Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

that simplicity in our form Of government
which il was the design Of It's founders TO
establish; by maintaining that policy which
leaves the people Of the several States and
Territories Of the Union to depend more
and more upon their own rights and their
own resources. and confines the action Of
the Federal Government within the clear
ly defined limits Of the Constitution-re-
serving tho exercise Of all other powers
to the States, severally, and TO the people.
Early and deeply impressed with the
importance Of electing Chief Magistrate
from among tho tried, cxperien ced and
foremost statesmen Of the country, the
choice Of Indiana was firmly fixed upon
distinguished statesman Of Pcnnsylva-
MIA, as the ono prominently qualified TO
guide the affairs Of the nation, and cs-
pecially adapted. by his wisdom and pat
riotism, to the cxigencies Of the existing
crisis. Tho sagacity Of our carly and
steadfast 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 consdcrate mon Of all parties are now
looking with hope to the unsuIlied char
acter the mature judgment and the na.
tional spirit Of tho President elect, as
strong and peaceful guarantees that no
will guide our councils to happy issue;
enforce obedience to laws; disarm contend
ing factions; protect our foreign and do
nestle interests; and that, diligently and
successfully watching and guarding oil the
vicious interests Of our vast Republic, he
will retro from Office with the conscious
ness Of virtue. ripe In years, and rich in
the respect and confidence Of great and
happy people.
Such, gentlemen, is the past and pres-
ent namc Of our own Indiana which Is
committed to your care. Look wisely
and carefully to her future. Develope
her wealth; encourage her industry; above
all, 30 administer her government 30
weld her power In the Federal Union,
that her historic record among her sister
states may be, obedience TO the federal
compact, falthfulncss TO others. and justice
10 ourselves.
II Is source Of great qualification to
me, In reviewing the period Of my admin
isiration OF tho Executive affairs Of the
state, to sec so many substantial evidences
Of her increasing prosperity. During this
time not single defalcation Of any State
or County officer, has occurred. The In
tercst upon our public debt has been
promptly paid, without imposing an OPP
prossive burden on our people. Our do
mestic debt has been liquidated; and we
have commenced tho reduction Of our
Tended liabilities. Our population has
nearly doubled; our taxable property has
largely increased; an efficient system oil
common schools has been adopted, and
the Peoples College erected in every
neighborhood. Public Libraries have
been established in every township in the
state. The waters Of tho Lake and the
Mississippi have been uritcd, by the Ion
gest line Of continuous Canal upon the
continent; and our commercial, manufac-
turing, and agricultural interest have been
carefully fostercd, and widely extended.
The ties, which have SO long existed
between me, as your chief Executive Of
ficer, and you, as my constituents, are
soon to be dissolved; and cannot let the
opportunity pass, without renewing, Il
you, my assurances Of regard.
During my official term of seven years,
I have encountered many occasions Of ok.
element, and participated in many scenes
Of trial and anxiety. have, OCCASIONAL,
differed from the Legislature, on many
great questions Of public policy; but
while my motives have been misconstru
cd, and Ill feelings sometimes engendered
Iic who rules our destinies, and know
the secrets Of the hearts of men, can bea
witness to my earnest desire, in all things
to promote the prosperity, and advances
the true interests Of the state. 1t ha'
been my highest aim TO serve the people
faithfully; and have been moro than re-
paid by the numerous evidences Of Their
appreciation. My only regret is, that m,
ability to promote their interests, has no
been equal to my desire. ! have warne'
them, diligently, against all projects. il
whatever quarter arising, which threaten
ed an cncroachment upon their rights
and have given my own example, by 70
fusing all connection with monied corpo
rations, and schemes Of dishonest specu
lation. And, now, gentlemen, earnestl.
desiring that your labors may contribute
to the advancement Of tho best interest
Of the State, the first wish of my hear
being its prosperity, commend your de
alterations to the supervision and guidanc
Of the Supreme Ruler Of the universe.
JOSEPH A. WRIGHT.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. o, 1857.
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