Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-07
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
tIIOs. Ciassas I tie Senate
and House Of ReptesMNf'TeS:

ALI H@A(N wv ARAAAAAAAH So
encouraging prospects Of a. early return Of
general prosperity.
THE SOUTHERN POLICY.
To complole and make permanent the
medication OF the country, continues TO be,
and until Il Is fully accomplished, must re-
main, the most important Of all our national
interests. The earnest purpose Of good citi'
zens generally to unite their efforts In this
endesvor IA evident. Il found decided ex-
preston in the resolutions announced IN
iS76 By the National Conventions OF the
leading political parties OF the country.
There was q widespread apprehension that
the momentous results in our progress as q
Nation, marked by the recent amendments
10 the Constitution, were in imminent
ieOpaFdy; that the good understanding
which prompted their adoption in the inter-
est Of loyal devotion 10 tho general well
fare might prove a barren truce, and that
the two sections ofthe country once engaged
in civil strife might be again almost as
widely severed and disunited as they were
when arrayed in arms against each other.
The course to DO pursued, which in my
judgment seemed wisest in the presence Of
this emergency, was plainly indicated in
nv Inaugural Adde'S. II pointed 10 the
time, which all our people desire to see, when
agenuine love Of our whole country and Of
al that concerns its true welfare shall sup
plant the destructive forces Of the mutual
welfare Of races, and Of sectional hostility.
Opinions have differed widely as 10 the
measures best calculated to secure this great
end. This was 10 be expected. Tho meas
ures adopted by tho Administration have
been! subjected 10 severe and varied criti-
clam. Any course whatever which might
have been entered upon would certainly
have encountered distrust and opposition.
These measures were, in my Judgment, such
as were most In harmony with tho Constitu-
ton and with The genius Of our people, and
bost adapted under all the circumstances to
attain the end in view. The benehcent re-
endeAvors are not to be regarded as q mere
experiment. and should sustain and encour-
age Us in our efforts. Already in the brief
period which has elapsed, the immediate
effectiveness, no less than the Justice Of the
course pursued, Is demonstrated and ! have
an abiding faith that time will furnish its
ample vindicati0n in the minds Of the great
majority Of my fellow-citizen'.
TIE DIscoNTIHUANcE OF THE usG up THE
ARMY
for the purpose Of unfolding LEGAL Govern
meuts in two States ofthe Union wa, no less
Constitutional duty and requirement under
the circumstances existing at the time, than
Il was q much needed measure for the
restoration Of self-government and the pro-
motion OF National harmony. The with
dfRwal Of tho troops from such employ
ment was effected deliberately, and with
solieitous care for tho peace and good order
ofsOciety, and the protection ofthe property
and persons and every right of oil classes o.
citizens. Tho results that have followed ar'
indeed significant and encouraging. All
apprehension Of danger from RENTING these
States TO local self.government Is dispclled,
and q most salutary change in the minds Of
the people has begun and Ia in progress in
every part OF that section Of the country,
oncothe theater Of unhappy civil strife-sub-
shutting for suspicion, distrustand aversion,
concord, friendship and patriotic attach
ment 10 the Union.
RESULTS.
no prcjudiced mind will deny that the
terrible and often fatal collisions which for
several years have been OF frequent occasion,
and have a~gitated and alarmed the public
mind, have almost entirely ceased, and that
n spirit Of mutual forbearanco and hearty
National interest has succeeded there has
been a general re-cstablishnent Of order, and
OF the orderly administration Of justice in
stances OF remaining lawlessAess have be.
come Of rare occurrence political turmoil
and turbulence have disappeared useful
industries have been resumed public credit
in the Southern States has been greatly
strengthened, and tho encouraging benefits
ola revival Of commercc between tho sec
tons Of the country lately cmbToiled in civil
war are fully enjoyed. Such are some Of tho
results already attained, upon which the
country Is TO DO congratulated. They arc Of
such importance that We may with conf
dence patiently await the desired consummN
ton that will come with tho natural pro
gross Of events.
PROTECTION Of II NEGROES,
1t may not be improper to say that il
should DO our Fixed and unalterabl9 deter
mination TO protect, by all available anC
proper means under the Constitution and thu
laws, tho lately emancipated race in the On,
ioyment oftheir rights and privileges, and
urge upon these with whom heretofore tbs
colored people have sustained the relation
OF bondmen, the wisdom and justice o
humane and liberal local legislation with re
spect TO their education and general welfare
affirm adherence 10 the laws, both NatiOnA
and State, as 10 the civil and political right
of the colored people now advanced TO ful
and equal citizenship. The immediate re
preston and sure punishment ny the NAtlOh
al and local authorities. within their respeC
tive jurisdictions, Of every instance OF law
lessness and violence towards them, is re
quired for the security alike Of both raceI
ind Is Justly demanded by the public opin
ion Of The country and the age. In this wa,
tho restoration Of harmony and goodwill
and the complete objection Ofevery citizel
in the full enjoyment Of every Constitutions
right will surely be attained. Whatove
authority rests with me to this end, l shal
not hesitate TO put forth whatever belong
TO the power Of Congress and the jurisdiction
OF the Courts OF the Union, they may conh
IDENTIFY be relied upon to provide for and per
form; and 10 the Legislatures, the Courts
and the Executive authorities Of the severa
States, | earnestly appeal to secure by ade
Guatn, appropriate and scasonRble means
within their borders, these common rights o
united people which love liberty, abhor
oppression, and roveresjustice. Tho object
are very dear TO my heart, and shall con
linue most earnestly TO strive for thel
attainment. The cordial cooperation Of a.
classes Of all sections Of tho country and
both races is required for this purpose, an,
with these blessings assured, and not other
wise, We may safely hope TO hand down on
free Institutions OF government unimpalre'
10 the generations that will succeed us.
FINANCES AND CURRENCY.
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