The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-08


extent Of the principle all must admit but il inAa
/ enoe ON our system, whether safe or dangerous,
time only could determine. He hoped Il might not
have the effect Of some OF the innovations upon
the Institutions Of ancient Rome, lhat Of confer
| ring on the people OF the neighboring cities OF
Italy, the same privileges were enjoyed by the
citizens Of Rome. But annexation was convent
eni and efficient principle for extending The limits Of
the republic; il might be applied 90 Mexico and the
whole continent. Mexico was falling 20 pieces; ths
northern provinces might seek the security and pro-
lection OF our Union, and apply for admission
Already has YucstAn seemed disposed 10 apply for
| admission into our coDfoderacy, and 10 seek the
protection Of the United States against Mexican
| lnisrue and oppression. She is little too remote
Tor our purposes; but California which had more
| favorable posion seemed already TO be coveted by
some oil our eiuIens. The example OF Texas may
have more extensive inAuence than any one u
now aware or on the whole OF at least all the
northern provinces Of Mexico. This probable union
of Mexico with the United States 10 beginning 40
he discussed there, and when the advantages Of our
Union are better understood, they may come TO the
conclusion that union with W. Is the only resource
against misruls aud anarchy. We shall have no
difficulty in enarging Possessions and the qaes-
ton with u.s. should rather be, what we will accept
Than what we can acquired He hoped, al any
rate, that We should be satisfod with the principle
Of annexation, and shoald not seek 10 extend our
limits, by another principle, ancient, but more
dangerous, that Of conquest,
That was one objection he had 10 settling our
claims to Oregon by force; as that might have, at
least, the sppe@snes OF conquest. We assert right
have been secompsosd BY the assertion Of risS, Of
some sort. He hoped never 10 sec territory added
TO cur republic by conquest or force.
Sir the foreign relations Of GU. country are assuui-
ing new, and, perhaps, somewhat critical aspect.
10 our difficulties with foreign powers, heretofore
we have been regarded as young and compare
lively Feeble nation, which has secured to Us the
sympaihies and In instanoe the and, and coop
eration Of other powers. They had faith IN our
Justice, and the moderation Of our demands. Now,
our condition Is changed; we are regarded as one of
the great powers Of the earth and although possess
ing extent Of territory enjoyed by few nations in
ancient or modern times; we are suspected, yes,
eused Of eoyeting more, and Of being Influenced by
spirit Of territorial aggrandzement. And it be
said, that we have given occasion 10 this mputa-
ton He did not allude TO Oregon. But do we not
hear suggestions about acquiring California, and
even Cuba, during tho very time that adopt
Ing measures TO secure Texas and Oregon A spirit
Of jealousy Is rising up against us, and il behooyes
Us to act with sons caution. as well moderation
frmness and steadinoss In our policy. We should
appreciate the true and certain destiny Of coun-
yj its certain greatness; in extent, in popula ZION,
hysical resources, IN the energy of people, the
offspring OF free institutions and IN all the elements
Of national power. What occasion have we to feel
any socitude about the acquisition Of territory
aud enjoying prosperity surprising all Others all
that can be wanting is, continuance OF peace en-.
able US soon reach that elevated rank in the scale
Of nations, that greatness which is our ultimate des
tiny. ... XII. ......
But while this controversy remains unsettled,
cloud must hang over our country, which all must
desire to see removed, and which had become the
highest duty Of the government.
In conclusion, Mr.. President, (said Mr.. NJ he
would say to the American Senate and to the coun-
try that with this portentous cloud hanging over u.s.
we should have hope and faith--abding and unsha-
ken fah-in our government, in the Executive as
well as in Congress; faith in the justice Of our
cause; faith in the patriotism Of our people; faith in
the people of England not in their government in
their sense Of justice and love of peace and above
all, faith in a just and overriding Providence, who
hath declared that "the is not to the swift
the battle to the strong" With this abiding faith,
and conscious Of the justice Of our cause, let ALL
whether as private citizens connected with the
administration Of the govemment--fearlessly do our
duty to maintain the rights and honor Of our coun-
try, leaving the issue to that Almighty power which
has SO long protected and blessed our beloved coun
try, which holds In its hands the destinies Of ma
TONS, and "turneth the hearts OF men and Of king
as the rivers are turned.n