The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12

world, on the same amount OF terrific
ry. That section of country lying east
of the Cascade range of mountains, is
peculiarly adapted to stock-raising. /
am informed by highly respected in
dividuals living there, that those high
table lands which formerly only pro-
duced sage brush, now grow fine luxu-
riant wheat, and Of the first quality.
Ii they continue to do SO, and raising
wheat there proves TO be success,
that portion of the State will eventual
ly have more advantages than any
other part.
But, fellow-citizens in conclusion,
when we regard our situation and NIL
our varied resources, when properly
developed, we connot but congratu-
late ourselves upon the felicity of our
condition. We are happy in the pos
session of salubious, pleasing, and
abundant land. rich in all the condi-
tons of natural wealth and individual
health, happiness, and longevity. If
we apply reasonable amount of ener-
gy i'll the development of our indus
trial pursuits, aud observe properly
the rules of political economy, VIC shall
advance in the path of enterprise and
empire When our husbandry shall
have been reduced to u science when
the resources of our extensive territory
shall be brought into full use when
the soil upon our very mountain tops
shall be compelled to germinate our
cereals when the iron track is laid
along the avenues leading to our sea
board, and our harborB crowded with
ships TO bear our vast productions,
then, and not fiH then, shall we have
attained our full stature. This gor-
geous picture Is portrayed by no idle
fancy. As sure as any result depend
ing upon human actions and human
wisdom, will follow cause, so sure will
the State of Oregon eventually become
one of the great producing, manufdc-
turing, and commercial States of this
Union. Eneryation and lethargv may,
for time, retard her advancement
but cannot control her destiny. She
has the elements of wealth and great.
ness. and, if necessary, n new genera
ton will bring them into practical use
II We would hasten happy consum
nation, we must open wide the doors
of industry, and unhesitatingly entei
its portals. Ii We desire to forward
the progress of events. we should
place our own shoulders to the wheel
and not stand idly by and invoke the
aid of Omnipotence. repeat, perse
vereance and energy should be our re
lance in land Of republican institu
tions, where no prestige from brit
or royal favor il acknowledged where
all, in the race of honor and distinc
tion start from the same common goa
I-h9neSfy and industry - truly Hoji,t
am aware that this sentiment is no
universally endorsed, nor IL it gener
ally prncticed. / know there In dc
sere 10 shirk the burdens imposed upol
MS, but such notions are poorly suited t,
those living under a Democratic form
of government. 1t has never beer
disgraceful to toll in Oregon, besides
lit, every where, in every cline, and il
ever nation, brings its oIn reward /.
the individual as we'll rs benefit to so
ciety. BY it, the hidden treasures o
the earth and the elements are mad
TO contribute to the wants of man. Tn
mountains, the valleys, the waters o
the deep, by toll, are made to yield t
our wants and luxuries. It brings 4
the individual strength of body an'
vigor of mind. 1t enlarges the heart
and fits man for enjoyment of all th
grandeurs ard harmonies of nature
which the great Architect of the Uni
verse has ordered for the delight an,
exultation of all. Therefore, labor
that your hills may be covered wit
focks, your fruitful valleys with home
bred plenty, the rich owners bliss
and rural pleasures crown your hap
piness. Your gamers will then b
filed with golden grain, the verna
fields will infuse delight into the heart
of yourselves and families-fowers vii
breathe their fragrance for your enjoy
ment, and the smiles Of your wives an
children will make summer in you
hearts and oft as each succeedin
year rolls round, will Ceres's faithful
messenger lavish upon you n bounte
Gus supply of corn and grain.
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