The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-04-09
The Presidents Message.

ent and careful statesman. He ia still the
advocate of an Incorporating policy, hon.
orable to his country, and worthy Of Ass
Igreatness. Much assumption has been put
forth as TO his course, but we. have not be-
lieved, nor will we without better evideAos
than southern gasconadc, that, false TO the
principles which placed him in power, be
would retrograde and peril all hopes ofhons.
orable settlsmen, by SO doing Thus far.
facts show that the course of the Administra.
tion, cleared from the mists Of speculation
in relation 10 il, has been firm, consistent
and unwavering. Let the responsibility ss
hesitatipg and unstable counsels rest whore !.
belongs, with selfish southern Democrats.
now acting in conjunction with the whole
band of Wing Senators, who appear deter.
mined 10 Illustrate the prosperity Of their
country, and retard its advancement, rather
than peril the pettiest interest or the mos,
narrow ambition. James X. Polk in fol-
towing a stern unbending course in the
assertion Of our rights, has with him tho
blessings, sympathy and support Of The great
body Of tho American people, and may we'll
despise all other influence or applause.
Message from the President to the Senate, on
the National Defences-Dcbafe thereon. g.
In the United States Senate, on tho 94.h
of March, the following Message was receiy-
ed from the President, and which, on motso
Of Mr.. Allen, was read
TO the Senate of the United States:
In answer TO inquiries Of the Senate, cen
tanned in their resolution Of the l7ih inst,
whether, in my judgment, any circumstan-
ces connected with, or growing out Of, the
foreign relations of this country, require, at
this time, an increase ofour naval or military
force;' and, if so, 'what those circumstances
are,' ] have 10 express the opinion, that q
wise precaution demands such an increase.
In my annual message offhe I'd Of Decsm-
Der last, recommended to the favorable
consideration Of Congress, an increase ofsut
naval force y especially Of cur steam navy.
and the raising of an adequate military force,
to guard and protect such Of o,ir'citizsns a.
might think proper 10 emigrats to Oregon.
Since that period, have seen no cause 10
recall Or modify those recommendations: On
the contrary, reasons exist,- which, in my
judgment, render il proper. not only that
they should be promptly carried into effect.
but that additional provision be made for the
public defenca.
The consideration Of such additional pre-
vision was brought before appropriate COM
mittees of the two houses Of Congress, in
answer TO calls made by them, in reports
prepared, with my sanction, by the Secrets
ry of War and the Secretary Of the Navy, On
the 29th Of December and the 6,h Of Janua-
ry last; mode of communication with Cen
gress not unusual and, under existing cir
cumstances, beieved.io be most eligible
Subsequent exsnts have confirmed mo in the
opinion, that these recommendations were
proper as precautionary measures.
1t was wise maxim Of the father of his
country, that ITO be prepared for war, is one
Of the most efficient means of preserving
peace;' and that, avoiding occasions efsx-
pense by cultvating peace we should 'rs-
member, also, that timely disbursements to
repelit.' The general obligation 10 perfsrn
this duty, is greatly strengthened by facts
known to the whole world. A controversy
respecting the Oregon territory now exists
between the United States and Great Brit.
ain; ard while, as far as we know, the re-
ations of the latter with all European ma
tions, are of the most pacific character, she
is making unusual and extraordinary arms.
menis and warlike preparations, naval and
military, both at home and in hor North Amer
lean possessions.
1t cannot be disguised that however sin.
cere may be the desire ofpeace, in the event
Of rupture these ornaments and prepara-
tions would be used against our county
Whatever may have been the original pur-
pose of these preparations, tho fact 10 un-
doubted that they are now proceeding, in
part, at least, with view to the contigsnt
possibility ofa war with tho United States.
The general policy of making additional
warlike preparations was distinctly amour
ced in the speech from the throne, aslate AZ
January last and has since been reiterated
by the minister Of the crown in both houses
of Parliament. Under this aspect Of our 70.
lations with Great Britain. cannot doubt
the propriety Of increasing our means Of de-
fence, both by land and sea. This can
give Great Britain NO cause Of offence, nor
increase the danger Of a rupture. II, on the
contrary, we should fold our arms in sscuIi-
ty and al last be suddenly involved in HOSTILE
ties for tho maintainance Of our just rights,
without any adequate preparations, cur res.
possibility TO the country would be OF the
erayest character Should collision between
The two countries be avoided, rs sincerely
trust it may be the additional charge upea
tho treasury, in making the necessary pre-
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