The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-14

Hampshire. at Newport, Sullivan county. on the 10Th
instant O. B. Burwsll, esq, sound and reliable demo-
craft was nominated. He will, of course, be elected
Governor McdiIps inaugural
We print this morning the forcibe and beautiful inau-
gun address ortne governor or ONTO, ron. wiifiam
dill. and commend it warmly to public attention. The
brevity and emphasis with which the leading principles
Of the democratic party stated could not well be
passed. While adhere these great maxims, elo
quently and powerfully set forth by Governor Medl,
fail to prosper political organization, because
from the observance of these maxims must flow unnum-
bered blessings to our beloved country.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR OF
GENTLEMEN century ago the territory constituting
the State of Ohio unbroksn wilderness. Her adj
the great confederacy OF American States is
fresh In the memory of many who before o.
Little than half century has elapsed since that
event.
She entered the Union with population of hardly sixty
thousand inhabitants or the thy-one States which
that Union il the third ia respect Of popua
ton More than ons Of citizens, in the full enjoy
OF civil and religious liberty live within her
borders.
Her have been adequate not only to tho
penses of government but have been applied the
snction OF long lines OF canals, the establishment, and
ntcnsnce Of magnificent system of public instruction,
erection and support OF large and expensive In
Tor the education and restoration Of the unforiu-
nate.
Pivae enterprise has kept pace with the increase of
wealth and the growth and population
The wilderness has given place 10 cultivated fields, and
Hing villages raise their spires where but few years
the lofty oak displayed it's foliage. Colleges and other in
s,uons oil instruction have been founded and endowed.
Places been brought into close prox
unity by lines Of railroads Indeed the number
of miles finished and projected railroads Is greater
than that OF any other State in tue Union.
Such rapid growth in all the elements which make
great aud prosperous people fill the OF every
citizen with patriotic hope and honorable pride.
The future prospects OF our people promising as
the past has been prosperous,
lie would be unworthy confidence and respect who
did feel honored being called, by the voice OF It's
people, the chief magsuacy Of so and growing
State. Words indeed, are inadequate to express my
for the confidence which been reposed in
me, my of the responsibilities of The position in
which have been placed.
The growth OF State and the high position which she
now occupies have been Produced by the seelance,
ergy, and industry Of her people.
The character Of the has tended to encourage
these qualities, and has had Important agency aug
m enting the moral force OF the people.
Personal securtyfreedom from violence and INSULTS
the primary and important object OF tho establishment Of
all civil government. The weak DO protected from
the sggresons OF tho strong Life is hardly desirable
where is secure where II is constantly exposed to
the fear Of oppression and the apprehension OF wrong
Our laws throw their shield around n and grant impu-
ny In them the weak find refuge and support.
and none powerful need their protection
Under their equal operation all enjoy tho fruits OF their la
Dor In security and peace,
Our comparative freedom from any thing like nonopoes,
by which competition is off, labor oppressed. snd gen.
and ennobng rivalry 10 degraded, has encouraged
our citizens embark in schemes of public and private
i'm provemcnt which, in society differently constituted,
would never have been undertaken.
The grant of any special privileges ha, not only pro-
duced the evils inherent In the system, but has been the
H In ind
of the people They have naturally felt that their rights
bad abridged and the rule of equality which const
tutes the very foundation Of human freedom. and which
shonld prevail in all legislative action, has been violated
The result too. has always been unfortunate, and de-
folly OF going beyond the limits OF declar
ing and securing the rights Of individuals, and furnishing
aud redressing their wrongs
Government has no right TO interfere with the pursuits
of the governed When II assumes tho power Of dscrmi.
Mating beteen different classes il il usurpinR poron OF
sovereignty which tho people have never conferred The
of talents and industry should be left within the
limits of general laws No class particular body Of men
should rights privileges not enjoyed by the whole
mas. of tho body polite.
We accustomed fully to consider ell the advsn-
ees OF tho general prevalence of the principle Of equality
in our political system Like the air which breathe,
its very commonness is en- obstacle 10 the full appeca-
| ton of all its blessings.
The ordinary discharge Of the duties OF citizenship calls
into exercise all the mental faculties The administration
or public fairs by requiring the corporation Of the peo-
sons in government spd legislation.
juymen, they called upon to consider the weight
of evidence, reconcile the contradictions OF different
alta ,emen and TO pronounce an authoritative judgment
upon the law modified by the facts thus determined
Tue right OF outrage requires tbem 10 inform them selves
Of and pronounce Judgment upon, tho actions OF their
agents. and the pfopriey Of legislation
The exercise Of these rights and dules requires ntei
pence The possession Of knowledge gives moral
decision, sed scvity the individual Its universal DIFF
fusion. and responsibility to the people and perpe
tnity their Institutions
Tho union Of these States another very influential cause
Of growth and prosperity, and ths, Of every other State
~. freedom OF intercourse by which the ci,izen Of
60 .-H 70 tho rights Of citizenship in every other--
/ ~ ~" - a ,s 49, -'rsng the transportation of tho
\ P'''''e'" = y - t.s-u-
lated, and hs time encouraged and rewarded in.
| dusry.
In this point Of view the continuance oil the unity Of the
| States IL OF no small importance.
lsperpsuiv depends the respect which the people
have Tor ~ Thst respect Is exhibited by the Observance o.
the laws which the State and national legislatures have
enacted disregard Of these laws and OF the provisions Of