The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-04-02
FRIpAY, March 90, 1861.

regret we are called upon to part with
one who for so many years gave US the
benefit of his extended reading and fine
legal attainments. We recognize in him
one who, as lawyer, is an ornament to
his profession; as member Of the Legis-
lature and of the late Constitutional Con-
vention. an able and prudent statesman
devoted to the interests of his constitu-
ents and of the State; and as citizen, a
kind neighbor and hospitable gentleman
ResolUed, That whithersoever Provi-
dence may order his lot he will. carry
with him our best wishes for his future
health and prosperity
Resolved, That copy of the foregoing
resolutions be presented to Mr.. .ARcHBoLD
by the Secretary, and copy of the same
be presented to the Court, now in session
with request that the same be entered
upon the Journal.
NATHAN HoLLIsTER,
JAS. R. MORRIS, Con,
j. P. SPRIGas,
On motion the preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Court Room, WoopsFIELD, O., J
8 March 29, 1867. I
The foregoing proceedings being pre-
sented to the Court bv N. Hollister ESQ.
on behalf of the meeting, it is ordered
that said proceedings be spread upor
the Journal, and that a certified copy
thereof be presented, by the Clerk, tt
Mr.. ARcHBoLD. ise
Mr.. ARcHBoLD rose and said: $
Ii the. Court please, this is altogethel
unexpected. ] have not language ade
quate to express my gratitude. The kline
feelings manifested by SO many gentle
men, for whom I entertain. such high es
TEEN, quite overwhelm me. .I'll thinl
of you when far away" Like many 9th
lers, have e-shad my full st1arr of hard
strips, trials and sorrows; but all has no
been bitter. And amongst the man,
green spots on the wide field Of memory
amongst many of the sweetest and dear
est recollections, will be the remembrance
of valued friends left behind me in gooc
FOLD Monroe. The gentlemen of the Bal
Rave been pleased to utter sentiments Sc
kind, SO cordial, so much beyond my
poor deseryings, that can only repeat
my heartiest thanks. / can only say ir
return, that in the future, as in the past
it shall be my humble but earnest endeav.
or to make the world a little better fol
my having lived in it. Every man ought
earnestly to strive to make the world q
little better at his exit than at his en-.
trance. This is the lowest standard o.
morality that can be safe. BUTT may be
said that the efforts of any one man car
effect but little. True, true. For an in.
dividuaf is but drop Of water in the
great ocean. But
Though small our power to act,
Though mean our skill,
God sees the heart, ~
He judges by the will"
And it is evident that if great mum
Der of persons act upon this principle
society must visibly and rapidly improve
In my early youth was enamored of the
beati6c visions seen by the blessed and
loving disciple, St. John, on the barrer
tplain of Patmos. His prophetic eye look,
ed forward into the dim distance of com
ming time and discerned ay,when gen,
erosity and goodness and justice and be.
nevolence. would prevail over the whole
earth. Butt have long since ceased t.
expect this blissful consummation to bt
brought about by miracle. This is no
the order of Gods Providence in His
dealings with this world. The Heavenly
Powers will not suddenly and unexpect
edly exhibit themselves to mortal eyes
Bnt in our little spheres, we can all work
for the improvement of the world in The
manner indicated; and as Christians VIZ
can all aid in fastening on the millennla
lglory. sd
Gentlemen, I am going away 10 distant
climes in the hope, perhaps the fond
hope, of greater prosperity. But | car
say that shall not leave behind me il
Ohio, one human being, one living crea.
ture, tc whom l wish evil. If any man
| is my enemy, am not his enemy. ]
shall leave you with "benevolence in my
heart towards all, with malices "to.
wards none.' On the contrary my mosi
cherished wishes will always be for the
welfare Of Woodsfeld and good "Old
Monroe" I know the people Of Monroe
They are substantially good people
Even when differ from them in opinion
I esteem them for their honesty, their in
tegrity and firm determination to dc
right. 1t is right to add that the memory
of dear friends VIII flourish green in my
heart till all things else fade. Again ]
express to the gentlemen of the Bar my
heartfelt thanks.
I A glow worm with two lights, one the
usual phosphorescent green, and the
other a glowing red, has been discovered
in the Argentine Republic.