The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-03-08

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ures. IL must be regarded as an express
sion Of the united voice and will OF the
whole country upon this subject. and
both political parties are virtually pledg.
ed to give it their unreserved support
The President Of the United States. Of
necessity, owes his election to office to
the suffrage and jealous labors Of the
political party, the members Of which
cherish with ardor and regard. as of es-
sential 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
the couLtry best. In furtherance Of the
| reform we seek, and in other important
respects a change Of great importance.
recommend an amendment to the Con-
stitution prescHbing a term OF six years
for the Presidential Office, and forbidding
reelection.
FINANCIAL
With respect 10 the financial condi-
tion Of the country | shall not attempt
an extended history of the embarrass-
ment and prostration which we have
suffered during the past three years.
The depression in all our varied CONNER
cial and manufacturing interests through
out the country. which began in Septem.
Der, 1873. still continues IL is very graf
flying, however. to be able to say that
there are indications all around US Of a
coming change to prosperous times.
Upon the currency question. intimate
ly connected. as il is. with this topic, |
may be permitted to repeat here the
statement made in my letter Of accept
ance, that. in my Judgment. the feeling
OF uncertainty, insaparable from an ire
deemable paper currency with its fiuctu-
ations Of value is one of the greatest oh
stacles to a return to prosperous times.
The only safe paper currency is one
which rests upon a coin basis, and is at
all times and promptly converted into
coin. ] adhere to the views heretofore
expressed by me in favor OF Congress
sional legislation in behalf OF an early
resumption Of specie payment. and am
satisfied, not only that this is wise but
that the interests, as well as public senti-
ment of the country, imperatively de-
mand il.
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Passing from these remarks upon the
condition Of our own country. to consider
our relations with other lands. we are
reminded by international complications
abroad threatening the peace OF Europe,
that our traditional rule Of non ninterfer-
ence in the affairs of foreign nations has
proved of great value in past times. and
ought to be strictly observed The policy
in augurated by my honored predecessor.
President Grant OF submitting to arbi-
tration grave questions in dispute be.
tween ourselves and foreign powers
points to the new. and incomparably the
best instrumentality for the preserva-
ton Of peace, and will, as believe. be
come a beneficent example OF the course
to be pursued in similar exigencies by
other nations. II. unhapily. questions OF
difference should al any time, during the
period Of my administration, arise be
tween the United States and any foreign
} Government, it will certainly be my dis
position and my hope to aid in their set.
Element in the same peaceful and honor
able way, thus securing to our country
the great blessings Of peace and mutual
} good Offices with all nations Of the world
WORD ABOUT THE CONTEST.
Fellow-citizens, we have reached the
close Of a political contest, marked by
the excitement which usually attends
the contests between great political par
ties whose members espouse and advo-
cate, with earnest faith, their respective
creeds. The circumstances were, per
haps in no respect. extrao ordinary. save
in the closeness and the consequent un-
. certainty Of the result For the first
time in the history Of the country. il has
been deemed best. in view Of the peculiar
circumstances Of the case, that objections
and questions in dispute with reference
to the counting of the Electoral votes
should be referred to the decisien Of a
tribunal appointed for this purpose That
tribunal, established by law for this sole
purpose. its members. all OF them. men
OF long established reputation for integ
rity and intelligence. and with the excep-
ton of those who are also members OF
! the Supreme Judiciary chosen equally
from both political parties, its delibera.
> tion enlightened by the research and the
argument of able counsel. was entitled
to the full ST confidence Of the American
people Its decisions have been patient
ly waited for and accepted as legally con
elusive by the general judgment OF the
public. For the present opinion will
widely vary as to the wisdom of the sew
eral conclusions announced by that tri.
bunal. This is to be anticipated in every
instance where matters OF dispute are
: made the subject Of arbitration under
the forms Of law. Human judgment is
never unerring. and is rarely regarded as
kotherwise than wrong by the unsuccess-
l ful party in the contest. The fact that
two great political parties have. in this
way, settled dispute in regard to which
good men differ, as to the law no less
{ than as to the proper course to be pur-
: sued in solving the question in contro-
versy, is an occasion for general rejoicing.
: Upon one point there is entire unanimIty
J. in public sentiment-that conflicting <
. claims To the Presidency must be amica.
i bly, and peaceably adjusted. and that
: when so adjusted the general acquies-
cence Of the nation ought surely to iol-
, low. Ii has been reserved for a Govern
ment of the people where the right Of
suffrage is universal, to give to the world
! the first example in history of a great
nation in the midst OF struggle OF OPP
e posing parties for power. hushing its
: party tumults to yield the issue OF the
contest to adjustment. according to the
forms Of law. looking for the guidance OF
; that Divine hand by which the destinies
e Of nations and individuals are shaped |
+ call upon you Senators, Representatives,
Judges and fellow citizens. here and else
where, to unite with me in an earnest
7 effort to secure to our country the bless
! ing. not only OF material prosperity, but
J Justice peace and union-a union de-
pending not upon the constraint OF force.
! but upon the loving devotion Of a free
; people, that all things may be so ordered
and settled upon the best and surest
; foun dation; that peace and happiness,
truth and Justice, religion and piety,
; may be established among US for all gen.
erations.
} SADDLES AND HARNESS.
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