The daily union., 1854-01-01
inaugural or Governor winston.

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Winston expressed the following sentiments in regard
10 federal politics He is democrat Of the strcest sec
and his opinions with the drectness and boldness
which become true democrats We have often regretted
that any occasion had arisen for the application Of
the term "State-rghts" 10 any one section or portion
OF the democratic party and ore OF The most cheering
indications Of the present times is, That all democrats
planting themselves firmly upon the fundamental princi.
pies Of Siaie.righs, and that way giving eectual
sstance the dangerous doctrines oil consolidation and
Capitalization. Governor Wnssons address refers point
edly and forcby TO this subject and TO il commend
the attention Of our readers:
So far as federal politics concerned, my creed is
embraced ia the doctrines OF tho Saterigh,s party The
tendency OF general OF contederaces
cenraton and Capitalization Of powers, Tins gradually
absorbing the OF those who oseaed them, until
last the different members Of tho con-deraoy swallow
cd up in a consol dated goverlmen
The evils of snc government, IN country vas, and
diversified ia its sectional interests ncaouab,
though many obvion In order the dangers OF
such consolidation of power 1t has become OF the
fundamental doctrines OF the democratic party that in the
administration OF the general government the federal
slitution shall be strictly construed Upon this doctrine
rest, great measure. tho sovereignty and the ghts
staie the preservation of which. in my Judgment.
Is Indispensable the preservation OF the Union This
of the federal excludes the power
OF the general government 70 make Improvements or 10
interfere in any with eno internal policy OF the
Safes. do apy act jeopafdg their insiitnons or TO
establish systam Tor The purpose OF projecting
honie aciures and 1t o0iges general goycrn-
only sb.tain from Invading the reserved ana
guaranteed ghts Of the Sates d, ali
for their preservation. poteetioo. and enfo'os'nsnt
IL country posed OF N ny otaiei diversified
10 teir climates. productions, pursuits, aad tnsuions
would bo i'm possible 10 preciiyu wgich
would operate equally justly upon all the States
render some OF lhsm uibnlay 10 others The Of
power establish such system, and ne mpocy OF s
exercise, existed alike vindicat policy trade
This trade policy. when il shall be put nto practical
operation, aside from the advantages county
derive from IL, Will do more toward enigh enin2 and o,is
tanztug mankind than Il other political doctrines puI
gethe IL Is OF the lovers with which ihe moral
well tue political world is be moved Ltthe marks
OF all nations be opened the industry and
trade Of each other, and let the the principle,
tho Christian nations thus be made known those who
are In heaihenism barbarisni; hen will cease
principles Of religion and liberty bo propagaed and
pssce and goodwill prevail among untii then, il
will bc almost In vain 10 mako treaties To plant colonies
and send forth missionaries effect great and desirable
change in the condition OF the world The effects of the
Ssterghs doctrine upon tho citizens OF the S,ates. lnd
yidusy is not tile least OF tbs advantages TO be derived
hem for these doctrines excile degree OF State pride
and stimulate enterprises which tend TO give character
influence, and prosperity to the Safes.
These being the sincere convictions OF my mind, IL Is
hardly necessary for in sddon thar the doctrine
OF stfct construction meets, and has always met with
hearty assent and that expect to adhere TO 1t through
lie
II such be the tendency the general government such
the effects that tendency, and uch the results Of the
doctrine Of strc, construction, behooyes watch with
the utmost vigilance the administration OF the federal gov
crument, and TO nerpose every proper check and
resistance the exercise OF every usurped doubtful
power SO long tho principles aud policy forth n
the usugurs address Of President Pierce acted upon
and carried By the general government, tho States viii
have nothing from It's operations and it gives
much pleasure believe that they viii be acted upon and
carried ont by The present Rdmni,trstion" /"