Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-15

nay recommendation of last year; that
your influence be exerteds for the, early
completion Of the Northern Pacific rail-
road, and of the ship canal around the
Falls of Niagara, both of which, If in OPP
Grafton, would be sources OF incalculable
benefit to this state aud the whole coun-
try. Several new lines of railroad are
being vigorously carried forward, and
there are indications that others will be-
commenced within this year. The peo-
pie of the sections through which these
roads are being constructed, ali ye to the
the benefits to be derived from them, are
contributing large sums of money, in aid
of their construction. There seems good
warrant for believing, chat the day is not
far distant when we shall Zee every por-
ton of the state in possession of album
dant railroad facilities. 0'' - .-.a-l =.
NATIONAL.
= cannot forbare recommending that you
ask the Federal Government to insist upon
full and satisfactory settlem ent of the ex-
patriat,on question. The recent :re-affirm
ance by foreign nation, OF the doctrine Of
feuda times, in the trial Of naturalized citi
zens of the United States for alleged viola
lion of an allegiance long since renowned,
compels vindication OF the power acd
will Of this Republic TO protect its citizens
wherever found. Those who came among
us from the old world seeking homes, the
protection of our laws, and the benefits OF
our institutions, justly demanded that their
status BE- definitely and forever fixed:
Justice 10 them. and TO our national selit,.
respect require immediate action upon.this
question. When we invite immigrants 10
this country, pass laws extending to them
the rights, and requiring OF them the duties
Of citizenship, we, by the plainest implica-
ton, assert the right Of repatriation, and
pledge ourselves 10 guarantee that right
We are in honor bound to redeem the
pledge. The. nations of the Garth are
forced TO respect the rights OF the native
American citizen, and the same respect
must be .exacted for those who though
born in foreign lands, have become by
naturalization, citizens Of the United States.
In countless numbers they have accepted
our preferred welcome, in good faith they
have renounced all fealty 10 other powers,
and to the genuineness Ct their new ALE
glance the national cemeteries of the land
bear ample, but melancholy testimony,
TO afford themj now but tbs partial pro
lection OF our flag would be distinction
between the adopted and the native bern,
at once ipvidious aud disgraceful.
Congress is earnestly addressing its.f to
the important work of mere completely
adjusting the financial affairs Of the coun-
try, and | believe the people may conf
IDENTIFY expect that, within reasonable
period, policy will be adopted which
while commanding the entire approval OF
the natiou's creditors, will secure the
honest payment OF the nationaa debt, at
| such rate Of Interest, and at such time iil
tI,s future, as will relieve them somew hat
from the burdens of taxation now pressing
upon them. They may also expect, and
think, with no fear of disappointment,
| that our revenue laws will be SO amended
and improved as to. secure greater equality
of taxation 10 all portions Of tbs country
that taxes will be assessed upon articles OF
Iuxuty, exampting as far. rs possible lhe
| necessaries of life; tha, all revenues will
be promptly collected, and that every vlo-
| lstion Of the revenue laws wifi be severely
and speedily punished. T.xalion should
be reduced to the lowest possible rate
compatible with the perfect maintenance
of the public fifth. and. TO secure this re-
suit, the most rigid economy must prevail
in every department of the government.
Our representatives. recognizing tbs great
Importance of retrencl.ment, and their se-
couptabiIty to the people, will. / am
satisfied, discharge their tull duty in this
/ The work Of reconstruction is progress
ling as rapidly and as satisfactorily as could
be expected when we consid-r that a
great majority Of those who were leading
traitors are opposing the pacifcation Of the
county upon any basis which. will no. in
sure to them full control Of the states late
/ ly in rebellion, and place under Subsection
!. 10 them the union men Of that section
Such have constantly sought since the
cessation Of hostililies : 10 save from he
| ruins Of their crashed confederacy sonie
OF the pernicious principles upon which it
was founded. and have seemed resolved to
| accept no terms which Tie government
might offer. They have opposed. and still
bitterly oppose. all schemes Of reconstruc.
! ton unless Of their own dictaton.~ When
the war was ended, and the paroIed armies
of treason had returned to their homes,
| the people Of the north had a right to ex-
pect from them obedience to and acqui-
essence in the laws of the land. In This
just expectation they have been eoutiuu-
oily disappointed. - 30 .sH.r4. H..
Those who sustained this union and
who gave to its support fresIy of their
blood and treasure, have some rights W which
traitors are bound to respect, and which
will be enforced They have ripht To