Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13
MONTPELIER, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1914.


and feeling, from each other. A rigid and close
adherence to the terms of our political compact, |
and, above all, sacred observance of the guaran-
ties OF the Constitution, will preserve union on |
foundation which cannot be shaken; while person.
al liberty is placed beyond hazard or jeopardy
The guarantee of religious freedom, of the free
dom of the press of the liberty of speech of the
trial by Jury, of the habeas corpus and of the do
mestic institutions Of the States leaving the pr-
vae citizen in the full exercise of the high and
ennobling attributes of his nature, and to each State
the privilege which can only be judciously excrted
by itself, oiconsulting the means best calculated to
advance It's own happiness; these the great and
important guarantees of the Constitution, which
the lovers Of liberty must cherish, and the advo-
Gates OF union must ever cultivate. Preserving
these, and avoiding all interpretations by forced con-
struction, under the gusc of an imagined expedi-
ency, upon the Constitution. the influence of our
political system is destined to be as actively and as
btnefclally felt on the distant shores ofthe Pacific
as it is now on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean,
The only formidable impedimens in the way the
successful expansion thine and space) are so far
in the progress OF modification by the improvements
OF the age, us to render no longer speculative the
ability OF Representatives from that remote region
to come up to the CAPITOL that their constituents
shall participate in all the benefits of Federal le-
gisatlon Thus it is, that in the progress of time,
the inestlmoble principles of civil liberty will be
efs Of our system of Government be extended to
now distant and unnhabited regions. In view of
the vast wilderness yet to be reclaimed, we may
we'll invite the lover of freedom of every land to
take up his abode among us, and assist us in the
great work OF advancing the stand of civilization,
and giving wider spread to the arts and refine.
ments of cultivated life. Our prayers should ever
more be offered up to the Father of the Universe
for his wisdom to direct us in the path of our duty,
so as to enable us to consummate those high pur-
poses
One of the strongest objections which has been
urged against conederaces, by writers on Govern
ment, is the liability of the me nbers to be tam
pered with by foreign Governments, or the people
of foreign states either in their local affairs or in
such as affected the peace Of others, or endanger.
ed the safety of the whole coufederacy. We can
not hope to be entirely exempt from such attempts
on our peace and safety. The United States are
becoming too important in population and resour-
ces not to attract the observation of other nations
1t, therefore, may, in the progress of time, occur
that opinions entirely abstract in the States in which
they may prevail, and in degree affecting their
domestic institutions, may be artfuly, but secretly,
encouraged with view to undermine the Union.
Such opinions may become the foundation of polit-
cal parties, until last, the conflict of opinion pro.
: duclng an alienation of friendly feeling among the
i people of the different States, may involve in one
: general destruction the happy institutions under
i which we i've 1t should ever be borne in mind,
that what is true in regard to Individuals is equally
i so in regard to States. An interference of one in
> the affairs Of another the fruitful of fimi-
ly dissentlons and neghborhood disputes and the
same cause affects the peace, happiness and pros
n perty of States. 1t may be most devoutly hoped
I that the good sense Of the American people will ev
be ready repel all such attempts should they
c ever be made.
There has been no material change in our for
, egn relations since my last annual message to Con-
u all pf in.
: ue on the most friendly terms. Indeed, it affords
me much satisfaction to state, that at no former pc
y rod has the peace of that enlightened and impor
l. tant quarter of the globe ever been, apparently
;. more firmly established. The conviction, that peace
Is Is the true policy OF nations, would seem to be
growing and becoming deeper amongst the enght
IS ened everywhere and there is no people who have
II a stronger interest in cherishng the sentiments
u and adopting the means of preserving AMI giving il
m permanence, than those of the United States. A
n mongst these, the first and most effective are,
re doubt the strict observance of justice and the hon
est and punctual fulflnent of all engagements
But it is not to be forgotten that, in the prescn
state oil the world 1t is no less necessary to be ready
to enforce their observance and fulflment in refer
ence TO ourselves, than to observe and fulfil them
on our part in regard to others.
lr Since the close of your last session, a negotia
'e ton has been formally entered upon between tht
Y Secretary of State and her Brtanic Maiesty's Min
he lister Plen potentary and Envoy Extraordinary re
rs siding at Washington, relative to the rights of thei
r respective nltons in and over the Oregon territory
lie That negotiation is still pending. Should it, dur
al ing your session, be brought to definite conclu
Y sion, the result will be promptly communicated I
lg Congress | would, however again call your atten
c. ton TO the recommendations contained in prevou
ur messages, designed 10 protect and facilitate eui
o. grafton to that Territory. The establishment c
IL military posts at suitable points upon the intended
lie line ofravel, would enable our citizens to emigrAt
Al,
r. the falls of the Columbia, and make the provisio
in OF The existing convention for the junt occupatio
its OF the Territory by the subjects of Great Britain
he and the cltiznhs of the United States, more availa
&C. bic than heretofore to the latter These posts wou
by continue places of rest for the weary emigran
is where he would be sheltered securely against tn
list danger of attack from the Indians, and be enable
at to recover from the exhaustion of long line
he travel Legislative cnactments should also be mad
1t which should spread over him the ggis OF laws
to afford protection to his person and propert
he when he shall have reached his distant home. i
this latter respect the British Government has bee
he much more careful Of the interests of such of he
h people as are to be found in that country, than tn
Sos United States. She has made necessary proviso
for their security and protection against the acts
We the vciously disposed and lawess and her elm
ny grant reposes in safety under the panoply of he
art laws. Whatever may be the result of the pendin
we negotiation, such measures necessary. 1t wi
eat afford me The greatest pleasure to witness hapf
he and tayorahle termination to the existing nego
i've ton, upon terms compatible with the public homo
nd and the best Efforts of the Government will cont
ire ne to be directed to this end.
not 1t would have given me the highest gratifcatio
d. in this, my last annual communication to Congress
IN to have been able to announce to you the compile
lch and entire settlement of other matters in dterenC
lar between the United States and the government
led Her Brttanic Majesty, which were advertcd to in
me previous message II is so obviously the interest
is. both countries IN respect to the large and vauab
ni commerce which exists between them, that all ca
ted seS of complaint, however inconsderable, shou
lis be, with the greatest lrompttude removel-that
- must be regarded as cause of regret, that any
Its necessary delays should be permitted to interven
gs 1t Is true that in pecunary point ofvew, the ma
Ons tiers alluded to- are alto rether insignificant in