The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-10

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is to extend the domnions Of peace over additional
territories and increasing millions The world has
nothing to fear from military ambition in our Gov
ernmcnt. While the Chief Magistrate and the pop
uIar branch of Congress are elected nI-short terms
Ivy the SURFACES Of those millions who must, in their
prrsnns, bear the burdens and miSerles OF war
our Government cannot he otherwise than pacific
Foreign powers should, therefore, look ON tho An
ncxntun of Texas to the United States. not a. the
conquest of nation SO king extend her dOmlnIons
by and 'iO cncr hut the peaceful acquisition
OF territory her own, by adding another mem
Der TO our confederation with the consent Of that
membrr-lherehy diminishing the chances of war,
aud opening 10 them new and evcr-inercasins mar
kets for their products.
To Texas the reunion is important, because the
strong protecting arm Of our Government would he
extended over her. and the of her tc{-
lille soil genial climate would he speedily devcl-
ped; while the safety Of New Orleans aud Of our
whole southwestern fouliIe against hostile aggres
sion, as well rs the interests of the whole Union,
would I've prom oed by it..
In the earlier stages Of National existence,
the opinion prevailed with some, that our system Of
conlederaed States ou!d not operate successfully
over an extended territory, and serious objections
have, at different times, been made 10 enlargement
our boundaries. These objections earnestly
urged wheu acquired Louisiana. Experience has
shown that they were not well founded. The title
of nu merous Indian tribes Ia vnet tracts nf country
has been cxtlnaui,hcd. New States have been ad.
created, aud our jurisdiction and laws exende j, the
Union has been cementeI aud siren Jthenel. As
our boundaries have been enl ,rsed, and ayrcul
tural population has been spread over large suffice,
our lcderatve system has acquired additional rength
and security. II may well be doubted whether it
would not be in greater danger Of overthrow, if
present population were confined 10 the comparative
~ narrow limits nf the original hheen States, than
is now that they are scarcely settled over more
expanded rutory. II is confidently believed that
Ii, t.I
bounds of territorial limits and that, il sull
be extended the bonds uf our Union, far from he
ing weakened, will become stronger
None fail to the danger Of our safety and
future peace, if Texas remains independent State,
or becomes ally dependency Of somG foreign
nation more powerful than herself Is their
mong our citizens who would not prefer perpetual
pence with Texas, To occasional wars, which often
occur between bordering independent nation>' Is
therO who would not prefer fee intercourse with
her, To high duties all products and mGnufac-
lures which enter her ports Cross her Eontiers2--
Is there who would not prefer an unrestricted
COMMIT nicaIon h her citizrns, "a the frontier Oh
sructi0ns which il she remains out of the
Unon' Whatever is good or evil in The local msti-
tutions Of Texas will remain her own. whether an
neXed to the United States not. None of the pres-
ent States will be responsible for them, my more
than they for the local institutions of each other
They have conGederaed together for certain specified
objects. Upon the same principle that they would
refuse TO form perpetual union with Texas brcnuse
of her 10 al institutions, lnrefathcr5 would have
been prevented from forming present Union
Perceivng valid Obj rciihn 10 the measure, aud
many reasons for its adoption, vitality affecting The
peace, the safety and prosperity If both countries,
SHALL on the broad principle which formed the basis
and produced the adoption of our constitution, md
not in spirit Of sectional policy endeay or
by all constitutional, honorable, and appropriate
means, to consummate the expressed will oil the peo-
pie and government of the United States, by the
annexation Of Texas to our Union nj the earliest prac
ticahle period.
Nor will become in a less degree MY duty to rs
seri aud maiatain, Wy all constitutional means, the
right Of the United States that portion Of terri
tory which lies beyond the Rocky Mountains. Our
title 10 the cou0try of the Oregon is 'GGar and
quesOnnble,' and already are our people preparing
to perfect that tide, by occupying it with their wives
and children Bat eighty years ago, our Prpu'aiion
confined on the West by the ridge of the Ale
ghnnies Within that period ilhin the lifetime, |
might say. Of some my hearers-our people incrcas
ing To many millions, have filled tho Eastern valley
of the Mississippi; adyenturously asccndrd tie Mis-
souri, to its head sp ings; and already engaged IN
establishing the blessings Of se'I-gOvernmcnt IN val
leys, Of which the rivers dow 10 the Pacific. The
world beholds its peaceful triunphs Of the industry
of our omigrants TO belongs the duty Of prn,c"t-
ing them, adequately, wherever they may he upon
our soil The Jurisdiction OF our laws, and the hen-
efts Of our republican institutions should be extend
ed them in distant regions mich they hive
lecied for their homes. The ncrea sing facilities Of
intercourse will easily bring the States, Of winch the
formation in that part of our territory cannot be lorg
delayed, within the sphere &c our feierative Union.
In the meantime every obligation imposed by treaty
conventional stipuIaons should be sacredy
spected.
In the management Of our foreign relations il will
be my aim TO observe n careful respect Cor the rights
Of other nations, while our own will be tho sal ject
Of co instant watchiulnesS. Equal and cxct justice
should characterize our intercourse with foreign
tries All all hnces haying tendency 10 leopard the
welfare and honor Of our county, sacrifice any
one of national interests. will be studousy AVOID
ed; and yet opportunity will be lost to cultivate n
favorable understanding with foreign governments,
by which navigation and commerce will be ex-
tended, and the ample products 0( our fertile soil,
well as the man ufactpres OF our skfl artisans, find
y ready market and rcmunerainS prices in foreign
countries.
In taking that the laws ho faithfully rxecut-
ed, "a strict performance Of ddty will be exac,ed from
all public officers. From those officers, especially,
who are charged with the collection s. disbursement
of the public revenue, will prompt and rigid
liability he required. Any ruIpnbIe failure de-
lay their part to account for the moneys ntruSt.
ed to them, ut the Times and in the manner required
by law, will in every nst,nce, tcrntinn,e the official
COMMISSION Of such delAaIting officers with the govern
mcnt
Although in our country. the chic magistrate