Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-07-06

have hV hfu al created new aIoA duuittoh>'
claims unon II, respect and gratitude of pos
ter;,v The eaay and cordial cooperation
of he Rr;t;sb pyernment in this undertaking,
ought iustlv n inspire the friends of humani-
~ With we'll funded hopes of the ultimate con-
cure nee of 1erv Christian nation. When
that shall oect. This diabolical practice must
cease and The kpn;ty of our nature stand freed
from tbs fnnlJ Stain with which it is now sui
lied Will u march of our national morali-
~ thus keens bce with our progress in power,
well fonndedlopes of the permauency OF our
institutions nv be safely entertained. 1t is to
the marcb otbtelligence, which like the rays
of the sun TIL illuminate our path, and stlmu-
late to proIh and perfection the means OF
sustaining III animal natures, that we are in
debted for oar convictions of the proprety OF
nationsf as xella individual morality. To the
encouragement of intellectual Improvement,
therefor, as nation, and as individuals, the
people IF this country cannot be too much
devoted That, unquestionably constitutes
the fou,datioh of our greatness, and by that
alone can th,t greatness be sustained.
On til, subject fthe approaching election OF
Chief Magistrate Of this country, inasmuch as
ithas BEN fashionab for members of Congress
to endeWor to dictate to their constituents TOR
whom tey shall vote, you probably may ex-
pect mi 10 say something. Influenced by the
principe, which govern me as your represen-
tatve,i EEL it my duty to attempt no such dc
tation You are as much interested as can
be in waking judcious choice. II is over
your itterests as well as nine that he is to
preside. To each of you, therefore, as well
as to ne, it belongs to make free and volun-
tary dhoice for yourselves. In voting in my
individual capacity as citizen, for an elector
in the district in which reside, shall surely
vote for him, who will, in the eiee,oral college
support the Individual that believe to be best
calculated properly and faithfully to admins,
ter the executive government. But should
the electors chosen by the people, fail TO unite
a maIorsy of their snffrages or any individual,
and thereby devolve the duty on the House of
Representatives,, of choosing one for them, |
shall feel Tiny duty to vote as Representatives
in accordance with the clearly expressed sense
of a majority of those whose will shall be
called upon to express. This is all that have
to say on that subject.
Having been again announced as candi-
date for your suffrag.s at the ensuing Congress
sional election, aud in order to meet that ac-
countabilty which is the best guarantee to
the people for the faithful execution OF the
tfuSi Coiihticu W tHcir representatives., siAo"H
be very happy 70 have it in my power to visit
the several couhties previous to that period
This, however, from causes beyond my con-
troll, shall not he able to do. In Investigate
ing The prophet, therefore, Of again confer
ring your sufFiages upon me, must rely on
that candcr which you have hitherto exercs-
ed towards me.--3y my public acts, and the
evidence they afford, of nay watchf1l and IN
relaxing devotion to your interests, whether
you be farmers, merchants, or mechanics,
am willing to be judged And if in review
ing my past services, it shall be foand that
have, on no occasion, Intentionally neglected
any one ofvourinterests, unless some evidence
shall be afforded of the change in my feelings
and disposition towards you, hope it will con-
stitute no equivoce' evidence of the sincerity
of my promise Of future exercise OF zeal and
industry, in the performance of the duties
which may devoye upon me, in the event OF
my being again called into your service.
With just feeling of gratitude and respect,
remain your fellow citizen,
DANIEL p. COOK.
Washingfon City. Nay, 3oh, 1924.