The St. Landry whig., 1845-03-20

extended over her, and the vast resources OF her
fertile soil and genial climate would be speedily
developed; while the safety ofNew Orleans and
of our whole south western frontier against hos
tile aggression, as we'll as the interests oil the
whole Union, would be promoted by it.
In the earliest stages flour national existence
the opinion prevailed with some that our sys-
tenn Of confedcrated States could not cooperate
successfully over an extended territory, and scri-
Gus objections have at different times been made
to the enlargement of our boundaries. These
objections We're earnestly urged when we acqut-
red Louisiana. Experience has shown that
they were not we'll founded. The title of numer-
Gus Indian tribes to vast tracts of country has
been extinguished. New States have been ad.
mitted into the Union; new territories have
been created, and our jurisdiction aud laws ex-
tended over them.
AS our population has expanded, the Union
has been cemented and strengthened; as our
boundaries have been enlarged, and our agri-
cultural population has been spread over a large
surface, our federal system has acquired addi-
tional strength and security. II may well be
doubted whether it would not be in greater dan.
ger of overthrow four present population were
confined to the comparatively narrow limits Of
the original thirteen States, than il is now that
they are sparsely settled over a more expanded
territory.
1t is confidently believed that our system may
be safely extended to the utmost bounds of our
territorial limits, and that as it shall be exten.
ded, the bonds of our Union, so far from being
weakened, will become stronger.
None can fail to see the danger to our safe
ty and future peace, ifTexas remains an indie
pendent State, or becomes an ally or depcndency
Of some foreign nation more powerful than her.
self. Is there one among our citizens who
would not prefer perpetual peace with Texas
to occasional wars, which SO often occur be-
tween bordering independent ~nationsl
Is thero one who would not prefeffree inter-
course with her, to high duties on all our pro
ducts and manufactures which enter her ports
or cross her frontiers! Is il there one who would
not prefer an unrestricted communication with
her citizens, to the frontier Instructions which
may occur if she remains out of the Union?
Whatever is good or evil i'll the local institutions
f of Texas will remain her own, whether annex
edto the United States or not. None ofthe pres
ent States will be responsible for them, any
more than they are for the local institutions of
each other. Theyhave confederated together for
, certain specified objects. Upon the same prin-
ciple that they would refuse to form a perpetual
union with Texas, because of her local institu-
tons, our forelathers would have been proven.
!. ted from forming our present Union.
n Perceiving no valid objection to the measure
and many reasons for its adoption vitality affecting
!. the peace, the safety, and the prosperity Of betl
countries, | shall on the broad principle which
formed the basis and produced the adoption o
our constitution, and not in any narrow spirit Of
sectional policy, endeavor by all constitutional
" honorable and appropriate means,to consummatt
the expressed will of the people and government
of the United States, by the remuneration o
J.. Texas to our Union at the earliest practicable
period. Nor will it become in less degree m,
e duty to assert and maintain, by all constitutions
3 means, the right Of the United States to tina
if portion OF our territory which lies beyond thu
Rocky Mountains. Our title to the country o
le the Oregon is tclear and unquestionable;' an,
lie already are our people preparing TO perfec
that title, occupying it with their wives and chill
dren.-But eighty years ago out population wa
confined on the west by the ridge ofthc AIlegha
mics. Within that period, within the lifetime,
err might say, of some of my hearcrs-our people
increasing to many millions, have filled the cas-
ST tern valley Of the Mississippi; adventurously as
ty cended the Missouri TO its head springs; and ar
w dlltdu1 BuSdpSu Ill GSlitDIiSnlnS the DRESSINGS G
self government in valleys, of which the river
peaceful triunphs ofthe industry ofour eIni
as grants. Tous belongs the duty of protectin
them, adequately, wherever they may be upo
- our soil. The jurisdiction of our laws, and til
benefits Of our republican institutions, should b
extended over them in the distant regions whic
ST they have selected for their homes. The il
creasing facilities otintercourse will easily brin
80 the States of which the formation in that part
by our territory cannot be long delayed, within tn
n. sphere of our federative Union. In the mear
Gul time, every obligation imposed by treatyo or cor
%. %yentional stipulations should be 8acredlY respec
art ted.
mt In the management ofour foreign relations,
will be my aim 10 observe a careful respect #
Ar. the rights ofother nations, whils our own will b
ms the subject Of constant watchfulness. Equal an
exact justice should characterize all our inte.
Ter course with foreign countries. All alliances ha'
Of ing a tendencyto jeopardthe welfare and honor
,es our country, or sacrifice any one oftlie national il
tn. ~terests, will be studiously avoided; and vet no o.
-portunity will be lost to cultivate a favorable III
. derstanding with foreign governments, by whic
BIT. our navigation and commerce may be extends
of and the ample products of our fertile soil, as W.
sa as the manufactures of our skillful artisans, fiji
IN. a ready market and remuneratiBg prices in 70
ate eign countries.
his IN taking care that the laws be faithfully e
nd ecuted," a strict performance OF duty will be e
zee acted from all public officers. From those of
GERS, especially, who are charged with the &C
lection and disbursement of the public revenu
lg- will prompt and rigid accountability be require
as. Any culpable failure or delay on their part
to account for the moneys intrusted to them at II
10 times and in the manner required by law. will.