Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-01-16

That they are indisposed to accept sucn
i;,;ons Is manifest from their recent anu
1van arrogant rejection OF the proposed a
ea1nents of the national Constitution
nr-uandments which are beileved, by many
10 and patriotic citizens and statesmen,
- - he too mild and generous. =,
Tbev have, however, been fully consider
i nv the people during the late elections,
eu ond approved by majorltles so large as 10
S ~. them a sanction which it would be In,
soner to either overlook or disregard. ANA
Pev.poinlv in view of this fact, none OF the
Te,s rebel States should be admitted to their
n.r,er !a.T practical relations to the General
Toyernment, while they continue to oppose
these amendments
r. the Congress of the United States the
,.ar,fl sympathies and overwhelming SUIT
us nsa of the people have been generously
I'm They have fearlessly proclaimed
give, sto;r nneoIiyocal verdict-"Well done good
snJ ., faithful servants. Upon the delibera-
.nH a;nns and actions of Congress our present IN
.lUns .o,asts and future welfare aldepend. In its
s-.,ness and courage the whole experiment
- genuine republicanism is indlssolubly In
UoIyed That this frmness and courage
I'll he fuy exhibited by its controlling ma
;o-;t;es in the origination and adoption OF
oosures !O-,'s of wisdom and discretion, even
nOra radical and decisive, if necessary, than
tLosa of the past, | entertain no doubt.
Gmch measures will meet with my cordial
annroval And I may we'll add, that while
pennsylvania will confide in loyal Con
ross she will not hesitate to sustain 1T
with her entire influence and power.
That in the administration OF the govern
,,snr NAV err. is only what should be ex
nected from the intirmities of the human
mind; but as | enter upon the discharge OF
my responsible duties with a firm resolution
n act with honesty and impartiality, L trust
my errors will be regarded with charity and
,,aated with the gentlcness of magnani-
mou. forgiveness.
And earnestly hope that my intercourse
with nv fellow citizens Of the Senate and
House OF Representatives will be so frank
aud cordial, that our duties to common
constituency will be pleasantly and faithful
" discharged. Different branches of the
government as we are, with distinctive du-
ties. we are nevertheless parts of one organ
lied and well regulated system. and as we
cooperate or disagree, the interests of the
State will probably be promoted or retard-
ed. Elected by the people, desirous to pro-
mote the welfare of every citizen, mere par
ty differences should not be allowed to inter
tere with the maintenance Of generous, a
true and comprehensive public policy.
II was the illustrious Washington, equal
ly distinguished as warrior and states
man, who gave utterance to the declaration
that the propitious smiles of Heaven can
not be expected on nation that disregard
the eternal rules of order and right anC
Jefferson. who asserted that whatever il
morally wrong cannot be politically right ,
These uttcrances express my deepest con
victions of the rules and principles which
should permeate and controlall governments
Let US, fellow citizens, adhere to them, bt
governed by them. and our efforts will be
happily united in surrounding the institu
tons of our State, as well as those of oul
nation, with a rampant of truth that viii
repel the madness of ambition, the schemes
OF usurpation, and successfully resist the
changes and agitations of all coming time
JOHN W. GEARY.