New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-04

with designs Of rcrveirg he legislation 10 PURPOSES If
recunisry gain 1t will then be ha. the hum
Die claim for redress for conceded wroncs is often over
ioeked, while eqoiyocs measures, making large drafts
upcn the revenues Of The people sustained AMI carried
Through by the influence Of the very funds which they
draw from the public treasury.
At this time the people would approve Of law granting
the public lands TO actual settlers Necessary improve
snents can beet be promoted in States by giving
them population which will cultivate their soil and in.
erease their rather than by bss,owng the
honai domain in large quantities upon Afew Individuals
engaged in speculative schemes who viii hold them from
occupation until they can command the highest prices
distribution OF these lands TO actual settlers will DO hu
name measure, oordng homes to the destitute, employ
ent TO labor and creating wealth by increasing the pro
tuctone Of the soil Improvements constructed by ind
vidual enterprise and managed with economy and skill
on te pam c. ~ o me % es hh hreataa
II from the corruption of legislation and from the exercise
Of unconstitutional powers.
New York has historical interest IN faithful and
rigid compliance with the restrictions of power contained
in the Constitution of the United States and in its amend
menis.
There were those in the Convention which framed that
instrument who wished TO create consolidated govern
ment and annhilae local Legsafgres and others who
sought 20 give prcponderatng influence TO the larger
Sta.,s by inequalities of representation founded upon
wealth and population Although, at that day. its ample
territory its fertile soil and it's commanding position gave
assurance of future wealth. population and greatness the
Delegates from New York strenuously opposed these
schemes, and asserted the equality Of the local govern
ments and their rights of sovereignty majority of its
Delegates Withdrew from the Convention when the princi
pies ofequalty impaired 1t adopted the Constitu
ons dangerous 10 the rights Of the States and its assent
was accompanied by resolution that the Constitution be
sraf I'd in full confidence that the amendments proposed
"by This Convention will be adopted"
Tho amendments which this state was chiefly instru
mental in procuring the free exercise of religion
heedosn 81 speech and the right Of the people to bear
srns end TO petition for redress of grievances. They
shield tie persons and property of our citizens against un
reasonable searches and seizures by regulating criminal
proceedings. snd preserving the right Of trial Jury To
prevent msconsructon and abuse Of power State de-
msrded the amendments which declare that the enume
"stcn Of certain rights shall not be construed TO deny
dis arage others retained by the people, and that tho
"powsrs delegated the United States by the CJnsti
tuition prohibited by TO the States reserved to
"the States respectively These articles constitute the
great barriers against the encroachmens OF the General
Government and the principal defences to the rights and
sovereignty Of the States and the liberties Of czeus
The great principles which New York asserted At the
adoption The Constitution in behalf the several States
and of the rights of the people, will continue to maintain
and dsferd
The past history of State and nation admonish
that their prosperity and progress are best promoted by
rigid economy in the management of their affairs and by
strict compliance with the requirements oheir respective
Constitution
shall cordially cooperate with you in every measure
calculated TO advance the interests welfare people
Of this State HORATIo SEYMOUR.
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