The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-26

forms Of governments. They are attende,
with the disadvantsge Of an abuse Of th
electoral franchise, but that must be tolera
ted. There are compensatioEs. PIE er
rep0b &c to monarchy. Is seems 10 ne (,
os better 70 subject the freshman 10 q proba
tion In his nSw status, before advancinf
him 90 political privileges, than to attemp'
az this time 70 confer those privileges on
portion Of that race, under the application
Of some arbitrary test Of fitness.
Alter all, this question belongs to the sew
sral Stsies they will dispose Of it. Con
nectieut has already done 50 Let Us leave
the question to the States.
hope 10 see great nsiional party grow
up-a party sincerely committed to the de-
Telopment Of the power aud the sdvance-
meat Of the glory OF the Republic. Vow
that the disturbing slemeut Of slavery is re-
moved We may hope for the growth OF q
larger fstaiesmanship. Questions will be
discussed IN their true relations 10 the in
teresss OF the country. Political economy
will be regarded and the material interests
os the Republic encouraged.
We enter now, I hope, upon q new cycle
OF national prosperity aud glory. Emerg
ing from evil war that taxed ths enereies
and resources Of the Republic 70 an extent
unparalleled in our history, the nation tinds
itself st peace with the whole world. The
extraordinary ability displayed BY Mr.
Seward in the administration Of the Gepart-
ment charged with the conduct Of our for
eign affairs, has enabled the Government Of
the United States to take rank to-day as
one Of the great powers Of the earth, with
an influence never posses ed BY is before.
Thai inhuence VIII be felt in the adjust
ment Of questions affecting the fortunes Of
the world. The cautious non-iniervention
policy suited 20 the condition Of a young
and feeble republic will no longer restram
our progress. u hile we shall not inter
fere with the internal affairs Of European
states, we shall be able 10 exert a powerful
influence in advancing the cause Of civil |
hberiy throughout the whole world. Nc
eanEOt re raig indifferent spectators of the !
struggle Of The people of Europe to attain a !
higher political condition. The moral in /
huencesof our example viii encourage and |
strengthen them; while eis-Atlantic nelgh- /
b0rs, looking TO US fer sympathy, will hnd /
rs ready to extend 10 them whatever AID i
We may be at liberty 10 afford, consistently /
with our obligations to other G0Eernmeuts.
Our financial eoodition affords the only
ground for real apprehension in the future.
Oar debt is enormous, and it will requ r.
great skill 10 avert a serious national dlsas-
ier. But we are young, and our resources
IRE b0undiess. # they can be judiciously
developed, and properly applied, we shall
oe able to returR IL good time 20 specie pay
aents-the only safe and solid sy stem Tor
commercial people. Fortunately for the
ountrys there is a gentleman at the head
4 the Treasury Department who possesses
he highest order Of financial abilty. He
les already earned a SPLENDID reputation,
nd his recent indication Of his policy il
ueh as to inspire the greatest confidence in
nm. Dir. McCulloch, is, learn, as much
astinguished for purity snd siugleness ef
urpose as for alility, and I look forward 20
Success nj conduct Of department. envi-
oned with difficulties great enough 10 in
midate and crush feebler man.
You see, then, that am hopeful for the
lture Of our country For toe frst time, /
le are really a nation. The county enters !
Ow upon higher destinies. Il leads the
'sy IN the march Of civilization-au the I
lcuds thai hung above our fortunes have I
isappeared.
We are seen by the whole world in our I
rue proportions. We are entitled now 10 I
be proud name of THE GRE4r REPuBLIc.
Very respectfully and truly yours,
HKEEY V. HiLLIARD. I