The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-12-07

las il is now on those OF the Atlantic
Ocean. The only formidable impedi.
nenls in The way OF its successful ex-
pansion ('ime and space )are so far in the
progress of mod lication, by the i'm.
Iprovemens Of the age, as 10 render no
longer speculative the ability OF Repre-
sentstives from rhal remote region to
come up to the Capitol, SO that Their
cons,iluents shall participate in ell the
benefits OF Federal legislation. Thus il
is that, in The progress Of time, the io-
eslimsble principles of civil liberty will
he enjoyed by millions yet unborn, and
he great benefits of our system of Gov
erhment be extended TO no distant and
uninhsbled regions. In view Of III,
vast wilderness yel to be reclaimed, w.
may well invite the lover Of freedom,
of every land, 10 take up his abode
imong US, aud assist US IN The great work
| Of advancing The standard Of civilization
and giving wider spread 10 he arts
,nd rt6nements of cultivated life. Our
pray ers should evermore be offered up
up 10 the Father OF the Universe for his
wisdom 10 direct US in the path OF ouI
duty, so as 10 enable US 10 consummate
these high purposes.
One OF the strongest objections which
has been urged against confederocies, b,
writer's on Government, is, The liability
Of the members 10 be tampered with BY
foreign Governments, or, the People of
tereign States, either in their local af
fairs, or in such as affected The peace oil
OF others, or endangered The safely Of
The whole 'Confederacy. We cannot
hope to be entirely exempt from such
attempts on our peace and safety. The
United States are becoming too impor-|
tant in population and resources not to
attract lhe observation Of other nations
II, therefore, may, in the progress Of
time, occur that opinions entirely alb.
sract in The States in which they NAV
prevail, and in no degree affecting their |
domestic institutions, may be arteully !
but secretly, encouraged with view 10
undermlng the Union. Such opinions
may become the foundation Of politica |
parties, until at last 1.-The conflict Of opin-
ION, producing an alienation of friendly !
feeling among the People Of The differ
ent States, may involve in one genera
destruction the happy institutions under
which we live. 1t should ever be borne
in mind, tina, what is true in regard lc
individuals, is equally so in regard [,
States. An interference Of one in III,
affairs Of another, is The fruitful source
of family discensions and neighborhood
pIsRass fHA Ase sepa aaeara 9aSfii 81 lsss ,k
1t may be most devouly hoped that The
good sense Of the American People will
ever he ready 10 repel all such attempts,
should they ever be made.
There has been no material change {
IN our foreign relations since my las
Annual Message TO Congress With all 4
he Powers Of Europe we continue o. !
The most f'ienGly terms. Indeed, j !
affords me much satisfaction 10 slate, ,,hs, I
a; no former period has the peace OF r
hat enlightened and important quarter u
oi The globe ever been, apparently ;mor, a
hrmly established. The conviction that 4
peace is The 'rue policy of nations, would h
seem TO be growing and becoming deep. {
er amongst the enlightened every where t
and there Is no people who have a
stronger interest in chrishlng the senti- Il
menls, and adopting the means of pre-.
serving and giving it permanence, Than 4
hose of The United States. Amongst a
hese, The first and mos, effective are no a
toub', the strict observance of Justice e
md the honest and punctual fuiflmen Ii
'f all engagements But it is moi r,
be forgotten that, in the present state !.
't the world, il is no less necessary 10 Ii
'e ready to enforce their observance and e
iulfment, in reference 10 ourselves: p
han 10 observe and fulfil them on ou, r.
part, in regard 10 olhers. Z
Since the close of your last session q "
negotiation has been formally entered tt
lpon between the Secretary Of State & 5
Her Britannia Msjes,y's. Minister 81
Plenipolentiary and Envov Exlraordi. u
nary residing at1WaShng,on relative TO y
he rights Of their respective nation in A
md over the Oregon territory. Ths 9
'egolalion still pending. Should il dur r
ng your session., be brought to cefni,ive p
conclusion, the rssall will be promptly
communicated 10 Congress. would n
however, again cali your attention to II
he recommendation contained in pre- v
nous message, designed 10 protect and n
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