Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-12-08

ME Modification OF the cDun-
Iacs and will be until II is fully
WI VI and must rpmain the most
OI% of al All our national interests.
!, ., r,,rpose of good citizens gen
si,s tbeir efforts in those en-.
l','G ,ooidcnt. II found decided
u ,bo resolutions announced
: ~ ,be be national conventions of
nolitical parties of the coun-
!. sas a widespread apprehen-
H. "r mompntous results in our
sl' a unmarked by the recent
S,s 70 the constitution, were in
" iisopardy; that the good
sdiUr which prompted their
' ulJs l'JSssinterest Of a loyal devotion
Insral welfare, must prove a
ius 'p and that the sections of the
|"c1 ~, engaged in civil STRIFE might
''iT aImsst y as widely severed and
az thew we're when arrayed in
'.t "s each other. The course to
al in my judgment, which
wisost in the presence of this
was plainly indicated in my
address it pointed to the time
our pcople desired to zee, when
love of our whole country and
concerns its true welfare shall
The destructive force Of the
.uimosity of races and of sec
tility. Opinions have differed
to the measures best calculated
,bis great end. This was to be
the measures adopted by the
.tion have been subjected
and varied criticisms, Any
hateyCr which might have
Fcd upon would certainly have
ed distrust and opposition.
Ssurcs we're, in my Judgment,
Pre most in harmony with the
In and with the genius of our
d hest adopted, under all cir
4. to attain the end in view.
fccnt results already apparent
slat these endeavOrs are
be regarded as a mere
NJ, and should sustain
rage US in sur efforts. Already
el period which has elapsed,
liateC effect happens, no less than
be Of the course pursued, is
kted.and have the abiding faith
will furnish its ample vindica.
e minds Of the great majority
hlow.citizcns. The discontinu,
De army for the purpose of up
zeal governments in two states
Ion, was no less a constitutional
requirement, under the cir.
bs existing at the time, than il
tsary measure for the restora.
Ccal scltgoyernment and the
of national harmony.
hdrawal of the troops from such
Int was effected diligently and
ritous care for the peace and
of society and the protection
p psperity and persons of every
i classes Of citizens, the results
followed are indeed significant
uragiug, all apprehensicns o
AOm remitting those states tC
government is dispelled and s
ntary change in the minds of the
begun, and is in progress il
NJ Of that section of the country
theatre of unhappy civi
Nbstituting for suspicion
and aversion has giver
concord, friendship ant
httaChment to the union. NJ
cny that the often fatal com
" crimes, which for severa
Te been Of frequent occurrence
alarmed the public mind, hav
lireIy ceased, and that a spirit O
(rbearance and hearty nationa
as succeeded. There has bee
establishment OF order an,
lorly administration of justice
Of any remaining lawlcs,
become OF rare occurrence
turmoil and turbulence hav
ed and useful industries hav
med and public credit in tn
Ftates has been greatly strength
the encouraging benefits of
commerce between the section
puntry lately embroiled in tn
are fully enjoyed. Such al
peresults already attained, upo
country is to be congratulatec
are of such importance that "
confidence patiently await IL
pOsummation that will sureI
the natural progress of event
not be improper here to ga
puld be our fixed and unaltc
mlnation to protect by all Il
and proper means under Il
on and the lawsol the late,
led race in the experiment
pts and privileges, and / ur,
e, to whom heretofore the &C
le have sustained the relatiC
zen, the wisdom and Justice
ld liberal local legislation vii
their educational and goner
firm adherence to the laws
Onal and state as to their civ
cal rllghtsof the colored peop
Anced to full and equal citize
immediate repression and su
~ blythe national and local a
within their respective jurisdi
ery instance Of lawlessness al
GTard by them is required for Il
IKE OF both races, and is Just
Oy the public opinion of Il
GH rI the age, In this way the RI
harmony and good will and t
protection et every citiz
enjoyment of every constit
n' will surely be attaine
authority rests with me
snail not hesitate to put fort
belongs to the power ofcongr,
jurisdiction of the courts
IT,. = they may confidently
On to provide and perfor
legislatures, the courts a
1--WE authorities of the seveI
'arnestly appeal to secure
appropriate and seasonal
tDln their borders these comm
l@ A. rights of the united peol
: .. liberty, abhor oppression a
sIlce; these objects are vt
my heart and | shall m,
strive for their attainme
u cooperation of all classes,
Of the country and Of bo
Y qulred for this purpose, a
!, blessing assured, and ]
we NC may safely hope to ha
u iIee s Institutions of governm,
= 70 the generations that "
y IOe other subjects of gr
~nni M Importance to the peo
"u9nt!ry} l cannot be m
!. 'Mnk, in regarding