Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-03-12


gal thirteen States, than i, Is, now that they re
sp1rsoy settled over moro expanded territory.
Il Is confidently believed that our system may be
safely extended the bounds of our terri
torial hints and that it shall be extended,
the bonds OF our Union. far from being wea-
kencd, will become stronger.
None can fail TO SEQ the danger to our safety
and future peace. If Texas remains an indepen-
dent, State. or becomes an ally or dependency of
some foreign nation moro powerful than herself
Is there ono among our ciuzens who would no,
prefer perpetual peace with Texas, 10 occasional
wars, which SO often occur between bordering
Independent nations Is there one who would
not prefer free intercourse with her, TO high duties
on all our products and manufactures which enter
her ports cross her frontiers! Is ihero ono
who would not prefer unrestricted communi-
cation with her cluzons, 10 tho frontier obstruc-
tons wIlch must occur If she remains out of tho
+ mon! Whatever Is good or evil in tho local
institutions of Texas. will remain hor own, whe-
Their annexed 10 tho United States not. None
of the present States viii be respons for them,
any more than they for the local Institutions
of each oihcr. They have confederated togo
tier for certain specified objects. Upon tho
samo principle that they would refuse TO form
perpetual union with Texas, because of her local
institutions, our forcfathers would have boon pre-
vented from forming our present Union. Per-
ceiying valid objection to tho measure. and
many reasons for lis adoption, vitality affecting
the peace, tho safety. and The prosperity of both
countries, shalt the broad principle which
formed the basis and produced tho adoption of
our constitution, and not IN any narrow spirit of
sectional policy, endeavor, by all constitutional.
honorable, and appropriate means, to consuminate
the expressed will of the people and govrnment of
tho nted States. by the remuneration of Texas
to our | MON at tho earliest practicable period.
Nor Will il become in less dogreo my duty to
assert and maintain, by all constitutional means
the right OF tho United States to that portion of
our territory which lies beyond the Rocky noun
.ains. Our title TO tho country of tho Oregon is
.'clear and unquestionable:' and already arc our
people preparing 70 perfect that title by occupy
ing il with their wives aud children. But eighty
years ago. our population confined on tho
west by tho ridge Of tho Aloghanies. Within
that pcrIod-withn the lifetime, might say, of
some of my hearcrs-our people, increasing to
many millions, have filed the eastern valley of
the Mississippi adyenturously asconded the Mis-
souri, TO liz head springs and are already engaged
IN establishing the blessings Of sef-gov ernment
in valleys, of which the rivers flow to the Pacific.
The world boholds the peaceful trumphs Of tho
industry of our erIigranls. To belongs the
duty of protecting thom. adequately, wherever
they may be upon our soil. Tho jurisdiction of
our laws, and tho benefits Of our republican nsti-
tutious. should be extended over them in the dis
tant regions which they have selected for their
homes. The Increasing facilities of intercourse
viii easily bring the States, of which tho forma-
ton IN that part of our territory cannot DO long
delayed, within tho sphere Of our fedoraiive u
Mon. In the mean time, every obligation Inn
posed by treaty conventional stipulations
should be sacredly respected.
In the mana cement of our foreign rotations, it
Will be my aim TO observe careful respect for
the fights of other nations, while our will be
the subject of constant watchfulness. Equal and
exact Justice should characterize all inter
course with foreign countries. All alliances ha
wing tendency TO leopard the welfare and honor
of our country, or sacrifice any one Of the ma
tional interests. viii be studiously avoided and
vet no opportunity will DO lost cultivate favor
able understanding with foreign governments, by
which navigation and commerce may be
tended, and the ample products OF our fertile soil,
as well the manufactures of our skiilful arti-
sans, find ready niarl.e. and remuncratng prl-
IN foreign countries.
In taking caro- tina, the laws be faithfully OK
ocu:ed, 4 strict performance of duty will be
cXactcd from nll public officers. From those Of
fcers, especially. who charged with the coll
lection and disbursement of tho public revenue,
viii prompt and rigid accounta bity be required.
Any culpablc failure or delay on their part to ac-
count for the moneys intrusted TO them, at the
times aud in the manner required by law, will, in
every instance terminate the official connoxion Of
such defaulting officer with the government.
Although, III our country, the chief ma is.ra,e
must almost Of necessity be chosen by party,
and stand pledged TO its principles and measures.
yet. in his Official aelion. he should not be the Pro-
sident Of part only; but Of tho whole people of
the ntoI states. Wlllo 10 executes tho laws
with an impartial hand, shrlnks from no proper
responsibility, and faithfully carries out IL the
executive department Of tho government the
principles and policy Of those who hive chosen
HIM, ho should not be unnndful that fellow
citizens who hnye dsticrod with him in opinion
entitled to tho full and FREQ exercise Of their
opinions and judgments. and that the rights Of all
are entitled TO respect and regard.
Confidently relying upon tho aid and assistance
of tho coordinate departments of the government
III conducting our public affairs, enter upon tho
dischar go of tho high duties which have boon as
signed me by the people. again humby supplica-
ting that Divine Being who has watched over and