The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-19

rstc the Of her policy by MISREPRESENTATION
Of the most exaggerated Kind and BY holding the
false aud deceptive notion that she hes made unwor
Inv sacrifices Yet all this has been done BY Of
our politca mem contrary 10 the truer wisdom ind
thosc mc generous impulses which should have GO
yerped L. movements Of political parties, and prove
to ali the world, that however Americans might
separate by domestic differences, yet when the inte
rests of the American Government, were CONCERNED,
and where the national glory was involved, they
would act one man, regardless Of oil consdera-
tons whatever but those Of duty and OF an enlarged
patriotism.
Ii must I've admitted that great difficulties enoom
passed the settlement Of this controversy. We do
not dpbaid other administrations. But still We must
contend that few years ago the facilities o adjusting
this dispute incalculaby greater Than al pre-
sent; the value Of the lands was not known; tie
minds Of men were tranquil and the border h.s-
ttes, which have since arisen, we're unknown. we
do not feproach Mr.. Van Buren, with any neglect
but submit his friends If the present Admlnis-
,rAtion has accomplished more IN sixteen months
in settling questions of foreign policy, than were adj
iusted under his administering The adjustment
then of this disturbing question: al this ciss proved
to demon stration that the helm altered; the
vessel Of state put about and her majestic mead
| turned towards new point in the political compass
she s in fact, bound for very different point from
that which, under preceding administrations, she
had been destined And Il has thus become the glory
Of Mr.. Tyler u establish new principles, and 10
stamp himself upon an enduring monument OF his
will to all time to come, and like the impress
uf Phliar the shield of Minerva, can never be
| erased without the Total destruction OF The work.
In our intercourse with the other nations vi the
earth, have still the happiness OF enjoying peace
and general good understanding, qualified how
ever, important instances, by collisions OF IN
terests, and by unsatlsfied claims Of justice.
| With Spain, Russia and Portugal, and, in geneI a.
all the European powers between whom and the UNI
ted States relations of friendly intercourse continue
thnev~<,
the presen, Administration came into power
In contemplating the which distinguish this
momentous era, and estimating their claims TO our at
tention il is impossible overlook those developing
themselves among the great communities which oc-
cupy the Southern portion OF our hemisphere, and
extend into our nelghbOrhood.
Amds, the of injustice the one hand, and
| Of insolence on the other, the Administration has
pursued ~ of sister Republic high degree
of equanmiiy and Fl mness. It beheld much in the
conduct OF Mexico to provoke resentment and Justify
| strong and decided measures. Yet these conslde-
ratons have subdued the forlitude, mlsed the
judgment of the Executive; but in perfect consis-
tency with its pacific system, II has demonstrated
against the conduct which it has thought proper TO
| pursue towards the United States.
The hope, however, is not abandoned that more
enlightened and enlarged policy will finally overcome
their and contracted Of policy, and that
by a of amicable discussion and explanation,
| peace and good understan dng may be perpeiualed.
| The Administration, feeling deep sympathy for
their counrvmen, (he Santa F. pisoncrs,) who were
suffering unexam led prisations, and were exposed 10
the most brutal treatment by the Mexican authori-
ties demanded their liberation. By this prompt and
efficient action have Witnessed the restoration of
these captives from imprisonment, and they are now
enjoying the blessings OF free and glorious inrlilu
| tons
| With the rest of the American Republics of this
hemisphere, continue to maintain intercourse
! altogether friendly, and between those nations and
ours, that commercial interchange, of which mutual
benefit is The fountain, and mutual advantage and bar
mony the result, is in continual state OF improve
| ment.
! Another achievement has been accomplished by
| the Administration. The Florida has been
brought to successful and happy termination.
When We Consider that this war, for six years past
has absorbed such large amount OF The revenue OF
the Federal Government, we cannot be nsensble OF
the Importance of terminating that source OF expense
Mothers longer shrink aghast and clasp their IN
fants to their bose when they hear the ind sighng
In the forest fathers longer appalled, at the
shades of night lest destruction should burst upon
| them in an hour of imaginary security, and their
dwellings cOnfagrated by the fire brands and their
families made the victims of the dreadful instruments
! Of carnage and torture, the tomahawk and scaping
knife. The benefits Of tranquility to our frontier,
exempting its inhabitants from the complicated hor
| rors Of savage warfare, speak too loudly TO hu
manity we'll as to the policy of the Administration,
| to need commentary.
The hasty glance of impoient ignorance and blind
political fanaticsm will confidently reject the claims
of the Exec uve for credit account Ut these
thus rendered, and wi.i must be acknowledged 10
be of great value 10 tie country But the true pa
triot will admit the fact, that at crisis in the his
tory of his Government has more talent been display
| ed more devote to he public been manifest
| ed ripper jud ,ment been brought to upon the
great concerns OF this confedera,ed Republic.
In all these negotiations MI. Webster has shown
himself to be practical statesman since he became
Secretary Of State. None of his predecessors had tn.
duties to perform that he has had. The schemes OF
preceding Administrations have been reduced 10 hi
standard of reason. Our unadjusted foreign relations
have been placed In fair train OF settlement he
labor and devotion he public service by hch this
has been accomplished, has been immense. Since h,
took possession of The Department OF State, five min
listers have been furnished with instructions, invov
ing much labor ard unwearled research in the prepa-
ration Two of these missions particularly
portant. Mr.. Everett was sent To England and Mr..
Thompson commissioned 10 Mexico. These in
structions and comm atoms, il must be admitted,
finished models of diplomatic papers-simplc con-
else, and energetic in their language, they give
quvoca Indications Of the large, enlightened and lib
eral views OF our foreign policy.
OF the ability and success with which the affairs Of
the State Department have been administered, the
People Of this country must be aware. There were
persons who are, perhaps, unabe-there some
we are afraid, who are not willing fully and fairly
to appreciate the extraordinary skill and talent with
which the patriotic regard Of our concerns with To-
reign powers, especially that portion of them con-
nectcd with Great Britain, had been reconciled with
the interests Of the nation. When danger thre .ten-
ed; when the lurid clouds of war hung upon the p,-
litcal horizon when confidence in our position W a.
shaken; whenever, in word, a CONFUSION shook
the political temple, Mr.. Webster strong in his pow
er, stronger in his inclination to do good anticipated
and averted the crisis.
1t appears to that, whenever great talents have
been exered in the service of the country or splen
did exploits achieved by illustrous citizen great
honors ought to be awarded to him. An important
military achievement generally event that admits
of no controversy--no deception. General who
routs an enemy's army, leaves doubt 10 the SER
vice he has performed, and is therefore, by the unan-
imous opinion Of every body considered an object
of high honor In 1923, and 1910, great political