Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-22

These objections were earnestly urged when
we acquired Louisiana. Experience has shown
that they were not well founded. The title OF
numerous Indian. tribes 10 vast tracts Of coun-
( Try has been exlinguished. New STAGES have
fadmiued into The Union; new territories have
been created, and our jurisdiction aud laws ex-
tended over them, AS our population has ex-
banded, the Union has been cemenied and
strengthened; as our boundaries have enlarged,
and our agricultural population has spreadiov.
er large surface, our federa,ive system has
acquired additional strength and security. |.
may well be doubted whether il would not be
/ in greater danger of overthrow if our present
/ population were confined to The comparatively
narrow limits Of the original thirteen States,
Than il is, now That they are sparsely settled
over more expanded territory. II is conf
IDENTIFY believed, that our system may be safe
~ extended 10 The utmost bounds of our terri.
iorlal ilmiIs; and that. as il shall be extended,
The bonds Of oUr Union. SO far from being
weakenen. Ill! become stronger:
| NJne can fail 10 SEE the danger TO our safety
aud future peace, if Texas remains an indie
| pendent State, or becomes an ally or depend
ency OF some foreign nation more pow erful
! than herself. Is there one among our citizens
who would not prefer perpetual peace with
/ Texas, 10 occasional wars. which so often oc-
cur between bordering Independent, naionsl-
l. there ono who wonld no, preleTe free inter.
course with her. TO all duties on all our pro.
dncs and manufactures which enter her ports
OF cross her frontiers, Is there one who
would not prefer an unrestricted communica-
ton with her citizens. 10 the fr ritter obsruc-
tons which must occur If The remains oui OF
the Union. Whatever is good or evil in the
local institutions OF Texas. will remain her
Own, whether snnexed TO the United States or
not. None of the present States will be re
sponsible for them. any more than they are for
HE local insIliu lions Of each other. They
have eonfederaed together for certain specified
0bjecls.
Upon the same principle that they woui6
refuse 10 form perpetual union win Texas.
because of her local institutions. our foreia'hers
would have been prevented from forming our
present Union. Perceivipg no vailed obiec
lion TO the measure, aud many reasons for lts
adoption, viraly affecting Inc peace The safety.
and The prosperity Of both countries. shal'.on
The broad principle which formed the basis
and produced the adoption Of orr constitution.
and not 10 any narrow spirit Of sectional poll
cy. endeavor. by all constitutional, honorable.
and appropriate means. TO consumma,e the ex
I
the UnI'ed STATES. by the remuneration OF
Texas TO our Union at the earliest practicable
moment.
Nor will il become in less degree my du.
~ TO asser; and maintain by all constitutional
means, the night Of the United States to the
! por ion OF our territory which lies beyond the
! Rocky Mountains. Our tide TO the coudiry OF
Oregon is clear and unquesiionable; and al.
ready are onr people preparing to perfect that
title, by occupying it with their wives and
| children. But eighty years ago, our popuia-
ZION was confined on the west by the ridge OF
the Aueghanies. Within that perod-wIthln
the lifetime. might say, Of some Of nay hear,
ers-our people, increasing 10 many millions.
i have filled the eastern valley Of the Mississlp-
/ p; adventurous assembled The Missouri 10 lis
head springs, and are already engaged in es
iablishing the blessings Of selfgOvernmeni. IN
the vsIlies Of which the rivers flow to tho Pa
cihc. The world beholds The peaceful triumph
Of the industry of our emigranls. To Us be-
longs the duty Of protecting them, adequately.
wherever they may be upon oUr soil. The
Jurisdiction of our laws. and the benefits oil our
republican institution. should be extended over
them 10 the distant regions which they have
chosen for their homes.-The increasing IA
CITIES of intercourse will easily bring the
States. of which the formation ia that part of
our territory cannot be long delayed. within
the sphere Of our federAc Union. In the
mean time, every obligation imposed by treaty
or conventional slipulalions should be sacred
| ~ respected.
In the Management, Of our foreign relations.
il will be my aim TO observe a careful respect
for the rights Of other nations, while our own
will be The subject Of constant wa,chfnlness.
Equal and exact justice should characterize
all our intercourse with foreign countries. All
alliances having tendency to leopard the wei
fare aud honor of our country, or sacrifice any
one of the National interests, will be siucious-
~ avoided; and yet no opportunity will be lost
I 10 cultivate favorable understanding with
foreign governments. by which our navigation
and commerce may be extended. and the am
pie products of our fertile soil. as well as the
manufactures of our skllful artisans, find a
ready market and remuneraling prices IN Tor
egn countries
In taxing care that the laws be faithfully
executed. strict performances OF duty VIII De-
cx'ended from all public officers. From those
officers especially who are charged win the
collection and disbursement OF The public rev
caue; a prompt and :igid accountability Will
bs relnired. Any culpahle delay on their
mart to account for the moneys en'rus'ed TO
them. at the times and in the manner required
BIZ law. will. ia every instance. terminate The
official cnnuexlon Of such detAutiing officer
wuh the Government.
Confidently relying upon the aid snd assist
snce of the co ordinate departments Of The Co
vernmenI. in conducting our public atfirs.
/. enter upon the high duties ,ha' have been as