The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-07-25

In readJusting the tariff, suggest that
careful estimate be made of the
amount OF surplus revenue collected I'm
der the present laws, after providing for
the current expenses Of the Government.
the interest," account, and sinking fund
and That this surplus be reduced in such
manner as to afford the greatest relief
to the greatest number.
PUBLIC LANDS.
The time.hoaored and beneficial nol;ov
OF setting apart certain sections Of nublic
land for educational purposes in the new
States should be continued
renew my recommendation that the
public lands be regarded as a heritage to
our children, to be disposed of onlv as
required fer occupation aud to actual set
tiers
The true prosperity and greatness of a
nation IS to be found liz the elevation and
education of its laborers
NATIONAL CREDIT.
The United States SIN uld not loan their
credit IN aid of any enterprise underta-
ken by States or corporations, nor grant
lands IN any instance, unless the projected
work is Of acknowledged national impor-
lance.
TIE INDIANS.
recommend liberal appropriations to
carry out the indian peace policy, not only
because it is humane, Christian like and
economical, but because 1t is right.
EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL.
The citizen Of the United States wheth-
er native or adopted, who discharges his
duty to his country, is entitled to its COM
plete protection. While [ have a voice
in the direction Of affairs, / shall not
consent to peril this sacred right by con-
ferrlng 1t upon fictitious or fraudulent
claimants
f.. POLYGAMY.
Neither polygamy nor any other viola.
tioa of existing statutes will be permitted
within the territory of the United States.
1t is not with the religion of the self
styled Saints that we are now dealing, but
with their practices. They will be pro
tected in the worship of God, according
to the dictates of their consciences. but
they will net be permitted to violate the
laws under the cloak of religion.
THE SOUTHERN STATES. 49,.
More than six years have elapsed since
the last hostile gun was fired between the
armies then arrayed against each other
one for the perpetuation, the other for the
destruction, of the Union-1t NAV we'll be
considered whether it is not now time that
the disabilities imposed by The Four
teenth Amendment should be removed.
That amendment does not exclude the
ballot, but only imposes the disability to
Hold offices upon certain classes. When
the purity Of the ballot is secure, MAORI,
ties are sure to elect officers rejecting
the views of the majority. I do not see
the, advantage or propriety Of excluding
men from office merely because they were,
before the rebellion, of standing and
character sufficient to be elected to posi-
lions requiring them to take eaths to SUP.
port the Constitution, and admitting to
eligibility those entertaining precisely the
same views, but Of lesa standing in their
communities It may be said that the
former violated an oath, while the latter
did not. The latter did not have it i'm
their power to do so. If they had taken
tnls oath 1t cannot be doubted they would
nave broken 1t as the former class. If
there are any great criminals, distinguish.
ed above all others for the part thew took
III opposition to the Government. thew
might, IN the judgment of Congress- be
excluded from such an amnesty. This
subject is submitted for your careful con.
sidoration.
The condition of the Southern States is,
unhappily, not such as all true patriotic
citizens would like to see. Social ostra-
clsm for opinions sake, personal violence
or threats toward persons entertaining
political views opposed to those enter
tanned by the majority of the old citizens,
prevent immigration and the flow of
much-needed capital into the States late.
~ In rebellion. It will be happy con
dltlon OF the country when the old citi-
zens of these States will take an interest
IN public affairs, promulgate ideas hon.
estly entertained, vote for men represent
ing their views, and tolerate the same
freedom of expression and ballot in those
entertaining different political convic-
lions, .aso
THE GENERAL POLICY OF, THE ADMINS
TRATIoN.
On my assuming the responsible duties
of Chief Magistrate of the United States.
it was with the conviction that three
things were essential to its fullest devel-
opement. First among these, is strict in.
tegrity in fulfilling all our obligations.
Second, to secure protection to the person
and property Of the citizen of the United
States in each and every portion of our
common country, wherever he may choose
to move, without reference to original
religion, color. or politics, de-
handing of him only obedience to the
laws and proper respect for the rights of
others. Third, union of all the States
with equal rights-indestructible by any
means.