Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-17
GOV. METCALFE.

ernorls reply-copied from the last Ksntuck-
ian.
GoyERNoR-I have been requested by the
citizens OF this town, on their behalf, and in
their names, to congratulate you on the sue.
cessful issue Of tho recent election, which has
terminated in your elevation TO the distinguish
ed office Of Chief Magistrate Of this commen-
wealth and at the same time to express to
you the profound respect which they entertain
tor you as man.
The constituents by whom am delegated,
looked upon the contest with much anxiety,
but with little alarm; they relied with con6p
dence, upon the patriotism and inislliRssee Of
their fellow ch;zensi that reliance was mot
misplaced.
Your triumph over 4 distinguished and popu.
lar adversary. has sifoidsa 10 the republic and
the world. another and q high tsstinshy OF the
estimation in which the soas Of this free state
hold civil qualifications for civil office.
Under othsf eieevsnsts noes, yuv would have
been called to the administration Of the gov.
eminent by msrc decided and commanding
majority. When we consider the individual
excitement which parvaJed the Siate-the in
finite interest and deep Importance of the Gsa-
;ests IN which you have been engaged the at
tention Of the Union fixed with intense anxiety
upon the result whom we remember the active,
untring zeal, and continued ardent exertione
of your adversary, and ofhis sdvocatss-when
we know the fact, that the votes wero Uni,
iormly polled, with direct reference TO The in,-
pending presidential election, your success is
glorious in the annals Of Kentucky; and
your elevation must animate with peculiar sat
isfaetion, the friends Of the profound, enlght.
sned, v'rtuous statesman, who presdes in tho
supreme executive chair Of the Union and
fullof nj x,ltfa fha f,,l e
tho i!lustrious but prosecuted patriot, who u
first in the cabinet.
We do not look 10 you, however, ns tho
Governor Of a party look to you ss the
Governor Of the whole State, and under your
administration we doubt not that Kentucky will
not only preserve the high character accorded
TO her by her sisters of the Union; but that
that character will be elevated still higher.
In the name then Of my constituents, indi-
yiduaIly aud collectively, | welcome you 10
our capital, and may tne God who presidcs
over and directs the destiny Of all nations, d-
rec, your course for the good CT our common
country.
To which his Excellrncy made the follow.
ing reply
For this testimony Of the respect and con-
fJencc Of the citizens OF Frankfort, permit mo
TO tender them, through you. sir, my most SIN
cere and grateful Acknowledgements. Recip
rocating, as cordially as | do, the sentiments
oil respect and good will, which N then be-
half, you have done me the honor TO announce
to me, shall not fail to cultivate their friend
ship, by every effort in my power TO deserve
it.
II is true, sir, that have succeeded in this
election, over very distinguished and popular
conpetor-a proof, as | consider it, Of the
great strength Of tho question upon VIII ch,
contrary to my individual views Of correct
principle, the election has been made 10 turn.
Concurrlng as do, with the sons Of Kentucky;
in their estimation Of cirH qualifications for
cipH Office, | look with increased confidence
to the result of the pending political contest,
as well as 10 the Permancnce of ou. political
institution
In looking over the pages Of history, we find
that liberty, has in some instances, been won
on the field Of battlc-and on tae battle field,
liberty has in many instances, been galantly
and nobly defended. But where shall We look
for the nation, or people, by whom the exam
pie has been set of handing down the rich in
heriiance to postcri'y? II is in vain that Ne
look for any such example, beyond the very
short duration Of tins Republic. Where els,
shall We look for a government, where real,
practical, and we'll organized liberty exists, or
has existed And vet it is a singular truth,
that this government, Of all others, Is the most
delicate aud complicated in its organization
and consruction-a government composed OF
many governments, each Of which is esirictsd
by the constitution, and bound TO move within
certain defined limitations Of power.
Ii is a matter Of the first importance TO those
who justly prize the blessings we enjoy, that
every Statesman. especially the Chief Magis
trate of n sovereign state, should nil up tho
whole sphere of his constitutional duty: while
at the same time, he cautiou.!y avoids all mn-
necessary and dangerous collision with other
members of the coniederacy, or with the con-
lcdcrary itself.
If sustained by tho virtue and intelligence Of
my conn,rymen, hope to bo the humble ins
strunent, in tho hand Of Pro, ,idence. so far -
the duties Of my station may be concerned. TO
promote the harmony Of the Union. interpreting
no obsta Gle to the general prosperity and hap
pincss Of my follow citizens. That I shall be
80 sustained by them, have the best possible
guarantee, in the knowledge which possess Of
their virtues, and Of their gcnefal character.
After a tour Of several weeks amongst thom,
not withstandins the prevalence or party spirit,
aud excitement Of the times, have to say,
with proud satsfactio in their behalf. that I
have been received and treated, IN every in
stance, with the most polite and resp, ct!ul at.
tention-so far as the various audiences which
had the honor to address, aro concerned.
there is not a solitary exception.
am, therefore, tho more happy 10 know
that my friends do not look to me ss the Gov
ernor oc a party, bot as the Governor Of
whole state. Nothins could be more rcpug-
naut to my feelings, than tba, Of being a.mcro
partizln Governor, prosecuting and 10 be por-
s.I a. II ....sL H. l...S
feelings Of our nature, and the dearest interests
o. the State.
fearnosly unite with you. sir. in your solemn
appeal TO that God who presides over, and d.
re cts our common destinies, 10 enable me 10
flGl ihn Al, i;on urlt1h n ma, hs nnnoasA