The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-17

= c,ion Rut tbsy should not be neglected il we ex-
nec Georgia to advance The stature Of full grown
iurily n the exalted attributes Of high civilization
II must be expected, however. that these great OBJ
iecis can be accomplished without the use OF money To
raise the requisite amount We must rely mainly upon
taxation This involves the most delicate and important
power with which you are invested While. therefore,
IL should be exercised with great caution, must
member that contracted parsimony is not synonymous
with wise economy Nor 10 limit our policy by
The boundaries OF the present hour Results with The
future and we must look with patient expectation for
time 10 prove the value OF all enterprises and 10 re-
munerae expenditures for their prosecution. We act for
those who are TO follow In every succeeding mo-
ment OF the present our conduct involves the welfare oil
future generations. We amenable 10 posiey, under
the highest sanctions that influence an organized
community. The patriotism OF our common constituency
is equal TO any contribution which may be levied upon
their labor and properly. il they that COMFORTS win
sound economy, Is demanded by the pubhc goou, sus
gesed by wise forecast and that it exacts from each ~
proportion 10 his ability pay Be these our landmarks
in raising and dsbursiDg money.
The relation between the general and Slale govern
points the rule OF strict construction OF the con-
sution OF the United States the polar star ior ihe
one, whilst the nature OF The federal compact
with equal clearness the duty OF obedience on the part
Of the other 10 constitutional laws. II IS the perfection
of American staesm anship 10 comprehend fully this
nicely adjusted relation L IS Ihe perfection OF Amet
respective orbits for il is the only mode OF perpetuang
The Union. and preserving. al the same iime the re-
served rights OF the States. Its effects will ever be
fraternity, harmony, and prosperity, throughout the en-
lire limits OF the republic.
To the southern States the observance of this rule is
especially important. The institution OF domestic slave
~ peculiar to them tits part of their social well
as their political structure. Ii is recognised and protect
ed by the constitution. must be touched by fed
eral encroachment The agitation and heart-burnng of
the past must suffice, certainly far Georgia is
cerned for. in acquiescing in the compromise meas
ures" OF $780, she has distinctly put the federal govern
ment aud its authorities upon terms. She has said it
must be final settlement; that agitation must
that the "fug,,ve-save law" must be faithfully executed
She has said IL and she intends to stand by her oath.
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and her future welfare SO far as it depends
ion nlrusted TO for the ensuing two years by
con6dng constituency In the execution OF solemn
trust let be animated BY a spirit of Cancellation and
harmony; and in every measure adopted, let all other
feelings be merged into patriotic devotion TO the public
good.
In performing the par, assigned under the constitu-
ton and laws cannot expect TO avoid error; but hope
dsssrrs censure shall intend to do right, even it,
from imperfecon OF Judgment. should do wrong
May God bless Georgia. and may His wisdom direct
the deliberations OF her guardians