The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-30

fargument and entreaty fail, the right
and the might, after all, rest in the hands
OF the citizens OF the Pacific slope.
As an American, or, rather, as a citizen
OF the United States, using that expression
In its highest sense, / am proud To know
that this wonderful domain constitutes a
part OF the Union, and am chagrined to
reflect that superlative stupidity and stu
pidity in Congress came within an ace Of
losing the whole Of 1t. II the old PROPOSE
ton OF "54. 40 w fight could be reconsid-
cred We would stand on 3d. 40 and fight
forever. Acquainted somewhat with this
heritage won by the splendid courage and
indomitable heroism OF pioneers whose
deeds OF prowess make tame the Leather
Stocking Tales" am jealous OF any in
huence which may affect It injuriously,
for clearly see that the most exalted type
ofpure Americans, physically and intel
lectually, is to be elaborated in those
States Of the Pacific slope. All of the con-
ditions cssential't to that result are here,
provided we start with a pure stock, al
ready an accomplished fact, and let US
keep IL so.
. The great anglo-Saxon, or more truly the
amalgamated anglo-Germanic and Attic
race is working out this problem In its
destiny, and all il asks Is to move unmo-
Tested in its appointed line and to be rein
forced by pure American immigration
from all the States east OF the Rocky
mountains; but no Chinese or other in
ferior race forced upon them by the scnti-
mental philosophy Of universal brother
hood and nauseating balderdash by out
siders who know little and care less for
their fellow citizens Of the extreme west
All the conditions OF life here are power
fully conducive TO the ultimate perfection
OF the highest race, for all the phenomena
OF nature are gentle, delightful climate, n
pure, bracing atmosphere, no extremes Of
heat or cold; no dreadful alarms nor abid.
ing terror OF destructive forces; no storms,
whirlwinds or lightning; no pcslilences,
grasshoppers or caterpilars; no irritating
or dangerous insects, reptiles or beasts,
except few rattlesnakes and bears out in
mountains far removed from human abode;
| all forms OF food, the cereals, meats, dairy
| products, fruits and vegetables in profu-
sion and OF the very best quality, indeed,
| the fruits and vegetables in every point OF
excellence snrpass any on this continent;
a rich soil. watered by gentle rains mo ar
| Iificial irrgation), the finest timbers, the
mines and fisheries, every element essen
tial to health, comfort and the accumula-
ton OF wealth is here, almost begging TO
be utilized and enjoyed.
The avoidance Of drink, a courageous
determination and contentment, are the
| virtues which, in Oregon, will bring n
man success and undisturbed happiness,
| Just rs certain ~ effect follows cause, and
| the enjoyment Of life here means the en-
| joyment OF all there Is in life worth the
| living.
in making this summary statement con-
| corning Oregon, am mindful Of the seri-
Gus Obligation 10 avoid overdrawn pictur-
| ing and exaggcration Of any kind, that no
one may bc misled in regard TO actual
facts. Every word herein stated can be
abundantly substantiated by positive
proof.
As TO the feeling OF this Pacific division
OF the United States, the dense mass and
high standard OF its coming population,
with enormous accumulation OF wealth,
| and, consequently, its political weight,
which will tip tho beam and shift the bal
ance OF power from the northeast Atlantic
to the northwest Pacific end Of the beam,
we may all speculate, but no mind can
comprehend its magnitude.
From present indications II requires no
prophetic vision 10 forcsce the realization
here, in this uttermost verge OF the west,
OF that perfect citizenship, tho consumma-
ton oi those doctrines OF personal freedom,
restrained only by the rights OF Others; oil
that scheme in tho pursuit OF happiness,
called liberty. holding in control millions
OF subjects, the spiritual essence OF the
grand American idea OF empire. Yours
very truly, JOsEPH Ho 1T, NJ. ID.