New-York daily tribune., 1845-03-05


Chief Magistrate and the popular branch of Con
gress are elected short elas BY The saiirases OF
incse millions who must. nstheIr Own persons.
bear all the burdens and mlsenes OF war our Gov
ernrneni cannot De otherwise than peclrc. roreisn
powers should, therefore, look on the Annexation
of Texas 10 the United States, not sS the conquest
of a nation seeking 20 extend her domlniols bv
arms and violence but as The peaceful acquisition
OF e territory once her owa, b. adding anothsl
member to cur confederation with the consent OF
that 1nember-therrby diminishing the chances o,
war. and opening 10 ih-m new and sver-lncFeaSlns
markets Tor their products
To Texas the reunion IS important. because iils
strong protecting arm Of our Government would be
extended over ner, and the vast resources OF her
fertile soil and genial climate would he speedily
developed whiic the safety OF New Orleans and
Of our whole southwestern frontier against hostile
aggression, a. We. as the Interests OF The whole
Jninn would o. promoted by II.
Esin the earlier stages OF our National existence.
Ih- opinion prevailed with some, that our system OF
coutederaied States could not operate successfully
over aa extended territory. and serious objections
have, ct ditisrea' times, been made 10 the enlarge
meni of ouT boundaries. These objections were
earnestly urged when we acquired louisiana. Ex
perence has shown that they were not well found
ed The tide OF numerous Indian tribes 10 vast
tracts of country has been eXtlngushed. New
States have been admitted into the Union. New
Territories have been created and our jurisdiction
and laws extended over them As our population
has expanded, the | nIon has been crmented and
strengthened. As our boundaries have been en-
larged. and our agricultural population has been
spread over large surface, our lederatlve system
has acquired additional strength and security. II
NAV we'll be doubted whether II would not be IN
greater danger of overthrow, II our present popula
ton were confined 10 the comparatively narrow
limits Of the orisn. thirteen States, than II Is, now
that they are spa.sely settled over mere expanded
territory Il Is confidently believed that Our sys
TEN NAV be safely extended To the utmost bounds
OF our territorial limits: and that. It shall be eX
tended, the bonds OF our Union, go lar from beng
Weakened will become stronger.
None can tail 10 see the danger 10 our safety and
tuiure peace, ii Texas remains an independent
State. or becomes au ally or dependency OF some
foreign nation more powerful than herself. ls there
one among our citizens who would not prefer per
petual peace with Texas, 10 occasional wars. which
80 often occur between hordering independent
tons l. there one who would not prefer tree IN
tercOurSe with her. high duties on all our products
and manufactures which enter her ports or cross
her frontiers! Is there one who woad not prefer
an unrestricted communication with her citizens,
10 the frontier obStrucuons which must occur II she
remains out of the Union Whatever Is good or
evil IN the local institutions OF Texas, will remain
her own whether annexed 10 the | Unlted States or
not None of the present States will be response
bic tor lhem any more than they are tor the local
institutions OF each other They have contederated
tOgetlsl
same principle that they would refuse 10 form
perpetual union with Texas because OF her local
institutions our tOrefathers would have been pre-
vented from forming ogT present JnIon Percerv-
ins no valid objection 10 the measure, and many
reasons for lis adoption, vta!ly affecting the peace
the safety, and the prosperity OF both countries
shall. on the broad principle which formed the ba-
ais and Produced the adoption OF our constitution,
and rot in anv narrow spirit OF sectional policy, en-
deavor. by all constitutional, honorable, and aIt
prnprate means, to consurmate the expressed Will
OF The people and government OF the United States
by the remuneration OF Texas 10 our Union III the
earliest practicable period.
Nor will it become in a less Edegree my duty TO
assert and maintain, by all constitutional means,
the right OF the United States 10 thai portion OF our
territory which lies beyond the Rocky Mountains
Our title TO the country OF The Oregon is clear
and unguestionabic,' and already are our people
preparing TO perfect that title. b. occupying 1t with
their wives and children. But eighty. years ago,
our population confined on the West by the
ridge OF the Ail-:hanes Within that period
within the lifetime. might say, ct some my hear
ers-our people, increasing 10 many millions, nave
filed the Eastern valley OF the Mississippi: adven-
rurousv ascended the Missouri 10 lis head springs
and are already engaged in establishing the bless
ings of self-government IN valleys, Of which the
rivers flow 10 the Pacific. The world beholds the
peaceful rlumphs OF the industry OF our emIsranis.
To Us belongs the duty OF protecting them, ade-
qualely. wherever they may be upon our soil. The
jurisdiction of our laws, and the benefits OF our re-
publican Institutions should be extended over them
IN the distant regions which they have selected Tor
their homes The increasing facilities OF intercourse
will easily bring the States, OF which the formation
in that part of our territory cannot b. long delayed,
within the sphere of our iederative Union. In the
mean time. every obligation IMPOSED by treaty or
conventional stlpuations should be sacredly res
pected.
In the management of our foreign relations, II
wil be my aim 10 observe careful respect Tor The
rights of other nations, while our own Will be Tie
subject of constant watchfulnesS. Equal and exact
Justice should characterize all our intercourse w!th
foreign countries All alliances having tendency 10
l-opard the welfare and honor OF our country, or
sacrifice any one OF the national interests, viii be
stldiously avoided and yet opportunity Will be
lost 10 cultivate favorable understanding with tor
eign governments, by which our navigation and
commerce NAV be extended, and the ample pro-
duets of our fertile soil well the manufactures
Of our skiliul artisans, lind ready market and re-
muneraung prices IN foreign countries
In taking care that the laws be faithfully exc
cued y a strict performance OF duty vii! be exact
ed from all public officers From those oirceis;
especially, who are CHARGED with the COLLECTION ana
disbursement of he public revenue, Will prompt
and rigid accountability be required. ANY culpa-
bic failure or delay on their part 10 account .or ue
moneys ntrustrd 10 them, at The times ana III lhe
manner required by law, will. IN every instance
terminate the Official conneNon oil such ctldulhs
officer with the government.
Il,housh in our country. the chief magistrate must
almost o. necessity be chosen by party. and stand
pledged TO It's principles and measures, yet, IN his
official action, be should not DC the President oi
oart only. bu, OF the whole people OF the United
States While be executes the laws with an nm
partial hand, shrnks from proper responsl lol.ity.
and faithfully carries out IN the Executive pePari-
ment o! The Government the principles and policy
OF lhosr who have chosea hun, he should not be
npnindfu that our fellow citizens " no have differed
from hlm IN opinion entitled 10 the ul and Tree
exercise Of their opinions and judgments, and that
The rights OF all arc entitled 10 respect and regard
Confidently relying upon the AID and assistance
OF The coordinate departments OF The government
m conducting our public affairs, enter upon the
discharge OF the high duties which have been as
signed me by the people again humbly suPplicsiLns
that DIVINE Being who has watched over ana pro
tscfed our beloved country from lis infancy 10 the
present hour, 10 continue His gracious benedictons
upon US that We may continue 10 be prosperous
aad happy people.
CArrrn. PUNISHMENT New-Yofk Society
for the Abolition OF the Punishment of Death wi
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