Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-06


YET borne forward m apparent weakness nv mower su-
peror 10 ali obstacles There no condemnation yah
Tue voice OF freedom wall pronounce upln as should
we prove taihItss 10 this great iru.r While men an
haolirg different parts OF IN coslinen, ca 40 more
oeeApec'ed 10 hold the same opinions. entertain the
same sentiments Than every variety OF climate soil
can be expected 10 furnish the same agricultural pro
ducts, they can unite n common object and sustain
common principles essential 10 the maintenance of that
ooect- Inc gallant men OF the south and the north
could stand together during the struggle Of the Reyou
mons they could stand together the more irving period
which succeeded The clangor OF arms As their usi;ea
Vaor was adequate 10 all the TRIALS o tie camp and dan
gers oil The held, Their united wisdom proved equal IN
The greater task OF founding, upon a deep and broad
oasis, institutions which Il has been our privilege 10
ENJOY. and Will ever be our most sacred duty sustain
III ~ but The feeble expression of faith strong and uni
versa 10 SAY that their sons, whose blood ming led SO
often upon he same field during the war of lsl2 and
VINO Lave more recently borne triumph The flag OF the
COUNTY, upon ioteiEn SOL, will never pprmu aena-
on o feeling 10 weaken the power of thar uni ed ef
iofs nor internal dssensons to parayZe the great arm
oil Freedom upliied Tor The vndicsIoa of ssf-govern-
ment.
have thus briefly presented such suggestions as seem
10 ne especially worthy OF your consideration In pro-
V'SIhg Tor The present. you hardly fail to avail your
serves OF The light which the experience OF the past
upon the future
The growth OF our population has now brought us,
III me destined career OF national history, point
al which II well tenooves expand our vision over
the vast prospective
Tie successive decennia returns of the census since
lie adoption o the constitution have revealed law OF
!
IA general terms, duplication every guarter-cel-
Jury Carried forward, from the point already reached,
Tor only short period OF time applicable 10 the sx-
stence oil ration, This law OF progress If unchecked
viii brlng 10 almost hcred'5e results large al
o|ance Tor diminished proportional effect of emgra-
uoh would not very m!yaliy reduce the estimate while
the Increased average Duration of human life, known
10 have already resulted from he scientific aud hygeDs
Improvements of the past fifty Yeats will tend 10 keep
up through the next ht or perhaps hundred toe
ido OF growth. which has been thus revealed IN our
past progress; ana To thu influence of these Causes NAV
be added the influx OF tailoring masses lom eastern Asia
to The Pacific side of possessions, together with the
probable accession o the populations already existing in
other parts OF our hemisphere, Which. within the PERIOD
IN question: Will feel, with yearly increasing force, the
natural attraction ot so vast powerful and prosperous
confederation OF setgovernlny republics, and will seek
the privilege OF being admitted within IFS safe and happy
bosom, Transferring Mia themselves, by peaceful and
healthy process OF incorporation spacious regions OF viz
gun ahd eXubrTat soil, WEch destined with
he last growing and disappearing millions of race.
These consideration fully Justify he presump-
toH, tiat The law oil population above stated will con
unue 10 act with unGimnlsbed effect, 0agh least the
next halt ceG'uy; anu that thousands of persons who
have ALREADY arrived al maturity, aud exercising
The ghs o ireemen will close theT the specs
Gle o. Than hundred millions OF population EN-
hIaced within the majestic Proporons OF The American
onloa IL is not seTely Interesting topic OF specu
iation that present these views your consideration.
They have important PRACTICAL bearings upua all the
hical duties cal ed upon perform Heretofore,
our system OF goserrmcGl has worked what may be
termed immature scale, 10 comparison wh the develop
at hHnd ca scarcely TO be beyond the present OF the
lsuDs generation.
It's evident that confederation 50 vas, aud so yarj,1
beth in numbers aAd in territorial eNleat in habits Al
IN Interests could only kept IA Rational cohesion b
The siT:cesi hiey 10 tue principles of The constitution
as understood ty those who have adhered the most
restricted construction O. thc powers grdnied by the peo
PIE aud tue SsieS. lHerrreed ana applied according
taos principles. the great c0miSCt iapis itself with
healthy ease and freedom 20 unlimited extension OF
tDat benign system Of feGeraye seif-government, OF
n OH nd al Oh
Let u, then, With redoubled vigilance be on our guard
against yielding 10 the temat exercise OF doubt
n powers, even under The pressure of the motives OF
conceded temporary advantage and apparent temporary
eyredieGcy
The minimum OF federal governsent, compatible with
me maintenance oil National unity and efficient action
our relations with the rest Of the world should afford
The rule and measure OF construction OF powers under
Tie general Clauses OF the constitution spirit of strict
difference 10 The sovereign rights and oil nIy of every
State rather than disposition to subordinate States
INTO provincial relation 10 the cenrd authority, should
chardcerlze all exercise OF The respective powers
temporarily vested IN Us s.cred trust IRON the gener
Gus confidence OF ogr constituents
In ike manner, 4 manifesy md spensabs condi-
on OF the erpetuauJn OF ihe UnlOn and of the reaZa
ton OF that magnificent national future adverted to- does
The duty become yearly stronger and clearer upon
citizens OF the several States, cultivate faernal and
aiitc;onae spirit language and conduct. regard to
Other States, and m relation 10 te varied Interests
unans, ana aa5is OF sentiment and opnion which may
respectively characeu2e them Mutual Torbearsnce
ZeGS, and enlarged exercise OF lie most liberal prlncl.
pies OF comfy In the public dealings of State with State
whether IN legislation in the of laws, are
The TO perpeuae that confidence and fraternity the
decay OF which political unlon vast a scale
could rot long survive.
In siili another another pon, of view an important
PRACTICAL duty suggested by this sdera,ion of the
magnitude OF da,rn.ons, which our political s. stem
with lis corresponding machinery OF government, 50
rag!diy expanding With Increased vigilance does
qGfe 10 caiva,e The cardinal vtdes OF public frugal
ny and official Integrity and purity. Public Affairs ough,
10 De SO conducted lha settled conviction shall pervade
the entire tGiOa, thai nothing short OF the hughes; tone
and satG2:d OF public Eicra, marks every part OF the
administration and les sa,ion OF The general government
iauS "iii the federal system, whatever expansion time
and progress may give ii, continue and deeply
| foo'et al lac love ana confidence OF lie people.
That wise economy, which removed from pars
mohy as foa corrupt and corupiIng eytavl sancr,tha
single regard for The public good winch wall irowu
upon az attempts 10 approach the Treasury with nsdIous
projects oi pryaa Interest cloaSei under public pre-
teXts,t;at sosGd fiscal administration, which, ia
legislative Ge;ar men!, guards astins! lhe dangerous
temptations incident 10 ureT.iDwiGg revenue, aud, IN
Inc executive, maialatfs uaS't-ging wd.chiulRess
against The tendency OF al aaon.i expenditure TO ex
MISUNDERSTANDING they admitted elementary polt
cal duties, may, UuS, ue dssri properly aGveTet
10 ana arg ri, la vac" he impressive o
ihat necessity wht s dIrect suggested by the con-
sdLra;ioGs Ao@ Presented.