Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-03
GEN JACKSON ON UNION AND COERCION

In the crisis which now besets this nation, the
opinions and declarations of the wise and great
statesmen of an earlier period of the Republic
naturally looked lights for the guidance of the
present generation. The opinions of no one have
been oftener quoted than those of Gen. jackson. 1t
is appropriate, therefore, when hear Union of
force advocated in high places and advocated, even
in the name of jackson, to quote from the Farewell
Address of that great man pertinent passage, APP
plying directly on this point (Statesmans Manual,
vol. 2, PIP. 95l, 952)
IF such struggle is once begun, and the citizens
of one section OF the country arrayed in arms
against those of another in doubtful conflict let the
battle result as it may, there will be an end of the
Union and with it an end of the hopes of freedom.
The victory of the injured would rot secure to them
the blessings of liberty; it would avenge their
wrongs, but they would themselves share in the
common ruin.
But the Constitution cannot be maintained, nor
the Union preserved in opposition to public feeling
10y the mere eXrrtion of the coerciyc powers conf
ded to the general government. The foundations
must bc laid in the affections of the people in the
security it gives to life liberty character, and prop
crty, in every quarter of the country and in the
fraternal attachments which the citizens of the
eral States bear TO another members of one
political family, mutually contributing to promote
the happiness of each other. Hence the citizens of
every State should studously avoid everything cal
culated to wound the sensibllity offend the just
frown upon any proceedings within their own bor-
derS likely to disturb the tranquility of their polit
cal brethren in other portions of the Union.
In country extensive the United States,
and with pursuits varied, the internal regulations
of the several States must frequently differ from one
another in important particulars and this difference
is unavodaby increased by the very principles up
which the American colonies originally
planted; principles which had taken deep root in
their necessity influencing their policy since they
became free and independent States.
But each State has the unquestionable right to
regulate its internal concerns according to its
pleasure; and while it does not interfere with the
rights of the people of other States, the rights of
the Union, every State must DC the sole judge of the
proper to the safety of its citizens
and promote their happiness; and all efforts the
part of the people of other States to cast odum up
their institutions and all calculated TO
disturb their lights of property, to put in jeopardy
their peace and internal tranquility, are in direct OPP
position to the spirit in which the Union was FORM
ed, and must endanger its safety.
Motives of philanthropy may De assigned for this
unwarrantabe interference; and weak men may
persuade themselves for a moment that they
laborng in the cause of humanity and asserting the
rights of the human race but every one upon sober
reflection, will see that nothing but mischief
come from these improper assaults upon the feelings
and rights of others Rest assured that the men
found busy in this work of discord are not worthy
of your confidence and deserve your strongest re-
probation"
The Dirty OF THE PREss-The days of the Revo-
luton have been cpitomized in a sentence, the
times that tried mems souls ; the present time also,
gives promise Of a period, that will equally Try
mems courage, Judgment and patriotism. The blood
cenented system of constitutional liberty, under
which, for three quarters OF century, we have en-
joycd unparalleled prosperity as people, and at
taincd an enviable position amongst the nations of
the earth, is lettering its basis undermined
by the steady progress of ruthless fanaticism on
the side, aided by the fierce assaults of Justly
excited, but unrCtlecting, Indignation on the other.
! The voice Of reason is unheard by some, camGred
down by others, and the teachings of dear-bought
experience, deprecating hasty and ill-considered
action is scoled at as the suggestions of cowardly
| policy. In such times it NAV be as useless, as il
certainly is, thankless duty,-Jut still, nererthe
less, Il solemn anil iaPeratice' dutH-On the part Of
. every public journalist 10 give expression to his
sentiments and take such view of public affairs as
may calm unnecessary excitment; and to the best
! Of his ability put forth such suggestions may as
J Sst the people to come to right decision. 1t is
his duty, a faithful sentinel TO give warning o
approaching danger, and to aid public opinion ir
! distinguishing between the measures dictated by
sound iut gment and wise policy, and those spring
ing from the haSty resolves of passion excited to It's
utmos: tension by a lOngcOrtnued course of syS
tematc injustice To him personally 1t may be an
position, if he ShrinkS from duty's CALL or Swerve>
! from his conscientious convictions Let him advo
cate what he believes to DC just CrpGdicnt and true
! and leave the consequences to God and the cool
dISpaSSionate Judgment of his fellOw-ctiZens. Fol
awhile his motives may be miSrepreSented, but
time, which proves all things, will Justify him, and
! in camcr days, when the excitement has passed
and passion has cooled down, the people will do HIN
! ample justice, and fully appreciate the trmneS>
which refused to sacrifice honest convictions at the
shrine of, what would be to him an undeServed, be
cause dishonesty acquired, popularity.-H ar. Ne'cs
"MENE, meme, TEKEL UrnARSIN 1.-THE IRE
pressible Conflict party are already reaping the
fruits of their insane crusade against slavery, the
! destruction of business at the North the fall II
all descriptions of property, the discharge of
of thousands OF workmen at the beginning Of win
ter, and the resulting political reaction, of which
the late municipal elections at the North give sig
nfcant proof Thus, in WORCESTER where tn,
vote on :he 9TH of November was as follows:
Lincoln, 2G4S
! All others, 134S
Irreprcssible majority 1900
the change is represented by Democratic ant
Anti-John Brown majority, at the municipal election
Dec 10, Of 1T6!! And of Springfield ION
largely increased yote) RoXbury, Boston, Lynn
&c, &c The IrrepreSsible Conflict party hav
been weighed in the balance and found wanting.
the South will but delay their rash action and wal
for the North to speak through the ballot-box ono
more, the figures will exhibit change in the publi
sentiment of New England. Tines
! Den0cTatic
! The FRENCH Press on DIsUNIoN.-La Presse @
| Paris has long editorial on Southern seces
sion movements. We quote from it as follows:
| France, who abolished slavery herself cannot eve
seem to protect it in other countries. Such an idc
even would DO her serious injury. The American
Y al, IL Al
| they ever obtain from the French government tn
moral support that they demand, it will not be a
proprietors, bu: in spite of their being proprietor
Of slaves, and by virtue of the principle, acknow