In contemplating the functions of
the presidential ofhee in the light
1
of j
an experience as instructive as
it is ;
illustrious, the President gives first ; is to be done, and hence the absolute
place to the duty of ever maintaining, j necessity for the very best men the
defending and advancing the rights ' party has in the township,
of American citizens at home and j 3. Let each township be divided
abroad. The dignity and honor of up into convenient districts, with
the country he will ever hold high be-j known, well defined boundaries, as
fore the world, as he has held them ' far as possible, such as roads, creeks,
since the flag of America was first ! &c, each committee taking one sub
placed in his hands. I division under his especial charge. In
But important as arc our relations ! each sub-division let there be a sub
with foreign nations, still more vital : committee of three, or four, or five, or
to so grand a country, with such com-' as many as need be, with its proper
pleteness of resources in its varied j township committeeman at its head,
products and capabilities, is watchful! and appointed by him. This sub
tare over our home interests. There ' committee is to report to its chair
is nothing that more deeply concerns; man and operate under his directions.
