The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-09-12

tor sanquished they are-cry out, and depart.
ing from The spirit Of The Constitution. pro.
claim their determination 10 accept no com
promise while on the other side, the vctors,
the majarity--that majority. which holds the
destiny of this country in their hands, more
calm. equally determined, but with less ex-
cuse, announce their determination to yield
nothing. Yes, sir, in the face of an implor-
ing country, the majority proclaim that ra-
Their than one jot or little Of the power they
exercise, or the advantage they enjoy, shall
pass away. they are ready to stand the hazard
of the entire overthrow OF the whole fabric
Of our policy and Of our glorious Republic.
We. too. they proclaim, will make no com
promise. and let the minority take the con-
sequence = This is the Language of thuse
who control the issues If all tina, is dear to
the patriot, and who arc able to dictate the
pages of the future history Of this country.
1t is not surprising that in a contest which
menaces the repose Of the country. the lead
ers, on both sides. should start new and I'M
Il tried theories, for the purpose Of efecting
their respective object. Accordingly. we
find. that on the side Of the yictors. ia order
to secure the benefits 81 their conquest for
ever. the doctrine Of the infall .biiity of the
Supreme Court is avowed as the only means
of securing the stability u the Government.
On the side Of the vanquished or republican
party. the doctrine oi notification has been
invented. aud Is proclaimed as the only in
tallhle made of e!fecting the same object.
These are the tests 10 which all questions Of
power under the Federal Government are
/ proposed to be brought for final decision.
But is il nat manifested that both these new
ly invented doctrines are equally hostile 70
the spirit If the Constitution Not 10 the
Uninn. for both parties, verify believe, are
friendly 10 the Uninn. but 10 Union upon
their oica FERNS. isit not manifest that This
| is contest between two extremes, equally
distant from the true medium point OF the
Constitution :"
IMPORTANCE To THE COUNTRY or MIDDLE on
MODERATE Professionalism AND cOMPRO-
ME- THE ONLY SALVATION FOR THE COUNTRY.
Mr.. Chairman. 10 the almost in,ermiEs.
Bile waste OF hope which lies fore US, there
is one spot to which the patriot NAV direct
his eve. IN confidence that relief NAV come.
In all The past civil .triies and revolutions
which have agtaird Til. country. AMI some
times threatened its institutions. there has
always been mo,l.rate party, of sufficient
+ strength and influence 10 turn the balance
between the extremes. and 20 impress upon
the acton Of the Government some poriinn
Of that spirit Of moderation aud compromise
irhiet are characteristic Of the Constitution IL.
SELF This middle or moderate party is never
| IN much esteem on either side. II Is said TO
be composed II mrn who are mere disposed
e ~ al
unimpaired the rights Of frermen. St:ll, 10
this party / choose TO cling. aud We shall
see wha will prove the stoutest defenders Of
the liberties Of the country. This party has
always found its suppnrt in The good sense
aud moderation 81 the great bndr nf the
/ people. Il has. in fact. osed il existence
10 the sound practical judgment. and good
/ feelings which, trust, notwithstanding the
vices Of the times. still constitute tile leading
traits in the American population. IL ha.
been the sound. uacorrupied sentiment u
the great body II the American people,
which has always. heretofore. stepped 10
between the combIiisnt leaders, and brought
them TO terms of compromise. II is this
pu5lic sentiment which has stiil caused the
republican party. when 10 power. TO became
b
tBtion, than when in opposition. Il j. the
same public sentiment Which. when the tede
raj party. being IN pnwer. have In'iulgel their
rnlsrging prnpensitie. too FAR. either dispac.
Ell them, or restrained their actian within
reasonable limits. | trust there ,et remsirs
portion Of that pure ard unaffected public
sentiment. to preserve The country from ihe
eoni0.iu AMI dism.y which menace il. The
contest may become even more violeni.
that to-day i only brerze u popular
discomfort. may fn.mnrro~ swell into very
tntnado threatening 70 overthrow aud pros.
'ra'e in TIE dust all the sacrt' Offices
dedicated To freedom on ihls eide IL The
.IfiInfici But s,Ili nv ,iust i III the solid.
~ IT Their foundation.
IHg Drngs " asggIcAv srsrrsaYS.
= 10 calm. said Mr.. Bell, !. the risng II.
smebts Of di.cuntent, 10 ssspsge the fryeri.h
:, ispiums 81 tie bndy polite. i. the busi.
nrs- u every American Statesman. N
Aneriean statesman, WIN and what are
Tie duties and attributes &c az American
Statesman al this iay: They are, ar they
ought TO account themselves. tie high priests
81 liberty. administering her rights for the
benefit u her disciples IN every country
Go this iayorite people fret. and then Tor al
astinn.. Such j. the high anil noble calling
81 90 American statesman. What is the frs;
great care 81 an American Statesman! To-
pre,erte our free Institutions will not
20 into ~ Augment to shDw that the only
effective mode 81 diseharging this great trust
j. 10 preserve and ehrrish the Union. That
is an axiom IN American politics, tra't, too
firmly established 10 Be ovcr,hrnwn by the 1
theories 81 any mes professors in the science
however distinguished for genius and talents. /
What i The next great duty Of American
statesmen. 80 70 administer their Offices
as TO secure eomlort and happiness 10 The l
greatest number Of the citizens II This free 1
country. These are the whole Law and the /
prophets Tor the guidance ~ our statesmen. 1
These are The san " ~ the commandments
10 the book 81 opr political faith"
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