The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-31
Carl Schurz's Speech.

The recent speech delivered by Carl
Schurz, U. S. Senator from Missouri, before
the German. American citizens Of Chicago,
is master piece of logic. There has been
no effort emanating from any source, for
years past, touching on American politics,
which has more thoroughly discussed the is
sues before the country, or exposed the duty
Of the American citizen. The positions
boldly assumed and ably elaborated are con-
densed as follows by the Washington Patriot,
each paragraph Of which is marked accept
ed'' by that paper.
1. The legitimate results of the war, as
embodied in the amendments, should be main
tanned with all constitutional means, honestly,
faithfully, and firmly.
There are those, however, (inclgding Mr..
A. II. Stephens,) who deny the two last
amendments to be legitimate results Of the
war, though they acknowledge them as de
ffacso amendments, open to judicial test
2. Strict adhesion to the principles upon
which the constitution is built. and energetic
opposition to unconstitutional arrogations Of
power.
3. A thorough reform of the public ser
vice, and, above all things, the abuses Of the
government PATRONAGE.
f. The elevation of the moral tone of our
political life, and the election of men to the
high dignities of the Republic, who, by their
example and principles, will exercise an en-
nobling influence upon political life
5. The full freedom to local selt-govern-
ment which belongs to it under constitu-
tional system, and which it needs to devel-
ope all its blessings
6. A tariff on imports. but only for pur-
poses Of revenue and no other. Opposition
to that protective system which benefits
privileged individuals more than the public
treasury, which las created oppressive mo-
nopolies, which has unreasonably increased
the cost Of living, which has destroyed our
ship-building interest and our export trade,
and is continually taking money out Of the
pockets of the many to put into the pockets
of the few.
Z. A conscientious discharge of all our Ma
tional liabilities with reduction Of taxes as
far as is compatible with our duties in that
respect.
s. Opposition to that book keepers pol
lev of finance, which seeks success in paying
debts not due with necessary haste, and thus
endaugcr by unnecessary oppressive taxes the
life of the goose that lays she golden eggs.
g. As speedy return as possible to specls
payments as basis OF our monetary system,
and fixed measure Of values.
10 Opposition to the growth of oPpFessivf
monopolies, and therefore against the donation
of the public domain to powerful corporations
to the disadvantage of the laboring people.
Mr.. Schurz is Conservative Republican
but he does not hesitate to expose with al
unsparing hand the abuses Of power and aban
Comment Of principle on the part of those witt
whom he acts politically. He even opposes
the nomination of Gen. Grant, and declares
his election if renominated, an act unworthy
free people There is indeed very little di
vergence between the principles laid down BY
Mr.. Schurz as the basis Of new party ant
the policy Of the Democracy.
The colored man who outraged and muir
dered little girl near Fulton Station, IL
HICKMAN county, KY, few days ago, wa
taken from the Jail on the night of his arreS