Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-06

dress. OF any grievance whatever, where
the case has come under my observation,
either by verbal or written application,
or otherwise, have freely afforded every
aid in my power.
Looking to the great interests of the
state, l am particularly anxious to en-
courage internal Improvements for the
purpose of facilitating emigration to our
state, promoting our commerce, equaliz-
ing the expenditure ofpublic money, &C.
menting more closely eur happy union,
and contributing to its permanent securi-
ty and prosperity.
Remotely situated as we are from the
ocean, nothing, in my opinion, will tend
more TO free us from pecuniary embar-
rasSment, TO render US independent Of
ssreign nations, and happy within our
selves, than liberal encouragement of
domestic manufactures. This is a IA
"orite policy with mel have heretofore
supported it, and am happy in the belief
that in SO doing, have met the approba-
ton of my constituents almost universal
ly, though | may have incurred the
strong dlsapproba'ion ofothers, who fear
that such measure might have an effect
upon The Treasury Of the United States,
which they greatly deprecate.
The Maryland proposition for appro-
priaing about 10 millions of acres of the
public land, for the support of schools in
the old states, consider unjust in itself,
and calculated, should it pass, to fall
with peculiar pressure, and in very I'M
due propo rtion, upon this state, in con-
sequence Of there being a greater quanti-
ty Of good public land within its limits,
than any other-upon large portion Of
which, many valuable Improvements
have been made, by those who are ready
and willing TO purchase al fair price
Ii appears from the "Na,ional Intelli-
gencer' and other sources, that, that pro-
position is to be renewed at the next ses-
sion-shouid that be the case, it shall re-
ceive my most jealous opposition.
| had hoped, fellow citizens, that the
newspaper slang, the ofiiclous intermed-
ding and impairment Interference oil de-
signing demagogues OF other states, and
The malicious opposition of their i,ine-
rant lackeys, who traversed this state to
perform the dirty work OF their masters,
with which | was assailed two years apo,
would have been the last of that sort oil
manoevuring, with which should have
10 contend. | find however, that the
same kind of articles are revived--that
similar emissaries have been sent forth
among you, TO execute them---and that
even, certain members of Congress from
other states--the supple, and fit instru-
ments OF an ambitious demagogue, have
been writing letters 10 be secretly and
coniidentially handed about among my
constituents for the purpose of lessening
me in their estimation. Should any OF
those letters fall into the hands of my
friends, trust they will do me the favor
10 afford me sight OF them. Honorable
men must despise such pitiful tricks
independent ones, will reject them with
scorn and contempt.
Whether the people of the state are
TO be dicta ed to, by such disinterested
advisers-by men who want more tools
III Congress, as well as elsewhere, it is
ior you to decide. | however, as you're
preventative, never will consent to be
drilled by those, who owe you no respon-
slbl.ity, and who have no special interest
in your welfare.
These are not charges made for the
purpose oil exciting the indignant feel
lngs which they are so justly calculated
to inspire. They are charges of foreign
interference tina. ! am prepared to prove.
You will, | am sure, think of, and treat
them, as they deserve.
Should you again honor me with your
confidence, | shall strive 10 serve you
faithfully, without subserviency to any
party, either in, or out of Congress -
But should ii be your pleasure to prefer
another, | shall ardently hope that he
may re der you more services than /
might be able to do. Y'e
With the most sincere gratitude for
your past friendship and confidence, l
have the honor to be, your faithful SER
want,
DANIEL. P. COOK.
EdwardSviiie, Juae 80, 1922.
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