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tional strength and security. II may well
doubted whether it would not be in greater da,
ger OF overthrow if our present population WEI
confined TO the comparatively narrow limits of tn
original thirteen States, than II is, now that the
arc sPafseiy settled over more expanded terrific
ry. 1t is confidently believed that our system
may be safely extended to the utmost bounds o.
our territorial limits; and that, il shall be ex
tended, the bonds of our Union, so far from be-
ing weakened, will become stronger
None can fail TO sec the danger TO our safaty
and future peace, if Texas remains an indepen-
dent State, or becomes all ally dependency of
some foreign nation more powerful than herself.
Is there one among our citizens who would not
| prefer perpetual peace with Texas. to occasional
| wars, which often occur between bordering
independent nationst Is there one who would
not prefer FREQ intercourse with her, to high dua
lies on all our products and manufactures which
enter her ports or cross her frontiers Is there
one who would not prefer an unrestricted commu-
nlcation with her citizens, to the frontier obstruc-
mons wh'cn must occur if she remains out of the
Union! Whatever is good or evil in the ioca!
institutions OF Texas, will remain her own, whe-
heI annexed 10 the United States or not. Mono
OF the present States will be responsible for them,
Any more Than they are for the local institutions
Of each other. They have confederaied together
Tor certain specified objects. Upon the Same
principle that they would refuse to form perpe-
tual union with Texas, because of her local insti-
tutions, our forefathers would have been prevent
ed rom forming our present Union. Perceiving
no valid objection TO the measure, and many rea-
sons Tor It's adoption. vitality affecting the peace,
the safety, and the prosperity of both corniriea
SNAIL on the broad principle which formed the
oasis and produced the adoption of our constitu-
toh, and not In any marrow spirit OF sectional po-
hey, endeavor, by all constitutional, honorable,
ana appropriate means, to consunmate the ex-
pressed will of the people and government of the
ohited states, by the remuneration of Texas to
our Union at the earliest practicable period
Nor VIII 1t become in less degree my duty to
assert and maintain, by all constitutional means,
the right of the United States 10 that portion of
our territory which lies beyond the Rocky Noun.
tains. Our title to the country of Oregon is
"clear and unquestionabe;" and already are our
people preparing to perfect that title, by occupy.
ing IL with their wives and children. But eighty
years ago, our population was confined on the
west by the ridge of the Aleghanes. Within
that PeTod-within the lifetime, might say, of
many millions, have filled the eastern valley of
The mississippi; advenurously assembled the Mis-
souri, 10 It's head springs and are already engaged
10 establishing the blessings of enlightenment
In valleys, oil which the rivers flow to The Pacific
The world beholds the peaceful uiumphs Of the
industry Of our er,ieran;s. To us belongs the
auty OF protecting them, adequately, wherever
they may be upon our soil. The jurisdiction of
our laws, and the benefits Of our republican insti-
luuons' Should be extended over them In the dis
homes. The increasing facilities OF intercourse
VIII easily bring the States of which The forma-
non In that part Of our territory cannot he long
delayed, within the sphere of our federative u
mon. In the mean time, every obligation i'm
posed by treaty or conventional stipualons
should be sacredly respected.
In the management OF our foreign relations it
WIZ be my aim TO observe a careful respect for
ne rights OF other nations, while own will be-
The subject Of constant watchfulness Equal and
rh tarir oil
course win foreign countries. All alliances havS
ing a tendency to leopard the welfare and honor
OF our country, or sacrifice any one of the nation
d. interests, VIII be studiously avoided and yet
no opportunity VIII be lost to cultivate lavoraS
BILE understanding with foreign governments, by
winch cur navigation and commerce may be eX.
lehdea ana the ample products Of our fertile soil,
as'wel as the manufactures cf our shiliful ar,i-
sans ma ready market and remunerating prices
In foreign countries.
In taking ''care that the laws be faithfully exc.
cuted, strict performance of duty will be ex-
acted from all public officers. From those Off
GERS especially, who are charged with the collec-
uon and disbursement of the public revenue, will
prompt anu rigid accountability be requred.--
Any culpable failure or delay on their part TO ac-
count Tor the moneys int!usted TO them, at the
times and In the manner required by law, will, in
every instance, Terminate the official connexion of
such deiaul!ing officer with the government.
Although, In our country, The chief magistfate
must almost OF necessity be chosen by a party;
and stand pledged to its principles and measures,
ye', IN his official action, lie should not be the
PRESIDENT OF part only, bet OF the whole people
OF the United States. While he executes the laws
win an impartial nand, shrinks from no proper
responsibility, and faithfully carries out in the
executive department Of the government the prins
ciPles and policy Of those who have chosen him,
he should not be unmindful that our follow-citis
zens who have differed with him in opinion are
entitled to the full and free exercise Of their OPT.
mons and Judgments and that the rights of all
are entitled to respect and regard.
confidently relying upon the aid and assistance
OF The coordinate departments Of the governmen.
IN conducting our Pnbc affairs. | enter upon the
discharge OF the high duties which have been as-
signed me by the people, again humbly suppIi-
ealing that Divine Being who has watched over
and protected our beloved country from its nfan-
cy 10 The present hour, TO continue His gracious
oenedIctions upon US, that we may continue TO be-
ProsPe'ous and happy people.
Loco rs Loco.--The following is the most "scr
mI-saSage" attack Upon the "barbarians in Con-