The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-03-09

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but soon, trust, to emerge into greater
prosperity than ever before-with its
paying capacity twenty-five years ago,
and calculate what it pro badly will be
twenty. five years hence, who can doubt
the feasibility of paying every dollar
then with more ease than we now pay
for useless luxuries? Why, it looks as
though Providence had bestowed upon
US strong box, the precious metals
locked up in the sterile mountains of the
fav West, which we are now forging the
key to unlock, to meet the very contin-
gency that is now upon us. Ultimate
ly it may be necessary to increase the
facilities to reach these riches, and 1t
may be necessary, also, that the Geu-
eral Government should give its aid to
secure this access; but that should only
be when dollar of obligation to pay
secures precisely the same sort of dol
lar we use now. and not before q
Whilst the question of specie pay
ments is in abeyance, the prudent busi-
ness man is careful about contracting
debts payable in the distant futureso
The nation should follow the same rule
Postrate commerce is to be rebuilt and
all industries encouraged. The young
their age must be it's rulers twenty-fi five
years hence-have a peculiar interest in
maintaining the national honor. II mo-
ments reflection is to what will be our
commanding Influence among the ma
tions of the earth in their day, if they
are only true to themselves, should in
spire them with national pride. All di-
visions, geographical, political and re-
ligious, can join in this common senti
ment. How the public debt IS to b.
paid, or specie payments resumed, is
not 80 important as that plan should
be adopted and acquiesced in. A united
determination to do. is worth more than
divided councils upon the subject Of do
ing. Legislation upon this subject may
not be necessary now, or even advisable;
but it will be when the civil law is more
fully restored in all parts of the coun-
try and trade resumes it's wonted chan
nels.
It will be my endeavor to execute all
laws III good faith, to collect all revenues
assessed. and to have them properly
accounted for and economically dis
bursed. will, to the best of my ability,
appoint to office those only who shall
carry out this design.
In regard to our foreign policy,
would deal with nations as equitably as
the law requires individuals to deal with
each other, and would protect law D.
biding citizens, whether of native or
foreign birth, wherever their rights are
or tho dag of our country
floats. would respect the rights Of all
nations; demanding equal respect for
our own. If others depart from this
rule in their dealings with US, we may
be compelled to follow their precedent.
The proper treatment of the original
occupants of this land, the Indians, is
one deserving careful study. will fa-
vor any course toward them which tends
to their civilization, and ultimate citi-
zenship.
The question of suffrage is one which
is likely to agitate the nation so long as
a portion Of the citizens of the nation are
e xcluded frohA its privileges in any
State. 1t seems to me very desirable
this question should be settled now. I
the hope and express the de-
sire it may be, by the ratification Of the
fifteenth article Of amendment to the
Constitution.
In conclusion, ask patient forbear-
ance one toward another, throughout
he land, and determined effort on the
part Of every citizen to do his share TO.
ward cementing happy Union, and I
Isk the prayers Of the nation to Almigh.
y God in behalf of this consunmation.
INAUGURATION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.
The presiding officer having announced
hat all was in readiness for the inaugu-
alton OF the Vice President elect, Mr..
1olfax advanced up the steps OF the ros-
rum, and facing the presiding officer,
ook the usual oath Of office, which the
after administered. Turning 10 the
senate. Mr.. Colfax delivered the follow
ng address, which was listented to with
he deepest attention, and distinctly aud
BILE to all.
"SENAToRs-In entering upon the du.
les in this Chamber, to the performance
f which have been called by the peo-
lie Of the United States, realize fully |
be delicacy, as well as the responsibility
f the position; presiding over body
hose members are, in SO large q de-
rec my seniors in age. not chosen by