Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-03-13


State, in IcoDgratulaie my country that, by
of the late Congress of the United States the
of this government has been given the reunion snd
II only remains for the 10 agree upon the
i terms, consummate object important TO both.
II regard the question OF annexation as belonging
clusvey TO the United States and Texas They are IN
dependent powers competent 10 contracts and foreign
nations have right 10 interfere with them, or TO take
exceptions their Foreign powers do not
appreciate the true character of government Our
Union is confederation of independent States, whose
policy is peace with each other and all the world To
enlarge It's limits to extend the dominion Of peace
additional territory and increasing millions The world
has nothing fear from military ambition govern
While the chief magistrate and the popular branch
Of Congress elected for short by the suages Of
those millions who must, their PERSONS bear all
the burdens and mserss of war; government
be otherwise than pacific Foreign powers should there
FORE look the oh Texas the United States
the Of nation seeking TO extend her do
mnions by and violence bat the peaceful aequi
sioh of territory her own, by adding another mem
Der to confederation with the of that member
Thereby diminishing the chances Of war, and opening
TO them and increasing markets for their pro-
ducts.
To Texas the reunion important, because the strong
protecting arm of our government would be extended
over her. and the of her fertile soil and
genial climate wonld be speedily developed; while the
safety of New Orleans and of whole southwestern
frontier against hostile aggresson well the interests
of the whole Union, would be promoted by II.
In the earlier stages Of national existence the opn-
ion prevailed with some that system of coniedeaied
States could not operate successfully extended
territory aud serious objections have, different times,
been made the enlargement of our boundaries These
objections earnestly urged when acquired Lou
| siana Experience has shown that they well
founded The title Of numerous Indian tribes to vast tracts
of country has been exlngushed New States have been
admitted into the Union; Territories have been
created and our jurisdiction and laws extended over
them. As our population has expanded, the Union has
been cemented and strengthened boundaries have
been enlarged, and agricultural population has been
spread over larger surface fedeave system has
CURED additional strength and security. Ii may well be
doubted whether il would be in greater danger of
overthrow -four present population confined to the
comparatively limits of the original thirteen Staies
than il is that they sparsey settled over
expanded territory II is confidently believed that
system be safely extended TO the utmost bounds of
territorial limits; and that, it shall be extended
the bonds OF our Union, so far from being weakened will
become stronger
None can fat the danger safety and future
peace if Texas remains independent State becomes
an ally dependency Of some foreign nation power
full than hersrif Is there one among citizens who
would prefer perpetual peace with Texas, to occasion
al wars which often between bordering iDdepen
dent nationsl Is there who would prefer free
intercourse with her, high duties all products
and manufactures which her ports her from
tierl Is there who would prefer unrestricted
communication with her citizens TO the frontier ostruc
lions which if she remains out of the Unionl
Whatever is good evil in the local institutions of Texas
will remain her own whether annexed to the United
States None of the present States will be respon
sbe for them, any than they for the local ins
tutions of each other They have confederaed together
for certain specified objects. Upon the principle
that they would refuse TO form perpetual union with
Texas, because of her local institutions foefahers
would have been prevented from forming present
5 Union Perceiving valid objection to the measure,
and many for its adoption, vitality affecting the
peace the safety and the prosperity Of both countries,
SHALL the broad principle which formed the basis and
produced the adoption of constitution and not any
spirit of sectional policy, endeavor by all consi-
utona honorable, aud appropriate Means TO consummae
the expressed will of the people and government of the
United States by the remuneration of Texas TO Union
) at the earliest practicable period.
Nor will it become in less degree my duty to assert
u and maintain by all constitutional the right of the
United States to that portion of territory which lies
beyond the Rocky mountains Our title TO the country of
Oregon " clear aud unquestiOnabIe :; and already
people preparing effect that title by occupying it
with their wives and children. But eighty years ago. our
population confined the by the ridge of the
Alleghanes. Within that pcriod-whin the lifetime, I
might say of Of my heareIs-our people, increasing
many millions, have filled the valley of the Mis-
sssippi adventuOusy assembled the Missouri to its head
springs and already engaged in establishing the bes
sings of self government in valleys. of which the
flow the Pacific. The world bebods the peaceful
umphs Of the Industry of emigants. To us belongs
the duty Of protecting them, adequately, wherever they
may be upon SOIL The jurisdiction of laws, and
the benefits of republican institutions, should be
tended them in the distant regions which they have
selected for their homes The increasing facilities of
will easily bring the States, of which the for
nation in that part Of territory cannot be long de.
ayed within the sphere of federatve Union In the
Is time, every obligation imposed by treaty
e tiona slpulations should he sacredy respected.
In the management of foreign relations it will be my
observe careful respect for the rights Of other
tiOns while will be the subject of constant watch
funes Equal and exact justice should characterize all
intercourse with foreign countries All alliances having
tendency leopard the welfare and honor Of country
sacrifice any Of the national interests will be sud
e ously avoided opportunity will
vate favorable understanding with foreign Governments
% by which navigation and may be extended
e and the ample products of fertile so well the
manufactures of skilfu artisans, find ready mark e
,s and Iemuneraing prices in foreign counties.
- In taking that the laws be faithfully executed
stTct performance of duty will be exactel from all public
officers From those officers especially, who charged
with the collection and disbursement of the public
lie will prompt and rigid accountability be required. Any
culpsbe failure delay their part for
moneys ntrusted to them at the times and the
required by law will in every instance terminate the official
a connexion of sucn deaung officer with the Government
. Although, in country, the Chief Magistrate must
almost of necessity be chosen by patty and stand pedget
to its principles and measures yet his official action
should not be the President Of party only but Of the
whole people of the United States. While he
laws with impartial hand shrinks from proper
siby, and faithfully carries in the Executive Depart
of the Government the principles and policy of those
who have chosen him. he should be unmndful that GU
a. feowcZens who have differed with him opinion
entitled TO the full and free exercise Of their opinions
gments and that the rights Of all entitled
: and regard
Confidently relying upon the aid and assistance of Tx
coordinate Departments of Government in conducting
public affairs enter upon the discharge of the high duties
d which have been assigned by the people, humb
a. supplicang that Divine Being who has watched
protected beloved country from its infancy the pesen
hour, to continue His gracious benedcon upon that
e. may continue TO be prosperous aud happy people.
OF
lr Dry MoRsEL FOR THE WH1Gs.-A Second Ad
le vent paper the Voice of TRUTH % undertakes t
u expound the Vision of the Eagle in the Apochrypha
book of Esdras as prophecy relating to the Unite