Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-11

When we compare the paying capacity Of the
country now, with ten States still in poverty from
the effects of the war, but soon to emerge, trust,
into greater prosperity than ever before, with Its
paying capacity twenty-five years ago, and calcu-
late what it probably will be twenty-five years
hence who can doubt the feasibility Of paying ev-
cry dollar, then with more ease tkan we now pay
for useless luxuries. Whyi looks a. though Prov
idence had bestowed upon us strong box of the
precious metals locked up in the sterile mountains
of the far west, which we are now forging the key
upon us Ultimately It may be necessary to in
crease the faGiteeto get these riches, andit may
be necessary slso that fhe General Government
should give its aid to secure this access but that
should only be when dollar of obligation to pay
seedles precisely the same sort Of dpIkrto. use
now, and not before Whilst the question Of spe-
Gle payments is in allegiance, the prudent business
man is careful about contracting debts payable in
the distant future. The nation should follow the
same rule. A PROSTATE commerce is to be rebuilt
and all industries encouraged. The young men of
the country, those who, from their age, must be
its rulers twenty-five years hence--haye peculiar
interest in maintaining the national honor. "A
moments reflection as to what viii be our COM
in their day, if they are only true to themselves
should Inspire them with national pride. Alidi-
visions, geographical, political, and religious can
join in the common sentiment. How the public
debt is to be paid, or specie payments resumed, s
not 80 important as that plan should be adopted
and acquiesced in A united determination to do
is worth more than divided counsels upon the
method of doing. Legislation upon this subject
may not be necessary now, mol, even advisable but
E%ill be when the civil law is more fully restored
in all parts Of the country, and trade resumes its
wonted channels ';.'.''f ''f 49,. ~
1t will be my endeavor to execute all laws in
good faith, to collect all revenues assessed, and to
have them properly accounted for and economical
desRsn aeRsn' 70 once those only who will carry out 'h'
In regard to foreign policy, would deal with
nations as equitable aw requires individuals to deal
with each other, and would protect the law-abid-
ing citizen, whether Of native or foreign birth,
wherever his rights are jeopardized or the flag of
our country floats. I would respect the rights of
al nations, demanding equal respect for our own.
IF others depart from this rule IN their dealings
with rs, We may be compelled to follow their pre-,
cedent .=. s...- r..-
The proper treatment Of the original occupants
of this land, the Indians is one deserving Of care
full study. I viii favor any course toward them
which tends toward their civilization christiansa-
ton and ultimate citizenship - ..r. wi
The question Of suffrage is one which Is likely to
agitate the public 20 long as portion Of the cti
zens of the nation are excluded from its privileges
in any State 1t seems to me very desirable that
this question should be settled now, and I enter.
tain the hope and express the desire that it may
be by the ratification of the 18th article of the
amendment to the Constitution. s...y, ri,
In conclusion, ] ask patient forbearaDce one to-
ward another throughout the land, and deter
mined effort on the part Of every citizen to do his
share toward cemenang happy Union, and I ask
the prayers of the nation to Almighty God in be-
half, of this consummatiOn. = --g..,,I.-