The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-07-19

HeaiS ~ departments, mrde all the nD-
pontments, hut the appointing power in
many cases. passed into the control off
members OF Congress. The oHices ip
| these eases have become not merely ra
wards for party services, but rewards nr
for services To- patty leaders. This avs.
tenn destroys the independence of the
separate departments Oi The Govern
mcnt l. teud- directly 10 extravapance
and official iucapucitv. Ii l. tempta-
ton 20 dishonesty 10 binders and im-
! pairs the careful supervision and strict
Accountability by which alone faithful
and efficient public services can be SEE
| cured. Ii obstructs the prompt removal
ana sure punishment of the unworthy.
and IN every way it degrade. TIE civil
service and character oft the Govern
ment
Ii is felt, | ann confident by a large
majority of the members OF Congress
TO be an iutolerable burden and au uuwar-
rantable hindauce 10 the proper dis,
charge Of their legitimate duties. h
ought 10 bee abolished. The reform
should be thoroughly radical and c5m-
Plete. We should return to the priuci-
pies and practices OF the founders of the
Government. supplying by legislation.
when needed, that which was formerly
established hy custom. They neither
expected nor desired from the public
officer any partisan service They
meant that public officers should owe
their whole service TO the Government
and Co the people. They meant that thc
officer should be secure boz his tenure OFF
ONCE as long as his personal character
remained untarnished and the perform.
ance OF his duties satisfactory II Clpct-
ed / shall conduct the administration 81
the Government upon these principle
and all constitutional power, vested iu
the Executive will be employed Co cstah.
lish this reform.
lhe declaration Of principles by me
Cincinnati Convention makes nouuuoun.
IN favor 81 q single Presidential
term. do not assume 90 add Co that
declaration, but believing that the restorl-
ton OF the civil service 10 the system
established by Washington and followed
by the early Presidents, can be best ac-
by an Executive who is lu-
Ter no temptation 10 use the patronage Of
MS office 70 promote bis own reelection.
desire to perform what ! regard AS "a
iuty in stating now my iuhxibIc purpa,e.
I elected, not TO be q candidate for "A
second term.
On the currency question. | have
frequently expressed my views I'm public,
ma stand by nay record ON this -ub,cct.
.'regard all the laws of the United States
'clating 10 the payment of the public ip.
tebteduess, the legal tender notes iuclud-
"a, as constituting a pledge and moral
obligation Of the Government. which
must in good faith he kept
1t Is my conviction that the feeling OF
lncertainty, inseparablc from ON ire
Ieemable paper currency with its Auctuu-
ions OF values, is one OF the great obsta-
les to a revival Of confidence and busi-
less, and TO return of prosperity. That
uncertainty can be- ended i'm but one way
the resumption Of specie payment.
mt the longer the instability connected
With our present money system 4 per
nltted To continue, the greater will BIO
he injury inflicted upon oar ec0nOnumi-
al interests and all classes of society.
1 elected, / shall approve every appro-
rate measure TO accomplish tho desired
nd, and shall oppose amy step back
ward
The resolution with respect to the
ublic school system is one which should
ecelve the hearty support of the Amer.
an people. agitation upon the subject
3 TO apprehcnded until by constitutional
amendment the schools are beyond all
LANCER of sectarian control or iuterfer-
nee. The Republican party is pledged
o secure such an amendment.
The resolution of tho convention ON
he subject of the permanent paciiication
fthe country and the complete protection
f all it, citizens in the free enjoyment
t all their constitutional rights is timely
nd Of great importance The cuudi-
ion Of the Southern States attracts the
ttcntion and commands tho sympathy
f the people Of the whole Uuiol in her
progressive recovery from the effects Of
be war
Ineir first necessity IS an intelligent
nj honest administration Of Govern
lent, which will protect all classes Of cit
gems in all their political and private
ights. What the South most needs B.
eace, and peace depends upon the sue
rcmacy of the law. There can benu
nduring peace if the constitutional rights
f any portion Of the people arc habitu-
lily disregarded.
a division OF political parties resting
lereiy upon distinction OF race on upon
lctional lines, is always unfortunate uud
nay be disastrous The welfare Of Tie
.outh, with that Of every other part Of
he country, depends upon the attractions
can offer to labor, To emigration and TO
aptal; but labQrcrs will uot 90 and cap
tail will not venture where the cOnstitu-
ion and the laws are sctut defiance. and
apprehension and alarm take
lc Ptace Of peace-lOying and laW-abidug
oclal life.
All parts Of the constitution are sacred
nj must be sacrediy observed tho parts
aat are new no less than the parts that
re old. The moral and material pros
Gritty Of the Southern States eau be most
foctiyely advanced by a hearty and gen
rous recognition Of the rights ~ an bv
Ia recognition without reserve or eX-
option. With such recognition fully ac.
orded, il will h1 practicable t0 promote,
" the influence OF all legitimate agencies
t The general good, the effort of the pc0-
be Of these States o. obtain for them
elves the blessing of h)ncstand capable
ocal government.
If elected ] shall consider it not only
ny duty, it will be my ardent desire 10
abor for the attainment u this end.
Let me assure yplA nay couutrymeu Of
he Southern STATES, il ] shall be charged
With the daty Of organizing an admins
ration, it will be one which will rcgaI a
nd cherish their truest iuterests-the
interest of the white and Of the colOred
,eoPlc both ana equally, and which win
,ut forth Is best efforts In behalf of 70
iyii policy which will wipe out forever
he distinction between North and South