Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-22

these contsscts. is they had been lsi5 be-
fofe the Legislature for approval.
Some modification Of the law will be
required to enable the State to complete
the system Of drsin,ge. and make the
unsold lands marketable. The proprie,y
Of reducing aad graduating the price OF
the remaining lands. situated like those
in knox. and other couaties, lie, also sag-
gssled. So w st
A largo body oflsnds. in Lake county.
is oveIflowed by the waters OF the Calu-
mes. ia consequence OF a dam erected in
Illinois. for the supply Of the illinois and
Michigan Canal. A communication On
this subject. from tho Trustees Of that
canal, is herewith transmitted.
Iresret to say that no selection has
been made for the locliion OF the site OF
the contemplated House of Refuge. I'M
der the restrictions and limitations con
tanned in the &C, Of the General Assem-
biz, your Officers could not make s,lec-
ton suitable for such building and pur-
poses. Ii isv very desirable that whs,ev-
er sctios may be taken on this subject.
the matter may receive your attention at
an early day. in order that ths House Of
Refuge may be commenced with tho open
ing Of Spring. The ptoprieiy of esisb
fishing three Houses Of Refuge-ons
North one South. and ono at the center
lis worthy of special considerations.
We shall be uufaithful TO the trust re-
posed in US by the people OF Indiana. un
less we address ourselves 10 the future,
with determination 20 cherish and aug
msnt her good name. Amid all the phi
valions and hasdships Of fronlier life.
and under embarrsssments destruciivs OF
ordinary energies and integrity. she has
fulfilled ell Der obligations. and clothed
herself with prosperity and pescs. Her
broad fields reclaimed from the sturdy
forests, sEs pouring their wealthy har-
vests into tho graEssies Of the Est,
North and South. With her increasing
facilities Of transportation. her growing
population. hsr Multiplying schools and
institutions of learning. she Is rapidly
acquiring strength in all the elements
which constitute a great, powerful and
a prosperous State. N
In this survey % her condition and
prosperity, one Of the most gratifying re-
fsciions is, tina, is not for herself alone
but also for her sister States to whose
wealth she contributes generous por-
ton. - wall as to the strength Of tina,
coufederscy in which she has received
counties. blessings, AM TO the peace ond
permsnence Of which she dee ms i, her du-
ty. her pleasure. and her pride to coniri
bale.
Ofsmall account. wcre our own pros
periiy. of our contributions to the mate.
rial wealth Of others. were il not that we
can proudly say Of Indiana. ihs;, from
the beginning up to the preseni hour. dis
tinguished fidelity. in oil her political re-
lstions to her sister confedersies. marks
aud sdorns her history. Central in pos
si,ion in this great family OF states Dor.
dering upon those which widely differ
from her IN domestic policy--shc has in.
varisbly recognized The co-equsl sovsr-
eighty. and perfect equality OF those a.
round her, and has ever chez rfully accord
ed. within her Jurisdiction. to all citizens
of the Union. thuse rights which are clear
~ guaranteed by the federal constitution
denying no right of property. and impos
ing no restriction upon opinions. discus.
sions. or forms of cliiical action. Re-
gard.ess of her likes and dislikes, ever
faithful 10 the federal compacts, she has
resisted all attempts TO lead her into any
course CT legislot ion against the interests
or institutions OF her sister States. No
laws enacted in spirit Of resistance. or
binielsnce. TO the constitutional enact.
mrn,s OF the General Government have
eser found place upon her Statute books.
Emerging from the recent and exciting
Presidential contest unsscuced by the ul-
traisms which have b,set her on eilhs I
hand. she has renewedIy. and s,ill more
firmly established her reputation for Fl
DELFT, and enlightesed patriotism. Lis
,ening 10 no financial or sectional per-
sussion. whether coming 10 her on South.
ern or Northern breezss. she has followed
only the guidance Of the Constitutions;
sad has borne aloft the flag uf the whole
Union. with profound respect and at
tschmeni to each and every star. She
has sustained the supremacy OF isw-hss
triumrhsntly defended the vita prrcjple
Of our Republic. to wit: the right Of the
people everywhere. to choose and estab~
Iish their own domestic policy.
We have again given the weight of our
influences IS State. in favor of preserv
| Jog that simplicity in our form Of gov
eminent which il MAS The design of its
founders to establish: BY maintaining
tina, policy which leaves the people OF
the several States and Territories Of :he
Union to depend more and more upon
their own rights ond their own resources,
/ and confines the action Of the Federal
Government within the clearly defined
limits Of the Cons,itution-reservins The
exercise OF all other powers TO the States
seversily. and to the people.
Early and deeply impressed with The
Importance of electing Chief Magistrate
from among the tried. experienced and
foremost statesmen of the country. the
choice of Indiana was firmly fixed upon
. distinguished statesman Of Pennsyiva-
mia. as .hs one pYe-eminently qualified 20
guide the sffsirs Of the nation. and spec
tally dspted. by his wisdom and patriot-