The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-12
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History furnishes us with the words of
many true men. Among those to whose
teachings it is a delight 10 feeur, are the words
Of Andrew Jackson. Amore profound pat
riot than he the American nation never hon.
ored with the best giftssit had tosoestow.-
During his career the government in minor
degree, was assaled by traitors. 1t passed
that crisis in safety. Again, at-a'latsr period,
it is assailed. It is profitable to bring forth
the words aud the spirit, of those who in the
first contest were the friends of the Govern
ment. We have reflected to us the spirit
which these friends soughtto instl into the
public mind. How they sought to educate
the people up to the highest standard 10y
alty, and urged the observance and execution
of the measures, of the Government as the
means whereby its perpetuity might be Sc
cured and its benefits and blessings enjoyed.-
In this connection is presented an extract from
the Farewell Address of Gen. Jackson. The
duty efcitizens is most clearly stated by him,
who has been the guide of many men, and
whose counsels- should continue to be the
guide of those who would walk in the ways
of loyalty. Upon retiring from the Presi-
Dental chair Gen. jackson thus said n
" But in order to maintain the Union unim-
paired, it is aJsols.tely necessary that the laws
passed BY the constituted authorities, should
be faithfully executed in every part of the
country, and that eUesy good citizen should, ata1
times, stand ready toput doav aoath the combined
force of the nation, every attempt at u'taaofuL re-
sistance, asReY aohatever pretert 1t may be made,
or aohatever shape it mag assume. UInconstitu-
tional or oppressive lasos mag no doubt be passed
by Congress, either, from erroneous me,es, or the
want Of due consideration if, they are within
reach of judicial authority, the remedy is easy
and peaceful; and if, from the character OF
the law, it is an abuseo of power not within
1 the control of the judiciary, then free discus
sion and calm appeals to reason and to the
Justice of the people, will not fail to redress
the wrong. But until The laao shalIbe declared
void by the courts, or repealed by Congress, NO
INDIVIDUAL OR CONVERSATION OF INDIVIDUALS
can bejustfeai IN torcibly resisting ats execution
1t is impossible that any government can continue
to erist e.poR, any other principles, It acoum
cease to be Government, and be uf'acortsy Of tht
name If it had not the po,oea to enforce the erecu-
tfonof dts oa0n laaos asitii ats oton sphere of ac-
tion" 1s.f.r-.,-fi fys4-.- sY,a .5sal.G
sa A modern apostle, whom many are allowing
themselves to follow, and are thereby verg-
ing upon the brink of a most disastrous prsci-
pice, and some of whom may be dashed tc
pieces by becoming as false and trdtorous as
he-teaehes doctrine that should cause the
blush of shame to mantle the cheek of every
one who names HIN, but to spurn him--a
theory which contrasts strangely with the
teachings of thcapure and patriotic fathers. ot
the republic Clement L. Vallandigham, ir
a speech made in New Jcrscyiin the fall o.
1862. thus invited resistance to the laws o.
the constituted authorities asg s, t1...ls
.,z g ,WiYgou send yoar sons again to tie battle
field? Overwhelming, enthusiastic and unan.
imous cries, No, no Never, ,,ever God for.
bid = Not If I k7fos0 nyseyP1 Shall they b
conseafptetfo carry on ttis acar t,oo years more
and for the negao?'' Tremendous outbursfs
yeis, cheers and cries of no, never. LIE
them try it! We defy them-"]
Choose yc whose counsels shall PREVAIL
That of the friend of his Government-o
that of a traitor to his observation-disclosures
aging resistance TO the laws. 49,.