Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1844-01-06
PREsIDETN's MESSAGE.
From the N. Orleans Rcpublican--cSlFa.
M MESSAGE.

10 the Senate and House Of Representa-
tipes:
tsiIf any people ever had cause to render
u thanks to the Supreme Beng Tor pof
entail care and protection extended 10
1sAsem in NIL the trials and difficulties TO
each they have been from time to time
gexnosed. We certainly are that People =
pom The first settlement OF our lorela.
th9rs on this conlinent-;hfough me
aanners attendant upon the occupasl9h
49, savage wilderness--fffro' iongpc
riod Of Colonial dependence--through
tns war OF the Revoutlon--in the Wis
dom which led TO the adoption OF the OK
issing Republican forms Of Government
IN ihe hazards incident TO war subse
0uently waged with one Of the most pow
eftbl nations on earth; in the increase OF
our population in the spread Of the arts
ana sciences, and in the strength and
durability conferred on our political ln'
siitulions emanating from the people and
sustained by their will; the superlnten-
dence Of an overriding Providence has
zen plainly visible.--As preparatory,
therefore: to entering once more upon
he high duties Of legislation, IT becomes
Bs humbly TO acknowledge our Deepen,
8Ience upon Him as our guide and protect
pr, and implore continuance OF Ills par
ental watchfulness over our beloved
country. We have new causes for The
Expression OF our gratitude in he preser-
Saiion &c The health OF our fellow citi
zens, with some partial and local excep'
lions, during the past season-ior the a.
y bundance with which the earth has vel.
ded up its fruits 10 the labors OF The hus-
n Sandman for The renewed activity which
has been impaired to commerce-ior the
revival of trade in all lis departments
4 Ior,hc increased reward attendant upon
abe mechanic arts--for the continued
arowth Of our population, and the rapid
II reyiving prosperity q the whole coun'
IN, shall be permitted 10 exchange
congratulations with you, gentiemen' O
sthc Two Houses Of Congress, upon THESE
Auspicious circumstances; and TO assure
you in advance, Of my ready disposition
10 concur with you in the adoption OF a.
such measures as shall be calculated 70 IN
crease the happiness o. our constituents
Z md 10 advance the glory Of our common
couutry.
Since the last adjournment OF Congress
The Executive has relaxed no effort TO rem
der indistruciible, our relations OF amt,
Mhch so happily exis: between me Un'
fed States and other countries %
y trea,y lately concluded with Greal Dfl'
ian has rendered greailyio increase ~
bod understanding which q reclpfocit,
s0f interests is calculated to encourage
md tits most ardently to be hoped lha
holhing may transpiro 10 interrupt N
relations Of amiiy which tits so obvious
yihe policy Of both nations 70 cultivate
A question Of much Importance stu re
mains TO be adjusted between them. IN
Territorial limits ofthe two countries
relaton 10 what is commonly known
tNe Oregon territory, still remain 10 dl
Wnie. The United States would, at a
ines be indisposed TO aggrandlze then
lives Of the expense OF any other natlol
buk while they would be restrained b
Sprincipless Of honor, which should go
eYn the conduct Of nations aswel as tn;
oEindividuals, for setting up demand K
tefritory which does not belong 10 then
they would as unwiilingly consent 10
aurrender Of their rights.
after the mos, rigid, and as far as pra
sicabc, unbiased examlnaiiono the SUI
iec, the United States have always CO..
tended that their rights appertain to II
entire region Of country lying on Il
Pacific. and embraced within the fort
second and ffty-lourth degree Of Nor
latitude, the claim being controver;ed
Great Britain, those who have preced'
the preser: Executive acluaed, no doui
by an earnest desire to adjust the matt
upon terms mutually satisfactory to %
countries, have caused to be submitted
i the British Government propositions !
adjustment and final settlement, whic
however, have not proved heretofore |,
ceptable TO il. Our Minister, nj Lone
has under instructions again brought 7
subject to the consideration oi that l'o
eminent; and while nothing Will DC 90
10 compromit the rights and honor o.
United States, every proper expeun
will be resorted 10 TO bring the nego''a'i
now in the progress Of resumption 70
speedy and happy termination. ~ !
meantime itis proper 10 remark that ma
OF our citizens are either already esla
lished in The territory, or are on tn
@wuy ,hilher for the purpose Of form
n. permanent settlements, while others
preparing 10 lol,ow--and in view OF iht
facts, must repeat the recommendat
contained in previous messages, Tor
establishment Of military posts, at 81