Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-12-21

as sacred n lie eve of honor and Indispensable IN
great experiment Of civil liberty, which. envfcncd b ~
weakness by power superior 10 all obstacles ThS14
condemnation, which the voice OF freedom VIII mol
pronounce upon us should we prove ial.hess y We
vast continent more be expected 10 hold I'M Aams
opinions or entertain the sentiments, than eYeIy
variety Of climate soil can be expected 70 turnah the
same agricultural products they can unite in coEnon
object and sustain common principles esseHai to IN
maintenance OF that object The gallant Of thesoih
and the north could stand together during the sruxxe Of
the Revolution; they could stand together 10 the more
trying period which succeeded the ciango OF arms A.
their united valo adequate to all the trials Of The
camp and dangers OF the field, their united wiedon
proved equal the greater task OF founding upon d1ep
and broad basis Institutions which il has been paw
ege to enjoy and will be our most sacred duty 10
sustain IS but the feeble expression Of faith saione
and universal, 10 say that their whose blood min
ged 80 often upon the same field, during the war OF
1912, and who have recently borne in triumphthe
flag OF the country upon foreign SOIL will permit
alienation OF feeling weaken the power OF their united
efforts nor internal discussions to Parayze the great arm
OF freedom, uplfted for the vndlcaon OF selfgovsfn-
ment.
have thus briefly presented such suggestions as seem
epes h worthy youI s ~ avail
selves OF the light which the experience OF the past casts
upon the future.
The growth OF our population has brought US. In
the destined Of national history to point u
which II we'll behooyes Us 10 expand our vision over the
vast prospective.
The successive decenna returns OF the census sinoa
the adoption Of the constitution have revealed law ol
steady progressive development which may be stated ia
general tefms duplication every quarter century.
Carried forward, from the point already reashed for only
short period OF time applicable TO the existence Of
nation, this law Of progress, i unchecked, will bring ~
to almost incredible results. large allowance for dir
minshed proportional effect OF emigration would not ve
materially reduce the estimate while the increased avei
age duration OF human life, known have already
suited from the scientific and hygenc improvements ol
the past fifty years. will tond to keep uplhrough az
fifty, perhaps hundred, the same ratio Of grotWth,
which has been thus revealed in past pogFeasE NO.
OF aborng masses from eastern Asia to the Pacffc etde
OF our possessions, together with the probable
OF the populations already existing in other pssoi "a!
hemisphere, which, within the period in question: wi
feel with yearly increasing force, the natural attrabon
Of vast, powerful, and prosperous confederni0Tcl
segoverning republics and will seek the priveee NJ
being admitted within its safe and happy bosom, fIo1s
ferrng with themselves. by peaceful and healthy pro-
cess Of incorporation spacious regions Of virgin s2x1
berant soil, which destined TO swarm with hs34s
growing and fast spreading millions OF our
These considerations fully to justify the pre-
sumption, that the law Of population above stated will
continue with undiminished effect through al least
the next half century; and that thousands OF persons
who have already arrived at maturity, and are
ercising the rights OF reemen, will close their eyes on
the spectacle OF more than one hundred millions OF popu
laon embraced within the majestic proportions Of the
American Union. II is not merely interesting
topic 81 speculation that present these views Tor your
upon all the political duties we called upon to per-
FORM Heretofore, our system OF government has worked
what may be termed miniature scale. in comparison
with the development, which il must thus assume, with
in future 50 near al hand as scarcely 10 be beyond the
present Of the existing generation
1t ia evident that confederation and 90 vared
both ia numbers and in territorial extent In habits anu
in interests could only be kept in national cohesion by
The stricesi fidelity 10 the principles Of the constutop
understood by those who have adhei ed to the most
restricted construction OF the powers granted by the peo-
pie and the States Interpreted and applied according TO
h 'aos principles the great aaas se win
that benign system of iederatye sefgoyement of which
il is our glorious and, trust immortal charter Let
then with redoubled vigilance, be guard against
yielding to The temptation OF the exercise OF doubtful
powers under the pressure OF the motives OF
ceded temporary advantage and apparent temporary ex-
pediency.
The minimum OF federal government. compatible with
the maintenance OF national unity and efficient action in
relations with the rest OF the world, should afford the
rule and measure OF construction OF our powers under
the general clauses OF the constitution spirit OF strict
Difference the sovereign rights and dignity OF every
Saie rather than disposition to subordinate the States
into provincial relation 70 The central authority, should
characterize all exercise OF the respective powers
temporarily vested in us as sacred trust from the gen.
erous confidence OF our constituents.
In like manner, maniiesily Indispensable condition
OF the pbFpeiuaon Of the Uon and OF The realization OF
that magnificent national future adverled 10 does the du
" become yearly stronger and clearer upon as ctI-
OF the several States, TO cultivate atenal and at
feconaie spirit language and conduct in regard other
States and in relation TO the varied interests institutions,
and habs OF sentiment and opinion which may respect
lively characterize them Mutual iorbeaFance, respect,
and non-nteerence in our personal action az citizens,
and enlarged exercise OF the most liberal principles OF
comfy the public dealings OF State with State, whether
in legislation or in the execution OF laws are the means
to pepeuate that confidence and fraternity, The decay
oil which mere political union. on so vast SCALE could
not long survive.
10 still another point ofyiew, is important practical
duty suggested by this consideration OF the magnitude OF
DIMENSIONS to which political system, with its
responding machinery of government is rapidly cx-
banding. With increased vigilance does il reqnire
cultivate the cardinal virtues oil pablo frugaliiy and
official integrity and purity Public affairs ought to be
conducted that settled conviction shall pefvade the
entire Union, that nothing short OF the highest and
standard OF public morality marks every part Of the adj
minstraon and legislation OF the general government
Thus will the federal system, whatever expansion time
and progress may give it, continue and more deeply
rooted ia the love and confidence OF the people.
That wise economy, which is far removed from par
smony as from corrupt and conup,ing exlravagancs-
that single regard for the public good, which will frown
upon all attempts approach the treasury with nsdions
projects OF private interest coaked under public pre-
existhat sound fiscal administration, which, in the
legislative department, guards against the dangerous
Temptations incident overlooking revenue. and, n The
executive maintains an uHsieeplng wachfuness against
the tendency OF all national expenditure TO exlrava-
gance,--while they admitted elementary political dn-
lies, may trust, be deemed as properly advered to and
urged, OF the Impressive OF that
cessy, which is directly suggested BY the considerations
now presented.
Since the adjournment OF Congress, the Vice President
the United States has passed from the OF EARTH
without having catered upon the duties of the station
which he bad been called BY the OF his counymen
Having occupied, almost continuously, for than
thirty years, seat IN one or the Other OF The two Houses
OF Congress- and having, By his singular purity and wis
dom, secured unbouhded confidence and universal re-
spect, his failing health watched by .he nation with
paaful sociIude His loss to the country under athe
circumstances, has been justly regarded nepaable
In compliance with the act OF Congress OF March 2,
$685. tho oath OF oice was administered 10 Tim on the
2lh that month. al Ariadnp esfae near MafaaxaE.