The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-12-06
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


Let arrived at the capitol before the session ex-
pred to sign bills if necessary but as none were
passed, he had nothing to do
AZ ~ o'clock both branches of Congress were
called to order IN regular session. and committees
were appointed to notify the President that they
We're ready to receive any message he might desire
to communicates The Senate then took recess
nntl $50 O'Clock.
The Message.
feiloW Citizens OF the Senate and House OF Repre-
Sentatiyes:
lth dcvout gratitude to the Bountiful Givcr of
all good, congratulate you at the beginning OF
Nour inst regular session.
GA ind our country blessed with health and
peace and abundant harveSts and with encolr
perity,
THE POLICY OF PACIFICATIoN
10 complete and make permanent the pacifca-
non OF the country continues be and until it is
fully accomplished must remain the most import
ant OF all our national interests.
Inc earnest purpose of good citizens generally
10 unite their efforts in this endeavor is evident
1t found decided expression III the resolutions
nonnced III 1876 by the national conventions of the
leading political parties Of the country.
There was wide spread apprehension that the
ihomentous results III our progress as a nation.
marked by the recent amendments to the Consti-
luton, We're III imminent jeopardy that the good
understanding which prompted their adoption in
the Interest of loyal devotion to the general wei
fare might prove a barren truce, and that the two
sections OF the country. engaged in civil
STRIFE, might be again almost as widely severed
ana QlSulllted as they were when arraved in arms
against eHCh other
The course TO be pursued, which in my Judgment
seemed wlSeSt in the presence of this emergency,
"s plainly indicated in my inaugural address. 1t
pointed to the time which all our people desire to
see; when genuine love of our whole country
ana OF all that concerns its true welfare shall sup
plant the destructive force of MUTUAL luminosity of
races and of sectional hostility
Opinions have differed widely as 10 the meas
ares best calculated to secure this. As to be
expected the measures adopted by the admins
tratlon have been subjected to severe and varied
criticism These measures Were in nv Judgment
such as were most in harmony with the constitu-
ton and with the genius of people, and best
adapted by all circumstances to attain the end
In view of the benetieent results already appar
EFT, II is proved that these cndeavors not to be
regarded rs amere experiment. and should sustain
ana encourage us i'll our efforts Already in the
hnci time which has elapsed. the immediate eff
lecuveness 10 less than the justice Of the course
pursued Is demonstrated, and l have an abiding
talth That time will furnish its ample vindicatiou
IN the minds OF the great majority OF ON fellow
citizens
No MORE EAYoNEI RULE.
The discontinuancc of the use of the army for
the purpose OF unfolding local governments in two
States OF the mon was less constitutional
duty and requirement under the circumstances eX-
INtlng al the time than it was much needed meas
the promotion of national harmony.
HE withdrawal OF the troops from Such employ
lell was effected deliberately and with solcitous
cure for the peace and good order of society, and
The protection of property and persons, and every
night Of all classes of citizens
RErURN or PEACE AND PROSPERITY
The results that have followed are indeed sign-
heant and encouraging. All apprehensions of dan
ger from RENTING those States to local self-gov
eminent is dispelled and most Salutary change
III the minds of the people has begun, and is in
progress IN every part of that section of the country
once the theatre OF unhappy civil strte-subst
Htng for suspicion. dStrust and aversion. concord
friendship and patriotic attachment to the Union
No unprc udiced mind will deny that the terrible
ami often fatal collisions which for several wears
have been of frequent occurrence and have agitat
ed and alarmed the public mind. have almost en-
llIey ceased, and that spirit of mutual torbear
anre and hearty national interest has succeeded
There has been general establishment Of order
AMI OF the orderly administration of justice.
Instances Of remaining lawlessness have become
of rare occurrence Political turmoil and turbu-
lencc have disappeared. Useful industries have
been resumed. Public credit i'll the Southern
States has been greatly strengthened and the en-
rouraging benefits of revival of commerce be
tween the sections of country lately embroilcd in
civil war are fully enjoyed Such are some of the
results already attained, upon which the country
is 10 be congratulated. They are of such impor-
tlnee that We may with confidence patiently await
the desired eonsummation that will surely come
with the natural progress of events.
LAWS 10 EE RESPECTED AND EQUAL RIGHTS
MAINTAINED.
1t may not be improper here to say that it should
be our fixed and unalterable determination to
protect by All available and nronnr means nndar
the constitution and the laws the lately onanci
pated race i'll the enjoy Of their rights aud
PRIVILEGES ana / urge unon those ia whom hereto
fore tl. colored pcopla have sustained the re,a
uon OF bondmen the wisdom andiustice Of humane
"iu Iloer" local Legislation with respect to their
'''1" fn,', % any 2eneI"l "tllaIei
l 5ti' 'tI'tVlJ' ~ w a"o.no't national
NV | y" INC eiNil 'iu IolltiVH llSn'S Vi
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I .P' 10 ;I ny ~ ili ' lc
i i;,; i,.I -: ~ ~: u. .! 'io ii'1loid i anu
''' lllen With theli Respective Ju[lsuic-
t''ltN' ~ tNtI! instance Oh IaWlesshesS anu Flo-
TH'V t"""iu lHeil' y required Iof inc security
.NtNt VI p't l1ctS' ana Is luSty demanded ny the
lu""e opinion "l the country ana the age. IN TINS
""f 5'P iFSloi"''oh "l 'tiIhoily ana sood Will
IN" lT 'oHiPltte Plo'cttlon Oh every cl'lzen III
nT iUli n.y. lelt 81 eSgIF eoHSli'"iopal rlSht
WI Nulei' D' a!'alne1 W ialeEel authofltv rests
~ ~ " " 'iN 'u''ii A"' HN'il"'e !" pun
''t,.
" I". nay; 1eloHE9 20 the power on congress ana
'"r JII'SHtt"h Hl me courts OF the mon may
'"I"4'. ~! oe friIeo upon 10 provide ana 1orm'-
"" " we tSiHl"i!iirS' INC courts ana lHe eAccu-
u'' ';'l I"IIueH "l the SeVera states earnestly
w" ~ "V'u' w "utI"dtg' appropriate ana
S.S''I'P'c ntans' Wllhlh theif borders 'hese com
I'ioI "nI UNIFORM rights OF united people which
'D'NH ""'it! "pii'lA "lPIcNSloL ana rcNtfeS Jus
"'r
I!eSe "NectA are very dear 10 my heal snail
v'i'Hug hoSl earnestly 10 strive Tor thclr attain
''iyH' me toIu!h 90 operation oI an classes OF
q" eI'"H9 u! 'Ilt toUlCr! ana oi poln races Is re
CURED I"I ms purpose ana with These blessings
assured an" hol 0inerWlSe, we may safely nope to
manu- uoWi our nun INSTITUTIONS OF government I'M
impaired to Inc generations that Wlll succeed US
The CURRENCY