Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-22


within the clearly defined limits of the con-
stitution--reserving the exercise of all 9TH
or powers to the States, seyesaliv, and 10
the people.
Early and deeply impressed with the i'm
portance of electing I. Chief Magistrate.
from among the tried, experienced, and
foremost Statesmen oil The country, the
choice of Indiana was firmly fixed upon
distinguished statesman of Pennsylvania
rs the one prominently qualified to guide
the affairs ofthe nation, and specially adap.
ted. by his wisdom and patriotism. TO the
exlgencies Of the existing crisis. The sa-
sacity Of our early and steadEst choice.
urged upon and ratified by the National
Convention, has been confirmed by the voice
Of the Nation; and We have the satisfaction
Of knowing that the considerate men of all
parties are now looking with hope to the
unsullied character. the mature Judgment,
and he national spirit of the President
elect, as strong and peaceful guarantees
that he will guide our councils 10 happy
Issue, enforce obedience TO laws, disarm
eoutending factions; pro,ec. our foreign
and domestic interests; and that diligently
and successfully watching and guarding
all the varied interests of our vast Repub-
lie, he will retire from office with a con-
seriousness ofvirtue, ripe in years. and rich
in the respect and confidence Of great and
happy people:
Such. gentlemen, is the past and present
name Of our own Indiana which is com
mitled 20 your care Lock wisely snd
carefully to her future. Develop her wealth.
encourage her industry; above all, SO adj
minister her government, so WELD her
power in the federal Union, that her his
to,ic record among her sister States. may
be obedience to the federal compact, FAITH
ruLNEss TO OTHERS, AND JUSTICE TO OUR
SELVES.
1t is source Of great qualification to
me, In reviewing the period of my admin
istration of the Executive afIai.s Of the
State. to see SO many substantial eviden-
ces of her increasing prosperity. During
this time. not single dedication Of any
State or County officer, has occurred. The
interest upon cur public debt has been
promptly paid, without imposing an OPP
pressive burden upon our people. Our
domestic debt has been entirely liquidated,
and We have commenced the reduction of
our fundal liabilities. Our population has
nearly doubled; our taxable property has
largely increased an efficient system of
common Schools has been adopted, and the
Peoples College erected in every neigh
borhood. Public Libraries have been form
ed in every township in the State. The
waters of the Lakes and the Mississippi,
have been united by the longest line ofcon-
tinuous Canal upon the Continent; and our
commercial. manufacturing. and agricul
tural interests have been carefully fostered,
and widely extended
The ties, which have so long existed between me
your chief executive officer, aud you, as my con-
s!ituents soon to be dissolved; aul / cannot let
the opportunity pass, without renewing tc you MY
ASSURANCES ofregard.
During my official tenn OF seven years, nave
encountered many occasions of excitement, and
partieIpatediu many scenes oftral and anxiety. |
have occasionally differed from the Legislature in
regard to greet questions public policy; but while
my motives have been Eisconstrued and Ill feelings
sometimes engcniered. He who rule: our dcstinies
witness to my earnest desire in all things, to pro-
mote the prosperity. and advance tie true interests
ofthe State 1t has been my highest aim to serve
the people faithfully; and have been more thau
repaid by the numerous evidences Of their aprob2-
ton. Ny only regrets, that ms ability to promote
their interests has uot been equal to my desire.
have warned them, diligently, against all projects,
in whatever quarter arising, which threatened en-
croachments upon their rights and have given my
own exampleb by refusing all connection with mon
led corporations and schemes OF dishonest specula-
ton. And now gentlemen, earnestly desiring that
Your labors may contribute to the advancement OF
The best interests OF the State the first Wis, OF my
heart being its prosperity, comneni your deberl-
tionsio the supervision and guidance Of the Supreme
Ruler Of the universe.
JOSEPH \. WRIGHT.
1SDIAxaFoLrs, Ind, January 9, 1857.