Arizona miner., 1868-07-11

elected, was inhugura,ed thc First Presi. dent
 Thus was government, democratic in form. instsituted and organized as Rcpub. lie. and on the principle that all men are born free and equal that the just powers of goy- ernment are derived from the consent of the governed; that all power resides in the peo- pie. and that governments are instituted to secure. protect. and furnish the individuals who compose them with the power Co enioy in safety and tranquility, their national rights and the blessings of life and llerty.
 Such is the theory of democratic form of government of a sovereign people governing themselves, and such is the Constitution or form of Government under which we live
 It was predicted by the Monarchi,ts of Europe that a government thus organized could not stand; that it bore within itself the seeds of dissolution. Even many of our own enlightened and patriotic statesmen had doubts and msgiyings. All, however. were mistaken, and we rejoice, this day, that hs- : tory has recorded how much they were mis- taken.
 It is a pleasure now to contrast our present | prosperous condition with the predictions 1 then made and the apprehensions then enter taiued.
 ] Beginning with population not exceeding four million souls, divided among the then thirteen States. poor. in debt, without credit and with few friend, in the old world, she has grown rich, and although largely in debt at this time, able tO meet all her obligations, and has established a credit throughout th" world equal to the wealthiest of nations Her commerce has extended itself to every part of the world, and has accumulated the wealth which has built our great cities, our railroads and our great manufacturing establishments.
 Her flag is respected on every sea, and pro-
 tects all whom it covers She hns grown
 from thirteen tO thirty-siX States. from four
 million to thirty-four million people, and ex-
 tended her dominion from the Atlantic to the
 Pacific, thus, few people have become the greatest nation on the face of the globe. com
 manding the respect and admiration of the
 whole world. She has become all this under Divine Providence, under the Constitution, and in the short space of ninety-two years During this time, we have met with some f checks to our national growth. and passed , through some exciting scenes, all amounting
 to little or nothing until the year 1861. when
 discOrd and strife came, and brother met brother in the conflict of arms: when the . country heretofore so prosperous and happy
 was rent with civil war and drenched in fra "a
 beggars description, the most terrible of any recorded in history-was continued ceased
 at length. leaving the land filled with sorrow and distress. How mouraful the spectacle f What a commentary on the ambition and , vice of man. IL is useless to say who are tC
 blame for all this It can do no good now It is done, and cannot now be helped. Le
 Us endeayOr to heal the wounds let us a, o Americans-brOthers of a common country
 lay aside our prejudices, forget our injuries anC n strive, in all honesty of purpose, to wipe ou n this black spot in our Country's history. D, l. this and all may yet be well, do this and Go, ]. will speed us on our way watch over an,
 bless us as people.
 s If We would secure and make fast th, . peace, prosperity and happiness we have here h tofore enjoyed. we must rely upon ourselves . and not upon any set of leaders or scheminl ,- politicians We must endeavor to promote if the intelligence, industry and virtue of ou 2 people. Do this and the Republic is safe lo .r all time.
 q Thus have briefly considered the settle Il mcnt of cur Country, the formation and pro h gress Of our Government, and now in cOnciu ,f sion let us hope that the gtand experiment Q Y seli-goyenment will continue to prosper an, :. flourish until time shall be no more. But.
 
 n should ever come when the Constitution am i'd Government of our Country must go dow ,e through the corruption of our people, let u e. hope that the principles of freedom may b ,e SO firmly fixed in the hearts of our chillre h that from its downfall new and more gIor ,e GUS Republic may rise, better protecte n. against corruption, and that the principles es democracy purified and regenerated, may CT h ter on a new career of endless prosperity.
 Let us all, this day. in our heart of hearti Inf give thanks 10 Him "who doeth all thing D. well, l" for the peace and happiness we enjoy Y. Let us strive to merit and preserve these in ,s estimable blessings.
 ,e And may the favor of the Creator and Pre-
 server of Nations shield and protect on fl Country, may every legitimate business pros s per, enrich and gladden. the hearts of al p engaged, and may this free land and free ai re continue to be enjoyed by our people forever .o should be the wish and prayer, this day, c l. every American.