Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1868-01-31

~-NeW uISH"se assciHD!eu IN sister CIty.-l
Hardly single generation have passed away,
since the few scattered colonies upon the |
banks Of the Mississippi whose abiding faith
In the future secrsed even then 10 foresha,low |
the glorious reality, have grown to the vigor
and strength Of an inland empire The achiev
mcnts Of the past win be succeeded by ether
advances, no less wonderful. Her sons are
but the pioneers Of the millions who shall ct
find home on her prsiries. The abundant
harvests upon which We now congratulate
ourselves, are but an earnest Of the marvellous
resources Of q region, richer even than olr
thought or hope. p
Tho eye of discovery has revealed the pres
ence Of variety OF mineral wealth whose
possibilities may prove great reservoir Of
power fer The demands of civilization. The
streams which divide iss surface must he
made to roll the wheels Of machinery and
mould the products Of our care into tn. cabs
rics Of trade. Regions hitherto undevslcpcd
are to be bound to our commercial centres by
links of railway communication. Worthy n-
dustries are 10 be encouraged and internal
improvements Of every kind zeHlously rromot.
"a ny the judicious patronage or the State.
Lea isgbe Cur bmst and prilsiha, we fsaT
eothing SO n,isck ~ igaova nee and artificial
distinctions between man and man. Let ~
establish our power firmly upon the fomnla-
sions Of intelligence and liberal ideas, max Jag
manhood our only title of nobility, aud be-
lievlng in nothing 50 hopefully as an educated
public opinion. ~ ...
But sne-sixtL sf oar lsads are yea enclosed.
Our Lspes for the Get ttlemeat ef the mnliens
ef acres uhose ueal,h is yet in. reserve are
largely Affected BY the characler sc cur inssi.
buttons. migration grayitAies towards socis
Gder, free schools asa ea4,sl laws. Our pop
slation is largely earieked every yaas by The
Tide which reaches us from saher and less
favored lands. They seek, under the bcue6-
mt patronage Of our ins,iiutioas, their priv.
ilegcs as farmers, mechanics, Msrehanls, and
professional men--trsssplaA,iAg 10 oar soil
that love Of liberty which impellcd them from
their old homes. We have notLingt " fear frsm
their presence. The sturliest defenders ot
freedom are those who have felt its loss.
In the guardianship Of the sacred trust
which ias been reposed in us, the geod of the
State saould be our ruling motive. A just
sense Of our responsibilities will forbid us to
barber tue spirit of partnership or balance
tAe claims Of section or party against the
good Of the whole. However. cherished m.y
ee our political convictions, le, us remember
that We are not the representatives Of partic-
slar interests or favored classes, bu. are the
servants Of the shole people, aud that. in our
kecring, the rights Of majority and minority
SHOULD be equally sacred.
Full Of hope in the future Of our State whose
past has been so favored of Providence, aud
| whose present is so rich in prosperity, Let US
apply ourselves with zeal and fidelity TO the
! advancement Of her interests. If We should
! not summon TO our aid the wisdom Of states
nlanshir, let US. at least, meet our response
hilities with faithfulncss, integrity aud earn,
est devotion to the Commonwealth; aud may
the God Of wisdom and Justice guide us in
Ills own appointed ways.