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VOL 20.
STROUDSB URG, MONROE COUNTY, PA. JANUARY n, mi
NO. I.
Published hy Theodore Schoeh.
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Taney Dancing.
The La Cross Democrat cautions young ,
tnen, who oan t dance tuo fancy dances,
not to go to a ball with a young lady who
oan, aud adds a few suggestions, as fol
lows: "If wo ever have children wo shall
leach them theso fancy dances to
the ne-
it tbey
elect of their catechism. Not that
will enjoy the hopping around, first on
one foot.'theu on 'the other, then on both,
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one can otjeet tuen, but it a tellow wero
to sit by the si Je of bis own wife even in
a ball room and hu hor half as bard,
well, wouldn't there be remarks? Guess
cot! (We rpeak ironically!) Talk about
goiug to pic-uic, visiting weddiugs, going
.
to applo-ruts, sparking by moonlight, it-
ting on the poarch Sunday eveniiu'fc, and
stealing a kiss every time a -tar shoots,
(that tbe nicest game!) sleigh-riding by
tbo side of a roy cheeked girl, or eating
happiness with a no'd sooon all all
those sink into iusigi.i5.aucc when fancy
o...n nn 1W Tf - ci
daneiua ooa.es on. But tuou; It a fel-
C-
lrw dnii't know borr. and takes to a nar
iv a nrctt? uirl what does: and if be has
i i...An1i..nMi.n,fj.
lu tiL ju a t'uiu j.u t ii v c w t uvi uiji ivi-
iow doing the sweet buggiug of tbat an-
gelic oreature tbat he paid his ticket raon-
ev to do. it's, awfai! Just to sit still aud
see auotber's arm where yours should be
her head where it should not be, and
and well; don't take & girl to a fan
cy dancing party unless you kuow all the
ropes!"
Griof of Widows.
A young Tipperary widow, Nelly
M'Phee, I think he cailed her, was court
ed, and actually had an offer from Tooley
O'Shano, on her 95 ay to her huatand a
funeral.
"She accepted of course," said Gross
man.
"No, she didn't" said Smith. "Tooley,
dear," savs sh-, "ye're too late: four
weeks ago 'it was I shook bauds wi' Pat
Sweeney upon it that I would have him
a dacent time arter poor M'Phee waB un-
der board."
"Well," said Grossman, "widows of all
nations are mucb alise. mere was a
Dutchwoman whose hubar.d, Diedrick
Von Pronk, died and left her incou-olable.
He was buried on Croon's Hill. Folks
;aid that grief would kill that widow.
She bad a largo Gjuro of wood carved,
lhat looked very much like ber late bus
aud, and eonatanlly kept it in bed for
aereral months. In about h .If a year
phe became int.re-ted in a young ehoe
xuakcr, who took tho length of ber foo't,
and finally married her. He bad visited
the widow not more than a fortnight when
tho servants told her they were out of
Jcindling .stuff, aud asked what would be
done. After'a pause, the widow replied
in a very quiet way: 'Maype it n wuil
enough now to t-bplit up old Von Pronk
vtt ish up Etsirs."
.q.
Intelligent Dog.
During the recent heavy snow store,
JMr. Urum of West Uartuage, was ap
proRchiug tbe village of Great Bend, in
New York, when he met a dog half a
mile from the town. Tbe auifcial slopped
and seemed unwilling to have his teani
proceod. Mr. Cruia got out of bis weg
on, and followiug tbe dog's direction, he
noticed a drift iu tbe road, and upon ex
amining it, found three children buried
in the drift. He took them into his wag
on and carried them to the village, where
tbey were properly cared for. The chil
dren seemed to be Freuch and not able
to speak liuglioh. They were found in
a place wbere the wind bad a terrible
f weep, and the snow much drifted.
ti, .i.m,c n. rn;irnn,i linn-in '
to bring a good many persons from tho
South who have fled to escape forced
contributions or impressment into the
militia. Planters with their slaves havo
feogun to leave South Carolina, principal
ly bound to Tennessee.
Great Changes in Italy.
There are now no less than seven Pro
testant societies established in Florence,
Italy, holding meetings for worship every
Sunday. Four of these are made up of
foreigners residing iu or passing through
the city, and tbe other three, for the most
part, are composed of oonvertod Italians.
"You touch that dog and you touch
Hie," said a pert young man to a lady.
"Sir, I know very well that if I touch you
I touch a dog."
Cbildhood'a dreams are like white
clouds that float through a summer sky.
Bathed in tbe glory of Heaven they drift
away, leaving no trace of sadness behind.
but tbey will have such a good chance to novelty and importance, aro left for set- . n ministration oijuuce, anu com, nor in any ot Uis acts or declarations btates. tbe principle of protection wa one
huj other folks' wives aud sweetheart! ticweut in the uncertainty of the future. to all nterCited. tbat public notice should before or sinco his election to warrant tbe of the promineut issues. With the pro
TbT, i the secret of tho dancim?! No A anlRnh enntion n.i.l.t ir,;i,. dl...,,... a ' bo ivon. By the adoption of such a reg- apprehension tbat his Administration will ceedinirs of Concress at its last session
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
OF
GOVERNOR CURTIN.
Fellow Citizens:
Having been entrusted by tbe people
of Pennsylvania, with the administration
of the Executive department of tbe gov-
ernmcnt for tbe next three years, and
having taken a solemn oath of fidelity to a "DoraI recogaU,0 J e l interests
the Constitution of tbo United States, and of 0Ur comor.oe. bJ husbanding our
to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, I a- meaD.s and dininishmg the burdens of
vail myself of your presence to express to to-tlon ?Dd of dcbt. be tbe bighost
you, and through you to the people of the ob-ets of m? ition, and ail the enor-
State, my gratitude for the distinguished gj my administration will be directed
honor they have, in their partiality, con--to accomplishment of these results.
fcrred upon me. I lho pardoning power is one of the
Deeply impressed with its responsibili- mo8t iruPortant aDd delicate powers oon-
ties and duties, I enter upon tbe office of 'erred. uPon lhe .hlef MaKlstrato by b?
Governor of Pennsylvania, with a deter- Constitution, and lt should always be ex-
mination to fulfil thorn all faithfully to the,oroised with 8rcal caatiou- an(j Dever ex"
ntmnsf. of mv ahilitv. 0..r.,.nn nf r,.,t P1 on tbe DJ08t conclusive evidence that
I moment intimately couuected with the
I feelings and interests of the people of all
parts of the Nation, now agitate tbe pub
Ho mind; and some of them from their
i '
tho safpst course to ho r.nri.i. intW.n
nnpunti hv nno ..n.rinr, ntnn
rcspon-ibilitics of birr h official nosition -
but fiJelity to the high trust reposed in
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mo demand, especially at this juncture,
that I j ic Id to au honored custom which
requires a frank "declaration of tho prin
cipiea to be adopted, and tbe policy to be
pursued during my official term.
We have aseumcd, as the great funda-
mental truth of our political theory, tbat
man is capable of s-lf government, and
that all poser emanates'from tbe people.
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der tbe constitution of the United States
h..s dm(tiHtrt.. tn nil mL-in ilinf thl
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(ri;L;i: uii fin i iiifi wiiii iiifi.r nun
political destines; aud tho deliberate ex
pres.-iou of their will should furnish the
ru!e of conduct to their representatives in
oitcsal station. Ihus appreciating their
liberal capacity for self government, and
alive to the importance of preserving,
pure and unsullied as it came from the
.bands of the Apostles of Liberty, this vi
tal priuciple, I pledge myself to stand be
tween it and encroachments, whether in
stigated by hatred or ambition, by fa
naticism or folly.
The policy tbat should regolate the ad
ministration of the "ovcrnment of our
State, was declared by its founders, and
is fully e-t:.blished by experience. It is
ju-t aud fraternal in its aims, liberal in
ltd l"P,r"- patriotic m its progress.
The freedom of speech and of the press,
tbe r,Sht of conscience and of private
jodmi-nt iu cival aud religious faith, are
he hiKb prerogatives to which the Aiucr-
can c'zcn l born. In our social orgau-
lZat,0 the nch and tbe por, the hi.-h
and the love, enjoy these equally, and the
Constitution and tbe laws in harmony
therewith, protect tbe rights of all. The
iofeliije nee of the people is one of the
mailt pillars of the fabric of our govern
meut, and the highest hopes of tho patriot
for itj. safety rest on enlightened public
morality and virtue. Our system of Com -taon
Schools will ever cnli-t my earnest
eolieitude. For its growing wants the
mo-t ample provision should be made by
tbe Legi-iature. . I feel that I need not
urge this duty. The system has been
gaining in strength acid usefulness for a
quarter of a century, until it has silenced
oppo-ition by its benificent fruits. It h
as
at titles lanjjui-thed for want of just ap
propriations, from changes and amend
, meuts of the law, and perhaps from inef
; ficiency in its admini-tration; but it has
'surmounted every difficulty and is now
regarded by tbe enlightened and patriot
-Jc of e political faith as the groat bul-
wark of safety for our free institutions.
The manner in which this subject is pre
sented to tho Logisaturc, by my immedi
ate nrcdcce.sor. in bis annual message
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fully harmonizes with public scutimeutji
end'bis recommendation for aid to the
Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania
meets my nt cordial approbation. In-
vited Jthe rich prair ! lands of the
WcBt. where the labor of tho husband
can is simple and uniform, when popu-
lation has filled our valleys, it passes a-'
way from our higblaud soils wbere scien-' prosperity aro everywhere dinuseu a
1 1 Go culture is required to reward labor , mong-t us, aud nothing is wanting but a
by bringing fruitfuluess and plenty out of return of coufinenco to enable us to reap
comparative sterility. While individual the rich rewards of our diversiged indus
liberality has done mu3h for an institu- try and enterprize. Should tho restitu-
tion tliat is d&siiTned to educate tbe far-,
"Jer of the State, the School languishes
lor want ot public aid. Ao experience
oi ten years uas luuy uemonstraTeo ttiat
the institution can be made self sustain -
ing; aud it requires no aid from tbe State
except for tbe completion of the buildings
in accordanco with the original design.
A liberal appropriation for that purpose
would be honorable to the Legislature
and a just recognition of a system of pub-
lie instruction tbat is of the highest ira-
portanoe to the State in tho development
of our wealth, the growth of our popula-
tion and the prosperity of our groat agri-
cultural interests.
The State having been wisely relieved
resource, a, c wcu. u .
and the amonnt oi tue puDlio ueoc is ue-
fi-Uolj .mrt.inl. AP rigid ...H.,i.
all if variou. departmcBts aud a strict
accou.tability froo. all public officer.,
! debt oi tbe btatc is in tbe course of steady
liquidation by the ordinary means of tbo
treasury, all unnecessary expenditures of
(the public money must be firmly resisted,
:8o that the gradual diminution of the m -
debtedness shall not be interrupted.
To promoto the prosperity of tbo peo-
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P,0.auu luu Powcr lQe. ommonweaun,
by 'ncre,uslDS he. rua"cl.aI resources, by
due to tho condemned, and that tbe
PubJic seuty will not be prejudiced by
sented to tbe Executive it ia due to socio-
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uiauou imposition win oe preventeu ana
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Just efforts will bo strengthened.
1 association of capital and labor,
under acts of incorporation, where tho ; been expressed or eutertaiued by tho oon- its declaration of principles, proaiised, if
purposes to be accomplished are beyond Ftitutional majority which elected him; successful, to be faithful to their iufFering
tho reach of individual enterprise, has aud nothing has occurred to justify the iutcrests aud languishing industry. Pro
long been tbe policy of the State, and has excitement which seems to have blinded tection to labor was one of the great prin
done much to advance the prosperity of the judgment of a part of the people, and ciples of its platform; it was inscribed on
the people. Where the means of the oiti
zens aro moderate, as they generally are in
a new and growing country, and where tbo
concentration of the capital of many is
! nec,0!! J - uoveiopmen anu progress,
;such associations, when judiciously re-
str,cted confer large beneuts on tbe btate.
i va,t resources of Pennsylvania, and
! the variety of her mechanical and other
. "
industrial pursuuits, invite capital and
enterprise from abroad, which, on every
sound principle of political economy,
should bo encouraged. Much of the
times of the Legislature is consumed by
applications for special obartered pnvi-
leges wbicu might be saved by tbe enact- Union, the maintaiuence of the Constitu-. ruptcy had .crushed the energies of many
ment of general laws and by such amend- tion and tbo enforcement of the laws. iof our most enterprising citizens; but no
ment to our general mining and manu- They have faithfully adhered to the com-i voice of dioloyalty or treason was heard
facturing law as will remove needless and promisos of our great National compact, ' nor was an arm raised to offer violence to
burthensome restraints, and at the same and willingly recognized tbe peculiar in- the sacred fabric of our national Union,
time afford ample protection to capital stitntions and rights of property of tbe i Consciou of their ribts and their pow
and labor, and to the community at large. ' people of other States. Every true Penn j er, our people looked to tho ballot box
Our statute books are full of acts of in-i aylvanian admits that his first oivil and , alone as the legal remedy for existing
corporation conferring special privileges, J political duty is to the general govern- evils.
arious as they are numerous, dissimilar 1 ment, and he frankly acknowledges his In the present unhappy condition of
in their grants of power, and unequal in
their liabilities and restrictions. Well
considered aud judicious general laws
to meet all classes of corporations, would
remedy the evil, economise time and publicly, and I now repeat, that if we nal kindness. Let us invite thea to join
money, relieve tho Legislature from tho have any laws upon our statute books , us in tbe fulfilment of all obligations un
constant pressure for undue privileges, , which infringe upou tho rights of the peo-; der tbe Fedenil Constitution aud lawn.
t. . i t. Jl. i r r.0 . , Tl. -..,. . i: t !-.....:... I, I, ..... c.
anu oe just ana equal to au in ineir uu-
ministration.
The veto power conferred upon tbe Ex
ecutive was given with much hesitation,
and not without serious apprehensions as
to its abuse, by the framers of our organ
ic law. It is, in my judgment, to bo used
with the greatest caution, and only when
legislation is manifestly inconsiderate, or
of more than doubtful constitutionally!
The legislators, choseu as tbey are direct
ly by the people, in puch a manner that
a fair expression of their views of the
true policy of the government oan alwayH
be had, jive to all well considered meas-
ures of legislation the solemn sanction of
the highest power of the State, and it recognition of all the duties imposed up
sbnnld not he arbitrarily interfered with, on her bv the national comnact. and sho
- .j
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boated partisans, tho apprehension or
still more serious complication of our po-
litical affairs, and the fearful uncertainty
of the future, have bad tho effect of weak-
ening commercial credit and partially in-
terruntintr trade: and, as a natural conso-
quenco, deranging
our exchanges and
"
currency. Yet the elements of general
tion ot eoubdence in business ana coni-
mercial circles be long delayed, the Leg
lslature, in its wisaom, win, J. aouoi not,
moet tue oucer-smea ui iu uiisiotu uu-
, erous and patriotic spirit.
; Thus far our system of Government
uaB fu)y answered the expectations of its
founders, and has demonstrated tho ca-
pacity of the people for self-government,
'fhe couutry has advanced in wealth,
knowledge and power, and scoured to
all classes of its citizens the blessings of
peace, prosperity and bappinoHs. The
workings of our simple and natural politi-
0al organizations havo given direction and
energy to individual and associated enter-
prise, maintained public order, and pro
- - - f -
uer p.upiu, oau jubuj busi
lilll, .o oUr bretber- of otber SMe.-
We regard then, a. Mend, ad fellow
countrjmeo, i. wbo.e welfare feoU
While I shall shrink from no duty in- will, by overy act consistent with hor de-!plc, no 5tate nor comoinaiion oi otatcs,
volved by tbe sacred tru-t reposed in me votion to tbe interests of ber own people, 'can voluntarily secede from the Union,
by the people of tho Commonwealth. I promoto fraternity and peace, and a lib- nor absolve themselves from their obliga
would have all other departments of the cral comity between tbe States. Her con-1 tions to it. To portcii a State to witb
governmcnt appreciate the full measure victions on tho vital questions which draw at pleasure from the Union, without
of responsibility that dissolves upon tbem. have agitated the public mind are well the oonsent of tbe rest, is to confess tbat
Tbe position of mutual estrangement understood at homo, and should not bo j our government is a failure. Penn-ylva-in
which the different sections of our misunderstood abroad. Her verdicts ma can never acquiesce in such a eon-pi-country
have been placed by the procipi- bve been as uniform a- they have been raoy, nor assent to doetrme which m-
--,i ;if nn;o;;n n( decisive, in favor of the dignity, the pros- .volves tho destruction of the Government.
tional obligations to them. These wo aro
ready and willing to observe generous y
and fraternally in their letter and spirit,
with unswerving fidelity.
, The election of a President of the Uni-
; ted States, according to tbo forms of the
Constitution, baa recently been made a
. t h a m
pretest lor disturbing tbe poace of the
country by a deliberate attempt to wrest
from the Federal Government the powers
which the people conferred on it when
they adopted tbe Constitution. By this
movement the question whether tbe gov-
ernmcnt of tbe United States embodies
the prerogatives, rights and powers of
sovereignty, or merely represents, for spo-
oific purposes, a multitude of independent
communities, confederated in a league
which any one of them may dissolve at
jrili, is now placed directly before the A-
merioan people. Unhappily this question
is not presented in the simple form of no-
litical discussion, but complicated with
the passions and jealousies of impending
There is nothing in tbo life of Mr. Lin-
I a
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t do uuirienuiy to tbe local institutions or
any of the States. No sentiments but
tboso of kindness and conciliation have
is precipitating them into revolution. its banners; it was advocated by itu pub
Tbe supremacy of the National Govern- lie journals; and throughout the canvass
mcnt has been so fully admitted and so it was a leading text of the orators of tbe
long cherished by the people of Ponnsyl- successful party.
vania, and so completely has the convic-i This is a propttiou. moment to declare
tion of its nationality and sovereignty di -
I rectcd their political action, tbat they are
surprised at tbo pertinacity witb which a
portion of the people elsewhere matntaiu
the opposite view. The traditions of the
past, the recorded teaching of tbe Fath-
j ers of tho Eepublio, the security of their
freedom and prosperity, and their bores
for tho future, are all in harmony with
an unfaltering allegiance to the National
. obligation to protect the constitutional
rights of all who live under its authority
and enjoy its blessings.
I have already taken occasion to say
i pie oi any oi tuo otates, or couiraveue
any law ot the .federal Government, or J claiming use ooeoieuoe iroui tuose estates
obstruct its oxecution, they ought to be j which have renouueed their allegiance.
repealed. ,Wre ought not to hesitate to j If the loyal States are ju-t and moderate,
exhibit to other States that may have en- j without any sacrifice of right or self-ves-scted
laws interfering witb tbe rigbt3, oripeottho threatened danger may be aver-
obstructive of tho remedies which belong
constitutionally to all American citizens,
an example of magnanimity and of impli
ct obedieuce to the paramount law, and
1 1lr . t
by a prompt repeal of every statute that:
may even by implication, be liable to
reasonable objection, do otr part to re-
move every just oause ot dissatistactiou
with our legislation.
Pennsylvania has nevor faltered in her
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try, and support of the principles of lib- quirements of the Constitution mu, be o
erty on which the government is founded beyed, and ,t mu-t P quate
and menace or rebellion cannot reverse; to n
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presaoa id i puasuiui, u.wm-i au
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StltUtlOUai UlUUUUr, UUU wucu tuuy nuau tuvt u ...j ....... - - -
have been, administered in the govern- people, will give them an honest, faithful
ment, as soon tbey will be, tbo madness and active support. Tho people mean to
that now rules tho hour will subside, as preserve tho integrity of tbe National U
their patriotio, faithful aud national aims uion at overy hazard,
bring ample protection and peaceful pro- j The Constitution which wa originally
gross to all sections of the Republic. : framed to promote the welfare of thirteen
In the grave quof-tions which now agi-1 States, and four millions of people, in Ie3
tate the country, no State has a more pro than three quarters of a ceutury has em-
found concern than Pennsylvania. Occu-
pying a geographical position between the
North and tho South, the East and tho
West, with the great avenues of travel
and trade passing her borders, carrying
on an extensive commerce with her neigh-
bors. in the vast aud varied productions
of her soil, her minos and her manufac-
turing industry, and bound to to them by
the ties of kindred and social intercourse,
the question of disunion involves moiuen-
tous consequeuces to her pcoplr. Tbe
second of tho thirty-three States in popu
I lation, aud the first in material resources,
, ... . .mntM of WGalth anA ,?rGflt.
.......-- -- .
bav. bc,n ,p.d over tbe St... b,
. kmd Proyld.noo with profoao hborahtj.
Oar temperate c ,uiato,prodaet,.oao,l,a,Ml
a:: t -
V-d the skill of our mechanics. To dcvol-
op.cnlsrge and protect the interests hioh
grow out of our natural ad.a:.ta.e-, Lave
become cardinal principles of politic e-
conomy in Pennsylvania, and thr opinion
everywhere prevails a.oon - our people
that development, process aud wcnlth
depend on educated aud requitted labor;
and that labor, and tbe interests sustain,.
cd by it. should be adequately protected
against foreign competition. Tbe people
of Pennsylvania have always favored that
policy which aims to elevate and footer
the indusfry of the country in tbe colleo-
tion of revenue for tbe support of the
General Government; and whenever tlicy
have had the opportunity, in a fair eke-
tion, they have vindicated that policy at
the ballot box. When their trad was
pro.-trated and their industry paralvsed
by tbo legi-lation of lho Geueral Govern
ment. which favored adverso interest.
they waited patiently for the return of
another opportunity to declare tbe publie
will in a constitutional tuauuer. Iu the
late eloctiou of President of tho Uuitcd
. ...
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fresii iu their memories, a lari-e maionty
of tbe people of Pennsylvania enrolled
themselves in an organization, which, in
; tbat while tbo people of Pennsylvania
were not iBdilTcrcut to other vital issues
of the canvass, they were demanding jus
tice for themselves in the recent election,
and had no design to interfere witb or a-
bridge the rights of the people of other
btates. lhe growth of our State had
been retarded by the abrogation of the
principle of protection from tbo revenue
laws of the national government; bank-
', the country, it will be our duty to unite
: with the people of the State which remain
loyal to tbe Uuion, in any junt and honor-
' able measures of conciliation and frater-
jluuu c usu uuiuiuny uuuu ..lu m.u iu
tod.
Ours U a National Govcrnmct. It has
withiu the sphere of its action all tbe at-
i tributes of sovereignty, and among these
. .a. f i r
are the right and duty of self-preservation
jit is based upou a compact to whi. b all
the people of the Uuited States are par-
: ties. It is the result of mutual conces
sions, which were made for tbe purpose of
securing reciprocal benefits. It acts di
rectly on the people, aud they owe it a
! personal allegiance. No part of the peo-
I . ! r a. .
Tf M.p li ncuriimnr... i tn evi nil thfl re-
.tin nrnirnd. rf i ti n riA v null nnfrirfp thf
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In m j onl I'.-iin-f .mil a with .a uli.f.l
braced thirty tbrec States arm tuirty mil
lion of inhabitant-. Uur territory bad
been crtetidud over new climate", inclu
ding people with new interests and wants,
and the Government has protected them
all. Everything requisite to the perpetu-
ity of the Union and its expanding power,
would seem to have been foreseen nd
provided for by the wiaoro arid sagacity
of tbe framers of the Constitution,
It is all we desire or hope for, and all
that our fullow countrymen who complain,
oan reasonably demand. It provides that
amendments may bo proposed by Congros;
erate consideration wbich their import-
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' th future, should deliberate long and t-o
' riou-ly before they attempt to alter any o
the fundamental principles of the great
charter of our liberties
I assuaie the duties of this high office
at the tost trying period of our national
hintory. The public mind is agitated by
fears, suspicions and jealousies. Serious
appreheusiou- of the future pervade the
people. A preconcerted and organised
effort h is been made to disturb the stabil
ity of Gosernseut, di.-solve the union of
the States, and mar tbe symmetry and or
der of the noblest political structure ever
devised and enacted by butaau wisdom.
It j-ball lie my earne-t eudeator to justi
fy tbe eoiiS.dence which you have ropoaed
in ne, Mid to de-errr our apprKhtiou
With a con-ciou-ne9 of tbe rectitade oi
my intentions, with no resentments to
cberi-b, no enmities to avenge, no wish
but the public good to gratify, and with
profound dense of the solemnity of my po
sition, humbly invoke tbe assistance of
onr Heavenly Father, in whom alone, is
my dependence, that His strength may
sustain aud hi- wisdom guide me. With
His divine aid I shall apply nynelf faith
fully and fearlessly to my responsible du
ties, and abide tho judgment of a gener
ous people.
Invoking tho blcsping of the God of
our fathers upon our State and nation, it
ball be the highest object of my aiubitiou
to contribute to the glory of tho Common
wealth, maintain the civil aud religious
priviliges of tbe people, and promote the
union, prosperity and happiness of the
country.
CC?The best ship to have comaand of
Friendship.
JE"You touch that dog and you touch
me," Eisid a pert young man to a lady.
"Sir, I know very well if I touch you I
touch a dog."
JJjWarQ Four is the richest ward in
Boston, tho valuation of its real and per
sonal property amounting to upwards of
soventy-five millions of dollars.
J6g?-Child hood's dreams are like wbito
cloulds tbat float through a summer sky.
Bathed in the glory of Heaven they drift
away, leaviug no trace of sadness behind.
jjA blooming young widow, living
in one of the Southern States, which is
strongly for Recession, eends word through
a lady friend to a spry widower in St.
Louis, but who is not in very good health
at present, tbat "she is for union," to
which he replied, "And so am I, but due
regard must te bad to the constitution."
jgFAn inventive Yankee has produced
an apparatus which he says is a cure for
snoring. He fastens upon the mouth a
gutta-percha tube leading to the tympa
num of tbe ear. Whenever the snorer
snores, he himself receives the first im
pression, finds how disagreeable it is,
and, of course, reforms.
The United States Army.
By the old law the regular U. S
army
consisted of about thirteen thousand men.
Under a law, passed in 1S50, authority
was granted which, with full regiment,
woald make a total farce of nineteen thou
sand. This small force is now scattered
over the vast territory of the Union; some
in Utah, keeping the Mormons in order;
others in Oregon, California and Wash
ington territory, fighting tho Iudian.-; and
some in Kansas, looking after Montgom
ery and his "Jayhawkers." But we bear
of very few located at thr South, aad it
would probably be a difficult matter to
concentrate s ixra foree in tbt region,
except of voluntrrr, without sotue weeks,
or perhaps even months' notice.
Bad News for Panic Makers and Seces
sionists.
Tbe Boston Transcript, in an article
noticing the idea prevalent throughout
the South an idea encouraged by Nor
; thorn demagogues and dinuniouists, for
we have a few of the Utter here that the
North ia in immediate danger of a revo
, lution on account of tbo starvation of the
laboring clas-es, after kttting tbat thisclass
; of perrons have in the Saving Institutions
of MaBsachusets alone forty-two or forty
three million of dollars, thus alludes to
the manufacturing tuMiies :
"Our cotton mills are now working
nearly to their full capacity, with the
prospect of a demand from the west for
their production which will amply com
pensate for io4 oi Southern trade. Take
the whole of New England, and tbero aro
fewer mechanics and operatives unemploy
ed tban in tbe bard times of 16.57; aud
there is muob leR destitution none In
fact, which cannot be readily relieved by
the usual charitable and benevolent agen
cies. There is nothing more absurd in
tbe ideas of the secessionist than their
insane notion that the North i- entirely
dependcut upou their staple for its com
mercial and business prosperity.''
Good adviee to us from the South.
From a business letter, written by ono
of the Grot business men in Kentucky to
a gentleman of this pity, e are permitted
to copy thVposfSffript, which saye:
"I hope youyaffn of tbe North will not
badge one jot froai Lincoln's principles.
There is no dangor of tho Union; iwis ali
at the South.
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