Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-31
MESSAGE:
Ofhs Telegraph, toits Patrons and Friends
on the opening IF The Nt,v Var, ls4I.

on the opening Of The Mt,U Year, le4l.
Ladies and Gentlemen: Our gratitude to the
Great Giver and Dispenser of all blessings should
BIZ continually cherished, with all the warmth OF
Christian ardor. When individuals or nations
become unmindfu of the benefits of Heaven, We
may safely conclude, in either case, that misery
and ruin will speedily follow. For the numerous
and inestimable blessings, with which our lives
have been signaized during the pas, year, we are
laid under renewed obligations 10 the Benefcent
Source of all good.
We shall divide on, "message" into par,s,-thus:
]. National Matters.
II. State Affairs.
Ill. Local Concerns.
~. A few differences, &c.
First, then, in respect to National Matters"
we have abundant cause of rejoicing; if not in
the actual enjoymen, of good government, with
its attendant blessings certainly, in anticipation
of one Of that description, after the fourth Of
March next, when the hero of Tippccanoe will
take the Presidential Chair, per order Of his ''com-
mitiee the Sovereign people. The glorious
Revolution effected during the pact year, in the
political aspect ofonr nation, will long be rcnem-
bered by the people, as proud event fer the lib
critics of our great and growing country. The
call for change Of measures, in regard 10 the pol
icy ofthr country, has Teen endorsed b. the al
most unanimous consent Of the people; snd as
necessary consequence, it will become the duty
of our new President TO call around him, after lac
assumes his station, new set of men, friendly to
the true interests of the people as vel! as 20 dis
mss all the present unfaithful agents OF the gos.
eminent, who have been appointed to the places
they occupy, not SO much for their regard 10 the
public interest for their adheson to the fortunes
and commands of the Chief Executive. This will
Of course occasion much anxiety in the public
mind and not few bitter .egrets in the ranks Of
the present Office holders. The latter, however,
certainly have no grounds for complaint, il they
believe their own doctrine, and the former will
realize no disadvantage from almost any change
that shall be made. As to who Will get his or
that oGlte, we leave it matter Of speculation
for 1" .New Years Evening" only promising, in
respect 10 applicants, that Gen. Harrison will DO
as good as hs VOID, "the first shaU be last. and tie
last yf,M" Ht shall not arp III hs very ioi.
Of the game,
Second Politically, tho revolution in this State
is Of no inferior magnitude. Everything cohsid-
cred, we think Maine stands higher than any Of
her sisters and is par excellence, s:IE "6anner
Stale" in the good cause of " Harrison and Re-
form" The gallant Wings Of Maine. have rea.
son rejoice, even if they don get the "tanner."
We need not detail the fruits of our victory;
majority in both branches of the Legislature,
a Wing Governor, and everything else. Glory
enough Now, how to reform abuses, and how TO
rstrsnch expenses, is the great question for tho
ration of the people servants. That these
desirable ends will be accomplished, we can en-
terrain no doubt. We trust Gov. Kent will take
special pans to secure judicious appointments, 10
the various Offices, filled by brawling patti
Fans.
Our N. f. boundary difficulties, are at this mo-
ment, nearly in the same predicanent, as at any
other period since SO but shall expect be-
fore our next animal message to acquaint our pat.
rons and friends, of its final adjustment on the
good old fashioned principle of ''peae'diiy if us
can,-farcibiy if IRE must" 1t is high time for
energetic me asures, upon this great, EVERLASTING
subject.
Matters Of vas: importance to the peop'e, and of
infinite concern 10 the future interests IF q . State.
will come before the legislature, duri 6 the ap-
preaching session. which will commences on We'd
nesday next 1t is peculiarly fortunate for the pso-
NE and for the veal of ,he State. thu, the pubic
affairs, at this critical junc,ure will come under tho
of honest. patriotic men. Among tho
various subjects of exct ne interest to the people.
we may enumerate the following VIA new Slate
Valuation; II new appointment Of Senators and
II representatives. the election of an U. s. Senator
to supply the place of Judgs Rusgles' whose term
expires tho 4th of March Ofthe progress of these.
and other topics we shall inform you. Ladies and
G enllenen, by special message. from time to Time
Third. The third part of our Message. we have
for matters Of "Local Concern" Here.
we find open before US, broad field. presenting a.
,lmo., infinite variety Of topics. oil which. seem TO
laosnd serious consideration. We sba!I pas TO
notice few Of tho mos, prominent