Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1843-10-31

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American Desert the country presents surface and eIi-
peculiarly fitted to the grow Of wheat, corr (maisc)
rye, oats and IN the whole region, except perhaps de-
gree of latitude the South. the grasses grow
The greatest uIuance. From Worth South the breadth
is little 1000 mles-and it will that
distance from the Of the Allegheny. Monongah.ls
Kenhawa Holsion. and Tennessee on the East 10 the
boundary the fertile lands the West formed BY
sandy desert that extends from tie upper Of The
Platte. SOUTH the territory of the T. States.
and considerable distance into the Mexican dominons
No other country in the world presents such body Of
land for the production Of the grains. fruits and
cessay for human subsistence II has the climate and the
soil
The Amaz valley perhaps greater than the valley of
the Mississippi but all Its flow within the tropics,
and lis climate suited either TO the culture growth
Of The grains grasses ii is with the valley Of the
Orinoco and Of nearly the whole of the Brazilian empire.
The whole of the rivers thst empty into the Baltic. and
the German Ocean. present such country FOR grain ard
grazing, either in natural fertility climate extent; the
valleys Of the Don, the Dneper the yoga and The Dan
ube do equal valley the capacity production
No valley in Asia rivals Tie only country thu, APP
proacheS i China. Two valleys extending from East
To West along the rivers Hoangho and Ysngise kiang
embrace The county between the iropic of Cancer and
the Great Desert ofCobi the North These valleys
any view unnecessary notice their fertility as
their products consumed by the millions iha, inhabit
them. and they yield nothing Of tic Of life
export,
The grain growing districts of the world far
ports concerned tie Baltic parts of the Rus
sian empire SPAIN Ireland, Canada and the L. States.
Ii others export l. the expense of hungry omachs
home. All of these countries except the L. = and Can
ada have been producing countries since agriculture
was Tesortcd for the of subsistence. Of
them extend far back authentic history proba-
be- therefore, that they the highest point of prouc-
onnot the highest possible point, buf the highest prac-
oable all things considered. Inquiries this subject
have resulted in the conclusion. and therefore
look North America for any in The
bread s,uis and that supply the increased de-
maid arising cut of the increase Of population in the
Western world and from the extension Of The principles
OF free trade. In this view prepared the inn
por, of the valley Of The Mississippi II is and is
destined 10 lie The meadow aud harvest field of the
word It. vasness ad uumeasued resources. forbid the
idea of restrictions nothing short of the markets of the
world viii consume our annual productions. Freedom
from Restraint, and liberal aud just policy towards all
nations-Spurnng the thought that pco
pie heavily because other nations theirs up the
point that threatens revolt and produces untold vreched
ness will open mp the markets of Europe and Of the
Western nations Our example siAiy years ago blew all
Europe into fame and the ground swclls of revolution
sui visible Innumcrabe abuses have been sweep,
away in the mighty conflict of nations. \ change has
come the face of the nations and principles aud
dynnscs become the the contcndinc
parties.
-, now, moderate revenue, justly laid upon the inn
ports of the country, leaving all pursuits anreslrainc
true policy, leaving To drspoislns alone the frauds
ntrisne<, and cNiravngant which
have been committed and cNiorcd under The disguise of
protection aud of preserving national independence
Oar position amons-, Tie Western nations requires
liberal poIry, aud indeed that should take Tie lead on
i this subject
Al the nations south of have followed 10 some ca-
> tent the model of government except EraziI The
productions Of those countrie~ aud the cr, cr of their
: people viii make Them c'-iomcrs rather than oar r.
" walls The products Of Bra1i' zucla New Grenada
> Central America and Soul.icia and Central Mexico will
: be given IN exchange for i, productions Of our valley
IS and for the manufactures al iie North II Is there nv
: liberal and enlightened policy find prodgiou.
market for staples, well l the skill our
ii i~is The lower the duties oriS the our
/ people consume and The greater VIII be the outlets Tor
i our products.
n Oar motto, therefore. should be freedom not force
= liberty and not restriction reference our pursuits
IS at hone, and our intercourse with other nations Free
a trade-ee ndusr, freedom orilougt acton and
IN the end, under the influence nered aud
The mud Preeepis "i Christianity, may hope for free
4. dom from want, wrechcdness and crime
These fie principles and objects Of tie true
Democracy Believing as do. thai IT destined to per
/ form glorious work for humanity, feel that eyer, on.
who ptos>s should discsi himself of every weight
aud bcse'men aud with the frnncss Of worth,
, Of the cause. press forward until the grave Of good
. man ania parrot he rests from las lalors"
Gan. Howard concluded hs speech by strongly urging
the necessity Of int Of union harmony and concession