The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-05

peaceful acquisition of territory her own, by add
Ing another member to confederation, with the con-
sent OF that ENTHUSIASTICALLY diminishing the chances OF
war; and opening to them new and everncIeesing mar
kets for their products.
To Texss the reunion 10 important; because the srcne
protecting m 0our would be extended over
her. and the OF her fertile soil and genial
climate would be speedily developod while the safety OF
New Orleans and Of whole southwestern frontier,
against hostile as well the interests of tao
whole Union would be promoted by It
In the earlier stages OF national existence, the OPT
MON prevailed with some that stem Of ccnftdera-
ted States could operate successfully extended
territory and serious objections have OF rent times,
been made 10 the enlargement Of our These
objections earnestly urged when acquired Lou
Isl lana Experience has shown that they not well
lounded The title Of Indian tribes to vas,
tracts of country has been extinguished New States
have been admitted into the Unions territories have
been created and jurisdiction and laws extended
them. AZ our population has expanded the Union has
been cemened and strengthened; boundaries have
been and our agricultural population has beer
spread over large surface federatve system las
quired additional strength and security II may well BIZ
doubted whether would not be in greater danger OF
throw II our present population were confined to the
comparatively narrow limits OF the original thirteen
-tates than is now that they sparsely settled
more expanded territory is confidently believed that
msy be safely extended TO the utmost bounds
q our territorial limits; and that shall be extended
The bonds Of our Unicn far from being weakened will
become stronger.
None fail to see the danger TO our safety and future
peace 1t Texas remains independent State becomes
an ally or dependency Of foreign nation pow
erful than herself Is there among citizens who
would not prefer perpetual peace with Texas to occa-
scnh wars which so often occur between bordering in.
dependent nations! Is there who would not prefer
free Intercourse with her high duties all pro
ducts ard manufactures which enter her ports
her frontiers Is there enc who would not prefer an un.
restricted communication with her citizens to the from
tier WHICH must il she remains out OF
the Unionl Whatever is good evil in the local inp
uons OF Iexas will remain her own whether annexed
to the United States not None the present States
will be responsible for the any than they for the
together for certain Srsciaed objects Upon the sane
principle that they would refuse to form perpetual union
with Texas of her local our fore
fathers would have been prevented from forming our
present Union. Perceivng no valid objection to the
measure and many for its adoption, vitality
both countries, shall, the broad principle which
formed the basis and produced the adoption Of our
tional policy endeavor by all honorstl
and appropi MEANS to consummate the expressed will
me a s
practicable period.
Nor will il become in less degree my duty to assert
Of the United States to that portion s of our Ter
ritory which lies beyond the Rocky Mountains.
sna already are
preparing to perfect that title by occupying it with he
on ~
shanies Within that periodwhin the life time, might
say, of some of hsarersour people, increasing to
many millions have filed the eastern valley OF the Mis-
sssppi adventurousy assembled the Missouri to Its head
springs; and are already engaged in establishing the
flow to the Pacific The world behods the peaceful
triumphs Of the industry Of emgrsnts. To NJ be
ss Of sa Them
and the bene6ss Of republican institutions should be
extended over them in the distant regions which they
have selected for their homes The increasing facilities
OF intercourse will easily bring the States, of which the
formation in that part Of our territory cannot be long de-
ayed within the sphere OF our ederative Union In the
meantime every obligation imposed BY treaty or conven
tiona stipulatons should be sacredly respected.
In the management Of our foreign relations it will b.
nj Tn inht ntt
nations while will be the subject Of constant
watchfulness Equal and exact justice should charac.
iances having tendency to leopard the welfare and no
nor Of our country sacrifice any Of the national
will be 'udiousy ayoidsd and yet no eppor.u
with foreign governments by which navigation and
commerce may be extended and the ample products Of
artisans md ready market and remunerating prices IN
foreign countries
In taking "care that the laws be faithfully executed
strict performance Of duty will be exacted from all public
officers. From those officers especially who charged
with the Collection and Of the public re
Any cupabe fsiure or delay their to account for
nsr 81 IN il
the official connection Of such defaung officer with the
Although. in our country, the chief magistrate mus
almost Of necessity be chosen by party and stand pledg
ed to its principles and measures, yet in his official
the whole people ofthe United states While he executes
the laws with an impartial hand, shrnks from proper
department the principles and policy
OF those who have chosen him. he should not be uumnd
full that our fellow citizens who have differed with him
in opinion entitled to the full and free exercise Of their
opinions aHd judgments and that the rights Of all
titled to respect and regard
Confidently relying upon the and and assistance Of the
coordinate departments of the government conducting
our public affairs enter upon the discharge of the high
duties which have been assigned me by the people agas
and protected beloved country from its infancy
to the present hour to continue His gracious benedction
Srron that <
happy people.
The ATLANTIC STEAM SHIPS We find the fol
lowing capital hit at the Bostonians in the Port
land Argus Of the Sd inst. We have one of the
engravings spoken Of in our Office. 1t speaks If
the strongest language in favor Of making New
York the western terminus Of all Atlantic steamers
This harbor is never closed by ice.
splendid Autograph has been got up Of the steam
ship DraLna in the harbor OF Boston, she was freeo
from ice embargo, the Sd Of February 1874 This en-
craving was made in honor of the prncey libersliy
cessful effort to free the noble ship and send her
way to England. We learn from the lithograph
that 1t was necessary to cut q channel one hun.
dred feet wide, and seven miles long. before the
Britannia could be freed from this embargo. SIEVE.
raj copies have been sent to Montreal we learn, e.
an illustration Of the muncence OF the Bostonans j.
also illustrates another point very clearly, (Which those
who sent them never thought of and which has bsen
covered up BY our Boston friends, much possible
that the harbor of is occasionally ozen distance
miles
Considering the statements that have been made, this
Autograph very unfortunate witness-snd it was
cruel joke send them to Montreal We learn they
very scarce in Boston, just at this moment"
FAST SAILINo.-The new barque Alert, built 70,
propeller, while fitting out here in the early par
OF jan last, upon her first or trial voyage without
propeller, having excited good deal of observa.
ton and conjecture as to her probable sailing qua
lities, we have much pleasure in publishing an
extract from Capt. Farnham's letter to the agents
here, dated Kingston, Jamaica, 9Th Feb, by which
It will be seen that she is perhaps OF the fastest
sailing vessels ever built
Twill now give you account of the barque She
delivered every thing here in prime ORDER the deck load
OF norses 1--we stock fruit &C. included in ten days from
New York. four and half of which the wind was almost
directly ahea'. We had heavy gale in the Gulf in
which she performed well any could do she
runs 10 to 0 knots the wind with The brig
seph Howe, which sailed the day from New York