The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-12-13


elgn Governments, or the People of for
eigr States, either in their local affairs, Of
IN such as affected the peace of others, OF
endangered The safety of the whole Conied
eracy. We cannot hope TO be entirely ex
emPt from such attempts on our peace anC
safety. The uuited States are becoming
too important in population and resources
not to attract the observation OF other ma
tons. IL, therefore, may, in the progre>,
OF time, occur that opinions entirely alb
stract in The States in which they may pre-.
vail, and IN no degree efiecling their do.
nestle institutions, may be artfully, but
secretly, encouraged with a view TO under.
mlne the Union. Such opinions may be.
come the foundation ofpolitcal parties, un.
I'll al last, the confic, Of opinion, producing
an alienation Of friendly feeling among the
People Of the different States, NAV involve
IN one general destruction the happy insii-
tutlons under which we live. 1t should
ever be borne in mind, that wha, is true in
regard to individuals, is equally so in re-
gard to States. An interference Of one IN
the affairs Of another, is the fruitful source
OF family dissensIons and ighborbood dis.
pules; and the same cause affects the
peace, happiness and prosperity of States.
IL may be most devoutly hoped that the
good sense of the American People will
ever be ready 10 repel all such attempts,
should they ever be made.
There has been no material change in
our foreign relations since my last Annual
Message to Congress. With all the Pow.
ers OF Europe we continue on the most
friendly terms. Indeed, il affords me much
satisfaction TO state, that al no former pc.
flod has the peace Of that enlightened and
important quarter Of the g-phs -,-+.te-rib teen,
= ,.' er.Iv, more firmly established. The
conviction that peace is the true policy Of
nations, would seem 10 be growing and be-
coming deeper amongst the enlightened
every where and there is no people who
have a stronger interest in cherishng the
sentiments, and adopting the means Of pre-
serving and giving II permanence, than
those OF the United States. Amongst these,
the first and most effective are, no doubt,
tie strict observance Of justice, and the
honest and punctual iu'fIment of all en-
gagementS. But II is not to be forgotten
that, IN the present state of the world, It is
no less necessary TO be ready 70 enforce
their observance and lultllment, in refer
ence TO ourselves, than to observe and fulfil
them, on our part, in regard lc others.
Since the close of your last session,
negotiation has been formally entered up.
on between the Secretary Of State and Her
Britannia Majesty's Minister Plenipo,enti-
airy and Envoy Extraordinary residing al
Washington, relative to the rights Of their
respective nations in and over the Oregon
territory. That negotiation is still pend
lng. Should it, during your session, De
brought to a deliuiiiye conclusion, the re-
suit will be promptly communicated TO
Congress. | would, however, again call
your attention to the recommendations con
tanned IN previous messages, designed tc
protect and facilitate emigration TO tina
territory. The establishment of military
posts at suitable points upon the extended
line Of land travel, would enable our CHI
gems 10 migrate in comparative safety t,
the fertile regions below the falls Of tn
Columbia, and make tho provision Of tn
existing convention for the joint occupation
of the Territory by subjects of Grea, Bri
= tain, and the CITIZENS Of the United States
more available than heretofore 10 the lat
. ter. These posts would constitute place
OF rest for the weary emigrant, where h
would be sheltered securely against tn
danger Of attack from the Indians, aud b.
enabled 10 recover from the exhaustion 0
long line Of travel. Legislative enact
mcnt. should also be made which SHOULD
i spread over him the Ggis Of our laws, s.
. as TO aHJrd protection to his person am
property when he shall have reached hi
distant home. In this latter respect, The
British Government has been much more
careful of the interests Of such Of her pro
ffc as are to be found in that country, thar
the United States. She has made ncces
sary provision for their security and pro-
lection against the acts Of the viciously dis
posed and lawlCss; and her emigrant re
, poses in safety under the panoPy Of he
laws. Whatever may be the result Of tn
T pending negotiation, such measures are ne
cessary. II viii afford me the creates
pleasure to witness happy and lagorabI,
termination to the existing negotiation, up
on terms compatible with the public hon
or; and the best Efforts Of the Government
will continue to be directed to this end.
1t would have given me the highest gra
tIfcatlon, in this, my last annual commu
ncaIIon 10 Congress, to have been able tt
announce to you the complete and entire
settlement and adjustment, of other mat
tiers in difference between the L. States
and the Government Of Her Britannia Ma.
Jesty, which were adyered to in preyiou;
message. 1t is SO obviously the interest
OF both countries, IN respect to the large
and valuable commerce which exists be.
tween them, that all causes Of complaint
however inconsiderabe, should be, with
the greatest prompiituJe, removed, that
It must be regarded as cause Of regret
that any unnecessary delays should be per.
mitted TO intervene. Il is true that, in a
pecunIary point Of view, the matters alu.
dei to, are, altogether, Insignificant in n.
F IL Il. l.