Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-02

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ries? Why it looks as though Providence had
bestowed upon US strong box. The precious
metals locked up in the sterile mountains OF:
the Tar West, which we are now forging the
key to unlock, meet the very contingency that
is now upon Us. Ultimately it may be neces-
sary to increase tn facilities to reach these
riches, and it may be necessary also that the
General Government should give Its ald to see
cure this access; but that should only be when
dollar Of obligation to pay secures precisely
the same sort f-dolar to use now, and not be-
fore. Whilst the question of specie payments
is in allegiance the prudent business man IS care
full about contracting debts payable in the dis
tant future. The nation should follow 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 its rulers twenty-five years hence, have
peculiar interest in maintaining the national
honor A moment reflection as to what will
be our commanding influence among the ma
tons 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 join in this common
sentiment. How the public debt is to be paid
or specie payments resumed Is not SO impor-
tant as that plan should be adopted and ac
guessed in A united determination to do is
worth more than divided counsels upon the
method of doing. Legislation upon this sub
ject may not be necessary now, nor even adVl-
sable, but it will be when the civil law IS more
fully restored in all parts Of the country and
trade resumes its Wonted channels. 1t will be
my endeavor to execute all laws in good faith,
to collect all revenues assessed, and to have
them properly accounted fer and economically
disbursed will to the best Of my ability ap-
point to Office those who will carry out that de
SIGN. In regard to foreign policy | would deal
with nations as equitable law requires lndlvd
uals to deal with each other and [ would pro-
tect the law abiding citizen, whether Of native
or foreign birth, wherever his rights are jeop-
ardzed or the flag of our country floats.
would respect the rights of all nations demand
ing equal respect for our own. If others de
part 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 Indians-is one de-
serving of careful study. [ will favor any
course towards them which tends to their civil
ization, Characterization and ultimate citizen
ship. The question of suffrage is one which
is likely to agitate the public SO long as por-
ton of the citizens of the nation are excluded
from its privileges III any State. 1t seems to
me very desirable that this question should be
settled now, and | entertain the hope, and ex-
press the desire that it may be, by the ratifca-
ton of the fifteenth article of amendment to
the Constitution. In conclusion, | ask patient
forbearauce, one towards another throughout
the land, and determined effort on the part
of every citizen to do his share towards cement
ing happy union and | ask the prayers OF
the nation to Almighty God in behalf OF this
contamination.
His voice was not audible, except to persons
on or near the front of the platform, but al
every pause the satisfaction manifested by
those who were near at hand was responded tC
by cheers and shouts from the crowd more dis
tant, and some Of the points of the address
were quickly circulated from mouth to mouth
and made the occasion for applause even some
time after their utterance.
Reporters and correspondents were Of course
near at hand. jotting down the words Of the
address, and noting the various incidents Of the
scene and Brady and his assistants were On q
high scaffolding which had been erected abou
City feet in front Of the platform, AID looked
like frame work for digging an artesian well
and were from time to time manipulating thei
cameras, and making an imperishable record o
the scene.
During the delivery of the address little Mel
lie Grant was lifted over the shoulders of tn
intermediate spectators, and set down by tn
| side of her father, where she stocd for som
time unseen and unnoticed by him, but so sni
ling and happy and brightly innocent in he
expression that her presence seemed to lend
CLEAN Of sunshineto the scene, and the inciden
called forth many expressions Of pleasure anc
admiration. At the conclusion Of the addres
the President was warmly congratulated b.
hundreds of his friends, and soon afterward
left in his carriage for the White House.