Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-09
LETTER FROM COLUmBus.
COLUMBUS, March 4th. 1865.

COLUMBUS, March 4th, 1865.
EDrToR CHRONICLE: This day Abraham
Lincoln again takes the oath Of Office ITO u
preserve, protect and defend the Constitu-
tion and preserve the property of the United
States" -Four years ago, amid peril, dark
ness, clouds, and gloomy future he enter
ed on the duties of Chief Magistrate of
this extended country. What mighty events
have transpircd in those four years. What
seasons of gloom and despondency to the
/ loyal hearts of the Nation, who at the COM
niencement Of treason laid upon the altar
of their country aud on justice and right,
the whole resources of tho country in men,
money and munitions of war, not to con-
quer, not to suhjugate, but to preserve the
unity and integrity of the Nation. How
many thrilling victories have been won in
those four years2 How signally have tie
free States been preserved from a raging
foe. Notwithstanding the immense num-
bers of aiders and abetters of treason in our
midst, the Nation liyes her institutions and
her Constitution lives, and the wise, the
good and the great Abraham Lincoln called
, again to preside over the nation, this day
enters on the dulcs of a second term. No
conspiracy now to take his life, no need cf
all the military strength Of the nation at
, hand, to ensure his Inauguration, but living
, in the hearts of his countrymrn, beloved
and respected, all anxious to do him honor.
. His mild, firm gentle nature winning respect
everywhere he goes forth peacefully ard
calmly at the call of his countrymen TO dis
Q charge for another term the duties of the
= Chief Magistracy
Ask your readers to call to memory and
make note of all that has transpired in
y the last four years, let them call to mind all
y the lights and shades Of that period of the
II sunshine and Clouds of the battles lost and
! won, of the dependency and exultation,
B. now cowed down by fear, now revived by
l. hope, yet all the time trusting in the right
% eousness of their cause and leaning on the
n arm of Jehovah for final triumph. How
4 many prayers have been uttered, how many
.. tears have been shed, how many Hastings
,e have been undergone, how many eoDtribu
ly tions for the soldiers in money and neces
srr stiles. Let them still go on with the record
4 and when 6nished,what picture to behold
n. The world has never before seen such foul
es years, and now the clouds begin to part, th
Mt day dawn, the sun is rising on our distract
v ed country. ere long the sounds of peac
as now heard low murmuring in the distanc
IS will soon become more and more distinct t
On the listening ear and the noon tide of sun
Us ne shine once more rest on united, FREE ant
n. prosperous people.
er The State, too, has been successful in cal
L ing to her aid the men suited to the times
gu what administrative ability her Governo
oe me- possesses, what responsibility has rested VI
lit on, what labor, what great discriminate
re has been necessary and how justly used. I
oI him and to his predecessors may be attrib,
70 70 ted in great degree the position Obi
nd holds amongst her sister States, that ,
ST. standing at the head of the Union.
ny The Treasurer of State, nau gifted ar
ne ne admirably suited to his position ard again
us whom the taint of suspicion does not rest
to and Col. Goldman the brave soldier, Il
-. polite, modest and refined gentleman e.
o;s ecues the duties of Auditor with marke
nv ability and correctness.
be should not close without paying ju
s ler tribute to Adjutant Gen. Cowen. You a
on on know Rush. Well he is Rush here, the san
err. quiet, gentle, yet active, intelligent, enc
getic man he always was, ever at his pos
always ready to give civil, prompt rep
10 to all questions, in the ccarest manner ar
the fewest possible words, and always qui
,se when he is done, dispatches business ia
nd and correctly. He is one of the best Of
as GERS in the service, and well may Belnol
YES County be proud of him. ...
90 The members of the Legislature q
iss transacting their business in quiet, peac
to able manner, no chickering's no assaiing
I 'll' motives, each side Of the House is courteo
ant ant to the other Very little Of party politi
for is introduced, and when anything of Il
led sort occurs, is only like a squib of sho
yer duration, and the members meet as friend
~. as if nothing had occurred. D.. Olds h
NV scarcely been in his seat during the sessio
AK Whether he is still organizing and trying
,ict build up his new Church, or off repentil
* * of past sins or doing something else, th
ue deponent saith not