The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-13


time eiler its reception and three hours in advance
of all our contemporaries. The importance attached
| TO the message was evinced by the ayidity with
which it was sought for--an edition of seventeen
thousand having been Immediately disposed Of, and
the demand continuing undated for hours As the
entire document is now before our readers, and as
tits full of Information and interest in every divi
sion, we shall not do its author the injustice of at
| tempting synopsis of its contents. 1t is worthy
of being read word for word in its full length and
will amply repay careful examination and deliberate
analysis.
From the Eastern (Me) Argus.
THE MESSAGE
ls highly satisfactory. 1t is clear, calm, and
free exposition of public affairs. II presents more
of details than is usual, but to is the more ac-
ceptable on that account. We look to the head
OF the nation the most authentic source of in
formation concerning our domestic and foreign rela-
tons, an accurate knowledge of which is very prop
erly sought by every citizen who takes an interest
IN the welfare of his country Ii is rare that topics
OF so grave character are presented for our consd
Grafton, and in manner deserving much praise
We believe that the great body of the American
people will heartily respond to the positions taken
by the Executive, and will cordially unite with him
in that effective and persevering course of action
which is necessary to give security to those rights
that we claim.
The exposition, in relation to Texas, embraces
sum SoUoiucIdtiOub as VIC nave al Inherent times
communicated to our readers. We rejoice in the
union OF the two republics II is source of gener-
pride in the devotion paid to free institutions
and adds to the security and renown of our common
country. Had Texas remained an independent
State, she would, in all probability, have extended
her dominions beyond the limits of ordinary calcu-
ation, and 1t would not require prophetic eye to
see many of the dangers to which this country
would be exposed. If she had placed herself in the
keeping of some European potentate, it would very
soon have become necessary for our citizens TO
buckle on their armor, and fight for the preservation
of their liberty.
Although the inhabitants of Maine and Texas are
at the extremes Of the Union, yet we will, even
across the continent, extend to them the right hand
Of fellowship, and share with them the Joys and
sorrows Of our political life.
The Executive has shown great forbearance to
wards Mexico. Her weakness has obtained what
would have been denied to her strength What
right has she TO withdraw her minister from Wash
ingon, because he had negotiated with nation
whose independence had been established more than
nine yearsi In obedience to principle of action
so absurd, she even refused to hold diplomatic in
tercourse with our country, who for that reason
turned home She has long been in arrears for
| claims due to our citizens, whose property was un-
justly and illegally taken by her. 1t was certainly
carrying courtesy to the utmost verge Of cvty for
the injured and aggrieved party to be the first, as-
Stunning the initiative" to send a plenpotentiary
course, should have been the first to renew it. No
one can doubt the sincerity Of .he desire to pre-
serve peace and restore the relations of good under
standing" by which the government has been in
fucnced. Whether there is magnanmity enough
in the Mexican authorities to appreciate this friend
ly conduct, will soon manifest itself We trust
there is, and that kindred republics whose end and
am s the good Of their people, may be guided by
broad and liberal principles, and not allow foreign
nations to sow the seeds fdiscord between them.
From the Albany Evening Atlas.
THE MESSAGE
There is a strong and unanimous approval of this
state paper throughout the democratic ranks, and
the reluctant assent which the opposition press re-
ders its positions, and the ability with which
they are maintained is an evidence that its patriotic
and democratic tone has called from the sympathes
of the people feeling that rises far above and wide
ly transcends the narrow limits of party. That
partisan press will resume it's assaults upon the
measures it imbodies, and party organization con-
tinue to oppose them, with accustomed vindctive-
ness and zeal there is little doubt but there is no
sentiment among the people that can uphold or give
life and energy to such opposition.
The view Of foreign policy indicated in the mes
sage is but the embodiment of sentiments which the
instincts Of republican people have suggested, and
which their experience has rpened into conviction.
The indignant condemnation Of the doctrine that for
eign governments have the right to measure and ad-
Il
is, part, but the assertion Of the right of ex-
stence for from the quickening elements Of strength
within us, apart from all accessions from abroad we
each day develope force and must inevitably attain
weight, that the colonial and other governments of
the Western World can never counterpoise. The
assumption of right equaze our strength, is the
avowa Of purpose of mutilatng and enfeebling us.
To deny the authority of foreign dynastes to inter-
fere in any extension Of our territory not encroach-
ing their substantial interests is but to assert
national Independence and our equality in natural
rights but to deny the insulting assumption of the
existence anywhere Of the power to limit or curtail
our proportion OF strength, is but natural and i'm
pulsve manifestation Of the common instinct of self
| preservation.
| This instinct pervades the great mass Of the
American people, and its Embodiment in the mes
sage receives their entire appreciation, while the
higher ground assumed, against the establishment
of further setIs ments by European monarchies on
this continent and the purpose declared of termina-
ing the partnership in dominion into which we en-
tered with Great Britain, are warmly responded to
as part Of the same system of national policy-a
system which aims not merely at independence, but
career separate distinct and aoof from that of the
| dynasties of the Old World
! But il is not this foreign policy that has alone
won the appreciation that greets the opening of Mr..
Folks administration. The promptness with which
the democratic President has taken up, and the vgor
with which he has urged, the policy that marked
the administration of Jackson and Van Buren, while
it has disappointed all whose hope was in the com
promise Of principle, has tended to invigorae the
true democratic sentiment of the country, and to
call forth the energetic approval of the democratic
masses 1t is the double spectacle that the message
presents at once of the firm ascertain of the national
dignity and rights before the world, and of as firm
a determination to move on in the publication and
perfection Of our republican system, that receives
the universal eulogium of the people. Compromise
of principle at home, would have been disastrous
il not as Illuminating, surrender of rights abroad
BY the triumph of the democratic cause we are
spared ether but are insured the maintenance and