Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-10

adoption Of Consiitutio and not In any narrow spir-
il ii sectional policy, endeavor by all constitutional hon
orable and Appropriate means IN consumnaie The ex-
pressed will oflhe People and Government Of the United
States. by the annexation Of Texas 10 our Ution al
IN. earliest practicable pefiod
Nor will il become IN less degree my duty 10 assert
aud maintain, by all constituted means, the right oil
the United States 10 that por,ion Of our territory which
lies beyond the Rocky Mountains. Our title Ia the
coIntry Of the Oregon is clear "and unqneslDnab!r"
and already people preparing opertc that title
by occupying il with their wives aud children. But
eighty years ago population confined On The west
nv the ridse ol the Alleghsnies Within that period
witt in the e-time, nigh, say, OF some OF my hearers
people increasing many millions have filled the east
valley Ut the Mississippi, adyen,urousy assembled The
Missouri its head springs. and already engaged in
establishing the blessings Of self government in valleys
Of which tho rivers flow to the Pacific. The world be-
holds The peaceful trumphs of the industry Of our emf
grants. To us belongs the duty Of protecting them ade,
qnaiely wherever they may be upon our soil. The in-
rsdclun of laws and The benefits Of republican
institutions should be EXTENDED them in the distant
regots which they have selected for their homes. The
increasing facilities Of intercourse will easily bring the
States Of which the formation in that pau Of terri
tory cannot he long delayed, within the sphere Of
iederave Unl0n In the mean time, every obligation
imposed by treaty conventional slpulaiios should be
sacredly respected.
In the management Of our freign relations II will be
my aim To observe careful respect for The rights uoihcr
naons. while onr own will be The subject of constant
walchulness. Equal and exact justice should character
liz all our intercourse with foreign Countries. All ALI
ances having tendency To leopard the welfare and hon
or pour country or sacrifice any one o the nat nna IL
teress. will be sudIonsy avoided and ye, opporu
nifty will be list to cultivate favorable understanding
with foreign Governments, by which our navigation and
commerce may be extended, and The ample products I
fertile SOIL as well The manufactures of our skill
ful artisans fad ready market ard remunerA,ng prices
in foreign countries
In taking care that the laws be faithfully executed
strict performance Of duty will be exaced from ali pub
lie officers From those officers, especially, who
charged with the COLLECTION and disbursement oi the
public revenue, will prompt and rigid accountability be
required. Any culpabe failure or delay Ihtr part
10 account for the moneys entrusted them. the times
and IN the manner required By law will in every Instance
terminate the official connexon OF such defauling officer
with the Government.
Although in country, the Chief Magistrate mus,
almost OF necessity. be chosen by a parry. and stand
pledged 10 its principles and yet in his official
aclian, he should be the President of a ulrt oy but
of The whrle people Of the United States. While he
executes the laws with impartial hand. shrinks from
no proper responsibility. and faithfully carries il the
Executive Department Of the Government the rnc.
pies and pulley of hnse who have chosen him. he should
not be unmlndiul that fellow citizens who have diff
tered with him IN opinion entitled 10 the iu aud free
exercise Of their opinions and judgments, and that The
fights of all are en-, tiled 10 respect and regard.
Confidently relying upon the aid and assistance af the
co ordinate department Of the Government in conduct
ing public affairs, enter upon the discharge OF the
high duties which have been assigned the by the peo>
Pile again humhly suppcanI that Divine Being, WIN
has watched over and protected our beloved country
om It's Infancy the present hour 10 continue his ora
cons benedlc'lons upon u.s. That may continue To be
a prosperous and happy people.