The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-07-31

federailon--"l come, therefore, 10 the last,
aud perhaps only, refuge in our difficulties,
a consolidation OF the Union, as far as cir
cnnstances will permit. To fulfil this de-
sirable object, the Constitution was framed
by The federal convention"
But will quote only from the writings of
WASHINGTON, which show his comprehen-
sion of The value of consolidation, as we'll
as his apprehension of dangers incident 10
the practical assertion OF independent state
authority, in other words, dissolution of
the Union:
/. '.There are four things which | hum
! bly, conceive, are essential TO the well-be-
! ing, | may venture to say, 10 the existence
OF the United States, as an dependent
! power First, an indissoluble Union of the
States under one federal head. Second,
sacred regard 10 public justice. Third, the
adoption of a proper peace establishment.
Fourth, the prevalence of that pacific and
friendly disposition among the people OF
the United States, which will induce them
to forget their local prejudices and politics.
These are the pillars,
on which the glorious fabric of our inGepen-
cy aud nationality mus, be supported. Lib
erly is the basis. And whoever would dare
10 sap the foundation, or overturn The struc-
ture, under whatever spacious pretext he
may attempt it, will merit the most bitter
execration, and most severe punishment
which can be inflicted by his injured coun-
try.
'Whaiever measure have tendency
to dissolve the Unien, or contribute TO vio-
late or lessen the sovereign authority, ought
10 be considered as hostile TO the Liberty and
lndependency of America, and the authors
of them treated accordingly.
3. :'It is only in our united character as
an empire, that our independence is ac-
knowledged, that our power can be regar-
ded, or our credit supported, among foreign
nations.
4. "To the efficacy and permanency of
your Union, government for the whole is
Indispensable. No alliances, however
strict, between the parts, can be an ade-
quate substitute.
5. This government-the offspring of
your choice, uninhuenced and unawed,
adopted upon full investigation and mature
deIiberation, in the distribution of its pow
ers, uniting security with energy, and con-
tanning within itself provision for lis own
just claim TO your conf
dence and support. Respect for its author
ity compliance with its laws acquiescence
in It's measures, are duties eljoined by the
fundamental maxims of liberty.
6. "The very idea of the power and the
right OF the people to establish government,
presupposes the duty of every individual
10 obey the established government
Z. "UEless the principles of the federal
government, are properly supported, and
the powers of the Union increased, the
honor, dignity, and justice of the nation
will be lost forever
Common danger brought the states
into Confederacy and on their union our
safety and importance depend.
9. The name of AMERICAN, which be-
longs to you in you national capacity, must
always exault the just pride of patriotism,
more than any appeilation derived froas To-
cal observation-disclosures.
10. "a nominal head, which, a, present,
is but another name for Congress, will no
longer do. That honorable oody, after hdv-
ing the interests and views of the several
states fairly discussed and explained by
their respective epresentaiives, must die
late, and not merely recommend, and leave
it 10 the states aflerward 10 do as they
please.
( IL "We have probably had too good an
+ opinion of human nature, in forming our
: Confederation, [l784 Experience has
taught US, that men will not adopt and car
ry into execution measures the best calcu-
! lated for their own good, without the inter-
venlion of a coersive power.
r. "The disinclination of the individual
+ states to yield powers To Congress in ll784]
/ for the Federal Government, their unrea-
sonable ieaIousIy of that body and of one
another, and the disposition which seems
to pervade each, of being all-wise and all
powerful within itself, will, Is there is not
a change in the system, be our downfall as
a nation.
/ i3 ''Let the reins OF government be brac-
ed, and held with steady hand, aud every
violation of the Constitution be reprehen-
ded lf detective let II be amended, but
not suffered TO be trampled upon whilst it
| has an existence.
IA "The Constitution is the guide which
can never abandon.
! Is. 81 am sure the mass of citizens of the
! United States will; and firmly believe
I that they will always act well, whenever
they can obtain right of understanding oi
matter. But in some parts of the Union.
where the sentiments of their delegates and
leaders are adverse 10 the government, and