We have also a people who, for industry,
intelligence and perseverance, are unsurpassed
by any that have preceded them in felling the
trees of tho forest, or turning the sod of the
prairie. Their enterprising and adventerous
spirits have brought them together, not only
from every quarter of our own land, but also
from the countries beyond the sea. Many
have severed lhe most endearing lies; aban
doned lhe joyous scenes of childhood and of
youth, and the hallowed associations of riper
years; to embark their interests in this West
ern land. May their most sanguine expecta
tions be more than realized ! God forbid that
jealousies and distentions should spring up
amongst them to mar their concert of action I
But, united by a sense cf common interest
and common destiny, may they move smooth
ly onward, in an unobstructed path, to prosper
ity and greatness.
in the capacity of Representatives, you can
do much towards allaying all jealousies, and
promoting general harmony. Strict economy
in lhe public expenditures and in the adminis
tration of the Government, and making the
burdens of the people a* light as possible, will
contribute much to this end. The enterprise
of our population is generally great and their
means limited. They should not be taxed,
therefore, beyond what tho exigencies of lhe
public service require. In effecting these ob
jects, you shall ruccivo my cordial co opera
tion.
