Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Presidential controversy was taken up and |
passed-ayes Al, nays 8. Subsequently the |
resolution was reconsidered and a new one
introduced which simply called for acquies-
mously. A committee was then appointed to |
wait on the Governor and inform him that the |
legislature was ready to adjourn, and on the |
committees performing that duty and notify |
ing the House that the Governor had no fur |
ther communications to make, the 10th ses- |
sion of the Minnesota Legislature was formally |
declared adjourned without day.
President Hayes Inaugural.
Delivered in Washington March 5, 1877.
FELLOW CITIZENS: We have assembled to
repeat the public ceremonial begun by Wash
lngtOn and observed by all my predecessors,
and now time-honored custom which marks
the commencement Of a new term of the Pres
idential Office. Called to the duties of the
great trust, l proceed, in compliance with
usage, to announce some OF the leading prn-
ciples, on the subjects that now chiefly en-
gage public attention, by which it is my de-
sire to be guided in the discharge of those du-
ties. l shall not undertake tolay down:irrevoc-
ably the principles or measures of admins.
tration, but rather 10 speak OF the motives
which should animate us, and to suggest GER
tain important ends to be attained, in accord
ance with our institutions and essential to
the welfare of our country.
At the outset of the discussion which pre-
ceded the recent Presidential election, it
seemed to me fitting that should fully make
known my sentiments in regard to several OF
to demand the consideration of the country.
Following the example and in part adopting
the language Of one Of my predecessors, l
wish now, when every motive for misrepres
entation has passed away, to repeat what was
said before the election, trusting that my
countrymen will candidly weigh and under.
stand it, and that they will feel assured that
the sentiments declared in accepting the nom-
ination for the Presidency will be the stand
ard of my conduct in the path before me,
charged as l now am with the grave and
difficult task OF carrying them out in the
practical administration of government, so
far as depends. under the constitution and
laws, on the chief executive of the nation.
The permanent pacifcation OF the country
upon such principles and by such measures
! as will secure complete protection of all Its
citizens, the free enjoyment of all their con-
stitutional rights, is now the one subject in
our public affairs which all thoughtful and
patriotic; citizens regard as of supreme impor-
| tance. Many of the calamitous effects of the
tremendous revolution which has passed over
the Southern States still remain. The i'm
measurable benefits which will surely follow,
sooner or later, the hearty and generous &C.
ceptance Of the legitimate results OF that revo.
luton have not been realized. Difficult
and embarrassing questions meet us al
of these States are still impoverished
and the inestimable blessings Of wise, honest
and peaceful local selt-governmenta are not full
ly enjoyed. Whatever difference of opinio,
may exist as to the cause OF this condition O
things, the TACT is clear that in the progress
OF events the time has come when such gov.
ernment.is an imperative necessity, required
OF these States. But it must not be forgot
ten that only local government which rec
ognizes and maintains inviolate the rights o
all, is a true selt-government. Will
respect to the two distinct races, whose
peculiar relations to each other have brough
upon us the deplorable complications ane
perpleXities which exist in these States, /
must he government which decides the in
terest5 OF both races carefully and equally.
must he government which submits Loyalty
and heartily to the constitution and laws-th'
laws of the nation and the laws OF the States
themselves-acceptipg and obeying faithful,
the whole constitution as it is: Resting upo1
this sure and substantial foundation, the su
perstructure of benetcent governments can b
built, and not otherwise.
In furtherance of such obedience to the let
ter and the spirit of the constitution and il
behalf of its attainment, implies that all so
called party interests lose their apparen
Importance, and party lines may we'll be per
mitted to fall into insignificance. The ques
ton we have to consider for the immediat
welfare OF those States OF the Union is tn
. social order and all peaceful industries an
the happiness that belongs to it.. OF a retor
. to barbarism. 1t is question in whic
every citizen of the nation is deeply interest
ed, and with respect to which we ought nc
to be, in partisan sense, either Kepubll
cans or Democrats, but fellow -citizens an
tellow-men, to whom the interests of tn
> common country and common humanity ar
|; dear.
!. The sweeping revolution Of the-entire labc
system OF large portion OF our country an
the advance OF four million people from cor
dition OF servitude to that Of citizenship upo
an equal footing with their former master
conld not occur without presenting problem
, OF the gravest moment to be dealt with, by tt
: emancipated race, by their former master
and by the general government, the author
0 the act of emancipation. That it was wis
e just and providential act, traught with go<
8 throughout the country. That moral obi
t CATION rests upon the national government
I employ its constitutional power and intluen
d to establish the rights Of the people it h
- cUlAuCllRAlcO, 8uu W pE0IcCt IucH Ill sAC g
), joyments Of their rights, when they are
e iringed or assailed, is also generally admitte
= The evils which atflict the Southern Stat
can only be removed or remedied by Il
}. united and harmonious efforts of both race
D actuated by motives OF mutual sympathy 81
II regard and, while in duty bound and full
e determined to protect the rights OF all,
! every constitutional means at the disposal
+; my administration, am sincerely anxious
}. use every legitimate influence in favor
|. honest and efficient local government, as t
" true resource of those States for the prom
t. lion of the contentment and prosperity
It their citizens. In the effort shall make
It accomplish this purpose ask tue cordial 9
3; operation of all who cherish an interest in
j. welfare of the country-trusting that par
n ties and the prejudice OF race will be tree
J; surrendered in behalf Of the great purpose
- be accomplished.
a In the important work OF restoration OF t
t. South it is not the political situation alo
D. that merits my attention. The material d
velopment Of that section Of the country
# been arrested by the social and political !
0. volution through which it has passed a
ID now needs and deserves the considerate G:
Or scribed by the constitution and wise put
~ economy. But at the basis Of all prosper
to for that as we'll as for every other part OF
lis country lies improvement OF the lntellect'
Id and moral condition of the people. Univ
ed sal suffrage should rest upon universal ed
z cation. TO this end liberal and perman'
ns provision should be made by the State &
L. ernments and, it need be, supplemented
legitimate aid from the national authority.
i'll Let me assure my countrymen Of the Sou
D. ern States that it is my earnest desire to
e gard and promote their truest interests
be interests OF the white and colored people, ,b'
mt and equally ly-and to put forth my best etc
MS in behalf Of q civil policy which will fore
lis wipe out in our political affairs the color
! and the distinction between North and Sou
re- united North or united South, but uni
,ts country.
ng Iask the attention Of the public to the (