Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-12-14
JOE PRINTING.
pREsgOENT:s MESSAGE.
To the Senate and
House Of Representatives ott4e U. S.

4 U me OcHQ(c ana
House Of Representatives. oft The U S.
If any People ever had cause to render az
thanks to the Supreme Being for parental care
and protection extended to them in all the trials
and difficulties to which they have been from time
To time exposed, we certainly are that Peo-
pie. From the first settlement of our iorefathers
ON this continent-throueh the dangers attendan,
upon the occupation OF a savage wilderness-thro'
long period of Colonial ependence-through the
war at the Revoluuon-ln the wisdom which led to
the adoption Of tn eexisting Republican forms OF
Government-n the hazards incident toa war sub
sequently waged with one Of the most powerful
nations OF the earth--ln the increase OF our popu-
Iaton-ln the spread of the arts and sciences, and
in the strength and durability conferred on polt-
zeal institutions emanaiing fom the People and
sustained by their wlll-ihe superintendence of
an overruilng Providence has been plainly visible
---As preparatory. therefore, TO entering once
more upon the high dHiieS of legislation, it be-
comes us humely 10 acknowledge our dependence
upon Him as our guide and protector and to i'm
plore continuance of Ills parental watchfulness
over our beloved country. We have new cause
Tor the expression of oar gratitude in the preser-
walton OF the health of our fellow citizens. with
some partial aud local exceptions during the past
season--for the abundance with which the earth
has yielded up It's fruits to the labors Of the hus-
bandman--for the renewed activity which has
been impaired to commerce-tor the revival of
trade In all lis experimentation the increased re-
wards attendant the exercise of the mechanic
arts-for the continued growth of our population
and the rapidly reviving prosperity of the whole
country. shall be permitted to exchange con-
grauatIons with you, gentlemen of the Houses
OF Congress, on these anSpicious circumstances
and 10 assure you, in advance, of my ready dis
position TO concur with you in the adoption of all
such measures as shall be Calculated to increase
the happiness OF our constituents and TO advance
the glory of our common country.
.. ince the last adjournment of Congress- the
bXecutive has relaxed no effort to render indie
s.ruCuble the relations OF amtV which so happily
exist between lhe United States and other coun-
ties. The treaty lately concluded with Great
britain has tended greatly TO increase the good
understanding which reciprocity of interest is
calculated TO encourage. and it is mos: ardeRtly
H. oe hoped that nothing may transpire to inter
Ipt the relations OF amly which it is SO obvious
~ the policy of both nations to cultivate
question OF much importance still remains 10
he adjusted between them. The territorial limits
oi the two countries in relation to what is COM
monty known as the Oregon territory, still remain
IN dispute. The United States would be at all
tunes lndlSPosed to aggrandize themselves at the
expense OF any other nation; but while they would
De restrained by principles fhonor, which should
a
individuals, from setting up demand for terrific
ry which does not belong to them. they would as
unwIllingly consent TO surrender of their rights
Alter the most rigid, and as far as practicable
unbiased examination of the subject. the limited
States have always Contended that their riohts
dPPerialn to me entire region OF country lying on
the Pacific, and embraced within the 4jda and
0lhS 40 of North latitude. This claim being
conlroverted by Great Britain those who have
preceded the present Executive, actuated. no
doubt, by an earnest desire to adjust the matter
upon terms mutually satisfactory 10 both coun
lreS, nave caused To be submitted to the British
Government, propositions for settlement and final
adjustment, which, however, have not proved
heretofore acceptable to it. Our Mini ster at Lon
don has, under instructions, again brought the
subject to the consideration Of that Government:
and while nothing will be done TO compromit the
gightS, or honor Of the United States, every pro-
Per expedient will be resored to in order to bring
the negotiation now IN the progress of resump-
flon, to a speedy aad happy termination. In the |
ineanllne II is proper to remark, that many of our
citizens are either already established in the ter
rtorys or are on their way thither for the purpose
ot forplng permanent settlements, while others /
are preparing to ollow-and in view Of these
facts, | must repeat the recommendation con
f@'ped 10 previous messages, for tile establish |
mem OF military posts, at sucn places on the line
o' travel, as Will furnish security and protection
10 our hardy adventures against hostile tribes of
Indians lnhablung those extensive regions Our
avs should also follow them, so modited as thu. I
circumstances of the case NAV seem 10 reouire
tnder the influence OF our free system of govern
ieAt, new republics are destined to spring up. al