Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-11

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Eve years ago, and calculate what it pro-
baby 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
far west-which we are now forging the
key to unlock, to meet the very contin-
gency that is now upon US. Ultimately,
it may be necessary to increase the facili-
ties to reach these riches, and it may be
necessary also that the general govern
ment should give its aid to secure this ac-
cess, but that should only be when dollar
of obligation to pay secures precisely the
same sort of dollar in use now and not
before. While the question of specie pay
ments is in allegiance, the prudent bust
ness man is careful about contracting
debts payable in the distant future. The
nation should follow the same rule. A
PROSTATE comm cree is to be rebuilt and
all industries encouraged. The young men
of the country, those who form this age
and must be its rulers twenty-five years
hence, have peculiar interest in main
tanning the national homer. A moments
reflection as to what will be our com
handing influence among the nations OF
the earth in their day, if they are only
true to themselves, should inspire them
with national pride.
| All divisions, geographical, political and
religious, can ioi- in this common senti-
ment. How ,ne public debt is to be paid,
or specie ply ments resumed, is not 50 i'm
portant a. that policy should be adopted
and acq uiesced in. A united determination
to do, is worth more than divided councils
upon the method of doing. Legislation
upon this subject may not be necessary
now, nor even advisable, but it will be
when the civil law is more fully restored
in all parts of the country and trade re-
sumes its wonted channels.
1t will be my endeavor to execute all
laws in good faith, collect all revenues as
sessed, and to have them properly account
ed for, and economically disbursed. |
will, to the best of my ability, appoint to
office only those who viii carry out this
design In regard to foreign policy, |
would deal with nations as equitable law
requires individuals to deal with each
other, and l would protect the law-abid-
ing citizen, whether Of native or foreign
birth, wheresoever his rights are leopard
lied, or the flag of our country floats.
would respect the rights of all nations
demanding equal respect for our own. II
others depart from this rule in their deal
ings with us, we may be compelled 70 fol-
low their precedent
The proper treatment of the original
occupants of this land, the Indian, is one
deserving of careful study. | will
favor any course toward them
which tends to their civilization,
Christianization and ultimate citizenship
The question of suffrage is one which is
likely to agitate the public SO long as
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excluded from its privileges in any State.
1t seems to me very desirable that this
question should be settled now, and | en-
terrain the hope and express the desire
that it may be by the ratification OF the
18th article Of amendment to the Coneti-
tuition.
In conclusion, | ask patient forbear-
ance. one toward another, throughout
the land, and determined effort on the
part OF every citizen to do his share TO
ward cementing a happy Mon, and
ask the prayers of the nation to Almighty
God in behalf of this happy consumma-
ton.
The reading of the inaugural address
occupied about fifteen minutes, and its
sentiments were frequently applauded by
Senators. Members of the House and 9th
ers. fortunate enough to find places upon
the platform, or close enough to hear the
voice Of the-speaker. At the conclusion
of the address. the President was warmly
congratulated by his friends, and soon
afterwards left III his carriage for the
White House. The procession reformed
and took up its line of march III the same
direction, and the Senate having retired
TO their chamber. the crowd dispersed, and
the inauguration ceremonies were brought
to successful and satisfactory conclu-
sion.
ant
House after his inauguration at about two
O'Clock. y. m He was met at the door ty
Gen. Schofeld. Secretary OF war, who
had been left by Mr. Johnson i'll charge OF
the Executives office. Tho latter lett the
White House II O'Clock this morning, 1
with the members of his cabinet, except
ing Cen Schofield, but did not make his
appearance at the Capitol during the day
Vice President Colfax also accompanied
President Grant to the Executive Nam
sion The members of the staff of Gen.
Grant were all present. An Immense
multitude had congregated outside Of the
belief that there would be u general re-
ception, but the President decided not TO
have one this afternoon. Senator Cragin
accompanied President Grant to the
White House, and after they entered, |
took cordial leave of him. The other
gentlemen, including Eice-President Col |
fax and the members of the staff, pro-
ceeded to the Executive Office TO smoke a
qGiet cigar.
The following dispatch was handed to
Gen Grant
BY CABLE.
BERLIN, March !.
President General Grant, White House,
Washington, ID. c.: