The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-12

ing acquainted win our laws ana ihSttuuoh''
these propositions met my hearty and earnest sup.
port. In fact true policy would seem to suggest
that all distinction between men of English and
German origin should be broken down and both
alike be admitted to an equal participation in the
blessings and burthens of the government, but the
majority in the house took different view Of the
matter, and these propositions failed -
The subject of the Militia was takefup. unnec,
essary as thought, and an act on the subject
passed both houses. Against this act Argued and
voted, but unsuccessfully 1t will be repealed
next session from present indications.
AS the period is drawing near when you will be
called upon to make choice of citizen to represent
you in the next Assembly announce myself a
candidate for reelection; subject to the decision Of
convention. was perfectly aware, before the
last election, that the state of our affairs beset
with many difficulties. That you were laboring
under the pressure of heavy and burdensome tax
alton, imposed to pay the interest on our State
debt, debt contracted for purposes in which you
had interest, and for purposes in many instances
trifing and visionary in themselves. l did moi
promise you TO bring about any particular results;
that might be out of my power; but did promise
you, diligent, careful laborious and attentive SER
vice, and this promise claim to have fulfilled to
the letter. You had, at least, the exercise of all
the industry of which was capable, and even in
the few instances in which attended the festive
board, your best interests were never forgotten for
a moment. To some men a seat in the Assembly
may appear to be perfect sine-cure; the faithful
and diligent representative finds it far otherwise.
His days are spent in attendance in the house and
his evenings in search OF public documents. and
in acquiring that general information and local
knowledge without which his efforts must be use
less. 1t is not pretended that these abors are at
all inconsistent with happiness and cheerfulness ol
spirit, but it is that kind of happiness which arises
from diligent discharge of duty. l have there.
fore no complaints to make of my situation in your
service. Perhaps the largest and the loftiest am.
bition would be satisfied with the testimonials ol
respect and affection which received from poli-l
ical friends, and probably few men have been
more distinguished by the indecent and outrageou:
abuse of political opponents And to minds con.
sttuted as some minds are, the abuse and calumny
dts and appreciation of the other. 1t is due tc
candor here to state that great part Of the clamor
which was raised on entirely other subjects, was
in reality intended to harrass, hunt down and des
troy the eastern members for having voted against
canal appropriations, but an attempt to do so, wa:
an attempt to harrass, hunt down and destroy the
eastern members for dscharging a sacred duty tc
their constituents
Having announced myself candidate, I have
only to add that, at your bidding | am again will
GUARDS and become an advocate ofthat "mild ant
beneficent philosophy, which teaches the govern
ment to descend, like the dews of Heaven, in bles
sings and benefits upon all, In heavy burdens anc
rigorous exactions upon none"
Although candidate, am also an elector, ant
must combine with you in the choice ofcitizens t.
fill important public trusts This is most arduou
and responsible duty, the rule by which that dut!
ought to be discharged is plain; the npPIcation on
ly is difficult. That rule consists in direct ant
honest intention TO promote the public good. N
feeling ofprivate friendship, parality, favor or al
fection should ever induce US to violate this rule
but in giving our votes. our motive ought to be, t
promote, the good ofthe People and Of the whol
People concerned in the election. Perhaps tn
wisdom of man cannot devise better test than tha
Of Thomas Jefferson, the Apostle of Liberty sis h
honest, is he capable" If this rule should be foun
10 condemn the subscriber, so be it, that is miseI
able and perverted ambition which would desire at
vancement at the expense of the Public good G
to the exclusion of better man. Be your decisio
what it may shall never complain oft; the bod
collectors ought surely to be considered to hav
more interest in all election than any candidate ca
have,
An advocate for economy in the State govern
ment, shall give my individual vote for POLK an
DALLAS to administer the affairs OF the Nation;
government, in hopes to promote economy in tn;
depal tment.
Fellow Citizens, give you the assurance of m
best wishes for your health and happiness and sha
conclude with sentiment, which ought 10 be pr
dominant in every American heart, sour Countr
first, our Country last, our country evermore."
Il EDWARD ARCHBOLD.
Woodsfeld, July 10, 1874.