Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-01-17

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rights OF American citizens. The novel, alarm
M and reasonable assumption that any State in
tie Union has = right under the Federal Cousti-
tuition 10 secede at pleasure, Is doctrine un-
I Known 70 the Constitution, az war with the prin-
ciples on which our Governmentwas established,
and destructive OF those high and sacred objects
sought 10 lie accomplished by the Confederation.
+ II the an.i Democratic and anti Republican posi-
f ton nov assumed b. large party az tho South
be true. '.that the result of q Presidential cleo
tion legally and constitntionaiy conducted In all
respects. : to BE- held good reason for a disso
/ luton Of the Union then the Union can only
be presery Ell by base surrender OF the right of
the majority to rule, aad by striking down that
liberty and equality which the Constitution was
ordained aud established - guarantee and per
petuate. The present disastrous agitstion now
existing in the southern portion of the United
States, has been caused by the disingenuous and
dishonest charges OF inscriptions and rockies:
psrtzans. who, in their madness and folly have
given to party that love which the patriot only
bestows upOn his country. Our Southern
brethren have been taught 10 believe that the
party lately triumphant in the Presidential
election mediate attack upon their domestic
institutions and aviolatiOn of their constitutional
rights. The history OF that great PARTY shows
the utter groundcssness OF these CHARGES. \
remote cause of the present hostile attitude OF
South Carolina NAV be found in the reasonable
doctrines taught III 1852 and 1888 10y the leaders
OF the Nghhcation movement. These doc
trines were temporarily crushed out by the firm
ness and patriotism of President Jackson, and by
TIE almost Universal disposition shown in all
parts of the country TO support him in the
ton of the laws, and in the preservation of the
Union. but in an evil hour for the Republic,
under weak and wicked administration Of the
General Government, similar doctrines have
again found utttrance and support. But the
immediate cause of the present crises the
Ifft s..f
bad faith and worse statesmanship, that sin
against the cause of freedom and the cause Of
peace, raised the storm which now threatens to
destroy the frcest, happost and srandcst govern
ment upon earth. Another cause which has
contributed largely to the present state of things
in the south is this: Appeals are made by
speeches and papers sent from the North, and
freely circulated in.the Southern States. convey
ing false impression as 10 the objects. aims ahd
doctrines of the great body OF tho Northern
people. The answer 10 these inccndiary and
reasonable appeals is never suffered 60 reach the
southern States, and hence, many honestly
believe that large and organized party exists
at the North, banded together to make war upon
the interests and institutions Of the Southern
people, when every intelligent man here knows
that no such party does or can exist. Ii secession
in South Carolina be treason, and no Que doubts
but that it Is, 20 aid aud abet secession in other
parts OF the Republic is no less treason. II the
SoutH mas ltcuHaF grievances, the North
also has many aud lust causes of complaint.
Many OF her citizens have been deprived of prop
erty, liberty and life without evidence, without
trigl without crime. Mob violence has pcrpc-
tFatcd such outrages upon American citizens as
would lead inevitably 20 state of if com.
mittod by the subjects Of foreign power. If
permanent peace is - be restored 70 our unhappy
and distracted country, it must be done by the
removal OF all real causes of offence North or
South.
The doctrine of secession, peaccabc or sorci
bic, now. or at any other time, Is a dan serou-
heresy, iraught with all the terrible consequences
fot civil war and bood,hed, and leading directly
To the utter ruin OF all free institutions.
This hcrosy has not vet poisoned the public tnti-
ment OF Indiana, and may God in his kind provi
dence put aiar OIL the evil day which shall Wit
| ness It's prevalence among US most sincerely
believe, and proud to declare, that the
people OF Indiana of all parties true 10 the
Constitution, and loyal 10 the Union and that
f they will always he III the future they have
, shown themselves 10 have been in the past, will
ling TO Yield a ready and cheerful obedience to
! all the requirements of the Constitution and
laws Of tire United States, and to maintain and
uphold At all times, under all circumstances, and
, at every, hazzssd, the glorious form of tree gov
eminent under which we live. The people of
our noble State, with very few exceptions, arc,
: think, resolved 10 support the President of the
United States in the free exercise OF all his con
stltutional powers. with the manncss and
courage worthy OF a free people. Tie people Of
Indiana fully appreciate the importance 81 the
Union, and all the blessings which it coLfers
upon Nation. They do not believe that
secession or notification can furnish remedy
Tor any political evil present, past, or to conc /;
they are resolved to transmit to the coming ages
undimihisled the rich inheritance OF freedom,
civilization and glory bought for US by the blood
OF the Fathers. The light of no single star
Hao ci.il J..
dlmmed ty The unconstitutional action of either
the people CT Legislature of our noble common
wealth.
Ayoluntary and prompt repeal of all State leg
slation, (eisher by Northern or Southern States,
contrary to the letter or spirit of tue Constitu-
ton and int ended TO defeat the execution of any
of the laws of Congress, would be a peace offer
ing worthy of great, intelligent and free peo-
pie, and would be hailed with JOY by every pat
: riot in the land. Indiana las not now, and new
err had any, such legislation upon her statute
: books
Whatever may be the condition Of public senti-
ment IN other sections of the Union, the people
OF our State would favor an anieable settlement
OF the existing difficulties between the different
parts of the Republics but such settlement. to be
! permanent andsfna must he based upon mea
sures equal AID just in their operation, and alike
honorable to all portions of our common country.
Ia all the Official relations OF Indiana with her
sister States hope her conduct will be charac-
terized. by courtesy and fratcrnal feeling and
that We shall cheeiully and promptly
yield to them all their just rights equals under
the Constitution, and that in all our actions as
E State rs individuals, We shall be governed by a
high sense ofjustiee, and bya sincere desire TO
! advance the peace aud prosperity Of the people
I, OF all tie States in the COnlederacy. While We
, are prepared to respect and observe all the Just
gifts OF tie citizens OF all other States we should
be careful to assert, maintain and protect ali the
/, rights of our own citizens at home and abroad.
! Standing as TIE main pillars which support our
: noble Christian Civilization and our boastd
freedom, there are certain ;nos.imablo rights
!, which belong TO every citizen Of the United
states by the laws of God and man. These
: rights rise in Importance immeasureably aboy c
all party triumphs and party creeds all local
laws and false political theories The liberty
: of speech, the freedom Of religious worship IN.
+ der just and reasonable laws must, and will be
maintained and prepetuatod By the people OF
these United States, in defiance Of al opposition
: and even by the use of the sword fall other
\ means shall fail.
: In conclusion, Senator's and Representatives
: ! rest in the firm belief that you viii labor dill
:, gently and successfully in the discharge of your
difficult and important duties: and that the results
: of your legislation will promote the general vel
> fare OF the State. and improve the condition OF
: the various PUBLIC and private interests eonfided
10 your care by the people Of Indiana and that
" end may all your deliberations be guidedby ''thai
= wisdom which cometh down from on high"
= y HENRY :. ZANE.