Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-02-28

people are, that union with the states from
which they have separated is neither practi-
cable nor desirable. To increase the power,
dtvelope the resources and promote the hap
pness of a confederacy, it is requisite there
should be so much of homogeneity that the
welfare of every portion would be the aim of
th, whole. Where this does not exist, an
tagonisms are engendered which must
and should result in separation. Actuated
solely by desire to preserve our own rights
and tq promote our own welfare the separa-
ton q the confederate states, has been marked
by Nd aggression upon others, and followed
by 10 domestic convulsion. Our industrial
purults have received no check, the cultiva-
tioI OF our fields progresses as heretofore,and
even should We be involved III war, there
would be no considerable dimnution in the
production OF the staples which have consti-
tuted our exports, in which the commercial
world has an interest scarcely less than our
own. his common interest of producer and
consymer can only be interrupted by an ex-
teriuf force which should obstruct its trans
Nilsson to foi eIgn markets, a course of con
due which would be detrimental to manu-
iaduring and commercial interests abroad
Should reason guide the action OF the gov
grnment from which we have separated a
Ipollcy 50 detrimental to the civilized world,
ht HOJheFn states Inclndrd "nnli not he die
tated by even a stronger desire to infict in
Jury upon US; butif it be otherwise, a terrible
responsibility will rest upon it, and the suf-
terings of millions will bear testimony 10 the
policy and wickedness of cur aggressors, In
The meantime, there will remain to us, besides
the ordinary remedies before suggested the
we'll known resources for retaliation upon the
commerce OF AN enemy. Experience in plh-
lie stations Of a subordinate grade to thi
which your kindness has conferred, has taught
me that care and toll and disappoIntments are
The price Of official elevation. You will see
many errors 10 forgive, many Deficiencies to
tolerate; but you shall not find in me either
want OF zeal or fidelity TO the cause that Is 10
me the highest IN hope and of most enduring
affection. Your generosity has bestowed
upon me an undeserved distinction; one which
| neither sought nor desired. Upon the con-
tlnuance OF that sentiment, and upon your
wisdom and patriotism, | RELY TO support me
III the performance Of the duty required al
my hands. We have charged the constituent
parts, but not the system of our government.
Ghe Constitution formed by our fathers Is
that OF these confederate states IN their expo
sitIon OF it, aud III the judicial construction il
has received, we have light which reveals
It's true meaning. Thu instructed as 10 the
just u UterpretatIan Of that instrument, aud
ever remembering that all Offices are but trusts
held for the people, and that delegated powers
are to be strictly construed, will hope by
due diligence in the performance Of my du-
ties, though may disappoint your rxpecta-
uoms, yet to retain, when retiring, some hing
Of BE- good will and confidence which will
welfome my entrance into office Ii is joyous
IN the midst Of psrlloua times 10 look around
upon people sunited IN heart, where one
purpose OF high resolve animates and actuates
he whole; where the sacrifices to be made
are not weighed IN the balance against honor.
ri-ht, liberty and equality Obstacles NAV
retard, but they cannot long prevent, the pro-
eress of movement sanctioned by its justice,
and sustained by yirtuous people. Rever-
emily let rs invoke the God of our fathers 10
zuldr. aud provide, and protect Us in our ef-
forts 70 perprtnate the principles which, by
His blessing. they were able to yindicate, es-
tabush, and transmit TO their posterity, and,
with continuance Of Hi favor. ever CRATE
fully acknowl~dged, We may hopefully look
forward 10 success, 10 peace, 10 prosperity.
Tho follo~ir-= in-cI estiug article j. from
tuc Commercial BuII"lm 10, ,-.-, .'.. >..s
tor bt which was tor many year, connected
with the daily pres, Of that riry. From
it the reader vii! e enabled to form a tolera-
ly rorrr.t idea OF hog they make uewspa-
pers