Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-03-12

West, which we are now forging the key
to unlock to meet the very contingency
that is now upon us.
Ultimately it may be necessary to in
crease the facilities to reach these ricbes.
and 1t may be necessary aIso that the gen
eral government should give its aid to Sc.
cure tue access. But that should only be-
when dollar of obligation to pay secures
the dollar to us now, and not before.
While the question of specie payments is
in abeyance, the prudent business man ia
careful about contracting debts payable
IN the distan. future, and the nation should
ollow 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 'ts rulers twenty-five years hence,
have greater interest in maintaining the
national honor. A moments reflection a.
70 what will be our commanding influence
among the nations of the earth in their day,
it they are only true to themselves. should
inspire them with national pride. All
divisions, geographical, political and reliei.
oua, can join in this common sentiment.
How the public debt is to be paid or
specie payments resumed is not 80 impor.
t"nt as that policy should be adopted and
acqniesced in. The determination to do is
worth more than divided COUNCILS upon the
method ct doing. Legislation upon this
subject may not be necessary now, nor
even advisable; but it will oe when the
civil law is more fully restored in all parts
OF the country, and trad. RESUMES its
wouted channels.
1t will be my endeavor to execute all
laws in good faith, to collect all revenues
assessed, and 10 have them properly &C.
counted for and economically disbursed.
Twill, to the best Of my ability, appoint
to Office only those who will carry out this
design.
1" regard to foreign policy, would deal
with nations as equitable law requires indi-
viduals to deal with each other, and ! would
protect the law-abiding citizen, wheth er of
native or of foreign bir:h, wherever his
rights are jeopardized or the hag Of our
country floats. would respect tue rights
OF all nations. demanding equal respect for
our own. If others depart from this rule
in their dealings with US, we may be com.
PEELED to follow their precedent.
The proper treatment of the original
occupation Of this land, the Indian, is one
deserving Of careful study. I will favor
any course towards them which tends 10
their civilization, christiapizatien and ulti-
mate citizenship.
The question Of suffrage is one which is
likely to agitate the public SO long as
portion Of their people is to be excluded
from it's privileges in any State. 1t seems
to me very desirable that this question
should be settled now, and entertain the
hope apd express the desire that it may he
BY the ratification of lhe Fifteenth Article
of Amendment 10 the Constitution,
In conclusion, / ask patient forbearance
one towards apother, throughout the land,
and determined effort on the part of every
citizen TO do his share towards cementing |
happy u0ion; and ask the prayers of the
nation to Almighty God in behalf Of this
President johnson did not occupy the
place reserved for him in the inauguration !
ceremonies, but remained at the White
House signing bills,
Among the spectators on the aoor of the
Senate today, were the negro bishop,
Campbell, and the womap's rights miss, Dr..
Mary Walker.
The President has pocketed the follow
Dg bills; Bill to reorganize the judiciary
bill to reduce the navy and marine : bill
or the further security Of equal rights in
be District of Columbia; bill strengthen
ng the public credit. | O -,
The Indian Appropriation bill failed to
each the President. ... i
Johnsop remaiued at The White House
Until noon. e. ,g -
Grant went direct from the Capitol to
he White House. ~, : = = 4.
The delegation from Alabama was tho
'nly Southern organization IN the inaugu.
al procession, - '".'''I -; =! - |
:; Grants father fell down tbs Capitol.
teps and was considerably injured. a's
The utmost good humor prevailed
h,opehopt'the day. >"" i 40 o'3".
onTeaehiug the wbits House Grant re.
'eived the following dispatch :'''' ''s ~;
sBERL1N, March l4.-My congratulations
~ the solemn day. (sigpedl n. aves Il
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