Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-09-02
To Whom shall we Harken ?

History furnishes Us with the words OF
many true men. Among those to whose
teachings it is delight to recur. are
the words of Andrew jackson. y more
profound patriot than lac. the American
nation never hunored with the best gifts
it had to bestow. During his career the
government, in a minor degree, was as
sailed by traitors. Itpassed that crisis in
safety. Again. al, later period, 1t Is AS
sailed. IL is profitable To bring forth the
words and the spirit, of those who IN the
| first contest were the friends of the Gov
ernment. We have reflected to us the
spirit which these friends sought TO in
still into the puuiic mind. How they
sought to educate the people up to the
'lishest standard of loyalty, and urged the
observance and execution of the measures
Uf the Government as the means whereby
its perpetuity might be secured and its
benefits and blessings enjoyed. In this
connection is presented an extract from
the; Farewell Address of Gen. Jackson
The duty of citizens 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 Presidential chair, Gen. jackson
thus said:
But in order to maintain the Union
uuimpaired, IL is absolutely accessory that
the laws passed by the constituted au-
thorities, should be faithfully executed
in every part of the country, and that eUery
good citizen should, at all times, stand ready 10
put do,ol, toih the combined force Of tie nation,
erery attempt at ,n,LGcfut resistance, under
,chatever Jretert It may be made, or 10haterer
shape MAY assume. Unconstitutional or OPP
pressice Lalcs may no doubt be passed By Con-
gress, either from erroneous uis,oS, or the rant
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 abuse of power not
within the control of the judiciary, then
free discussion and calm appeals TO rea-
son ana to the Justice of the people, Will
not fail To redress the wrongs. But until
the Ldto shall be declared rOid By the cOvTts,
or repealed By Congress, No INDIVIDUAL OR
COMBINATION OF INDIVIDUALS can be justified
an torciJiy resisting its execution. II is impos
Sibte that any government can continue 10 e.riSt
1sron any other principles. IL l0Oud cease 10
be a gocernmsat, and be lol,oorthy Of the name,
If Il had not tie po,oer 10 enforce the sreesottOR
of its olcn La,cs ,cithin its O,cR sphere of 0c-
ton"
A modern apostle, whom many are al
lowing themselves to follow, and are there
by verging upon upon the brink of most
disastrous precipice. and some of whom
may be dashed to pieces by becoming as
false and traitorous as he-teaches a doc
trine that should cause the blush of
shame to mantle the cheek of every one
who names him but TO spurn him-a the
ory which contrasts strangely with the
teachings of the pure and patriotic faith
ers of the republic. Clement L. Vallan-
digham. in a speech made in New Jersey
in the fall of 1862, thus invited resistance
to the laws of the constituted authorities;
- WW you send your sons again to Tie
6attLefeldP Overwhelming, enthusiastic
and unanimous cries. No, no! Nerer,
aever! God forbid! Not # / kROaO Hlyse!t!''
Shall they be cOnscripted OF carry on this ,car
t.ro years more, and for the negro" Tire
mendous outbursts, yells, cheers and cries
of no. never. Let them try it We de-
fy them"
Choose We, whose eounsels shall prevail.
That of-tf1e friend of his Government
or that of traitor to his Government
encouraging resistance to the laws.-POr-
tqge Dem.