Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-03-27

establishment of religion, have been Iiher-
ally aided by his fostering hand The trti-
ly bravo are always generous, and humane.
It is well known that Col Johnson's efforts
IN the promotion Of Indian reform, have
been fearless aad successful Even new.
The thrice wounded hero, who laid the
great Iecurnseh low, has at his own house,
one hundred aboriginal youths, enjoying
the benefits of the school and the sauctua-
| ry. Many of the victims of misfortune
and children Of sorrow, will remember the
benefactions Of this devoted patriot and
philanihropist, so long as gratitude and love
loi merit Shall continue in their hosous
The destitute enigrant will remember in
him he wandering Strangers friend lie
has supplied their wants and soothed thcit
sorrows. He has fhrnished them with mo-
ney, dwellings, provisions and employ
ment. Que OF my friends who some time
since departed this life, eEhorlcd his son
with his last expiring breath, to contem~
plate Cal. Johnsop as his benelactor, and
his ia hers friend @! the stubborn ties Of
sacred friendship. how the entwine a.
arnd the heart, ald are moistcned with
he current Of life.
With the congressional course Of twenty
one years, and military services Of Co!
johnson, Won are well acquainted Suffice
it to say, they have crowned him with i'm
perishahlc honor; and proved highly bcne-
fetal to The dearest interest Of the country.
How desirable it is, that our public men
should unite in their character thnse quali-
ties Of head and heart, which belong to this
excellent man. There can be no political
without moral integrity. Experience and
Just reflection will induce the people, not
only to require talents, as all Important in
their public servants. but also moral virtue
AS indispensahlv necessary in candidate
to entite him to their confidence and snc
frage. We are blessed with government
the most cons mate, | apprehcud on The
face of the cath. It his Justice for its
basis and the rights Of man for its object.
Here no naughty aristocracv enjoys, by
virtue of the constitution, all the posts Of
honor and profit under the government, to
the exclusion If exalted talents, devoted
patriotism and tho most sublime and en-
during virtue, if found in the character Of
plebian. Learning and moral worth are
our only passports to popular favor.-The
sons Of the poor, in common, with those
Of The rich, may, in our happy conntry
command the applause Of listening sena
tors, marshal the dread hosts Of the repub.
lie against hostile invasion, Of preside as
chief magistrate over its destinios. How
favorable are our political institutions IN
learning, morality and religion.
This diffusion of education, and the dis
senlination of the gospel, will. it is to be
hoped, under the auspices Of Heaven, pro-
mote the welfare and happiness Of the pee
pie and perPetnate our excellent form OF
government to the latest posterlty.
Having retired from the theatre of poll
tcal life, il is not probable shall ever a
gain take nv dear Colonel by the hand,
but he shall live in my grateful recolec-
ton, till the dark shades # death, shall for
a moment, conceal all earthly objects from
my view, in passing from this, trust to a
better world.
Yours with paiernal regard,
O. G. COAISTOCK.
Rochester, Nov. 10Th, 1923.