The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-03-13
MANTTOWOC THURSDAY MARCH l3 1878 Z

came up FOR the admission Of Santo Do
mingo as territory of the Union. 1t
was not a question OF my seeking, but
| was h proposition from the people of
| Santo Domingo. and which entertained
| | believe nov, as did then, that it was
| for the best Interests of this country, for
| the people of San Domingo. all CONCERN
| ed, that the proposition should be re-
ceIved tavorably- LII was, however, re-
| Jecied constltutionally, and therefore tho
| subject was never brought up again br
| ne In the future, while | hold my
present office, the subject of acquisition
| OF territory must have the support ofthe
people before | will recommend any pro-
position looking to such acquisition. |
| say here now. however, that | do not
share IN the apprehension held by many
as to the danger Of governments becom-
ing weakened and destroyed by reason
of their extension of territory Com
nlefce, education and rapid transit of
thought and matter by telegraph and
steam have changed this belief. or rather
this disbelief that our great Maker is
preparing the world in his own good
time to be one nation, speaking ore Ian
guage, and where armies and navies are
no longer required
My efforts H-tIte future will be direct
ed 10 the restoration of good feeling be-
tween the different sections of our eom-
mon country. to the restoration of our
currency to a fixed value as compared
with the worlds standard of values OF
geld, and If possible to par with it to
the construction of cheap routes Of tram
sit throughout the land, to the end that
the products of all sections may find
market and leave a living remuneration
TO the producer; to the maintenance of
friendly relations with all our neighbor
and with distant nations; to the estab
ilshmcnt of our commerce and share in
the carrying trade upon the oceau; to
the encouragement of such manufactur
ing Industries as can be economically
pursued in this country to the end, that
the exports of home products and indus
tries may pay for our imports, the only
sure method OF returning to and perma-
nently maintaining a specie basis; to the
elevation of labor, and by humane course
10 bring the aborigines of the country
under the benign influences of educa
tion and civilization. 1t is either this or
war of determination. Wars of ex-
termination, engaged in by people pur
suing commerce and all industrial pur-
suits. are expensive even against the
weakest people, and are demoralizing
and wicked Our superiority of strength
and advantage of civilization should
make US lenient towards the Indian.
The wrong already inflicted upon him
should be taken into account and the
balance placed to his credit The moral
view of the question should be consider
ed, and the question asked: Cannot the
Indian be made peaceful and produc-
tive member OF society by proper teach
ing and treatment? When the effort is
made in good faith, we will sta nd iusti-
lied before the civilized nations of the
earth and III our own Consciousness for
having made it. All these things are not
TO be accomplished by one individual,
but they will receive support and such
recommendation to Congress, as will il
my Judgment best serve to carry them
into effect, and [ beg your support and
encouragement.
1t has been and it is my earnest desire
to correct abuses that have grown upon
the public service of the country. To Sc
cure tins reformation, rules and reguia-
tions and methods of appointment and
promotion were established and have
been introduced. My efforts for such
reformation shall be continued to the
best of my judgment. The spirit of the
rules adopted viii be maintained
L acknowledge before this assem- blage,
representing as it does every section of
our country, the obligation | am under
to my countrymeu for the great honor
they have conferred on me by returning
me to the hlg chest office withia their gift
and the further obligation resting on me
to render them the best services within
my power. This L promise, looking for
ward with the greatest anxiety to the
day when | shall be released from the
responsibilities that at times are almost
| overwhelming, and from which | have
| scarcely had respite since the eventful
firing upon Fort Sumpter in April, 1861,
to the present day. My services were
then tendere1 and accepted under the
| first call for troops growing ont of that
event. | did not ask for place or ,si-
ton, and was entirely without Influence
or acquaintance Of persons of influence.
| but was resolved to perform my part in
| struggle tireate ming the very existence
| OF the nation. L performed conscious
without asking promotion or command.
and without revengeful feeling toward
any section or any individual. Not
| withstanding this, Throughout tie war,
aud from MY candidacy FOR my present
| office in 1868 to the close of the last
Presidentiol campaign, have been the
subject of abuse and SANDER scarcely
ever equalled in political history, which,
to-day. feel that [ can afford to disre
gard. in view Of your verdict which [
gratefully accept as good indication.