The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1885-03-12
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.

this vast assemblage OF my countrymsn, I am
about to supplement- AMI seal by oath that
which snail take by the manifestation end
will of all real AMI free people. In the exer-
ci.e of power and tne right of self-govern-
rent is committed to one fellow citizen, rio
Supreme and sacred trust. and hs here CON Sc
crates himself to that service. This impress
sive ceremony aids little to the solemn
sense Of responsibility with which contedl-
plate the duty owe to all people in tho land
Nothing can relieve me of the anxiety. lest by
any act OF mine, their interests may suffer:
and nothing is nceled to strengthen my reSolu-
tiou to engage evsry faculty and effort in the
promotion of their welfare. Amid the din OF
party strife the peoples choice was made, but
it, attendant circui Instances have de,nonstra:-
ed new strength a.ld safety OF government
by the people.
TN each succeeding year, it more clearly
appears that our democratic principles needs
no apology and that in its fearless and faith
full application is to be found the surest
guaranty of good government. But best re-
suits in operation Of government where
every citizen has share, largely depends
upon proper Limitation of purely PARTISAN
zeal and effort, and q correct appreciation OF
q time wien heat OF PARTISAN should be
merged into patriotism OF citizen
To-day the executive branch Of the govern
ment is transferred to a new keeping but this
is still q government Of all the people, and
should be none the less al object OF affectiOnate
solicitude. At this hour animosities Of po-
litical strife and bittc crocss Of PARTISAN de-
feat, and the execution Of PARTISAN triumph
should be suppianted by acquiesence in the
popular will and sober conscientious concern
for general veal
Moreover, it from this hour we cheerfully
and honestly abandon all sectional prejudice
and distrust, ami determine with manly con-
fidence in one another to work harmOniously
achievements of our national destiny, We
shall deserve to realize all benefits which our
happy form of government can bestOw. On
this auspicions occasion W.. me may we'll re-
new the pledge Of our devotion to the con-
stitution which was launched by the found
ers of our republic and, consecrated by their
prayers ard patriotic devotion, has for al
most a century borne tire hopes and aspira
tions of great people through and peace,
and through the shock Of foreign conflicts
AMI perils of domestic strife and vicissitudes
By tie father Of his country our constitu-
tion was commended for adoption as ''Ths
result of spirit of amity and mutuA
concession" In that same spirit, it should b
administered in order to prOnlote the lasting
welfare Of tho country and secure q ful
measure Of its priceless benefits to Us anc
to those who viii succeed to the blessings Of
our sinnal life.
~ large variety Of diverse and conlpein,
intercs.S subject to federal control, per j
e1,ly soaking recognition and claims, nss'
give ,,s no fear that lha Greatest good to
greatest Number will not fail to b. acc, l.
plished. il, IN the halls OF nationA' legislasios
that spirit Of amiiy and mutual concss,io,
sl,l prevail, IL which the constitution bai
its birth.
s.If this involves the surrender q post
ponement of pr vate interests, all abauuon
ment of local advantages, compensation VIII
be found in the assurance that thus the com
mon interest is subserved and the general wei
fare advanced. In the discharge of my uiG
cial duty, l shall endeavor to be guided by
just and unstrained construction Of the con-
stitution and careful observance Of the dis
tinction between the powers granted to the
federal government and those reserved to the
states or to the people by a courteous appre
citation of their functions, which by the con.
stituticn and laws, has been especially as.
signed to the executive branch Of the gov.
errment
Bat he who takes the oath to-day to pre-
serve, protect and defend the constitution Of
the United States only assumes the solemn OBJ
legation which every patriotic citizen, on tn.
farm, i'll the workshop, in tlle busy mart, OF
trade any everywhere, slould share WITH
him. The constitution which prescrib.s his
cath. ny counsryInen. l.; yours; the slifrag.
which executes thu viii OF freemsn is vours:
the laws AMI entire scheme Of our civil rule.
from town meeting to s5ate ca oi.ai, and ma
'tionai capital. is yours. Every voter as
surely as Your chief n.ag;st. ate, under the
higa s',nc5ion. though il j d!itnrens sphere,
exercises a puollc trust. Nor
is this all Every citizel owes tn the cGun-
try a via, liant watch AMI close scrutiny of its
public servants and fair and reasonable es-
timate of fidelity and usefulness. Thus is the
peoples will impressed upon the whole frame
work of civil policy-municipal, state an
fedegal-and this is tae price of our liberty
and the inspiration of our faith in the repuh.
lie. 1t is the du.y o. t.icse serving the peo d.
in public places to c,os.ly limit the publ
expenditures to the actual needs OF TIE ,oY-
ernment economically administered. be.aas,
this bounds the righ5 OF the government tt
exact tribute from the earnings OF labor or
and citizens, and because the pub
uc extrava gsEce bogets sTers Il gsn;'5 aITiors
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