The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-03-01
Washington, House Of Reh-esentaGpes,
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Washington, House Of RehYesentaGpes,
Fro. 40, 1915.
The following mos, interesting Message
was yesterday transmitted, by the Presidect
of the United States, 10 both Houses OF Con-
gsess:
TO he Senate and
House Of Rehresentafives effhe U. 8.
10y before Congress copies Of the treaty
Of peace and amity between the United States
and hi, Britannia Majesty, which was signed
by the com mwissioncrs of both parties at Gnent,
on the oath OF December, 1914, sod the ra'i-
fications Of which have been duly exchanged.
While performing this act, I congratulsEc
you, and our constituents, upon an event
which is highly honorable TO the nation, end
terminates with peculiar felicity campaign
signaiized by the mos. brilliant successes,
The late war, although reluctantly declared
by Congress, had become a necessary resort,
TO assert the rights and Independence of the
nation. 1t has been wagcd with success
which is the natural rcsul, Of the Legislative
counscls, of the patriotism of the people, Of
The public spirit of the militia, and Of the valcr
of the military and naval forces OF the cousfry,
Peace, at all times a blessing, Is pccalfuyy "
welcome, therefore, at "a period when the
causes for the war have ceased TO operate ;
when the government has demonstrated tho
efficacy Of lis powers Of defence and when
the nation Can review its conduct without re.
grei, and without repronch.
recommend 10 your care and benz hcencs,
the gallant men whose achievements, IN eve y
department Of military service, on the LAIRD
and on the water, have SO essentially con,ri-
buted TO the honor of the American name,
and to the restoration OF peeee. The feelings
oi conscious patriotism and worth viii animate
such men, under every change OF fortune and
pursuit, but their country performs duty 70
itself when it bestows those testimonials ct
appreciation and applause, which are, al once,
the reward and the incentive TO grca, actions.
The reduction of tho public expenditures
to the demands Of peace establishment will,
doubtless, engage the immediate attention II
Congress. There are, however, importan,
considerations which forbid sudden aud gen.
eral revocation Of the measures that have been
produced by the war. Experience has ,angh,
us, that neither the pacific dispositions Of the
American people, nor The pacific character of
their political institutions, can altogether cx-
empt them from that strife which appears,
OCyOuu tuC oruihaty lot VI HauOnss W 10 uSh-
dent to the actual period Of the world and
the same faithful monitor demonstrates that
a certain degree OF preparation for war, Is not
only indisp spen nsabic TO avert disaster in ihe on
set, but affords also the best security for tbs
continuance OF peace. The wisdom OF Con.
press will, therefore, am confident, provide
for the maintenance Of an adequate regular
lorce for the gradual advance of the naval
Establishment for improving all the means
Of harbor defence for adding discipline ,s
,hc distinguished bravery Of the militia, and
for cu,iva,ing the military art, in its essential
| branches, under the liberal patronage Of gov.
| eminent.
The resources Of our country were, OF oil
times, competent TO the aleinment Of every
national object but they will now be enriched
and invigorated by the activity which peace
| will introduce into all the scenes Of domestic
enterprizc and labor.-rhc provision that ba,
| been made for the public creditors, during
| the prcscn, session Of Congress, mus, have
| decisive effect in the establishment of public
| credit, both at home and alb 'oad. The reyiv
| log interests OF commerce viii claim The leg,
| isla,irc at;en,ion at the earliest opportunity
| and such regulations will, trust, be season
| ably devised as shall secure TO the Y. State.
| their Just proportion Of the navigation of tho
1 world. The most libe,al policy towards o;hei
natious, If met by corresponding dispositions
viii, in this rcspec; be found the most b-ne
| fetal policy towards ourselves. Bu; ;hcs,
l is no subiec, ,ha, can enter With greater force