Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-01-13
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Governors Address.

American. 1t marks the completion oil the
first grand cycle of the republic. CEN
turv has passed away and The Government
of the People stands free. great and benet-
cent, TO yindcate the wisdom that called II
into being to answer the PRAYERS and hopes
that attended its birth. aud still To guard
for us and for the future the blessings 1t .
WAS formed to SECURE. \ hundred years /
ago il existed but in the solemn declaration
and the firm resolve of the men who fash
toned il. as AN instrument OF justice. To-
day it lives in mature development, fresh
in all the aims and impulses with which II
set out, strong in seif-coniidence in>plr-
ed by long years OF varied trial and the
successful outstanding OF all forms of as
sault.
TIE iar-stretching retrospect eNcites
emotions OF pride and cXultaton, and yields
impressive lessons for our guidance a
PEOPLE in the new century AT hand. We
perceive by what devotion to principle and
hy how treat civic virtues the Fathers OF
the Republic were enabled 10 establish the
sure foundations of our country: by what
>teadiastness and heroism IFS independence
was accomplished; and by what mai este
progress it grew to greatness under the
STIMULUS al freedom. Regarding he years
NOT vet far removed from u, the great
struggle through which the crisis of the
s.uuuilN'- fate sd happy issue. presents It.
>,if IL stern school ofcitiLenShip minis
j.Iiu. To the stability and prosperity OF the
Hru nation. Ii brings the mutual DEEPEN
dence of government and people home to
every man with strength OF conviction no
Ieisouiu. could convey.
The price paid fer nationality when it.
value WI : put to the test measures Our
need al ID: and every battle torn dag and
-uuky-he yrimed mu>ket-relc or trophy
ct The ,nnte>t-,yery national note botpN-
ruins the zeal and confidence .! patriotism,
aulnoui,he> that the welfare of their coun-
,iy Is iu the peoples own keeping
little more Imam half a century ago the
people OF Maine. Ia urdaininE the con~titu-
!.au upon which they founded the new
State. ackuoWl -cd With greatful hearts
lhc goodness of the Sovereign Ruler OF the
inverse in afiorling them an opportunity
- favorable to the design they had IN
view.
Weof this day recalling anew the mould
ing of our common country under the aus
pieces OF the new and grand belief in the
hi.h average OF human worth; the dedica-
t-,u of it to that principle. and the suisse
e.ent prosperity and happiness which have
Hy-u4cd the idea of liberty and the theory
80. equal rights can but feel in our hearts
to own our obligations for the favor ac-
know lodged by the fathers of the State.
IL before us to remember with renewed
gratitude the Goodness that has been con-
slant to US.
Within short space of time the State
has grown from infancy to maturity, and
has become mother OF States.
While we deplore the plain fact that the
increase of our population suffered check
prior TO the war. and failed altogether In
The war decay. We are not prepared 10 adj
s.,i, len. lao
cause, of the misfortune are well under
stood and involve no diScredlt. The great
farming region of the West not only be-
came our overpowering rival rs 4 field oi
immigration, but also attracted our OWN
people. The golden shore OF the Pacific
iured from Us hosts OF young men whose
accumulated earnings were ihe smallest
part ofthe loss sustained by the!rdepariure.
Every fresh land OF promise of the many
that followed in quick succession. was pi-
oneereu by the hardy and adventurous sous
of Maine. 1t i generally conceded they
they abandoned the substance for the shad-
on: that il their energy, experience ami
capital had been employed AT home. and if
their example had fostered spirit OF con-
:cutmcnt. they would, as u whole, have en-
lar.ed their own success in life. as well ~
advanced the Importance and prosperity OF
their State.
Maize had lhAH oeeh S"teiy uralueu "heh
ia" war swept away man! vi het IONS anu
She influences consequent upon il induced
restless Impulse, driving many more to
wander or seek homes elsewhere. The
comparatively isolated position of the
state. aud the nOn-eXistenCe o. large cities
within it, borders. have stood in the way
Of the compromising influx il might other
wise have received. But though weaken
-" III RUNNERS We Ale NV HiHi'iI' ''H' a
h'Pein' CONSCIOUSNESS pieN""9 lHa' 'iie e.--
'h'At> "i a -teAs 9'''' are H9'e ""u Will
''e'iAA''s commune L" FORM one c"'hil@H-
~.'i '.' d" ''' IeSi''''> "''' 'Ae cA'''' o. oar
tfit '''iH
FAF >-"-e i no" 4nN"'N eu III the HepteN-
>'l' 90 oHNiut>>' '''i' te>,''''ll vi e",e'-
'l'>e ever "h'It IIe'1i'"'- ne >Aluo"
al 'ne war i sun upon u. oeihe oil II
'.. d'''1 are a'' ie'htlntl-' i"'Il''4el.
".-'"- lieHI ! 'Iie Co'i'inHai cuiP'"s IieIll
al 'Ar >a'sI,tu.S lCi >puilu III 'les hiCH j.
'"P,'g'' ni'" ''ie salts Hh'c ie's' leN
'' ,hrif "il-l!h" ieiAlIohs 10 me country
''" '"" "'!hy anu paw! ol ine mon nav
l'e" I,-'' apl,>I .' uPpn i i'eAee ioo''H.
''e Eul e'oS VI ''le t'uit,f oo''t',iue I"
tam "N N',' eiiaI Ger ne psoP'e oi iile
T-'''' arc io9ltl'1A'lS VI o'le 'ii'iiu III ue-
iH"uhl"- 'e'ici 'o'h nc N.N,e HieuiU'h :"
"il'c.I IA, o',', '"iI' ~ soIeis
I me 1.Ne ol ',ie @ie1S So;u IL w., %''e oled
.ftup hluiShei currency. the only one
adapted 10 the uses oil peace Ihey look
10 the National Government to effect th'>
Is speedily a Is consistent with any sacrlhce
not absolutely uneHduraole. 1t would be
Fur better 10 pay directly IN taxes the GER
t.ia Interest OF the bonded debt In which
lnt government notes may be funded.
than 10 bear the uncertainties. ana suiier
from the dl>couragements to enterprise
.,-e nov invested with
The year upon which We now look back
has been Il fairly prosperous one. Al
least iT hls not been one OF unusual hard
asp. fHat il has not been such is due to
the uufaiiing bounty OF our soil. and large
B, 70 tIe admirable spirit and paIIeace with
"tijrh tde universities OF this period OF
transition, as it is lay common consent re-
.'rlej have been met. manufacturing has
-..-n Fl Oh with but ltilc prospect of