Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-12-17

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ccu)ion Of a road which will unite hy speedy
ira sit the population Of the Pacific aud At
anIic States. To guard agains, misconsiruc-
lion it should be remarked that although pow
10 construct, or aid in tbs cJnslrucliun Of a
Dad within the limitsof State, it is never
thclrss held to be a doubtful proptiety even
within the limits OF a Territory for The gener-
nj government to undertake to admin r the
i;faiys OF a railroad, canal, or other similar
constructions anl thercf,r r., its connection
with work Ot this character should be acci.
dodtl Father than primrry.
Approaching tho magnitude Of the subject
and sohctOus that the Atlantis and pac ic
shores Of the Republic may be bound togcth.
cr by insepera5ll ties Of common iateresi, as
we'll rs of common fidelity and attachment to
tho Union, shall be disposed, so far as my
action is concern d, to follow tie light of the
Constitution rs expounded and lustra,ed 10y
those whose opinions and cxpositions ccns,i-
tu;e the standard of my political faith. In
regard to the powers OF the Federal Govern.
mcnt, it is not necessary to add that NJ gran.
dcur of enterprise, and no present ii gent in
ducement, prom sing popular favor, will lead
me to disregard these lights or to depart from
that position which experience has proven to
be safe, and which is now radiant with the
glow Of prosperity, and legitimate consltuio
al progress. We cannot afford to wait, but
we cannot afford to overlook the ark of our
own security. 1t is no part of my purpose to
give prominence TO any subject which may be
Regarded as set at rest by the deliberate judg
ment OF the people; but while the present is
bright with promise and the future is full OF
4 demand and inducemsnt for the exercise of
active Intelligence, the past can never be with
out useful lessons of admontion and instruc-
ton. II its designs serve not as beacons they
vii cviI' ntly fail to fulfill the object of a wise
design
When the grave shall have closed over all
who are nov endc1voring to meet the oblgd-
tins of duty, the year 1889 will be recurrel
to as "A period filled with anxious apprehcn.
sions A successful war has Just terminated
pePce brought with it vast augmentation Of
territory. Disturbing questions arose bearing
upon the democratic instI uton of our portion
Of the confeleracy, and involving the consttl-
;ional RIGHT Of the States Bat n1twithstan!
Ing differences ofopinion and sentiment which
then existed in relation TO details and specific
provisions the acquirscence of distinguished
citizens whose devotion to the Union can new
er be doubted. has given renewed vigor to
our institutions an restored a sense of re-
pose and security to the public mind through
out the confederacy. That this repose is to
sugcr no shock during my official term, if l
have power to avoid IT, those who placed me,
cero may be assured.
Tho wisdom of men who knew what indie
pendcnse cost, who had put al! at stake up.
on the issue of the revolutionary struggle, dis
posed Of the subject to which refer in the
only way consistent with the union of these
States, and with the march of the power and
prosperity which has made us what we are.
1t is IL significant fact that from the adoption
Of the Constitution until the officers and sol,
Icrs Of the Revolution had passed to their
graves, or through the infnilics Of age and
wounds had ceased to participate actively in
public affairs, there was not merely u quiet
acquiescence in, but prompt vindication Of
the constitutional light Of the States.
The reserved powers were scrupuously re-
spected NJ strtesman put forth the narrow
views Of casuists to justify Interference and
agitation; but the spirit of the compact was
regarded as sacred in the eye ofhonUr anil in
dspenslble for the great experiment of civil
liberty whioh, cnvironed by inhcrcn! difficult
ties. wasyct b. nc forward, in apparent weak
ness, by powor sudtrior 10 all obstacles. =
There is no condemnation VIII dh the voice OF
freed I'm will not pronounce upon US, should
we prove flithess to this great trust While
men inhabiting different par's Of this vast con-
tinent can no more be expected to ho!d the
same opinions, or entertain the same s., n l.
meats, than every variety of climate or soil
can be expected 10 furnish the same agricut.
ural produce, they can unite in common OBJ
ject and sustain common principles essential
o the mainenauce Of that object.
The gallant mrn Of the L)ulh and the North
could and together during the struggle OF
the revolution. They could stand together
} in the more trying period wliih succeeded
} the clangor of arms, as their united valor was
) alequisc 10 all tn, trials Of the camp and dan
gers of tie field. 50 their united wis ON prov.
cd eqna to The institutions which it has been
oar privilege to enjoy and will ever be oul
most sacred duty 10 sustain.
1t is but the feeble expression Of faiil
stronger aud universal, to say their sons W. host
blood ming!o 50 often upon the same field du
ring the war of 1912, and v ho have more re
Gently borne in triumph the flag Of our coun
try upon foreign sol, viii never permit al
alienation Of feeling 10 weaken their unite ! cf
forts nor internal dsseniions to paralyze the
greet arm of Fresiom, uplIflcd for the vindi
cidJn Of self-goyernment.
have thus briefly presented such suggcs.