Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-16
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This does not by, any means inPly
that we should give up our deliberately
formed opinions, or even consider them
unimportank When We differ, as we
naturally viii, in matters Of policy, let
as discuss With animation and sincerity
our own views, without passion aud with
constant regard for the feelings of
those who eonseisniiously differ from
as. Having thus freely given our views,
let as, when the time comes for decis-
ion on any subject, By vote, cast our bal-
lot conscientiously, without fear or IA
vor, for that which appsars to us the
best measure and for ham who appears
the most capable OF honestly executing
the assigned duty, s,.-.t rt
After doing this, let no result, ex.
pressed by the vote of theregulsrly con-
stituted majority however contrary to
oar wishes, disturb our eqnanimlty,
much less induce us to resort TO forcible
measures or threats. Let the policy
adopted have a fair trial; if it works
well, 30 much the better; If it does not,
then let us try again to out-yots it
The beauty of our Government, a fea-
ture possessed by no other, is that what
ever a majority of legally qualified yo-
ters desires can be carried, in accord
ance with eur Constitution, sooner OF
later, if neesssaFy even by a change ia
that Constitution. But that preeiOns docu-
ment, that charter Of our liberties,
should be modified only after long expe-
fience and certainty Of saeh necessity.
To sum up all theu,iinzaa few words,
4 would say let us foster education, par
ticularly IN common schools, and lei the
constant aim of parents and teachers
be ato render passion subordinate 10
reason; to give in youth that ssif-contrel
which should characterize manhood 1t
would occupy too much time to show how
far agricultural education is calculated
20 meet this end; and also 10 point out
how agriculture, as pursuit, is capable
OF afording an agreeable, healthful, and
remuneratiye occupation, as well as con-
stituting our most reliable resource Tor
sustaining the fiscal credit Of our Ma
/ tional TreasuEye aud meeting faithfully
the interest of our public debt, until IN
Rmoderate term of years, By industry
and economy, Individual and national,
tuU
e. Now that glorious peace has again
blessed the land let as meet all our en-
gagemsnts promptly; let as view the
great questions Of state, not with refer
ence 70 securing Office to ourselves and
our friends, bat with Asingle eye to the
good of the greatest nnmber. Then
this country cannot fail to be the great
est Democratic. Federal Republic the
world ever contemplated
In conclusion, let us earnestly hope
that the Almighty Ruler of the Universe
may grant os that wisdom which will
enable us fnlly to understand and appre-
ciste the numerous advantages We en-
| Joy Also, that He will endoE us with
virtue TO practice what We believe 20 be
right; that He will render us truly CRATE.
fnl for, His Infinite goodness; that He
will teack nsrightly 70 value the bless-
ings Of peace, home, family and friends I;
and, finally, 9hat1 He win enable as suitA-
bly, to acknowledge and reciprocate the
kindly feelings exhibited by our fellow-
citizens in providing sueh welcome as
the present
"a gain, then, on behalf the returned
soldiers Of Indians, permit me TO greet
you with warm feelings Of sympathy and
gratitude, and 70 assure you Of the
heartfelt appreciation with which We re-
ceive these demonstrAtions,- JOY
with which we hail these guarabtees oi
pnion Of sentiment,--the delight with
which we witness such indications Of
united aud harmonious support 70 the
fundamental measures Of goyernment,- =
rsach evident promises that IS the OF
spring of one great national parent, we
here combine to pledge ourselves, hsnee-
forth, harmoniously and frlternally 10
unite ia fully and faithfully diseharging
Jour whole daly, not only 70 cur own
State, but also TO our great National
parent--ths Federal Government Of tht
United States.
After the customary prsliminaries, tbs
procession formed and marched to The
tables, where ample justice was done 70
the provisions. Everybody seemed well
pleased, and the whole proceeding went
OF without any disturbance whatever,
We learn that the pleasures Of the dAJ
closed With ball a. night, whore th,
young and gay triPpsd .he light fan
tAstic toe into the wee sma hours o
morning.