The daily union., 1854-01-05


y L obvsa' that the agitation with rs,ps,, -
In he States The lof adySBcing 'sF
es's under the cover q protective taias; q, .n,r NIT
pendltnrssj for internal improvements fr NJ ca
ny lhe puohe treasury ot different schemes % ptofno ~
vae wealth and Interests, have eommn, ,'f.tS' Fn'
iskea views of constiinti}ns law These er = mr.
are sometimes held ey hos apparently occnovlos ."'
onisHc positions yet their projects be inc bs.sd
lar constructions Of the national compact tbel, . %
supporters are ultimately led into harmonious aetion 80
ever conflicting their purposes may al A., ' r.,''"' hew
general government has the right to ineo,co Il y he
10 oAry on extensive sys,ems Of Internal tnn,o' y"
Will be difficult to resist he arguneat thai Ii la. r,na
interfere with local interests Ia other respects.
Ill IS Of vital importance lhat clear andro,,oc,
the constitution and Of the rights Of the STATE, sbon 49,
In the minds Of our people It should be unde,,oa ,
lntenerenee with the local affairs OF the different So
not TO be avoided from motives or expedency bnI f ~
higher and stronger considerations Of constitutional li
lions. restrictions, and obligations. The dignity and go
regny OF The several States will be best secured -
their rights clearly appreciated and iulv recec,s
where they rely spon the naonal compact and no, uno
fobearance from improper assaults upon the o;n,i
guardianship Of those who have nothing TO do with ,b
local institutions Their rights should be defenasd by M
barriers OF the constitution and not by the assumed pe
lion of individuals who engaged la the passing exes
ments or the speculative projects ol The day.
"Ai measures OF government which cacua ed 10
haInonze conflicting interests and calm exci,ements
should be firmly sustained and citizens should be n
different States of the Union But consideration,
should not be substituted in tho place of constitutional
rights solely relied upon TO he exclusion OF the COZ s
ptonal compact 10 preserve and perpesuae political
institutions.
"The Chief Magistrate OF Union In his mes age
Congress- has avowed his approvalo The distinctive doc.
nes which were entertained and expressed by Presidents
Jefferson and Jackson in their TO Con
gress. Whatever conflicts Of opinion may have existed
heretofore with respect TO particular questions which have
exc m ma for n lime ha,a
obscured IN the apprehension OF some. views our
national compact all who concur in the purpose of
aiang the provisions Of that instrument and preserving
the purity of congressional legislation, will susain and
uphold the views which he has expressed and tho policy
which lie bias marked BY doing they will not only
put end TO all sectional agations, undrr whaeper pre-
text tir~ but also The praciice becom-
ing common Of resortng to the nalona capital
signs of perverng its legislation purposes OF pecupay
gain Ii will then be fpethat the humble claim or
redress conceded wrongs often overlooked while equiv.
ocal measures. Masking large drafts upon the revenues Of
the people, sustained and carried through by he nau.
of the very funds which they draw from the public
treasury.
AT this time The people would approve Of law grant.
Ing the public lands actual settlers Necessary improve.
can best be promoted in our new States by giving
them population which will cultivate their soil and in.
their rather than by hesowng the national
domain 10 large quantities upon few individuals en-.
gagged in speculative schemes who will hold them from oc
cupaon until they can command the highest prices.
distribution Of these lands actus settlers will be hu-
name measure, afordng homes the destitute, employ
ment 10 labor, and creating wealth by increasing the pro-
deodons of The soil Improvements constructed by ind
vdua enterprise, and maneged with economy and skill
will follow upon the path of the hardy settler while our
government will be saved from the evils which threaten 1t
from the corruption Of legislation aud nom the exercise Of
unconstitutional powers.
" New York has historical infefesi II faithful and
rigid compliance with the Of power contained
IN the constitution OF he United States and IN s amend.
ments.
'There were those in ths convention which formed that
instrument VINO wished 10 consolidated govern.
ment aod snnihaie local legislatures, and Others who
sought 10 give q pieponderang Lfuence tha larger
States by inequalities Of representation founded upon
wealth and population. Ataon8h ihs, aey is ample
tsrtoy, IFS iefite sof and lie commanding position, gave
assurance OF iu;nre wealth. population, and greatness
the delegates from New York senuousy opposed these
schemes and asserted the equality Of tho local govern
mems aud their rights Of sovereignty mnjody OF hs
delegates withdrew from the convention when the prnoi
pies Of equality impaired. II adopted the constu.
on reluctant because m language admted Of
tons dangerous to the rights Of the Ssles and
was accompanied by resolution that the constitution be
rsfed ia foil confidence ihst tie Amendments proposed
by this convention will be adopted
tho amendments which State was chiefly instrn
mental In procuring secure the Tree OF relgion
freedom Of speech, and the right Of the people bear
and TO petition for redress Of grievances They shield The
persons and properly OF citizens against unreasonable
and preserving the right Of trial by jury To prevent
and abuse Of power, State demanded
amendments which declare that the OF GER
ain rights shall not be construed to deny dispasge
others retained by the people, and that hs rowsrs MOI de
sgated to the United States by the consuton nor pro.
nibited by Il 10 the SaEes feservcd States
These sricles constitute the gieat barriers
against the encroachmen OF the general goye nment
he prncpa deieooes 70 the rights and soyeegty of he
States and the liberties Of The great prnci
plies which New York sssetvd toe psdod OF the sdop
on OF The constitution Ia behalf Of the several Saes and
Of the rights OF the people, IL will continue maintain and
defend.
the past history OF our Sa,e and nation dmonishes
ha, their prosperity and pfogre best by
rigid economy In the management OF lher shirs and BY
stdc compliance with the requirements OF respect
i've constitutions.
81 shall cordially cooperate with you in every
calculated to advance the Interests welfare OF the people
Of this State"