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

IN O6E1lI OF tncSe measures. IL must be re-
garded as an expression of the united voice
and will of the whole country upon this SUBJ |
ject and both political parties are virtually |
pledged to give it their unreserved support.
The President OF the United States OF neces-
sity ewes his election to Office to the suffrages
and Jealous labors Of political party, the
OF which cherish with ardor, and
regard as OF essential Importance the principles
OF their party organization, but he should
strive to be always mindful Of the fact that he
serves his party best who serves his country
best. In furtherance of the reform we seek and
in other important respects, as change OF
greatimportance, recommend an amendment
to the constitution prescribing q term of six
years for the Presidential office and torbidding
reflections.
With respect to the financial condition OF
the country shall not attempt an extended
history of the embarrassment and prostration
which we have suffered during the past three
years. The depression in all our varied COM
mercial and manufacturing interests through
out the country, which began in September,
1878, still continues. 1t is very gratifying,
however, ITO be able to say that there are indi-
cations all around us OF q coming change to
prosperous times.
Upon the currency question intimately con-
nected, as it is, with this topic, l may be per-
mitted to repeat the statement made in my let
ter of acceptance: In my judgment the teel-
ing Of uncertainty inseparable from irredeem-
able paper currency, with its fluctuations of
value is one of tie greatest obstacles to re-
turn to prosperous times; . The only safe pa.
basis and is at all times and promptly convert
ible into ecin.
adhere to the views heretofore expressed
by me in favor of Congressional legislation in
behalf of an early resumption of specie pay
ment and am satisfied not only that this is
wise, but that the interests as we'll as the
public sentiment OF the country imperatively
demand 1t.
Passing from these remarks upon the con-
dition OF our own country to consider our re-
lations with other lands, we are reminded, by
international complications abroad, threaten
ing the peace OF Europe, that our traditional
rule of non-interlerence in the affairs of
foreign nations has proved of great value in
past times and ought to be strictly observed.
predecessor, President Grant, of submitting to
arbitrator grave questions in dispute between
ourselves and foreign powers, points to new
and incomparably the best instrumentality
for the preservation OF peace, and will, be-
lieve, become a benefcent example of q
course to be pushed in similar emergencies by
other nations. If unhappily questions Of dit.
ference kshould at any time during the pc
riod of my administration arise between the
United States and any foreign government, i
will certainly be my disposition, az my hope
to aid in their settlement in the same peace
full and honorable way, thus securing to oul
country the great blessings OF peace and o
mutual good offices with all nations OF tht
world.
Fellow -citizens, We have reached the close
of political contest marked with the excite
ment which usually attends the contests be-
tween great political parties, whose member:
espouse and advocate with earnest faith thei
respective creeds. The circumstances were
perhaps, in no respect extraordinary, save il
the closeness aud the consequent uncertaint.
of the result. For the first time in the histor,
of the country it has been deemed best, il
view of the peculiar circumstances of the case
that the objections and questions in disput
with reference to the counting OF the electora
votes should be referred to the decision of
tribunal appointed for this purpose. Tha
tribunal, established by law for this sole pur
pose, its members, all OF them, of long estab
lished reputation for integrity and intelli
are also members OF the supreme Judiciary
, chosen equally from both political parties
its deliberation enlightened by the researcl
and the arguments OF able counsel-was enti
, tied to the fullest confidence of the America
people. Its decisions have been ratientl
waited for and accepted as legally conc!usiv
; by the general judgment OF the public. Fo
the present opinions will widely vary as to tn
wisdom OF the several conclusions announce
by that tribunal. This is to be anticipated i
every instance where matters OF dispute ar
: made the subject of arbitration, under tn
forms oflaw. Human judgment is never un
E erring and rarely regarded as otherwise tina
wrong by the unsuccessful iparty in the con
1 test The tact that two great political Partie
have in this way settled a dispute in regar
4 to which good men differ as to the law no les
than as to the proper course to be pursued
I solving the question III controversy is an Occ;
!, sion.for generalrejoicing. Upon one point thel
l is entire unanimity in public sentiment-th;
the conflicting claims to the Presidency mu
be amicably and peaceably adjusted, and th
when SO adjusted the general acquies
r ence OF the nation ought surely to follow
II has been reserved for government OF t.
: people, where the right Of suffrage is unive
sal, to give to the world the first example in hi
}, tory ola great nation in the midst OF strugg
$ OF opposing parties Tor power, hushing i
e marty tumults to yield the issue Of the conte
}, 10 adjustment according to the forms of la,
IF Looking TOR the guidance of that diviI
:, hand bY which the destinies OF nations al
d individuals are shaped, call upon you, Se
d ators, Representatives, Judges, fellow citize!
l. here and everywhere, to unite with me i'll :
20 earnest effort to secure to our country Il
,e blessings not only of material prosperity, b
IS OF Justice, peace and Union-a Union depen
l. ing not upon the contestants of force but u
d on the loving devotion OF a free peOple-tl
d. all things may be so ordered and settled u
es on the best and surest foundations; that pea
,e and happiness, truth and justice, religi
8, and piety, may be established among us
ID all generations.