Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-08-22
Gov. virgins Address.

delivered at the Installation of Rev. L. W. Berry. D.
d., as President of the Indiana Asbury University
July l6, lS5O-by Gov. Jos. A. Wright'-from the
press of Mr.. Defrees of this city The address is pub
shed in pamphlet of eighteen pages of large type
and had we room, in our paper, would gladly, at
once transfer the whole of it into our columns But
nasmuch as it treats of variety of subjects-mos-
y of practical character-we have thought it most
advisable to give il to our readers as the doctors say
in broken doses, we believe its harmony will not
be greatly marred by so doing. The Governor con-
cludes his remarks to the President, before sum-
ming up the different topics of the address,-by
an impressive appeal in behalf of the Union He
says:
you will incucate in the minds of the young
men who shall come hither for instruction, burning
love for the union of these States. Ii common an
occurrence to youug the North and South
examination days, and at school exhibitions engaged
in rehearsng the beauties of this the evils Of that
section of the country fostering in the youthful mind
bigoted love for this that section OF the country
the expense of the other. | have patience 10 sit
down and talk about this that section of the
Union, of the peculiar frame work Of society this
that State, opposition to those of other States
This continually speaking of Northern interest Southern
interest, Northern popuatos and Southern population
is an evil that demands remedy. This Union is not
composed of few cities in the North South; the
people of this Union of something else than iron
mills and wooden clocks i'm the North of and
ton bales in the South We of the West have something
say who and what compose this Union; and
glorious truth that there is spot of earth this
tinent, known the West in which there now more
than six millions of inhabitants engaged in all the duties
OF active life-the great mass of whom know nothing
short OF this Union as composing the Republic, and
whose voice in the public councils all the great ques-
tions of the day, have heretofore been, and
continue to be, conservative. The time has ar
rived when the influence Of the West in her conserva-
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tional questions 1t is high time thatse should say
the North and to the South Thus far shalt thou 60 but
farther" From position, intercourse, character
of pursuits, variety of productions, numbers, and
some measure, mngle with every portion of great
confederacy. If to ourselves, coun-
try to high destiny and to the of civil and re.
lgous liberty, may be able, acting the spirit OF
fathers, be mainly instrumental in efccting ami
cable adjustments of all those agitatng questions which,
different times will necessarily arise government
extending such vast territory and embracing
great variety of interests We cannot belong the
South-we cannot belong to the North: we will know
neither the adjustment of any question that threatens
to disturb the peace and harmony of the nation Our
high mission is that of acting wisely and Justly the
spirit of concation and concession towards all parts
the nation: that thereby may be instrumental all
times preserving the peace and harmony of the Union
We cannot wholly eradicate from the hearts of pco-
pie sectional and partalities; they older
portions OF country, than the Constitution; there
southern colonies and northern colonies before its
adoption. The of New England have borne and
loved that distinctive name for than hundred
and fifty years; the SUNNY South, the of South
has been equally cherished and loved Shall the
young and mighty West too have distinctive name,
which her may learn love and honor? Let il be
the blessed name Of Peace Makers,
Let he alarmed at the word con.Prcmsc. 1t is
the richest word in the English language, in its adapa-
tion to the business of government individuals Ul-
traism never yields gives it knows compromise
and words but those of insoence and dctation
The idea of compromise is only another for
Every family, individual and nation, must
sarly concede many things to each other which is for
the mutual benefit of ALL and here is the true
domestic peace and happiness. And why is not the
same principle equally applicable to family of States
or Of nations. Compromise, Compromise. This great
principle was with fathers in 1887 with us in 1920
and 1898, has been the watchword of heretofore
unparalleled success, and is the tailsman OF future
peace and tranquility Differing as we do in soil, eli
mate and productions-in habits, manners, and social
relations-in local and sectional interes-we only
he people upon the principle of concession and
cation May be yours to cherish and sustain this
sentiment young mind that may seek instruction
within these walls and may the principle of concession
Cancellation, and compromise, be taught by you, as
equally applicable nations states and Individuals
Nav you all sectional partes-sterny rebuke
any and every effort to form northern party! May
Won embrace within your instruction love for the whole
Union from the lakes the gulf and from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, and may Asbury be renowned in all time
to come, as the point from which shall proceed the
young who shall be thoroughly Union American in
all their feelings, who shall know section State
but who will be prepared into the field before them
breathing the spirit OF the Poets
care we not creatures of one hand divine,
Formed in one mould, to redemption born,
Kindred alike where Ter skies may shine,
Il Wherc'er our sight first drank the vital morn2
Brothers, one bond around our souls should twine;
/ And to him by whom that bond is torn"
In behalf of the Board of Trustees, now hand yor
the KEYS of this Institution token OF their confidence
that the reposed YOU will be faithfully discharged
And charge you, President of this institution, ts
impress upon the young the great beauty and at
traction of laborthe necessity Of improving the phys
ical well the mental man-the importance of ma
king the education oil our youth of that character tina
it will not only enrich the memory bnt awaken the pow
of thought at not books which want to pre-
serve, it is the mind Of man-not the receptacles o
thought, but the faculty Of thinking" And NAV yo
not teach the doctrine of special Providence
the propriey of kindness and urbanity in inter
course with anofher-a love for order and system
and strong attachment and patriotism for the union
these States.
, PRESIDENT BERRY I know your ability anxiety
and zeal to discharge the important duties before Won
know your desire TO see the young men, who shall iron
time time, receive instruction here become useful il
their day. You want them to be men-mighty men
Permit me- in conclusion to say to you that to accom-
and in all places that there is but that is emit
tied be distinguished but that has any claim to
called great II is he who selects the right with nyln
fetings prosecutions. and pillows, OF this world, VIII
wthsands and contends against the heaviest caamtcs
who is balanced with wisdom that he floats with
out wavering in the midst of all tempest, whose trus
and confidence truth, virtue, God, is most IN
n faltcring.
0TThe Hon. JAMES w. BORDEN, the Sena
l. torial Delegate from the District Of Allen, Adam
! and Wells received the handsome majority Of eleve
hundred and forty six votes in the District, owe
Samuel Hannah, the great gun of whiggery in tn
north-532 majority in Allen, the county in whic
= both candidates reside.