New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-11-23
Governor BOUTWELL,.

From the Washington Correspondence of NJ L. Higgins tc
the Philadelphia City Item.
A master-spirit in the world Of politics and
in the realm of subtle thought, Gov. Boutwell,
his surroundings.
The right arm of the Administration. he is Mt
home in the Cabinet. Familiar with all its re.
sponslble duties, he can speak for the Admin
istration. He can speak for the country.
With a position in responsibility second to
none Of his associates, his opportunities cannot
be questioned. Most certainly, they have been
improved; whilst experience and observation
have helped to resolve the problems of the
financial situation with which he has had tO
deal.
But his prudence, forecast, and vigilance
have been pre-eminent. In fact, they have
combined to give power and influence to his
policy. a
The author of the financial policy of the Ad-
ministration, his defence OF that policy in Ohio
was mastery.
His comparison Of Johnson's record with
Grants makes brilliant contras. in favor OF
the latter-clears up the fog, and puts in bold
relief the distinctive evidences of his honesty,
ability, and success.
Well may the country be proud Of this rec
ord, and continue to trust the man who has
done so much
know that Democratic partizanship clamors
and misrepresents; but it cannot destroy the
record. Read it i:
$S50,000,000 OF the public debt paid.
$3O,0Ue,0 900 taxes reduced per year.
500, 100000 six per cent. bearing bonds,
changed to live per cent, thereby making a
saving in interest of $24, 00O0
The net expenses Of the Government reduced
from $l73, 500, 81 to 100000, 600.
This Is Governor Boutwells work This is
the record OF the wise, safe, competent financial
manager of our monetary affairs
A most noble Secretary aa
A sound, sensible, rare man.
Ghttering generalities and unreliable by-
pothesis do not influence him. He waits only
for facts, truths, demonstrations.
He knows something of human nature
Trained IN the school Of experience, he has OBJ
served and studied the facts and intricacies of
our commercial, political, and social life. all of
which fits him for his present onerous posi-
ton; while his untiring industry. uncompiain
ing endurance, and indomitabie courage are
Significant facts in his personal history.
Shall write his political faith?
IL Is brief. Look at it. Honesty the best
policy. Truth the great exemplar Justice
the grand end! . The peoples interests can
be best subserved by applying these ideas to
all the details OF lc sislation and the entire
business of life
what can be better, more wise, more practi-
cal, more just. more sagacious?
lie has been successful, because he has fol-
lowed truth
He has saved our money
de has paid our debts
lie has made our credit good.
he has transferred our bonds
He has reduced our interest
He has diminished our taxes.
lie has economical our expenses and saved
the country from financial ruin.
The nation has risen in public yirsue in puh.
lie honor, in public reputation.
Ii stands better to-day in all noble qualities
which combine to make it strong, great, and
good.
This is certainly worthy of gratitude and
praise.
lie did not do it by stupid inaction but he
''got up early and staid late"
He gathered resources and combined inf
ences.
Behold the result:
Our financial interests are in safe hands.
The country prospers.
HE future looks clear.
God be thanked