to
cooperate with the general government in this le
ultimate work. They should certainly attempt
by of their legislation to embarrass the ad
minstratOn of the constitution. Such interference
cannot fail to engender hostile feelings between the
different sections of the Union and, if persisted in
lead to a separation of the States So far legis-
cation of this kind be found the statute-book
of this State, it should be speedily repealed OF this
character regard the greater portion of the law of
1847 prohibiting the of State prisons for the
detention of fugtves from labor whilst awaiting tri
al. In that work shall most cheerfuy participate,
as shall also aid as far as may properly do so to
suppress all attempts to resist the execution of the
law of Congress, whether providing for the rendition
of fugitives from labor for any other constitution
al purpose The necessity for such action is fully
demonstrated by the fatal consequences resulting
from such an attempt recently occurring within our
own borders.
'The loyalty of Pennsylvania to the national
6 Union cannot be doubted. She is now, as she ever
has been, for the constitution and its compromises.
She will maintain and execute in letter and spirit
the several adjustment measures as passed by the
late Congress the sub of slavery. She regards
these measures as a permanent settlement of this
dangerous geographical conflict and will discounte
nance, to the full extent of her influence all attempts
future agitation of the questions settled by them
- She has planted herself on the constitution, and
guided by its wise provisions will seek to do justice to
all sections of the country and endeavor to strength
en- the bonds of the Union, By chersfng relations OF
amity and fraternal affection between all its mem
bers.
: Importance of the Union. You are, I am confident
. abundantly impressed with its magnitude. Without
union our liberties never could have been achieved
without it they cannot be maintained. With the dis
solution of this national compact would fall the hopes
of the world for republicanismthe of polti
cal and religious liberty-the peace and prosperity
of people To the end, then, that its great bles
sings may be preserved, and it's advantages vouch
safed to posterity it becomes the duty of all to yelt
y patriotic submission to the laws cOnsttutionally
adopted, and cherish feelings of afectonate inter
course between the several members Of our glorious
Union. Admonshed so to do by the immortal Wash
ington let the injunction be regarded by each
e all of us with Christian fidelity Let our habits o
acting, thinking, and speaking of the Union be a
though it were indeed the palladium of our poitica
safety and prosperity watching for its preservation
r. with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whateve
f may suggest even suspicion that it in any
Is be abandoned, and Indignantly frowning at the frs
- dawn of any attempt to ALLEVIATE any portion of GU
- country from the rest to enfeeble the sacred tie
&c which now link together the various parts The1
q q shall we have performed whole duty-duty +
ourselves, to sister States, and to the
republicanism throughout the world"
e Eastern Harbors Closed.
!. BosToN, Jan. 25.-We have accounts from New
Bedford stating that in consequence of the obstruc
tons produced by ice, the harbor inaccessible
J. vessels. The Harbor of Edgartown is also closed en-
e trely, far Page Light, being the first time ii
" many years. The Holiness Hole harbor is also fro
Y zen We have not heard from Nantucket
a A proposition has been introduced into the Danis
Diet for the sale ofth possessions of the government
If in the West Indies lively discussion ensued bu
the measure had not been disposed of.
MARRIED.,