The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-01-18
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: VIII be done In the spirit of Justice an
equity, that Will prove adequate to on
v railways.
i THE FRONTIER.
Y That the time is rapidly approachln
!. when we viii have no frontier, in the sens
/ OF an Indian border constantly subject b
, incursions OF hostile savages, is certain, an,
yet, those familiar with our borders, and thu
, enforcement OF our laws will readily COnced
tne TACT That the time has not arrived fol
the dlsbandment Of our state forces.
EXECUTION or THE CRIMINAL LAW.
There are three things imperatively de
manded to a proper execution ofthese laws
first-We must have good judiciary
which cannot be had-but in exceptional
cases-without better salaries.
Second-A salary to the prosecuting of
nicer that will ensure talents and fidelity TO
duty, That will be equal to our young, vigo-
rons and splendid bar; and,
Third-A higher sense of duty OH the
part OF our juries.
| CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
rms Is theme dwelt upon by statesmen
OF all parties, state and federal; it goes
forth In state papers of the most solemn
character; we get it in prose and poetry,
and no sooner has the party triumphed, by
the force of its logic than it dies; often a ST.
lent death, without so much as prayer
being offered at its obsequies
Happily for the American people the last
and most daring breach of public decency
has been rebuked oy an outraged people,
In manner severe that we shall not
likely, in the next few years, hear of Hub
bell organization or cabinet minister ten
dered by the chiA magistrate of our Fed
eral agency for Ayernor OF state; or OF
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undertaking to conduct elections. While
these things have been severely rebuked it
has not been done by people unfaithful
to the spirit of our institutions, for all gov
ernments here are the peoples, no less that
oil the states than the Federal, and whether
improper interference with the freedom of
elections comes from those in authority in
the state or Federal government, it is the
right and bounden duty of the people to
rebuke 1.-THE more severely the higher the
the source from whence it comes.
/ In assuming the duties of this very re-
sponsible office, | do, to-day, although
elected as partisan, declare that the oath
of Office disarms the politician and leaves
me free to deal with all alike, and whatever
ssperitieS may have been engendeTed in
political contests, thank God that | have
moral courage enough to remember that |
am the chief magistrate of great people
and state and that it is their affairs, and
not my own, with which have to deal.
| To those around me, charged with por-
tion of the same public trust, | have to say,
that while a degree of individuality in all
is necessary ingredient, still | trust that
we meet with that spirit of forbearance and
concession that will render the aggregated
will useful to our country, and in invit-
ing their hearty cooperation, deem it
proper to say that they will find in me, at
all times, not only a willingness to hear
others and consult their views, but to make
all necessary concessions in order that the
incoming administration may meet the
expectations of this splendid common
wealth.
Fidelity to the constitutions of our coun-
try, state and Federal, is the true test OF
loyalty and he who tramples upon these
or does other illegal acts in the name of
law, is the West of law-breakers.
May we hope that our school lands and
the common school fund will be guarded
with that spirit of jealousy and devotion TO
trust and duty that the magnitude of the
subject demands.
1t is not unknown that the section Of our
state where these lands are situated feels
deep interest in this subject, and while the
public servant must do nothing that can be
avoided to retard or annoy any section, still
know that that gallant people will not re-
quire guardian Of a great public trust to
lose sight of the fact that he does, indeed,
represent all the people and all sections OF
our state, and that devotion to this great
trust is of the first and highest consid-
Grafton.
OUR INSANE.
Shall the institution intended for the
treatment, care and cure OF this unfortunate
class be longer thing in name, or shall we
make 1t equal to the demands OF Justice and
humanity
These and many other subjects, not nee
essary now to enumerate. will receive more
elaborate attention in direct communities
ton TO the two houses.
With regard TO the management of our
variou1 institutions, or appointments to Of
flee therein, wish to say that the first great
consideration has, and will continue to be-
the good of the public service, and when l
do not think this service can be bettered, no
removals will be made.
believe in the fullest and freest ballot,
tow6rd those who Offered a Inanly oppos.-
ton to my election, and as the executive,
have no enemies to punish.
We can have but few state secrets; this
government belongs TO the people; 1t is re-
publican in form and should be in fact; the
peoples agents in time of peace can right
fully have but few matters before them that
should be withheld from the people. II
unjust criticism ensues a discerning and
just public sentiment will sooner or later
do justice.
line true theory Of republican govern
ment is that each individual shall have an
equal chance in life, and exclusive or extra
ordinary privileges should be given TO
none. Let each pursue the journey Of life
IN his own way, the government taking care
only that no one obstructs or molests the
other, so long as each attends to his own
affairs.
Let us multiply the machinery Of gov
eminent as little as possible, adhere TO the
purity and honesty Of the
fathers, and see how best TO excel in virtue,
purity of character and in all those things
that make us light to our race.
We are blessed by natures bonnties Jar |
beyond the majority Of our race. That tlFse /
blessings are appreciated by the world Is
shown in our wonderful growth Where, |
in the history Of the past, has a state risen |
from less than a million TO nearly two /
millions Of people 10 one decade When /
before has the wealth Of people grown as
ours In the last ten years.
10 snare these Wonderful blessings Of I
climate, cheap homes, fertile soil, health 1
and low taxes, we invite and welcome the
the well-dispOsed and en'er- /
prising Of all the world.
To our retiring chief let US extend the
best wishes Of a people whop he has served
long. and, we mur' beifvf- = 'hs hest ~
his ability.
IT. in our judgn rt. % ore .aI .H below.
that he has con lI.I wakes. J.. r
mission be 10 avoi tH. rr.HsHar. I..Hf
out BY those m f- Ind uH.
from the laurels o fa li
A nd we know tina is .r..- E.II -I-
will tell him 10 ~ .l Us . ataH DO
live than that Of - good l. Cd tle HF .H.r /
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Chamber.
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