The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-03-06

places belonging to the Government and to
collect duties on imports. But beyond
what may be necessary for these objects.
there will be no invasion, no using or force
against or among people anywhere. Where
hostility TO the United States in any inte-
rior localities shall be so great and so uni
versal as to prevent competent res de Mt
citizens from holding Federal Offices, there
will be no attempt to force obnoxious stran-
gers among the people that object. While
the strict legal right may exist in the Coy
eminent to enforce the execution of the
duties of these officers, the attempt to do
SO would be so irritating and socially i'm
practicable withal that deem it better to
forego the uses of such officers. The mails.
unless repelled, will continue to be fur.
nished in all parts of the Union. So faras
possible, the people everywhere shall have
that sense OF perfect security which is
most favorable to calm thoughts and refec.
tons. frr =.
The course here indicated will be followed,
unless current events and experience shall
show modification or change to be proper |;
and in every case and exigency nv best dis.
erection nill be exercised according to circum.
stances actually existing, and with view and
a hope OF pcaceable solution Of the national
troubles, aud the restoration of fraternal feel.
ing: aaoe 49, 81 l.sral'
Tha. there are persons in one section and
another who seeks to destroy the Union at ali
events. and are glad Of any pretext to do it,
VII! neither affirm or deny but If there be
such. need address no word to, them. To
those, however, who really love the Union,
may not speak. Before entering upon 10
grave matter as destruction of our national
fabric. with all its benefits, its memories and
hopes viii you haxa'd 20 desperate step while
there is any possibility that any portion of the
ills you hy from, have NO real existence D.
WIN you risk the commission Of 20 fearful. a
The vital rights ofminorties and individuals
are so plainly assured to them by afirmations,
guarantees and prohibitions Of the Constitution,
that controversy never can arise concerning
them But no organised law can ever be
framed with provision specially applicable to
every question which may occur in practical
administrations. No foresight can anticipate,
nor any document Of respectable length con.
tain express provisions for all possible uues.
tons. Shall fugitives from labor be surren.
dered by National or State authorities? The
constitution does not expressly say. Mast
Congress protect Slavery in the Territories
The Constitution does not expressly say
All parties profess TO be content in the Union
IT all Constitutional rights can be maintained
ls It true that any right plainly written in the
Constitution has been denied 7? think not.
Happily, no party can reach to the audacity of
doing this. Think, il you can, of single in.
stance in which plainly written provision OF
the Constitution has ever been denied. IF by
the mere force of numbers majority shall de.
prive minority of any clearly written Consti.
tutional right. it might, in a moral point Of
view' justify revolution it certainly would if
such right wasa vital one. Bat such is not our
case. gt.ss -. ~
From questions Of this class spring all our Consti
tutonal controyeries and we divide upon Them into
naJortes and minoritics. II the majority will not
ascr .ne majority must, or the Govern rent must
cease There Is no alternative for continuing the
government but acquIescence the one ride q the
osner The minority, in ssch case, will secede rather
man acqulesce They make presidents which will in
turn ruin and divide them, minority Of their own
VIII secede from them whenever majority refuse to
De controlled by such q minority. ror instance. whv
NAV no. any portion of new confederacy year or
TWO hencc arbitrarily secede again. precisely as por
lions OF the present Union claim to secedc from
T. All who cherish disunon sentiment are nav h.;nc
:. 70 the exact temper Tor doing this. Plainly
me central idea OF secession Is the essence OF
majority held In restraint by ch.cLs
ana limitation, and always changing easily with deli
oerate changes of popular opinion and sentiment il
ne only true sovereignty Of FREQ people. Whoever
eects It, does Of necessity hy to anarchy or desposm
, 90 not forget the position assumed by some that
Constitutional questions are to be decided BY the Su
creme Court nor do deny that such decision, must
30 binding in any to the parties TO suit or 20
he object of that suit while they are also entitled 70
very high respect and consideration ia all parallel
,ases ny other departments Of the Government. And
Is obviously possible that such decisions NAV trro
ieousy ID any given case, still the evil effect following
: pe'ng limited to that particular case with the
nmnees that it may be overruled AMI never become
eGsueht ior other cases can better be borne, than
oaiu the svils OF deficient practice 1t is no fault
theirs Others Seek turn their decisions TO poll.
icAl purposes. e tH HTF77
One section Of country believe Slavery is right
n n ought to be extended While the other believes
sefy y wrong, and ought not to he extended. This
'ne substantial difference The fugitive slave clause
tne constitution and the law for the suppression OF
ne ioreign slave trade, are will enforced, perhaps
) any laws can be in q community where the NOR nj
OF me people mperfectly 2ports the law itself
ne great osdy Of the people abide by the legal obi
ation IN both cases. and few disregard in ca ch -
ms think, cannot be perfectly cured and would be
IN ooth caes after the efthe section.
nan before. The slave trade, now imperfecty SUP.
fessed would be revived without Restrictions in one
ecuon, while Fugitive slaves, only surrendered
'ouid not DC surrendered at all by tho other
physically speaking, cannot separate Wa ran.
ot move our respective sections from each other nor
nd impossible walls between them. husband and
,ie may be divo"ce and go OF the presence Of
ne otner but the different parts Of our country can
lot do this They cannot but remain f,ca In r,ca
nd intercourse either aincable or hostile must con-
niue between them Is It possible then to make that
Intercourse more advantageous or more snt;.Y,ctorv
ter separation than before! Can aliens MAKE trao
les better than friends make laws? Can tr.ot;s.
e more faithfully enforced between aliens than laws
ai.s,s an asp rSss 60 to
des, and no gain on either, you cease fyntng the
ienticai Questions IS to terms Of intercourse are
gain upon you.
This country with its institutions belongs so IN.
eopie who inhabit It, When ever they shall grow |
cary OF the existing Government they can exercise
elr right in amending. or their rsvou
onsFy fKhs 70 dtsnember and overtbrow It,
cannot be ignorant Of the fact that many worthy
no paIfiotic cizens are DESTROYS OF having the Ma
onal CONSTITUTION amended. While make no re. |
ne iuli auth orty OF the people the whole sub
'ct TO be exercisedn accordance with the mode pre
cI,osd ~ tue instrument it@ef; and should under
l'r opportunity OF being afforded the people TO act
pom It. will venture to add that to me the conve.
lent mode seems preferable IN that which deems |
lstead OF only permitting to take or reject propos
ons origina o. by Others, not especially hosen for
ne psrpus and which might not precisely suit, Is
hey wond wish others to accept or refuse Il under
land proposed amendment to the Constits tions |
h'ch amendne mt, however, have not seen. has pas
- Congress to the effect that the Federal Govern.
eu' enan ussci interfere win the domestic institu.
ons Stafes Including that Of persons held to ser
ice. TO avoii ni-con. trnction or what have said.
depart from my purpo.e not to speak OF particular
nendments, so far IS to say that holding such pre
on to BE- implied Constitutional Law, have no OBJ.
ctior to its being made express and irrevocabie
The Chief Magistrate derives all his authority from
nc people and they have conferred nsae upon him TO
the terms for separation Of States. The people
iemseives alone can do this, II hey choose. vhils
70 Executive, ~ such has nothing to do with it,
Is duty Is TO administer the present Government a.
comes to his hands, aud to transmit Il unimpaired
him to his successor Whv sh ould there not be = L
atrioc confidence in the ultimate justice of the Peo
let tbs same pcoife have wisely given heir pubNo
rvants bu. little power for mischief and have with
luni wisdom provided for the return OF that little
heir own hands 81 very short Intervals While the
eople retain the': virtue and vigilance, NO Admins-
atioethy extreme wickedness folly, can very ssri
nsy njure the Government in the short space Of four
ears. ~. IL
My couutfymen, one and all! Think or ana calmly
we'll upon this whole su beet Nothing vnIn,hIe can |