Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-09-28

Iearth-who then, that glories in the
prosperity Of his country, would not
support such an Administration, that
confers such unnumbered blessings on
the entire population of our country.
l cannot say that l know no party, or
that l am friend to no party; on the
contrary, have been more than forty
wears identified with the democratic
party of our country, of which Wash
ington and Jefferson were the princi-
pal founders
lam not souncharitable for my fellow
beings, as to think all are enemies of
freedom who differ from US respecting
men and measures, but very large
majority unite on first principles, and
only differ in detail, Tor if you please)
in ways and means, to carry into effect
those great elementary principles of
our government.
am appraised that the first legisla-
tive assembly will have an opportunity
of comforting important and durable
blessings on our young and rising coun-
try, and the duties of our public agents
will be arduous and highly responsible,
and we should select men of integrity
and judgment. But if we cannot elect
in the classic eloquence of Demosthe-
nese, a Chatham, Chalmers, or
Henry Clay, let US be able to boast of
our Cincinnatus, our O'Connell, our
Jefferson, and our Andrew Jackson;
characters of more noble and durable
virtues-the great friends of equal lib
erty-the real Legislators of mankind.
With regard to legislative duties,
consider the Constitution should be
our chart and compass, our sure guide,
our polar star. Some of the more
prominent topics Of legislation will be
the location Of our seat of government
the judicious expenditure of $685.
00o-S2o,OO0 to be applied TO. the
erection Of suitable public buildings at
said seat, and $4,000 to be applied for
the purchase Of library, for the use
Of the legislative assembly and the SUI
preme court. The encouragement of
literature, (as family or common
schools,) should be primary object Of
legislation, that the poor mans child
may be educated as well as we'll as the
rich. The establishing of public roads,
to facilitate our commercial transporta-
tons, and to improve our social rela-
tons; and indeed our internal improve
ments should commence Immediately,
and keep pace with the population,
wealth and resources of the country.
The GoD of nature has showcred his
blessings on this section Of country
he has abundantly multiplied our re-.
sources for the improvement and anne
Iteration of our condition. We have
most fertile soil. a salubrious atmos-
phere, and so cool and temperate as to
give tone and strength not only to our
corporal, but to our mental pow ers.-
Our springs are abundant, and of the
finest quality, originating in the more
elevated parts of the country, and Civ
ing rise 10 noble streams, which invig-
crate and icrtilize the country-pass-
ing over cascades and rapids, to the
father Of rivers, affording water power
tor every variety of machinery.
But these physical advantages would
be lost to man without the aid Of the
arts and sciences, and the fostering
hand Of legislation.
am an ardent friend to every meas
ure that would best promote those great
measures Of human happiness.
1t is universally admitted that this
district of country affords the richest
deposites of lead ore on the globe.
We have also abundant deposites of
copper and stone coal. With such in
exhaustable resources from the hand of
nature, this country will ultimately
support as dense population as any
tract of equal area in the United States,
or perhaps on the globe-and it only
remains for prudent and efficient Ie-
gislature, by the creation of Just and
. impartial code of laws, founded on
that imperishable basis, the eternal rule
of right to developc and bring forth
our latent resources, and give new
impulse to all our branches Of trade
and business.
l have attempted brief outline Of
my own views.of the responsible du-
ties that will devolve on our public
agents, in the infancy Of our existence
as a distinct Territorial Government.
have no political or religious sem
timents that I am unwilling freely to
disclose to the people; and it becomes
duty that owe to myself and COM
munity, with view to prevent mis-
representation to make candid dec
| laration of NV RELIGIOUS sentiments