The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-03-11


of the Union had not been restored to
their former federal relations. 1t seemed
to me wise that no new questions should
be raised 80 long as that condition OF
affairs existed Therefore the past four
years, SO far rs | could control events,
have been consumed in the effort to real
ze harmony, public credit, commerce and
the arts Of peace and progress, 1t is my
firm conviction that the civilized world IL
tending toward republicauism, or gov
eminent by the people through their cho-
sen representatives,, aud that our own
great republic is destiacd to be the giid.
lug star to all others Under our re-
public we support an army lcss than thai
Of any European power OF any standing
Ard navy less than that Of either OF at
least four of them. There could be no
extension Of territory on this continent
which would call for an increase Of this
force, but rather might such extension
enable US to diminish it, The theory OF
government changes with general prog
ress. Now that the telegraph is made
available Tor communicating thought, to-
gether with rapid transit by steam, all
parts Of the continent are made contigu-
Gus for all purposes Of government, and
communication between the extreme linn
its Of the country made easier than it
was throughout the old thirteen States at
the beginning Of our national existence.
The effects of the late civil strife have
been to free the slave and make him a
citizen yet he is not possessed Of the
civil rights which citizenship should car
ry with it. This is wrong and should be
corrected To this correction | stand
committed, SO far as executive influence
can avail. Social equality is not a sub
ect to be legislated upon nor shall | ask
that anything be done to advance the So
cial status Of The colored men, except to
give him fair chance to develop what
there is good in him, give him access to
schools, aud when he travels let him feel
assured that his conduct will regulate the
treatment and fare he will receive. The
States lately at war with the general gov
ernment are now happily rehabiiated,
and no executive control is exercised 10
any Of them that would not be exercised
In any other State under like circumstan.
ces. In the first year Of the past admin
istration the proposition came up for the
admission Of Sanfo Domingo, as a terri
tory Of the Union. 1t was not a que--
ton my seeking, but was proposition
from the people Of Santo Domingo, and
which | entertained believe now, as
did then, that it vas for the best interests
OF the country, for the people of Santo
Domingo, and all concerned, that the
proposition should he received favorably
1t was, however, rejected constituionally
aud, therefore, the subject was never
brought up again by me. In future
while | hold my present office, the sub.
ject Of territorial acquisition must have
the support Of the people before | will
recommend any proposition looking tc
such acquisition. say here, however
that | do not share in the apprehension
held by many as to the dangers of gov
ernments becoming weakened and de
stroyed by reason of their exten>i o.
territory. Commerce, education and rap
i'd transit of thought and matter by telc
graph and steam have changed all this
rather do believe that our Great Make
is preparing the world in His own gooC
to become one nation, speaking one Ian
guage, and when armies and navics viii
ne no longer required My efforts in tn,
future will be directed to the restoration
Of good feelings between the different sec
tions OF our common country, to the res
toration of our currency to a fixed value
as compared with the worlds standard
Of value, gold, and if possible to a pa
with it. To the construction Of cheal
, routes of transit Throughout. the land, tt
the end that the products Of all section
may find a market and leave living re
, Enumeration to the producer, to the main
tenance of friendly relations with all GU
neighbors and with distant nations, to tn
, re-establishment of our commerce ant
share in the carrying trade upon tn
y ocean, to the encouraging Of such manu-
featuring industries as can be economi
. cally pursued in this country, to the EN-
, that the exports of home products ant
= industries pay for our imports, the onl.
sure method of returning to and maintain
, ing specie basis, to the elevation Of la
n Dor and by a humane course to bring tn
, aborigines under the benign influences O
education and civilization. 1t is eithe
this or a war of determination Wars G
9 determination engaged in by a peopl
pursuing commerce and all industrial pur
, suits are expensive even against the weak
est people. and demoralizing aud wicked
Our superiority Of strength and advar
tages of civilization should make US len
a ent toward the Indian. The wron
already Inflicted upon him should D
taken into account and the balance p lace
= to his credit. The moral view Of th
question should be considered and tn
question asked-Cannot the Indian b
made useful and productive member {
society by proper teaching and trea
70 ment? If the effort is made in good iaitl
|. we will stand before the civilized nator
n of the earth, and in our own conscience
/. for having made it. All these things al
not to be accomplished by one individual
= but they will receive my support an
S. such recommendations to Congress as wi
:. in my judgment best serve to carry the
5, into effect. | beg your support and ell
J.. couragement.
l. 1t has been and is my earnest desire
5, correct abuses that have grown up ia Il
n civil service OF the country, To secu
this reformation rules regulating met
50 DDS Of appointment and promotion wei
~ established, and have been tried NJ
DO eforts for such reformation shall be co
50 tiDued to the best Of my judgment. TT
~ spirit of the rules adopted will be mai
tanned