The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

: mercial and manufacturing interests
which began in September, 1878. and
c still continues. 1t is very gratifying.
= however, 10 be able to say that there ans
: indications all around us of coming
T change to prosperous times.
e Upon the currency question, init.
= mately connected as it is with thi.
topic, l may be permitted to repesr
2 here the sta "a at made in my letter
t of acceptance, that in my Judgment
the feeling of uncertainty, inseparablt
from an lrred,emable paper currency,
, with its fiuctuation of values. is one OF
, the greatest obstacles to prosperous
times. The only safe paper cur
) rency is one which rests upon
com basis, and is at all times
and principally convertible into coin.
| adhere to the views heretofore ex-
/, pressed by men is favor of COMPRESSION
al legislation in behalf of an early re-
sumption of specie payment, and am
satisfied not only that this is wise but
that the interests as well as the public
sentiment of the country imperatively
demand it.
Passing from the remarks upon the
condition Of our own country to consid-
CT our relations with other lands, we are
reminded by the international compli-
cations abroad threatening the peace
OF Europe, that our traditional rule Of
non interference in the affairs of for
eIgE nations has proven of great value
in past times, and ought to be strictly
observed. The policy inaugurAted by
my honore1 predecessor, President
Grant, of submitting To arbitration
grave questions in dispute between our
selves and foreign powers, points to
new and IncomparaDly the best instru-
mentality for the preservation of peace,
and will, as l believe, become as be-
neticent an example of the course to
be pursued, in similar emergencies by
other nations. If, unhappily, questions
OF difference should at any time during
the period of my administration arise
between the United States and any for
eign government it will certainly be
my disposition and my hope TO aid in
their settlement in the same peaceful
and honorable way, thus securing to
our country the great blessing of peace
and mutual good offices with ali the
nations of the world.
| Fellow-citizens, we have reached the
close of political contest marked by
the excitement which usually attends
the contests between great political
parties whose members espouse and adj
vocate with earnest faith their respec-
tive creeds. The circumstances were
perhaps in no respect extraordinary
save in the closeness and consequent
uncertainty of the result. For the first
time IN the history of the country 1t
has been deemed best, in view of the
peculiar circumstances of the case,
that the objections and questions In
dispute with reference to the counting
of the electoral votes should be refer
red to the decision of tribunal APP
pointed for this purpose. That tri-
bunal, established by law for this
sole purpose, its members, all
of them, men of long-established
regulations for integrity and in
telligence, and, with the exception of
those who are also members of the su-
premc judiciary, chosen equally from
| both political parties, its deliberations
enlightened by the research and argu-
ments of able counsel, was entitled to
the full confidence of the American
people. Its decisions have been pa
tiently waited for and accepted as le-
gally conclusive by the general judg
ment OF the public. For the present
opinion will widely vary as to the wis
dom Of the several conclusions an
nOunced by that tribunal. This is to
be anticipated IN every instance where
matters of dispute are made subject of
arbitration under the forms of the law
Human judgment is never unerring,
and is rarely regarded as otherwise
than wrong by the unsuccessful party
in the contest. The fact that two great
political parties have in this way set
tied dispute in regard to which good
men differ as to the facts and to the
law, no less than as to the proper
course to be pursued IN solving the
question in controversy, is an occasion
for general rejoicing. Upon one point
there Is entire un .nimity in public SEN
timent, that conflicting claims to the
presidency must be amicably and peace
ably adjusted, and when so adjusted
the general acquiescence of the nation
ought surely to follow. 1t is reserved
for government of the people, where
right of suffrage is universally given, to
give the world the first example in the
history of great nation, in the midst
Of opposing parties for power pushing
its party tumults, to yield the issue of
the contest to the adjustment accord
ing to the forms of law.
Looking for the guidance of that di-
vine aid by which the deslinies of ma
tioDs and individuals are shaped, call
on you Senators, Representatives,
judges, fellow-citizens, here and every
where, to unite with me in an earnest
effort to secure to our country the
blessings not only of national prosperi-
ty, but Of justice, peace and union, a
union depending not upon the selfish
ness but upon the loving devotion of a
free people, and that all things may be so
ordered and settled upon the best and
surest foundation, that peace and hap
piness, truth and justice, religion and
piety may be established among us for
all generations.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The drift
of the debate indicates that Morgan of
Alabama and Lamar of Mississippi will
be seated on 7'riDIa .tacie evidence.
Senator Wallace of Pennsylvania sub
mitted a resolution that the creden-
tails of L. @. G. Lamar be taken from
the table, and that he be sworn in.
Senator Anthony moved that the
Senate adjourn yeas 10, nays SO.
Many Republicans are voting with
the Democrats in opposition to an ad-
journment.
Senator Blaine spoke in favor of
swearing in Mr.. Lamar, and SAID his
credentials were entirely regular, and he
was just as much entitled to be sworn
in as he (Senator Blaine) or any other
Senator sworn in Yesterday. Senator
Blaine has startled the Senate. He
thinks Pinchback should have been
admitted. He favors seating Morgan
and Lamar. Answering Morton as to
what he would do with Kellogg under
his line of argument, Mr.. Blaine says
he had resolution in his hand which
he proposed to offer, when the present
case was disposed Of, to seat Kellogg.
Senator Dawes declared in favor Of
seating Lamar.
Senator Spencer is speaking in oppo-
sition, and has sent to the clerks
desk, to be read as part OF his speech,
certain committee reports on the Mis-
sissippi election.
The proceedings are on the motion
OF Senator Wallace TO seat Lamar. The
conclusion will hardly be reached to-
dow