The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-01-03
POLITICAL.

deHrei'ed at IL O'Clock, on fke 20th i,sf
az f7ar77somsh, in the chamber of the
Honse OF lte3iresenfatiues, in tire hrrscnc,.
" me LsIenoers ofMc General .dssem6!v
of the Commonwealth and u co,cou,.se az
Citizens.
FELLOW CITIzENs-Again honored by a
reelection to the Office of chief magistrate
again, IN the presence of the representatives
OF the people, have renewed nv oath of fe-
ATTY to the constitution and again in since
risy and slngleness OF heart, pledge myself
still to be mindful Of the rights, interests and
happiness 9th people who have repeatedly.
and IN the most distinguished manner repo-
sed their highest confluence IN me. All the
return ca5 make is honest devotion OF
AL the faculties OF my mind to promote their
welfare. That such devotion has been here
tof9re rendered, and acceptably received, ]
have abundant reason to be convinced.
Having by message already communicated
10 the legislature the state of the common
wealth and suggested such measures as have
appeared TO me likely to promote the general
veal nave no special recommendation to
oHer to your consideration as legislators. Yet
such are my iInpre sS'tns and al xieties that
should feel had but half discharged the oh
iig;ttions OF dry, were return from this Sc
seinpiy without endeavoring to impress upon
all Its members, and would TO God unon
tneir constituents, the sacred, and at this
TIME the indispensable necessity of such a uni
ON o' sentiment as shall secure unity of ac-
ton against our common enerv. II is scarce
~ possible 10 read the resolutions against the
| inadmissble terms proposed by the British
ministers, winch were unanimously adopted
oy tue highly respectable legislatures OF the
states OF New York, Virginia and North Ca
roiina, without feeling glow of patriotic. fer
vor and inward conviction that such mani
nifty, throughout the u. States, would be the
surest guide TO successful warfare. and the
surest pledge of an honorable and speedy
peace.
The blood of our brave troop, ha, been
shed IN vain vainare the laurels they have
won and the praise they have received, if the
puohc voice be rent in twain by discord, and
the public %rm be palsied by faction. In
VAN has our flag, replendent with MANY clio
fious victories, been proudly displayed in eve
ny Cline, and its victorious defenders been e.
very where nailed as the bravest of the brave,
II their countrynen will not emulate their yir-
tues, and unite head, heart and hand aqainst
the common foe. When the independence
and integrity OF our country are at stake,
what american will withhold his utmost eff.
forts to redeem them. When the soil which,
gave US birth and covers the bones of our IA
thers Is trodden by the feet of hostile men
VINO threaten 10 destroy and lay waste our
MONIES ana temples of worship, shall we hest
not nave approved Of the declaration of war
or because we may not approve of the man
Eier LII which It has been conducted. or be-
Caose"e do not approve of the men who are,
ConStitadonaliy IN authority l-;nost certainly
not, Such reasoning however satisfactory tn
the individual it might influence, would have
40 weight with the Community, and would
DC oNt d feeble apology for abandoning the
nation in time of peril and danger. Let us
fafi pv,I, ~.
our ernbatticd multitude ? When we have
expelled the proud yaders, and conquered
an honorable peace, then let us settle our DC
iiticai differences, exact rigid accounts from
those In authority, ana IN the usual constitu-
tehai regular manner, let the highest OF our
pubic funCrlonares be araigned al the bar
OF public opinion, and if any be found dishon-
est or incapable, let them be set aside, and
men more worthy appointed to fill their sta
tons
But let US not, beseech you indulge party
feelings at the expense of principle, nor en-
gage III party amnesty so far as to fan
hane IN which the vital interests Of our coun-
Try may be consumed. Upon you, nv friends.
ana feliow-citlzenS, much dope nds your
conduct and example will, as il ought, have
much influence with your constituents, and
Siii not be viewed with Indifference by other
Sates, or even by the enemy. II have urged
800 WI HipiG WOTOS, warmth or ear
nestnesS than you may deem necessary, impute
TO the deep conviction have Of the balcfuI
effects OF every measure which represents us
to the enemy as divided people
ms is probably the last time shall per-
sonaily nave the honor to address the general
assembly of Penn. and ] embrace it to ex-
press the aftectionate solicitude feel fer the
happiness and prosperity of state which has
not only bestowed upon me, in common with
my teilow-citizens the enjoyment of so MANY
cIV'i, religious and political rights, but has
| also honored and distinguished me, so fire.
quently ~ to bind me to ITS interests by the
strongest ties of gratitude aud esteem. To
you gentlemen, the representatives of this
state, tender for yourselves and your constl-
"ents, my best wishes for your happiness. &.
offer mp my ferveut prayers to cue Giver Of
all Good, that he viii bless, protect and de-
tend you & our country from the machina-
tons of all enemies public and private.
SIMON SNYDER.
Harrisburg, Dec 90 1914.