Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-03-05

course but let single star be lost and if there be
not utter darkness, the lustre of The whole is
dimmed. Do my countymen need any assurance
that such catastrophe will not overtake them,
while possess the power to stay it. II is with me
an earnest and vital belief, that the Uni, II has
been the source under providence of our prosperi-
ty TO this time so it is pledge of continuance OF
the blessings we have enjoyed, and which we are
Sacredly bound TO transmit undiminiShed 10 our
children.
The field of calm and free discussion in our
country is open, and will always be so, but it has
me- er been and never can be traverSed for good in
a spirit Of SectIonalSia and observation-disclosures
Tn" founders OF the Republic dealt with things as
they were presented TO them in spirit of selfsac
r-ficing patriotism. and time has proved, with
comprehensive wislom,w which will be safe Tor us 10
consult every measure tending to strengthen the
lraternal feelings of all members of our Union has
had my heartfelt appreciation.
10 every theory of society and of government
whether the offspring of feverish ambition, OF OF
morbid enthIS assn calculated 10 dissolve the
bonds OF law and affection which unite us.
shall lnterpoSe ready aud stern resistance. be-
eve that involuntary servitude as it exists in dill
erent States OF this contederacy IS recognized by
the Constitution believe that it stands like any
other admitted right, aud thit the States where it
exists are entitled 10 efficient remedies to cntolce
the constitutional provisions hold that the laws
OF 1850, commonly called compromise measures,
as strictly constitutional, and 10 be unheSitatingly
carried into effect. believe that tn, constituted
authorities of this Republic formed 10 regard
Tue IISHlS OF Tue Soutl III every respect, us they
would view any other legal and constitutional
right, and that the laws TO enforce them should be
respected and obeyed. not with reluctance encour-
aged by abstract opinions as 10 their propriety in
different state OF society, but cheerfully and ac
cording to the decisions of the tribu nal TO winch
their exposition belongs.
Such have been and are my sentiments and upon
them shall act. iervently hope that the ques-
ton is at rest, and that sectional amb tious
ianatical excitement may again threaten the duti-
bity of our institution or obscure the light OF
prosperity. But let not the foundation OF our hope
rest upon mans wisdom, it will not be sufficient
that sectional prcjudices find no place in the pub
lie deliberations, ii will not be sufficient that the
rash councils of human passion are respected, il
must be iet that there is no national security but
IN the nations humble acknowle 1ge upon G cd md
bis over ruling providence.
We have been carried III safety through q peril
Gus crisis. Wise councils, like those which gave
the constitution, prevailed TO uphold il. Let the
period be remembered admontiOn and no; us
an encouragement in any section of the Union ,
make experiments where experiments fraught
with such fearful hazard Let il be impressed up
on all hearts, that beautiful as our fabric is, no
earthly power wisdom could ever re-unite its
broked fragments.
Standing as 60, almost i'll view of the green
slopes OF Monticello. and as within the IeaCn
of the tomb Of Washington, with all the cherished
memorie of the past gathering around Inc like So
many eloquent voices of exhortation from heaven,
can express no better hope for my country, than
that the kind Providence which smiled upon our
father, may enable lLeir children to preserve the
blessings they have inherited.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.