, 1856-08-01
For the Pioneer and Democrat.


Mr. EDToR-Thc following remarks rela-
tive to our executive may not be inappro-
pirate at this crisis, for we are all aware
his course has been one fraught with cir
cumstances of no ordinary character
From the commencement of hostiities, he
has been harrnssed by men of power and
influence abroad, who either could not, or
would not, see the cause for action which
appeared so wildly to his mind. These
men, from motives that cannot be thorough
ly and satisfactorily fathomed, have seen
proper to differ with him in Judgment and
not being content with this, have invented
schemes, and conc9ctcd falsehoods. calcu-
lated to thwart him in the exercise of his
official duties as chief magistrate of our
Territory. This alone is sufficient to en-
barrnss and annoy any official while in the
discharge Of bis various duties, but add to
this, dissensions at home-some Of his own
neighbors placing barriers in his path |;
those, too, for whom he is toling day by
day, and often in the silent vigils of the
night, pondering over some plan by which
he may relieve them from the dilemma in
which they are at presen. placed. Often
when they are reposing upon their peaceful
couch, he, with aching temples, is deysing
means to thwart the enemy, and again re-
store peace.
Notwithstanding these mortifying cir
cumstances do exist, am proud TO say he
still pursues his course with that untiriDg
industry and unwavering 6rmness which he
possesses in so eminent degree, and which
be adheres to with the unainchiUg conf
dence of one who believes his course is just
and honorable, and will ultimately receive
that due medc of praise which is certain,
sooner or later, to be lavished upon the
deserving.
/ do not wish to be understood as cen
suring any individual for differing with
Governor Stevens in the course adopted
by him in the discharge Of his official du-
ties. But / do assert, that all should be
willing to concede to him that which we
exact for oursclves-and that is, the FREE,
untrammeled and unbiased erereise of our
i judgment, lchieh is The natural right of ercrs
individual; and unworthy the name of man
would he be, who would reinquish the ex.
ercise Of this precious privilege, except
with life.
Gov. Stevens course, throughout, has
been open and bold no shrinking from
duty, however arduous no wish to dis.
guise his acts-nor covering when the
deadly aimed shafts of malignity have been
hurled at his conduct. What more should
we exactl What more ought we expect
1t is possible he may have erred in some
things, yet this should be no lasting ground
for censure, for from the infrmity of oul
fallen nature, we are all liable to do the
same.
Diversity Of judgment is part of oul
Organization. 1t would not do for us al
to think alike. Our creator has endowed
us with reason, by the exercise of which
these Judgments are formed and conclusion:
arrived at. AT times these judgments have
been very beneficial in their results, at 9th
ers disastrous. IL is not within the scope
of human nature to decide with certainty
the inevitable consequences of any act that
requires futurity to determine. We should
therefore be modest in the expression Of
our opinions, respectful and dcierential to.
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