Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-05-19

Commonwealth. Abroad we were regarded
us strongly in favor of linking our destnies
with the so-called Southern coniederacy, and
the belief was entertained, that we were
only deferred from carrying out such pur-
pose by fear of the hayonels of the Union
army. The acts of the late administration,
and the deeds Of its supporters, were we'll
calculated to give color to such an opinions
but thanks to the patriotic, Union-loving
masses, at the last election, they elevated TO
the Chief Magistracy of the Diamond State,
man who possesses every attribute neces-
sary to fill the chair of State in such Il man
ner as leaves no doubt as to where our peo-
pie stand on the vital subject of a restora-
lion of the Union and the preservation of
our liberties.
Governor Cannon permits no opportunity
to go unimproved, to set us right before the
world, and although he makes no preten-
sions to oratory, he is ever ready in his own
honest, frank manner, to express his views
in reference TO the issues which now con
vulse the country from one extremity TO the
other and give assurances that the popular
heart is true and loyal to the Constitutions
and earnest in its support of the govern
ment in putting down the traitorous horde
vino would destroy the nation. Everywhere
he is greeted by irde-hcorted Union men
with II degree Of enthusiasm which is truly
gratifying.
Recently he visited New York city and
was in attendance at the Convention of
those favorable to Lay Representation in
the General and Annual Conferences Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The same
demonstrations of respect aud popular favor
met him there as has been manifested whor-
ever he has gone lie also visited Mayor
Opdike at the City Hall, by whom he was
cordially welcomed to the great metropolis
In Fact, every true Delawarean owes him q
dabt Of gratitude for the uutring energy
with which he is aborng to place Delaware
right ON the record, and elevate her in the
estimation of our sister States We have
had no Executive for many years who has
done so much for the credit of our State,
and her history during his administration,
will be the brightest epoch she has enjoyed
during the existence Of the Republic.
HIS course commelIds itself to the admi-
ration of all our citizens, save those blind
ed by party malevolence, and they ARE I'M
sparing in heaping upon him the most bit
ter denunciation and vile yitupeation. Nc
manner Of abuse and invcctiye is too sever,
for him, their press teens with it and ihei
partizan votaries, from the gifted orato
down to the meanest ick-spitto deal on
their hillingsgate in copious draughts. Blu
the proper estimate is placed on their decla
rations and acts by loyal men. There is Al
Old adage that "when the arrow strikes tn,
, bird iuttcrs," and it is truthlully exemplile,
in this case. IT they praised him, it woul,
be the best evidence that could be adduced
that he is false to the principles he ha
espoused, aud the more bitter and RELENTLESS
their manifestations Of hostility, the NOR
certain are we that he is faithfully perform.
ing his duty and carrying out the wishes 0
coniiding and loyal constituency.
Your opposition is harmless. Governo
Cannon's acts speak for themselves, am
when the future historian inscribes on hi.
tory's page the events which are transpirn
I around US, the descendants of our wise an
c patriotic Governor will have no cause t
'' blush at the record left by their ilustriou
I ancestor.