Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

,ecnre for him place, II win be his ur;v;ts-s
must be his acknowledged right, 10 stand anaS and
syen in the presence of princes, with may
scousness that he is himself one of IA naf;o Con.
ereigns, and that he cannot. in Legitimate " Soy.
wander SO far from home. that the agen, ,.hsnt
shall leave behind in the place which now om be
will not see that rude hand of power or ~.
cal passion is laid upon him with impnn;;snr anni.
must realize that upon every sea and on ar:.- he
where our enterprise may rightfully seek AZ Soil
lection Of our flag American citizenship i an pro-
liable panoply for the security of American inso
And, in this cennexion, it can hardly be sns
re affirm a principle which should now bo
as fundamental The rights. security. and ,egarded
this Confederacy reject the idea of inters,eOseO
colonization, on this side of the ocean. by a" or
egn power, beyond present jurisdiction, as n,. os
inadmissible f''4 as At4f5t Ats utterly
The opportunities of observation. furnish,
my brief experience a soldier, confirmed :; BY
own mind the opinion, entertained and actod my
by others from the formation of the govossI upon
that the maintenance of large STANDING oraent'
our country would be not only dangerous bns m
necessary They also illustrated the imno,ta r. an
might we'll say the absolute necessity of tbonss'
ry science and practical skill fur sfed in sn na'
eminent degree, by the institution. which has Vn an
your army what it is under The disc: nno made
struction of officers not more distinguished ""u H.
solid attachments, gallantry and devotion to Il, ne
lie service than for unobtrusive BEARING and I.
moral tone. The army as organized. must !. ",SF
nucleus, around which, in every time of Nj 'ne
strength of your military power the sure hnI 's
of your defence-a national milita,-mav .b a'"afk
lily formed into well disciplined and efficient au'
ganzation. And the skill and selfdevotion nf o.
navy assure you that you may take the perfo, Inc
of the past pledge for the future, and ,,""nce
fdently expect that the flag, which has wa~oa con-
untarnished folds over every sea, will still; aoa. us
undiminished honor But these, like man. rOa -, IN
subjects will be appropriately brought at f" miner
time, to the attention of the ordinate hranrue
the government. to which shall ALWAYS lOor ESQ
profound respect and with trustfu con6denc. vii. vii.
they will accord to me the aid and suprort L: 0a
shall so much need and which their experience '," vi.
wisdom will readily suggest. 'H'
In the administration of domestic affairs. ror -.
pect devoted integrity in the public service and VA a.
observance of rigid economy in all departments a III
marked as never justly TO be questioned # ~
reasonable expectation be not realized, frankly cot
Tess that one of your leading hopes is doomed r. H.
appointment, and that my efforts, in very imnor,at
particular, must result in a humaiing fan."
Offices can be properly regarded only in the 6sf.f
aids for the accomplishment of these objects; and ss
occupancy confer prerogatIve, nor iEspoueuas
desire for preferment any claim, The public Interest
imperativey demands that they be considered with
sole reference to the duties TO be performed G,oI
citizens NAV we'll claim the protection of good lvs
claim for office is what The people of republic shOnn
never recognize. No reasonable man of any narv
will expect the administration to be regardless lis
responsibility, and of the obvious elements of success
as to retain persons, known 10 he under the influence
of political hostility and partisan prejudice, in posi-
tons. which will require not only severe labor but
cordial operation. Having no implied engage.
ments TO ratfy, rewards TO besow, no resenmen,s
to remember, and no personal wI>hes 10 consult in
selections for official station, shall fulfil this difficult
and delicate trust, admitting motive as worthy
either of my character position, which does not
contemplate efficient discharge of duty and The
best interests of my country | acknowledge my Oh.
legations 10 the masses ofmy couurymen, and 10 them
alone. Higher objects than personal aggrandzemn
gave direction and energy TO their exertionS in lhea
canvass, and they shall not be disappointed. They
require at my hands diligence, integrity, and capacity,
wherever there are duties TO be performed. Without
these qualities in their public servants, stringent
laws. for the prevention or punishment of fraud,
negligence and peculat;on will be vain. With them,
; they will be unnecessary
Il But these are not the only points. to which you
look for vgant wa,chfulness. The dangers Of
concentration of all power in the general government
of confederacY vast ours, are too obvious tO
I be disregarded. You have a right, therefore Oex,
pect your gents in every department. to regard strict
ly the limits imposed upon them by the Constitutional
" the United States. The great scheme of our conitu.
,
> power between the State and Federal authorities
: and experience has shown, that the harmony and
s happiness of our people must der end upon Just
/ discrimination between the separate rights andre
0 sponsibilites Of the States, and your common rights
e and obligations under the general government ana
IT eere in my opinion, are the considerations when
should form the true basis Of future concord in re-
e gard to the questions which have most serouSlydIs
e turbed public tranquility. If the Federal govern
e ment will conine itself to the exercise OF powers
u clearly granted by the Constitution, 1t can haraly
happen that its action upon any question Snouiu Gu
danger the institutions of the States or interfere
:, with their right to manage matters strictly uom'''
l. according to the will of their own people
|. In expressing briefly my views upon an important
s subject which has recently agtated the nauOn
c almost fearful degree, am moved by no onel LUZ
T. pulse than most earnest desire for the perpelua"VN
I of that Union, which has made us what we ale
u showering upon US blessings, and conterlnS %T
l. er and influence. which our fathers coua n4las
J. have anticipated, even with their most sanswnii
: hopes directed to off future he Sen'ine" .
1t now announce were not unknown before Inc eAP'~
Z sion of the voice which called ME here; Ny n;rn
position upon this subject was clear aud and
e cal, upon the record of my words and my a0'S ns
II it is only REQUIRED to at this time because Mn;m
r. might, perhaps, be mi>consrued. WIN 'no :.nd
u my best and dearest earthly hopes are
II Without it, what are we, individually OF cOnuond
ly! what becomes or the noDleSC heiu " - nor.
n for the advancement of our in reg~ae e.. and
IL eminent, in the arts, and in all that ag" ;op
J. adorns mankind? From that radiant C;nts ot
!, which both illumnes our own way and po"S sngs
l. to struggling nations their course, let 6u! BUS ths
II star be lost and if there be not utter
l. lustre of the whole is dimmed. Do my couni not
e need any assurance that such cataStrOPnt ssy
/ to overtake them, while possess the po%s, that
e. it! 1t is with earnest and vial n-ance,
ia nj IA honn
n of prosperity to this time so it is Wv have
l. i pledge of continuance of the blessings " trans
4 enjoyed, and which we sacredly bon ma Sen
$. NIT undiminished to our children In' aas sBa