The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-29
Extracts Of letter from Yirginia, dated
December ~, 1874!

| DtStinocf ~, 1919.
al need not say TO you that the message, as a
state paper, commands my highest admiration, and
that oil its principles and positions, with single
exception) meets with my most decided appreciation.
Its ability, its republicanlsm, its patriotism, and ito
soundness of the highest and lofiest order, and
has placed the of its author in the front rank
of American statesmen ana patriots Ii has won
for the President golden opinions" IN this region of
country, and has disarmed the hostility Of many
who were most bitter in their opposition to him.
None seem now TO inquire, who is James X. Polk
but all seem to know him full ,ceA.
Notwithstanding the Importance Of the subject,
and the interest of the debate upon Gen. Casss
lutions, confess | much amused with the dis
plays Of of the wing orators, particularly that
OF our senator, Mr.. Archer. They seem to think
that the inquiries proper enough, but that they
CAME at the wrong tife from the wrong quarter,
and from improper motives. They came at time
when there unsettled controversy with Great
Britain, which might, and probably would, result in
war; il, when there would probably be necessi-
ty for the use of the navy the army, and the mill.
TIA II not the most suitable of all other times to
inquire into their condition They were instituted
by member of the Senate, instead ofthc Executive
as If the legislative body which is charged with the
powers Of peace AID war, are TO sit STILL and with
hold it's action until the Executive shall act upon it
and this, too, from gentlemen who are always pra-
ting about executive power and patronage; and they
come from improper motves-that Is, they were IN
| troduced by an able and distinguished democratic
senator, and therefore, necessarily, with improper
motives! Yet, after all this fanfaronade, the resou-
tons were unanimously adopted, as they ought to
have been.
al am much gratifed to see that Gen, Cass has
thus early in the session, thrown himself into that
position which his talents, and his accomplishments
enttle him to- one of the first members Of the body
| have known him long, and known him well and
am not at all disappointed at the elevated position
which he has taken IN his new situation. His
speech IN support of his resolutonsis able, eloquent
and conclusive; and, owing to his intimate ncquant
ance with foreign relations, is entitled to grea
weight. Even if there were no danger of hostties
from abroad for the present. think the resolution,
ought to have been adopted; because believe, as
was once said by the immortal Washington, that
preparation for is the best way to peace
| Ii is bad policy to withhold preparation until tn,
enemy is upon US, and halfbeaten us, before ART
prepared to meet him.
'iThe ambition and cupidity of Great Britain ar,
beundless and Unsuitable and, sooner or later, mus
throw her into collision with all the civilized nation:
of the earth She seeks to establish her power il
every sea, and upon every continent, and to make
| the industry and commerce of the whole world trlb
utary TO her. She must be checked, or the worlt
will be subjected to her power. Her jealousy, ant
her hatred of the United States intense and tina
she will, whenever she finds herself in condition tc
do so, attempt to cripple if not overthrow our pow
err do not doubt In the United States she ser,
the only rival finer power and ultimate obstacle tt
! the accomplishment of her designs of universal do
mnon. The question of peace or war between hel
and the United States does no, depend upon the Ore
gon controversy alone; it depends upon the condi
ton which Great Britain may find herself in t.
wage successful war against us. If everything
else, without and Within is SAFE there will be war
not there will be In the present aspect of af
fairs our government would be fahess to the safet,
aud the best interests of the country not to prepare
Those immense warlike preparations which are 20
ing in G.. Britain and which, we are told, are os
tensibly designed for France, may, when completed
be very suddenly turned upon us, and may be a
effective upon upon France The idea tina
they are intended for France may be deluson
when, In reality, they are designed for u.s. At al
events, the wises and safest course will be TO pre-
pare to meet them, and then we cannot be sur
| prised.
81 am proud to see with what promptitude Con
gress is about to redeem its plighted faith to Texas
and consummate that great and important event, he
admission into the Union as State. Thank God
the bowling abolitionists have not been able to de
feat or to retard this great event for single mo
/ ment"