Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-01-19
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terms not to be misunderstood, in
favor of the perfect maintenance of
the nations faith, by the honest dis
change of every dollar of its obliga-
tions. The only financial policy
which they desire, and the one which
will reccive their appreciation, is that
thesone, underlying principle of which
is honesty and economy. Such policy
will soon enable us to return to
specie basis, and will carry us safely
through all financial difficulties. Any
other will cover the nation with dis
grace, and entail upon generations to
come legacy of dishonor. The ma
lional debt is heavy burden upon
the people, and now, more than ever
before, retrenchment and the most
rigid economy should be the watch
words of those who control our pub
lie affairs Never, in the history OF
this republic, was it more necessary.
Congress should, 10 nv opinion, at
an early day, submit to the several
States an amendment to the Federal
constitution, providing for uniform
rule OF manhood Suffrage throughout
the whole country believe such
al amendmant will be ratified, and
be acceptable 10 the people.
1t is source of satisfaction that
The mode and terms OF reconstruction
of the States lately in rebellion have
been SO wisely determined upon by
Congress, and that such determine,
ZION, embodied in the laws relating
thereto, has received the solemn saDc~
ton OF the people at the ballot box.
and now has been supplied, by the
popular voice, the only element want
Dg TO the happy consumaiion OF re-
construction an executive ready and
willing 20 enforce obedience TO the
laws in all sections, and secure TO
every person, of whatever grade, hue
or condition, the rights which are IN
separable from freedom. We may
now consider the most important is
sues growing out of the rebellion as
s ubstantially settled. There is every
warrant for the hope that the people
South, yielding to the properly ex-
pressed will Of the majority, will now,
and henceforth, render complete
obedience to law, and that persecu'
ton OF freedmen, that murder and So
cial ostracism of loyalists, organized
rapine and lawlessness will vanish
from that section forever Should
we, however, be disappointed in this
Just expectation, should the spirit OF
rebellion and passion continue to
show itself, we may rest assured that
neither sympathy with treason nor
imbecility will rule in the executive
councils but, that the entire power
OF the nation will be vigorously used
to vindicate the majesty Of the ma
TONS laws. Further difficulty we
would avoid we desire and ,eU haze,
perfect peace, and if the Southern
men will meet us in that spirit,
friendship will come with it. Let
the people Of the South, no longer
falsely regarding US as their enemies,
leave the g lost cause" where the
fate OF battle left it, let them not only
permit, but invite immigration, afford
protection and encouragement to ev>
cry department of industry, apply
themselves assiduously to the arts of
peace, and speedily repair the raw
ages OF war by developing the almost
bonndless resources Of their beautiful
country. Let them join hands with
us Of the North, in brotherly grasp.
hanishing all prejudice and hatred,
and heartily cooperate with Us in
the noble and patriotic endeavor to
contribute to the honor, peace, glory
and welfare of cur common country
CONCLUSION
/ cannot conclude this. my last an
nual message, without ressing.
| through you, TO the people 81 this
State, my heartfelt thank ior the
generous confidence which they nave
so often houored me. During The
the several terms Of office | have held
by their suffrage, | have receiv
ed from them a support, sympa-
thy and encouragement which has
greatly aided me IN the dis, barge oil
my official duties. Ii | Shali have in
I G'tN iCnN1 oSSSf NC V}t'tA AbAbNA ~ lG
welfare aud prosperity Of the State,
! during my connectiod with the adj
ministration OF It's atfairs, it will be to
me source OF lite long qualification.
We have been blessed, as people,
far beyond the average OF mankind,
and a. State have been prospered
to a wonderful degree. Steeied to all
sense of gratitude must be the heart
of that citizen who does not sincere
ly thank the Father Of the Universe
for the rich gifts He has bestowed
upon US. Let us so live as to merit
the continuance Of Divine favor. To
His care, and the guidance Of His
wisdom, commend you in the per-
Torrance of your duties as legislators
and citizens, fervently praying that
in the future, as in the past, Gods
richest blessings may rest upon our
| beloved State and nation.
/ LUCIUS FAIRCHILp
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, January Il, 1869.