The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-28

acknowledging
preme Ruler Of the Universe in ordng the people OF the
United States in the course Of His providence an oppOf
Of entering explicit and solemn compact with each
other by asserting t. and raying new n
domestic tranquility provide for the common defence pro
the general welfare and the blessings OF liberty
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ascent 10 and ra the said constitution for the United
States of America"
Then follow recommendations of certain alterations and
provisions proposed amendments in of which IL
any made this ninth section. The in the
Massachusetts, convention was-yeas one hundred and
eighty nays hundred and sxtyeigh of her
thirteen counties eight for it and five against it In
Suffolk county the vote thirtyfour nays fve
Essex yeas thrtyeght nays six Mddlesex, yeas
teen nays twentyve Hampshire yeas thirty three nays
nineteen Plymouth, yeas twenty-five, nays six Barn
stable, yeas seven nays two Bristol yeas ten, nays
twelve York, yeas six, nays eleven Duke, yeas two;
Worcester, yeas eight, nays foryhree Cumberland yeas
ten nays three Lincoln nine nays Berkshire
yeas six nays sixteen. On the motion for ratification be-
ing carried and declared in the affirmative observe how
nob the of Massachusetts, of that day aequesced in
the settlement Mr.. White arose and said
Notwithstanding he had opposed the adoption Of the
constitution upon the idea that would endanger the ber
ties of the country yet as majority had seen t to adopt
ents to live In peace under and cheerfuy submit to it,
Mr. Widgery said;
He should return to his constituents. and inform them
that be had opposed the adoption Of the but that
jOrity Of wise and understanding men,"
Mr. Whiting said;
That although he had been opposed tho constitution,
he should support much as If he had voted for it,
Mr. Cody said
lie endearored govern himself by the principles of
and that the constitution had been agreed to
majority he should endesvor his constituents of
the orGpricty of its adoption
Dr. Taylor also said
"Ho had uniformly opposed the constitution that he
oud himself fairly beaten and expressed his determination
to 80 home and endeavo to nfuse spirit of harmony and
love amongst the people,"
Oer gentlemen who had opposed took similar patri
otto ground In all these proceedings and heightened
nunciations of broad patriotism, declared
against this ninth section any other clause Of the eonst-
tuition bearing upon the subject of slavery This they
knew, delicate subject, and not be trihed with
and like many others be adjusted upon principles
On forhearance They also were well aware upon what
term it had been settled and they certainly knew that
upon no earthly ground could they justly their
southern brethren for any possible augmentation of the
slave interest when they aiding and assisting,
through desire to promote their interests in its in
production and perpeuaton. If the sentiments ami
the Of Massachusetts, of the present day, would
they personal---very. bs2 Would they oppose the
fugye-sGve law? Would they charter emgrant aid So
cetes war boodshed, anarchy and revolution
into virgin Terrtcry2 Would they nullify constitu-
ton which their orefathers noby agreed to stand by
LIST them be admonshed that the great charter of our lib
critics only be preserved and perpetuated under the
same high and elevated principles OF concession and for
bearance
The very same government and other, founded and
established by the of the revolution North South,
East and what there then of the West still demands
allegiance Such il is through veal or woe, land
1t has been all veal and but little woe) II should COM
rnand our best affections He who is willing abide
bv its provisions and maintain all its antees in good
faith and cultivate abiding sentiment Of loyalty for it's
majestic proportions has already committed moral treason
Jnder its comprehensive clauses if slavery then and
recognised part and parcel of it. and of its very
essence still it be executed in good faith, promptly
and unreservedy So far as negro slavery is referred to
and defined by IT, the African within its limits and
throughout its length BREADTH and expansblity for
deprived of political rights. They parties to
it. founded and established TO give them any
EiVilf franc
white and the posterity of white No negro
blood negro faint affects its vitaizng elements-no
anagamaton nor equality of the white and black races
for moment sanctioned upheld it. 1t is composed OF
delegated powers to be used by white men; and such
power transferred is retained by the States
the people-the white people
Tie immortal Father of his Country and who pres
ident Of the constitutional convention, in communicating
Congress the constitution which had been adopted in
language breathing the spirit which animated John
Hancock, TO which have adverted, said
alt is obviously impractcabe, in the federal government
Of these States to all rights Of Independent sovereign
~ each and yet provide for the safety and interests Of all
Individuals entering into society must give share Of lib
ery 10 the rest The magnitude Of the sacrifice
must pend as well On situation and circumstance the
Object to be obtained 1t is all times difficult draw with
dered those which may be and present
occasion this ttBculty was increased by difference
particular interests ara thus the constitution which
present the result ert of Rmy, and of that mutual
Difference and which tEo peculiarly OF poi
cal situation rendered indispensable 81 Elliot, II.
This great eompact-our federal Magma Charta-s the
towering fortress of national strength 1t the organ
81 foreign intercourse and between the States As
the fret its powers ample and uudispnGd but in M
application TO domestic questions and interests conrover
may arise In their determination the constitution
be the textbook. The people of the States In
suutng the general goyernmfnt gave her ample fedora
tive poTes merely for the JOINT purposes Of Union
serving all the No authority Is then, TO be exercised
unless specifically granted arising by necessary p
ton fhe employment of doubtful power is necessarily
excluded The people Of the several States are coequa
tavcregTties New States they may into fine,
gann upon the basis No power Il given
stric orc more than another. None be restrained
except ia hose matters expressly provided for and equally
~, luabe all II fail have been observed
bow cautions the ounderl not only to discriminate
between powers delegated prohibited the States and
III scrycd hot also the enumeration of rights
sorc distinct articles in the way Of amendment
inserted, 20 wit
AuT The enumeration Ia tho constitution OF certain
yk shall not be construed 10 deny discharge others
tatn'd BY the people.
Aar. TO- The poners delegated the United States
by the constitution prohibited by the States
TcFerved 20 the States rePsctUsy, to the people"
Both OF these articles afford the evidence
of the design Of the constitution restrict the general
government and TO prevent encroachment upon the
rgh and pocsrs Of the respective States The people
Where now do you find the men, In these iroublous
tmes maintain and stand by the doctrines of the fahos
and uphold the constitution and the settled fxed and
vested rights Of all interests and all sections North South
East Wost2 In reviewing calmly, but firmly and dis
passonatsy the diversified Organizations that contend for
nCcndenCy, where the constitutional and conservative
party Can but answer be given fairly this inquiry
IL i the great democratic organization which stands upon
the platform throug the broad Of
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