Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-03-07

mode seems preferable, irasmUeh a. it allows the
amendment to originate with the People themselves
instead Of permitting them 10 take Or reject propo-
siJion originated by others especially chosen for
the purpose, and which might not be precisely such
a. they would not wish 10 either accept or refuse
understand proposed amendment 20 the Consti-
tuition which amendment, however, have not seen.
has passed Congress the effect that the Federal GOV
efhnent snail never interfere WITH doneslc ihsttN
tons of the States including that of persons held 10
service. To avoid misconstructIon OF what have
SAID depart from my purpose not 10 speak of par
tcular amendments far "a say that holding such
provision tc be implied constitutional law,
nave no objection 10 rs being made express ana IRE
yocable. The Chief Magistrate derives all his author
ity from the peoEle and they have conferred none
upon hna TO. make terms Tor the separation Of the
States The people 2lselyes can do this also fthey
choose, but the executive. Such has nothing do
with ~ ms duty II 10 administer the present govern
ment a. 1t came 10 his haI and 70 transmit it unim-
paired TO his successor. Why should there not be
patient confidence IN the ultimate justice Of the peo
pie. Is there any better eqG4 hlpe in the world?
e!.h I i 'Lt!eI Pt9 "L,it''
Iuth beIng IN the right lfthe Almighty Ruler ofn-
tons with his eternal truth and justese your side
OF the North or on yours OF the South that truth and
Jusuee VIII surely prevail by the judgment OF Tins
great tribunal, the American people By the frame Of
the Government under which we live, this same peo-
PIE haSe wisely gwen their servants hut little Per
for mischief and have with equal wisdom provided
Tor the return of that little TO their hands at very
short intervals. While the people retain their virtue
and vigilance no administration by any extreme Of
Wlekedness or folly can very seriously njEre the
ernment IN the short space of four years. Ny coun-
trymeu and all. think calmly and wcll upon this
whole subject; nothing valuable be lost by
taking time II there lie any object 10 hurry any cf
deliberately. that object VIII be frustrated by taking
time, but no good obec be frustrated by il.
such of you dissatisfied Stl have tie old Con
siitUuon. unimpalred. and Oh the sensitive point the
laws Of your oHu framing under it, while the adj
Tdnstrarlon Will have noimnediate power If il would,
10 change either. If were admitted that who
dissatisfied hold the right side in the dispute:
there Is no single good for precipitae action.
Intelligence, Patriotism christianity. and q firm re-
lance Him who has yet fOrSaken this favor
Cd land. sciii competent adjust the best way.
all our present difficulties.
In your hands my dissatisfied comtrynen, and not
IN mine. Is the momentou~ issUe of civil war; the gov
ernmeut will not aSs you: you have cunfi4c-
without beng yourselves the aggreSsOrS. Nou have |
no oath registered III Heaven destroy the Govern
!nent, while shall have the solemn pre-
are not enemies but friends. We must not lie enc
mics. Though passion may have strained il not
break our bonds Of affection. The mystic chords Of
memory stretching from every battle field and patriot
lc grave to every loving heart and hearhStoue all over
tins broad land. VIII Vet swell tue chorus Of the /
Mon, when again touched. surely thcy will be-
by the better angels Of nature.