The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-10
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The CuFressy QnsssssaI & ! ,
l have frequently expressed my views in
public, and stand by my record on this
subject. regard all the laws of the
United States in relation to the payment
of the public indebtedness, the legal
tender notes included, as constituting .
pledge and moral obligation of the gov
ernment which must in good faith, be
kept. 1t "a my con viction that the feel.
ing Of uncertainty, insepsrable from an
irredeemable paper currency with its
fluctuations Of values, is oae Of the
great abstracts 10 revival Of confidence
and business, and = return 70 prosperity.
That uncertainty can be ended in but one
way, the
Resumpstsa 81 specie Paysusass,
but the longer the instability Connected
with our present money system Is per.
mitted TO continue the greater will be
the injury inflicted upon our econothical
interests, and all clssses Of society. Ii
elected shall approve every appropriate
measure TO accomplish the desired
end, and shall oppose any steps
backward. The resolution with respect 10
The Public seheel system
is one which should recsive the hearty
support OF the American people. Agi,s-
tion on this subject is 10 be spprehended
until, by constitutional amendment, the
schools are placed beyond all danger OF
sectsrisn control or Interference The
Republican party Is pledged TO secure
such M amendment. The resolution Of
the Convention on the subject OF the
Permanent Psciacstiss - the Com.
..t4 cry, al .a
and the complete protection Of all It's cit
izens in the free enjoyment OF all
their constitutional rights Is timely, and
Of great Importance. The condition OF
the Southern States attracts attention,
and commands the sympathy OF the
people of the whole Union. In their
progressive recovery from The effects OF
the war, their arst nscsssity - IN -iatslli-
gent and honest administration. Of Gov.
ernment, which win protect sll Slasses OF
citizens in their political and private
rights. What the South moel needs u
peace, and peace depends upon The su-
premacy Of law. There can he no en-.
durlr peace u the '."4 i''''"i" q
Constitutional Rsghts
Of any portion Of the people are habstu.
ally dlsregardsd A division of polill-
cal parties resting merely on distinctions
Of race or sectional lines Is always un-
fortunate, and may be disastrous. The
al ~ q k.s ,f
every other part Of the country, depends
on the attractions it can ofer 10 labor
immigration and capital, but laborsrs
will not go and capital will not be- von-
tured where the Constitution
and laws are set nj de-
lance, and distraction, apprehension,
and alarm take the place OF pssrs.loving
and lsw-sbidlng social life, All parts Of
the Constitution are sacred, and must DO
sacredly observed, the parts that are new,
no lsss than the parts that are old. The
moral and material prosperity Of the
Southern States can be- most etisctually
advanced BY n hearty and generous recog-
nltion OF the rights OF all, by all;
recognition without reserve or
chCrptioH WIN hu'u 'CoHu'
tion fully accorded, 1t will be
practicable 10 promote, by the influence
of all the legitimate agenc,es Of the gen.
ersl government. the eb,rts Of the pei
Pile OF these States 10 oll,in for them
selves the blessings { hol 81 and capable
local government. IL elected, ! shall
consider il not only my duty, but Il will
be my ardent desire 10 labor for tho at
tainment Of this enc. Let ma assure my
countrymen of the Southern States that
# shall bs charged with the duty OF
Organizing an Ad,nisistrssios.
IL will be one which will regard and
cherish their truest interest; ths inter.
ssts of the white and colored people both,
and equally, and which will put forth IL
best efforts 10 behalf OF n civil policy.
which will wipe out forever the distnc-
ton between the North and the South IA
our common country. With . civil ser
vice organized upon system
which will secure purity Of
experience, efficiency and economy.
strict regard for the public welfare
solely IN appointments, and the spseiy,
thorough and impartial prosocu,ion and
punishment Of all pubI'r officers who be-
tray official trusts; with sound cur
rency; with education unsectsrisD, and
free 10 all; with simplicity and irugsIity
in public and privat" sh,Ir., and with
frst"rnal spirit OF harmony PervadinI
the people OF all sections and clnssns, We
may reasonably hope that the
Seeoad CestsTy % OuS Eztstssee
ss nstion will, by the blessing Of God,
be- pre-eminent NJ an era Of good feeling
and period Of progress, prosperity and
happiness.
Very respectfully, your -cit'zsn,
fSIgned. X. Is. HAYa.