The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-03-12

Why, it looks as though Providence had
bestowed upon us a strong box OF tlie
precious metals locked upin the sterile
mountains Of the far West,-which w3 are
now forging the key to unlock, to meet
the very contingency that is now upon
us. Ultimately it may be necessary to-
increase the facilities to reach these
riches, and it may be necessary, also,
that tho general government should give
its aid to secure this aceess. But that
should only be when dollar of obliga-
ton to pay secures precisely the same
SOFT Of dollar to use now, and net before.
Whilstthe question Of specie payments
is in allegiance, the prudent business
man is careful about contracting debts,
payable in the distant future. The ma
ton should follow tho same rule. A
PROSTATE commerce is to be rebuilt, and
all Industries encouraged. Tho young
men Of the country, those who. from
their age must be its rulers twenty 1.-Two
years hence, have q peculiar interest in
maintoining The national honor a mo-
mcnt's reflection rs to cur commanding
Influence among the nations Of the earth
in this day, II they arc only true to them
selves. should inspire them with nation
al pride. MI divisions, geographical,
political and religious can join in tho
common sentiment. How the public
debt is to be paid, or specie payments
resumed is not SO important as the plan
that should be adopted and acquiesccd
in. A united determination to do, is
worth more than divided councils, upon
tic method Of doing. Legislation upon
this subject may moi be necessary now,
nor even advisable, but will be When
the civil law is moro fully restored IN all
parts of the country, and trade resumes
Its wontcd channels.
at will be my cndcavor to execute all
laws in good faith, to collect all rcvc-
nuos assessed, and TO have them prop
erly accounted for, and economically
disburscd; ! will, 10 tho best of my
ability, appoint to Office those only who
will carry out this design. In regard to
Foreign policies, would deal with ma
lions as equitable law requires individu-
ais to deal with each other, and would
protect tho iawabitiiug citizen, witetii-
or of native or foreign birth, wherever
his rights arc jcopardizcd or the flag Of
our country floats. ! would respect tho
rights of all nations, demanding equal
respect for our own. If others depart
from this rule in their dealings with us,
we may be cnmnelled to fallow their
precedent The proper treatment Of tito
original occupants Of this land, tho In
diam is one deserving Of careful study.
| will favor any course towards them
which tends TO their civilization, christ
limitation and ultimate citizenship. Tho
question of suffrage is one which is like
ly to agitatc the public so long as por-
ton of the citizens Of the nation are cx-
cludcd from its privileges in any State.
II seems to me very desirable that this
question should be settled now; and
entertain hope, and express tho desire
that it may be by tho ratification Of tho
fftccth article Of amendment TO tho
Constitution.
''In conclusion, ask patient forbcar-
ance one towards another, throughout
the land, and determined effort on the
part of every citizen to do his share to-
wards cementing happy Union, and /
ask the prayers Of the nation to Almighty
God in behalf of this consummation."