The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-03-05

payments is in allegiance, the prudent Dusl-
ness man is careful about contracting debts
payable in the distant future, and the nation
should follow the same rule.
A PROSTATE commerce is to be rebuilt AID
all industries encouraged. The young men OF
tue country, those who from their age must be
its rulers twenty-five years hence, have
greater interest in maintaining the national
honor. A moments reflection as 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 inspire them
with national pride. All divisions, geographi-
cal, political and religious. can join IN this
common sentiment.
How the public debt is to be paid or specie
payments resumed is not so important as that
policy should be adopted and acquiesced in.
The determination to do is worth more than
divided councils upon the method OF doing.
Legislation upon this subject may not be ne
cessary now, nor even advisable; but it will be
when the civil law is more fully restored in all
parts of the country, and trade resumes It's
wonted channels.
It will be my endeavor to execute all laws
in good faith, to collect all revenues assessed,
and to have them properly accounted for and
economically disbursed.
will to the best of my ability, appoint to
Office only those who will carry out this de-
sign.
In regard to foreign policy. would deal
with nations as equitable law requires indlvid-
uals to deal with each other, and I would pro
tect tho law abiding citizen, whether of native
or of foreign birth, wherever his rights are
jeopardized or the fag of our country floats. 1
would respect the rights OF all nations,
demanding equal respect for our own. II
others depart from this rule in their dealings
with us, We may be compelled to follow their
precedent.
The proper treatment of the original occu-
pants of this land, the Indian, is one deserving
Of careful study. I will favcr any course towards
them which tends to their civilization, chris
tianization and ultimate citizenship.
The question Of suffrage is one which is likely
to agitate the public 80 long as portion Of
their people is to be excluded from its privileges
in any State. It seems to me very desirable
that this question should be settled now, and l
entertain the hope and express the desire that
it may be by the ratification of the Fifteenth
article of amendment to the constitution.
In conclusion, 7 ask patient forbearance, one
towards another, throughout the land, and
determined effort on the part of every citizen
to do his share towards cementing happy
union; and ask the prayers OF the nation to
Almighty God in behalf of this contamination.
President Johnson did not occupy the place
reserved for him in the Inauguration ceremo-
MES, but remained at the White House signing
bills.
Among the spectators on the floor OF the
Senate to-day, we're the negro bishop, Camp
bell, and the woman's rights miss, DR.. Mary
Walker.
The President has pocketed the following
bills: Bill to reorganize the judiciary; bill to
reduce the navy and marine; bill for the further
security of equal rights in the District of Co
lumbia; bill strengthening the public credit
The Indian Appropriation bill failed to reach
the President.
johnson remained at the White House until
noon.
Grant went direct from the Capitol to the
White House.
The delegation from Alabama was the only
Southern organization in the Inaugural pro-
cession.
Grants father fell down the Capitol steps
and was considerably injured.
The utmost good humor prevailed through
out the day.
On reaching the White House, Grant receiv-
cd the following dispatch
ssBERLN, March 4-My congratulations on
the solemn day. (Signed) BISMARCK"