Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1845-03-13

spirit OF sectional policy, cndcaVor, 10y
all constitutional, honorable, aud ap
propriaic means, 10 consurnmnie the
expressed will of the people and gov
eminent OF the United States, by the
annexation OF Texas TO our Union
a, the earliest practicable period
Nor will II become IA less degree
nv duty 10 assert and maintain by all
constitutional means, the right Of the
United States 10 that portion of our
territory which lies beyond the Rocky
Mountains. Our title 10 the country
Of the Oregon IS 'clcar and unquestlon-
able and already nrc our people pre-
pairing TO perfect that title, by occupy
ing II with their wives and children.
But eighty years ago, our population
was confined on the west by the ridge
of the AIlcghanics. Within that pc
rlod-within the lifetime, ] might say,
of some of my hearers--our people IN
crensing TO many millions, have filled
the eastern valley Of the Mississippi
adyentnrouslv assembled the Missouri
To It's head springs, and ere already en-
gagged IN establishing the blessings of
scli-govcrnment in valleys, of which
the rivers flow 10 the Pacific. The
world bcholds the peaceful trlumphs
of the industry of our cmgrants, To
us belongs the duty Of protecting them
adequately, wherever they may be IL
pom orr soil. The jurisdiction Of our
laws and the benefits of our rcpubl-
can institutions, should be extended o.
yer them IN the distant regions which
they have selected for their homes.
The increasing facilities of inter
course will easily bring the States, OF
which the formation IN that part OF
ou territory cannot long be delayed,
within the sphere Of our tcdcrativc I'm
ION In the mean time, every obliga-
ton imposed by treaty or conventional
supulations, should be sacrcdIy respec-
ted
In the management Of our foreign
relations, it will be my aim TO observe
a CAREFUL respect for the rights of 9TH
or nations, while our own will be the
subject of constant w0tchfulncsS. f.
quail and exact justice should charac-
terize all our intercourse with foreign
countries All alliances having ten.
dcncy to leopard the welfare and hon
or OF our country, or sacrifice any one
Of the national interests, will be studi-
ouSI V avoided and yet no opportunl-
" will be lost TO cultivate 4 favorable
understanding with fercign govern
mcnts, by which our navigation and
commerce may be extended, and the
ample products of our fertile soil, as
well as the manufactures OF our skilful
artizans, and ready market and re-
muncrating prices IN foreign coun
tries.
In taking care that the laws be faith
inlly executed, n strict performance of
duty will be cxacted from all public
officers. From those officers especial
~, who are charged with the collection
and disbursement Of the public rcvc-
nuc will prompt and rigid accounta-
bility be required. Any cuIpablc fail
IRE or delay on their part TO account
for the moneys entrusted TO them, at
? the times and in the manner required
by law, will, in every instance, termi-
inmate the official conncxion Of such
dciaultlng officer with the govern.
ment.
Although, III out ecu try, the chief
magistrate must almost of necessity
be chosen by party, and stand plcdg.
ed to lis principles and measures, yet
IN his official action, he should not b.
the President of q party only, but OF
the whole people Of the United States
While he executes the law with az
impartial hand, shrinks from no prop
or responsibility, and faithfully carrie,
out in the executive department. Of the
government the principles and policy
!, of those who have chosen him, he
should not be unmndfu that our tel
low citizens who have differed with
him in opinion are entitled to the full
and and free exercise Of their opinion.
, and judgments, and that the rights o
: ait are entitled 10 respect and regard
Confidently relying upon the aid &
assistance of the coordinate branche
OF the government, in conducting on
public affairs, ] enter upon the dis
Il charge of the high duties which hav
been assigned me by the people a
= gain humbly supplicnting the Divin
e Being who has watched over and pro
y tccted our beloved country from lis in
J. fancy to the present hour, to contlnu
i His gracious benedictions upon US
), TINT we may continue TO be prospc
: rous and happy people.
e GREAT FIRE Ar WASHINGTON