Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-29
Presidents Message.
Fello1o Citizens Of The Senate
and House of Represen!atireS.


Our devout gratitude is due TO the ST.
preme Being for having grsciously contin-
ued to our beloved country, through the vi
cissitudes Of another year, the invaluable
blessing Of health, plenty, and peace. Sci
dom has this favored land been SO general
iv exempted from the rayages Of disease, or
the labors Of the husbandman more amply
rewarded; and never before have Our rela-
lions with other countries been placed on Il
more favorable basis than that which they
so happily occupy at this critical conjunc-
ture in the affairs OF the world. 4 rigid and
Derseyorcing abstinence from all interfer-
enco with the domestic and political rela-
lions Of other States, alike due TO the gem
jus and distinctive character Of our Govern
mer:, and to the principles by which it is
directei; q faithful observance in the ma
nagcment OF our foreign relations, Of the
practice Of speaking plainly, dealing just
ty, and requiring truth and justice in re-
turn. as the best conservative Of the peace
Of nations; stric; impartaIity in our ma
nircstationS Of friendship, in the CONNER
cjal privileges we concede, and those we
acquire from others: these, accompanied
by disposition as prompt TO maintain, IN
every emergency, our own nights, as we
are from principle ayersa TO the invasion
Of those Of others, have given to our coun-
try and government n standing in the great
Cnmilv OF nations, of which we have gust
cause to be proud, and The advantages of
which are experienced by our citizens
throughout every portion Of the earth TO
which their cnterprlzlng and adventurous
spirit may carry them. Few, II any, re-
main insenSible to the value OF our friend
shin, or ignorant Of the teims on which it
can be acquired, ana by which alone il can
be preserved.
4 series OF questions Of long standing,
difficult in their adjustment, and important
in their consequences, in which the rights
Of our citizens and the honor Of the country
were deeply involved, have, in the course
of few years, the most Of them during
the successful administration of my im:ne
diatc predecessor been brought to sat
isfactory conclusion; and the most impor-
tant Of those remaining are, | am happy
TO believe, in fair way OF being speedily
and satisfactorily adjusted.
With all the powers Of the world our re-
lations are OF honorable peace. Since your
adjournment, nothing serious has occurred
70 interrupt or threaten this desirable har-
mauv. r. clouds have lowered above the
other hemisphere, they have not cast their
Lorlentous shadows upon our happy shores.
Bound by no entangling alliances, yet link
edby a common nature and interest with the
other nations Of mankind our aspirations
are for the preservation OF peace, in whose
solid and civilizing triumphs all may par
ticipate with q generous emulation.
Yet il bchoyes TO be prepared for any
event and to be always ready to maintain
those Just and enlightened principles Of ma
ti5na intercourse, for which this govern
ment has ever contended. In the shock OF
contending empires, It's only by assuming
a rcsolute bearing, and clothing themselves
in defensive armor, that neutral nations
can maintain their independent rights.
The excitement which grew out Of the
territorial controversy between the United
States and Great Britain having in a great
measure subsidized, it is hoped that favor
able period is approaching for lts.hnaI set
dement,. Both Governments must now be
convinced Of the dangers with which the
u
sire, as il must be their int rest, that this
perpetual cause Of irritation should be re-
moved rs speedily as practicable. la my
last annual message you were informed
that the proposition for Il commission OF
exploration and survey promised by Great
Britain had been received, and that coun-
ter project, including also a provision for
the certain and final adjustment Of the Ii
mits in dispute, was then before the British
Government for its consideration. The
answer of that government, accompanied
by additional propositions Of its own, was
received through its minister here, since
YOUR separation. These were promptly
,,.,si4ered; such as were deemed correct
- nrinciple, and consistent with due re-
a,rd n he Just rights Of the United States
ca of the stale Of Maine, were concurred
-. ond the reasons for dissenting with the
r,s;5no. with additional suggestions on our
49,. communicated by the Secretary of
S,ato - Mr.. Fox. That minister, no: feel
;ngb;mselfsuf1icicntly instructed upon some
Of tho no;nts raised in the discussion, fell
il TO be his duty 10 refer the matter to ms
own Government for further decision. Tia
wing now been for some time under lis az
Visement, q speedy answer may DC conn
IDENTITY expected. From the character Q
The points still in difierence.and the undouo'
ed disposition Of both parties 10 bring tn.
matter 10 an early conclusion, / look Wit
entire confidence TO a prompt and satlsiac
tory termination Of the negotiation. Tire
commissioners were appointed shortly al