Morning herald., 1839-12-24

TO BorH HOUSES OF CoNGREss.
GENTLEMEN OF THE SENATE,


capitol Of the Union, in one of the NEST remarkable
eras Of the world. congratulate you she happi-
ness, the civilization, the moras, the liberty, the
light the science, the religion the piety the pure
love between man and woman, which the country
now enjoys beyond all the other nations Of the
earth The fruits of the field for the past year have
been most abundant-the success Of industry
much as might have been expected-and the pro-
gress Of religion and morals very marked and stri-
king.
This is the first year Of the second half century
Of the present constitution framed at
the close of the last century. by body of very hon.
est and worthy men for that age of the world-but
by equal in point Of sagacity, practical
virtue, wisdom, financial knowledge or philosophy.
cal researehto the present great In those
simple days, when men were SO green as to abide
by the letter and spirit Of the constitution of
they were entirely ignorant OF its expansive merits,
which answer in some degree in politics to that
power in banking, which enables small body Of
choice spirits to make money plenty or scarce
prices low or Highland each to retire with large
fortunes, while the institution they have directed,
very naturally explodes like rocket BY the con-
stitution, rightly understood, you can do almost
every thing under the sun, except the making Of
presidents and children-and if it were not capable
Of expansion and contraction, it would not be Of
much value in these times that try steam engines
and blow mems souls to eteraity like steam from the
safety valve. II was reserved for the American
Union to prove by actual results. that the union Of
the is best promoted by such systcm--and of
course the population increases faster than in any
other country under the sun.
III
stituiion. shall not leave to Jehn C Calhoun and
the philosophical States Right marty Of the SOUTH
Let me now turn 10 our foreign relations.
Our affairs with England arc in highly prosper
condition, with the exception Of difference of
opinion about the strip Of land in Maine, and the
large tracts Of very fine land along the Columbia
river, in the Oregon country We have, howe yer,
the game in hands. The several states
have borrowed at least Sl00 900. 900 of the capi
talists Of England belonging 10 all parties there
This is bond and surety for their good behavior
dian colonies are in disturbed condition. and with
little good management, il would be easy to stir up
disorders there, much to the vance of the
gallant, gay cavaliers Of the Codstream and Grena
dier Guards, whose moustaches and waltzing were
so irresistible at Saratoga last summer Yet do
not apprehend any difficulty in the settlement of the
Boundary. Queen Victoria is so busy getting her
self q husband, and LORD Melborne so much engaged
preparing BRIDES Ike and invitations thai Mr Van
Buren, easily get any settlement from the British
cabinet that ne chooses Several Of his friends,
land specnlators, are deeply interested in the Sc
Maine lands-and il il be necessary make another
demonstration on the border, u can be done at
much less expense than that Of last year. M.
Webster will not refuse to speak another
particularly after dinner because it has been as
certained by trgon0metrical observations that ma
tional courage up in direction, in proper.
tion ~ wine falls down in asothsr direction. Mr.
Webster, during his recent visit TO England explain
ed away all his last years speech, TO the satisfaction
of the pretty little Queen Of England. and is now
no doubt, perfectly ready to make another, on that
subject or take any other tack that may suit the
taste Of the present session.
During the last year, Prince Abraham, the heir
.npsrent Of these republican realms and Pr;nc.
John of Undertook the next sfthe line ha We both
visited the courts Of France and England and both
have been received with the style and etiquette be.
fitting princes ef the blood royal take this 10 be
another evidence OF the great march OF civilization
liberty, democracy, and pure butt. .endism Indeed
in one instance Prince John had the etiquette OF the
Court ofSt James waved, on account If his being
Of pure Iocofooo mark OF royal regard from
the Queen Of England, which not set aside in
the case Of any European Prince ofthe blood Al one
time. the public began to imagine that, from this
circumstance, Prince John stood a fair chance Of
cutting in and cutting up the beautiful Queen her
self At one time. II was neck and neck between
Prince Albert OF SAKE Coburg, and Prince John Of
Kinderhook-the one being Of high Dutch breed
from Gcrmany-the other low Dutch, with the Ion.
legs Of the Yankee. from Kiaderhook Unfortunately
for The progress of liberty and democracy in Ens-
land, Baroness LehzeD, an old woman in the palace
gave the casting vote for toe high Dutcbman and
Prince John, including his legs, returned 10 this
country to finish his land speculations in copiupc-
tion with Amos Kendall and the rest OF the gentle
men Of that highly respectable order Of merit, de-
mated the order Of the Kitchen Cabinet
Our relations with Russia springing ont Of the
movements the North West coast OF this conti-
nent, are in a very interesting condition. On a
pinch, we could pick quarrel with his Imperial
Majesty, and am not sure but IL would be a popu
lar thing TO do Russia is widening and extend
ing her empire in Eurcpe-but ought To set
limits TO any such movement on this continent,
which is ours, onght 10 be fromthe shores Of the
Atlantic 20 the shores Of the Pacific and from Baf
fms BAY 10 the straits Of Magellan. But as Mr..
Van Buren knows much of fighting as his locofoco
friends do Of reading writing and spelling accnrate
", deem u best policy 10 postpone getting into
passion till General Harrison or General Scott
get into the White House. In the meantime, you
can accept all the invitations which M. de Bodisco
may ssRd you 10 his sofrtes, for they are decidedly
the most elegant now given at Washington. I only
put in this piece of advice when you 20 TO these
parties, put clean shirt, IL you have sambled
or drank away all your eight dollars per day. bor-
row sdickey from your andlady, and have it put in
the bill at the end Of the session, Mr.. Van Buren,
did when he was Senator, thus" Sandres, So,
&c &c.'-payable always in deprecated paper
Our affairs with Mexico are in promising condi-
tion. They ave plundered our citizens out of
S4OoO,OO0 To pay these claims in gold and silver.
they have made two or three tire aties, but always
take care never 10 ratify them Mexico has only 10
apologize, and begin to negotiate de moro If this
promising policy Is pcrsevered in a few wears
longer. all the claimants will die and their claims
will die with thtm-snd this consummation il prc-
cisely what Mexico aims at We have sent minis.
tiers the heels Of minisfsrs-but nothing is dene
In such situation do not expect that any progress
will bc made while Mr.. Van Buren, is president
We must get man who will adop, the French sys-
TEN Of diplomacy. Send halfa dozen vessels OF war.
and instruct the navy to open negotiation. This
- the only mode 20 settie accounts with slow paw
ing nstisn General jackson put this principle in
execution with our" ancient ally" and the nasnsv
va (orfhcovnuv Var ftur sud II