Smyrna times., 1871-12-06

of Chaos and Old Night, and disappeared, the
Anti Grant Republican Convention, composed
exclusively Of men who haven't voted a
Democratic ticket for at least seven years, is to
meet and place ticket in the field, together
with e bold and inspiring reafirmation of
those great constitutional principles and those
high personal rights which form the ground of
Democratic opposition to the present Admins
tratien." Then look out for the old Democrat
&c war-whoop.
THE MEsSAGE.-The annual message of
President Grant, to Congress, was read on
Monday last, at the opening of the session, and
would occupy about Eve columns of the Times,
therefore we will merely give an outline of it.
1t begins with a statement that during the
past year success has generally attended the
effort to execute all laws found upon the statue
books, the policy being not to inquire into the
wisdom of the laws already enacted, but to
learn their spirit and intent and enforce them
accordingly. The reference to the sufferings
during the year by storm and fire. and to the
benevoence displayed for the relief of the
sufferers is timely.
Passing to the foreign relations Of the Re
public he expresses qualification at the settle
mcnt of our troubles with England by treaty,
(treaty of Washington and the amcable
adjustment of various matters with other
foreign nations. The Russian minister, Mr..
Catacazy, was recalled at the instance of the
President, for his personal abuse to Govern
Ofh hut ha 81 ~ of
Russian Grand Duke as a proof that the Car
desires to maintain the cordial relations of
friendship that have existed so long between
Russia and the United States.
He recommends Congress to provide by
stringent legislation suitable remedy against
the owning or dealing in slaves in foreign lands,
by citizens of the United States which is now
practsed.
The national debt has been reduced to the
extent Of $50, 057, 1860 during the year, and
by the negotiation Of national bonds at lower
rate of interest now the sum to be raised for
the interest account is nearly $4,000, 900 less
than on the lst Of March, 1869 In considera
ton Of this rapid reduction of the debt the
President thinks Congress would be justified in
still further reducing our national taxes lie
therefore recommends that all taxes from
internal sources be abolished except those col
lected from >ririuous, vinous and malt liquors,
tobacco in its various forms, and from stamps. -
he suggests a modification of the tariff also
and recommends that reductions be made
upon those articles which can best bear it,
without disturbing home productions or reduc
ing the wages of American labor -
He recommends reiormsin the Postal system
and suggests a favorable consideration of the
plan for uniting the telegraph system of the
United States with the postal system.
lie refers at some length to the measures
taken against the Ku Klux, and thinks the
necessity Of the course pursued will be de
monstrated by the report of the committee to
investigate Southern outrages
Upon the Mormon question the Message is
very explicit He say Neither polygamy nor
any violation Of existing statutes will be per
mitted within the territory Of the United
States. 1t is not with the religion of the self
styled Saints that We are now dealing, but Will
their practices
He thinks the policy with the Indians ha!
worked well, so far
He renews his recommendation that thc
public la..- B.. .--,u.cl as heritage to eul
children, to be disposed Of only as required fo
occupancY and ~ ratla' settlers.
With ~ ~. -. -tv to rebel, he saw
1t may well ne considered whether it is not nov
time that the disabilities imposed by the Four
teenth Amendment should be removed.
The condition Of the Southern States is, un
happily, not such as all true patriotic citizen
would like to see. Social ostracism for opin
ions sake. personal violence or threat toward
persons entertaining political views opposed t
those entertained by the majority of the oil
citizens prevents immigration and the flow {
much needed capital into the States lately
rebellion.
He earnestly favors civil service reform, an
thinks plan will be maturel during the Sc
sion of Congress. lie says it has been the all
of the administration to enforce honesty an
efficiency in all public Offices. Every publ
servant who has violated the trust placed
him has been proceeded against with all IL
vigor of the law.
G. g. Fulton, member ofthe National Repu
lican Committee, gives notice that, at the NEE
ing IN January, he will propose resoutiC
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