Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-12
ADMoNITION OF WASHINGTON
ADMoNITIoN OF JACKSON.
farewell Address, March ., 1877. ]

Farewell Address, March ., ls21.
"But the Constitution cannot be maintained
nor the Union preserved in opposition TO public
feeling, by the mere exertion of the coercive
powers contided 20 the General Government
The foundations must be laid in the affections
of the people; in the security which il gives to
life, liberty aud property in every quarter OF the
country: and in the fraiernal attachments which
the citizens of the several States bear 10 an
other rs members OF one political family, mu
tually contributing TO promote the happiness Of
each other Hence, the citizens of each State
should studiously avoid everything calculated
To wound the sensibility or offend the Just
pride of the people of other States; and they
should frown upon any proceedings within their
own borders likely to disturb the tranquility of
their political brethren in other portions OF the
Union.
In a country so extensive the United States.
and in pursuits so varied, the internal regula-
tons of the several States must frequently differ
from one another in important particulars; and
this difference Is unavodably increased by the
varying principles upon which the American col
onies were originally planted; principles which
had taken deep root in their social relations before
the Revolution. and therefore, of necessity. in
fiuencing their policy since they became free and
independent States. But each State has the un.
questionable right to regulate lite own internal
concerns according to its own pleasure; and while
il does not interfere with the rights Of the poGDle
Of other States, or the rights of the Union every
State must be the sole judge Of the measures
proper To secure the safety of its citizens and
promote their happiness and all efforts on the
part of the people Of other States 10 cast odium
upon their institutions, and all measures calcu-
lated to disturb their rights of property, or tn put
In jeopardy their peace and internal tranquility,
in direct opposition to the spirit in which the
Union was formed, and must endanger its safety.
Motives of philanthropy may be assigned for this
unwarrantable interference, and weak men may
persuade themselves, for moment, that they are
laboring in the cause of humanity, aud asserting
the rights of the human race, but every one,
upon sober reflection. will see that nothing but
mischief can come from these improper assaults
upon the feelings and rights of others. Rest rs
sured that the men found busy in this work OF
discord are not worthy Of your confidence, and
deserve your strongest reprobaton."
BY JAMES MADISON.
(Federalist, No. H.
"Hearken not 10 the unnatural voice which
tells YOU that the people of America. knit 10
gether MS they are by many cords OF affection
can no longer live together members OF the
same family: can no longer continue the mutual
guardians OF their mutual happiness; can no
longer be fellow citizens OF our great respectable
and hourishing empire. Hearken not TO the voice
which petulantly tells you that the Government,
recommended for your adoption Is novelty IN
the political world: that IL has never vet had n
place IN the theories OF the widest projectors; that
IL rashly attempts what 1t is impossible to accom-
plish No. my country men; shut your ears against
this nnhalloweu language shut your hearts against
the poison which IL conveys. The kindred blood
which flows in the veins Of American citizens
the mingled blood which they have shed in de
Tense of their sacred rights. consecrate Their
Union, and excite horror at the idea OF their be
coming. aliens. rivals. enemies. And IL novel
ties are to be Stunned. believe me the most
alarming of all novelties, the most wild OF all
projects. is that of rendng US in pieces IN order
10 preserve our liberties and promote our hap
pincss"