Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-29
SAYINGS OF THE GENEPAL
Notable E,'ract, from ~. Letter.. - eche
ari Reported Couver>ations.

Notable t''ract, from ~. Letier.. =. eches.
ari Reported Conversations.
The compulsory support Of the free
school and the dislrauchisomeat of all
who cannot read and write the English
language, after fixed probation, would
meet my hearty approyal.-A1Huo'
Dea40y', $50.
Peace aud universal prosperity, its
sequence, with economy Of almini,tra-
ton. will tighten the burden Of taxa
ton, while it certainly reduces She ma
tonal debt. Let Us have pcacc.-Le4er
Accptag NommatjoH, 1865.
We are a republic whereof one man
is as good as another before the law.
Under such form of government it is
of the greatest importance that all
should hc possessed Of education and
intelligence enough to cast a vote with
a right understanding Of its meaning
AaaUd Message, ISL.
To protect the national honor every
dollar of the Government Indebtedness
should he paid in gold, unless otherwise
specially stipulated in the contract.
Ltt II lie understood thatno reputation
Of one farthing Of oar public debt will be
trusted N public placcs.-Lorgrai
AGotesS, 1869.
am not one of those who cry out
against the republic and charge it with
being ungrateful. | am sure that, Us
regards the American people as ma
ton and as individuals, | have every
reason under the sun. if any person
really has, TO be satisfied with their
treatment Of me.-Spcecl IN Mar FORK.
lNSO.
would deal with nations as ejuita-
bic law requires individuals o treat
with each other.
The president Of the Chamber Of Com.
mUcc, in his remarks. has alluded %
the personal friendship existing be-
tween the two nations. / will not say
the two peoples, because we are one
people but we are two nations hayiu.
common destiny, and That destiny
will be brillian, in proportion to the
friendship and cooperation Of the hrcth-
rem on the two sides Of the water
NIcech III NcrcasYc.
Let us all labor to add all need'ul
guarantees for the more perfect security
Of free thought, free speech, and free
press, pure morals. unfcttered religious
sentiments and Of equal rights and
privileges to all men, irrespective of
nationality, color, or religion. En-
courage free schools and resolve that
not one dollar of money appropriated
TO their support, no matter how raised.
shall be appropriated TO the support Of
any sectarlan school-1ddJcss a. r.
naioF 81 Arpy Of The Tennessee. 1875.
1t has been my fortune to see the ar
mics Of both the West aud East fight
battles, and from what have seen
know there is no difference in their
fighting qualities. All that it was pos
sible for men to 10 in battle they have
done. All have a proud record
and all sections can well congratulate
themselves and each other for having
done their full share in restoring the
supremacy Of law over every foot o!
territory belonging to the United States.
Let them hope for perpetual peace and
harmony with that enemy whose man
hood, however mistaken the cause.
drew forth such herculean deeds oc
yalor.-R,pon an the Operations ofthe
AyWies, lN65.
General Your note of this date. JUS
received. proposes an armisticc Of Seye-
ral hours for the purpose Of arranging
terms for the capitulation through COM
TO be appointed, etc. The
chuSion Of blood you propose stopping
by this course can be ended at any time
you may choose by an unconditional
surrender OF the city and garrison. Men
who have shown so much endurance
and courage as those now III Nicksburg
will also challenge the respect Of an
and can assure you will
lie treated with all the respect due to
them as prisoners Of war. do not
favor the proposition Of appointing
to arrange terms OF Ca
because have no other
terms than those indicated above r.
GHrol PemJerton, commdadiay Al
IhkSbprq. 1868.