Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-03-05

TeSbOTeO 10 L0eiF IeueIdl TclallOtiS- II
seemed to me wise that no new question
should be raised so long as that condition
of affairs existed; therefore, it has
been my effort to restore harmony,
public credit, commerce and all the arts
Of peace and progress.
REPUBLICAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.
1t is my firm conviction that the CIV
| ilized world is tending toward republi-
eanism, or government by the PEOPLE,
| through their chosen representatives,
and that our great republic is destined
to be the guiding-star to all others.
| Under our republic we support an army
less than that of any European power
of any standing, and a navy less than
that of either of at least five of them.
| There could be no extension of territory
on this continent, which would call for
an increase of the forces, but rather
might such extension enable us to di-
minish it. The theory of government
changes with general progress. Now that
telegraph is made available for connect
ing thought, together with rapid transit
by steam, all parts of the continent are
made contiguous for all purposes of gov
eminent, and communication between
| the extreme limits of the country made
easier than it was throughout the old
thirteen states at the beginning of our
national existence.
CIVIL RIGHTS FOR THE NEGRO.
The effects of the late civil strife have
been to free the slave and make him a
citizen; vet he is not possessed of the civil
rights which citizenship should carry
with il. This is wrong, and should
be corrected. To this correction
stand committed, so far as execu-
tive influence can avail. Social
equality is no subject to be legislat-
ed upon, nor shall ask that anything
be done to advance the social status Of
the colored man except to give him a
fair chance to develop what there is good
| in him. Give him access to schools, and
when he travels let him feel assured
that his conduct will regulate the treat
ment and fare he will receive.
RIGHTS OF THE STATES.
The states lately at war with the gen.
eral government are now happily re-
| habilitated, and no executive control is
exercised in any one of them that would
not be exercised in any other State un-
| der like circumstances.
SAN DOMINGO.
In the first year of the past admins
| trstion the proposition came up for the
admission of San Domingo as a ter
ritory of the union. 1t was not q
question of my seeking, but was pro-
position from the people Of San Domin-
go, which I entertained. / believe
| now, as | did then, that it was for the
best interests of this country, for the peo-
pie of San Domingo and all concerned
that the proposition should be received
| favorably. 1t was, however, regarded
as unconstitutional, and therefore the
subject was never brought up again by
me. In future, while bold my present
office, the subject of acquisition of terri,
| tority must have the support of the peo-
pie beforeI will recommend any propo-
sition leading tosuch acquisition. l say
here, however, that do not share in the
apprehension held by many as to the
danger of governments becoming weak.
ened and destroyed by reason of their
EXTENSION OF TERRITORY.
! Commerce, education, and rapid tran.
sit of thought and matter by telegraph
and steam, have changed all this rather
disbelief that our great Master is prepar
ing the world in his own good time tt
become one nation, speaking one Ian
guage, and when armies and navies viii
be no longer required.
THE FUTURE.
My efforts in the future will be directed
to the restoration of good feeling
between the different sections of ou
common cOuntry-to the restoration o
our currency to a fixed value, as com
pared with the worlds standard of val
ues, gold, and if possible, to urge its ust
in the construction of cheap routes o
transit throughout the land, to the enc
that the products of all sections may
find a market and leave q living re
muneration to the preducer-to tn
maintenance of friendly relations will
all our neighbors and with distant ma
tiOns-to the establishment of our com
merce and share in the carrying trad
upon the Ocean-tO the encouragement
of such manufacturing industries as cal
be economically pursued in the country
to the end that the exports of home pro
duets and industries may pay for Ou
imports, the only sure method of re
turning to and permanently maintain
ing q specie basis-to the elevation O
labor, and by q humane course to brin3
THE ABORIGINEEs
of the country under the benign in
fluences of education and civilization
1t is either this or a war of extermina
, ton. Wars of determination engages
in by people pursuing commercial 0
industrial pursuits are expensive, eve
? against the wickedest people, and ar
demoraliZing and wicked. Our superi
ority of strength and advantage c
civilization should make US lenien
, toward the Indians. The wrong alread
inflicted upon them should be taken int
account, and the balance placed to thei
= credit. The moral view of the qpestio
should be considered, and the questio
asked: "Cannot the Indian be made
| useful and productive member of sOciet
by proper teaching and treatment?
q When the effort is made in good fait
we will stand before the civilized nation
: Of the earth, and in our own conseiou,
. ness, as having made it. All thes
+ things are not to be accomplished by on
I individual; but they will receive m
support and such recommendation [
; congress as will, in my judgment, be-
serve to carry them into effect. | be
' your support and encouragement
i CIVIL SERVICE.
1t has been and is my earnest desil
l to correct the abuses that have grown u
l in the civil service of the country.
: secure this reformation, rules, regul.
g tions and methods of appointment, an
: also promotion, were established an
have been traced. My efforts for sue
2 reformation shall be continued to tt
i best of my judgment, and the spirit
: the rules adopted will be maintainet
: THANKS FOR HONoRs CONFERRED.
! I acknowledge, before this assen
t blage, representing as it does every se
ton of our country, the obligation 1 al
under to my countrymen for the gre;
honor they have conferred on me by r
@ turning me to the highest office with
: their land, the further obligation restiu
e on me to render them the best servic,
: within my power, this 1 promise, lool
: ing forward with anxiety to the ds
when 1 shall be released from its r
/ sponsibilities, that at times are a
: most overwhelming, and from which
@ have scarcely had q respite. Since Il
! eventful warning upon Fort Sumter,
April, 1861, to the present day.
: PERSONAL HISTORY AND vINDICATIol
NY services were then entered and a
! cepted under the first call for trool
! growing out of that event. did n
q ask for place or position, and was e.
q tirely without influence or the acquain
r ance of persons of influence, but was T
v solved to perform my part in strugg
:; threatening the very existence of Il
" nation. L here performed conscio
e duty without asking promotion or cor
n mand, and without q revengeful feeliI
n toward any section or any individual