The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
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Our space forbids that we should lay before
the readers of the Courier, even synopsis o
ills able State paper. His recommendation
are al. sensible, and whatever his acts may have
been since he has presided over orr young
State, as its chief executive officer, all must &C.
cord TO him eminent political ability. and par'i-
cularly thorough acquaintance with the wants
of the people, and the resources Of California.
Ii is no: our purpose to laud his administra
iion, although we do see much TO commend, bu'
we doubt whether human wisdom could have
prevented State Indebtedness, when We take IN
TO consideration all the circumstances connect
ed with our organization. the heavy expenses
the want of available means, the unsettled state
of society, and the amount of crime, which wa:
at an early day perpeirated in our midst Be
fore rendering verdict against him. all these
things must be weighed in the balance. and
placed 10 his credit and if this is done, u broad
mantle will be thrown over the past adminsira
ton, and we will see much very much 10 ad
mre in the administrator Of John Bgler.
His Message is a valuable State paper, and
will be preserved as part of the history oi Cali
fornia, valuable for its his gh tone, and patriotic
iical information.
We give below his concluding remarks, in
which he reviews his past official acis:
During the past four years have labored as
sidnou: ly and unniermitingy 10 discharge in
strict compliance with the letter and spirit ol
The Constitution and laws, and in accordance
with the interests and wishes of the whole peo
pie. the various responsibilities devolved on me
chief Executive. II in the review of the var
ions acts performed and recommendations made
by me- ausht is 10 be found to initiate against
the well being of the people, or the welfare OF
the State, trust it will be attributed TO The fal
libliiy OF human Judgment. rather than to an in.
tent 10 shrink from the performance of duty. or
TO do that which was not authorized and enjoin.
ed by law required by the wants of the peo-
pie.
To the many and off repeated charges and as
persions which have in times of political excite
men' been so frequently circulated, it is neither
the lime nor place here to advert, further than
TO sole mnly yon that all my ,flicial acts
and deeds have been performed with eye
single 10 the interests of the people to whom
owe much, and with an intense and never
failing desire 10 promote by every legitimate
means The onward progress of California in all
the paths of peace, increased wealth. and en-
during fame.
By the record which will forever remain, let
the administration of the Government be tested
and by tie legitimate results of the action of the
Executive, whether for good or evil. should be
held accountable: but To mike him responsible
for the acts of others, or for matters over which
he could exercise no direct control. is the part
of prejudice or malice, and is condemned by the
dictates alike of reason. justice and honor.
For a vindication against aspersions, whether
made in The heat of political contests, or sug-
gested by the more ignoble ranking of disap-
pointment and revenge. appeal to the record,
and to the calm judgment and sense of Justice
of my fellow citizens, knowing full well that be-
fore such tribunal and with such an examina-
iion, The truth in every case will not only APP
pear, but receive the credence aud support Of
honest and upright minds.
Under the guidance of the Great Disposer of
human events, 10 whom all should render tri-
butte Of grateful acknowledgment, enter upon
the performance of the important duties assign
ed you by free and intelligent people.