Ben Harrison: “He should proceed with calmness and moderation, which should always attend a public officer in the execution of his…”

It gives me pleasure to consummate here to-day, by the act of lifting this flag, the efforts in support of a principle to which I give my hearty support.

That event is interesting in itself, but its interest to me is in the fact that this ship is the type and precursor of many others.

A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.

As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.