The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-16
The .No-nlore Territory Party.

lnscribing the wing banner at the next presidential
election, 'No Mexican Territory" Both the drawer
and the endorser in favor OF presenting this issue in
place of the Wmo Proviso because the latter is cacu
lated to divide their party in different sections whereas
the former will unite them. In other words they
have taken up the impression that the wings are, or
would become, united on this grouud But we have
shown the gross of this supposton, in the pro-
test which the New York Courier has made asains, this
issue. We might show, indeed that in many parts of the
country especially in the west, the people are DESTROYS
of extending the of free government over larger
surface, and that could be unpopular than
the "no territorial position We have now before us
another article from another wing Journal the "Balt
more American" of Tuesday last, which reasons this
matter liberal principles, and vndicates the policy Of
territorial acquisition to the Pacific and of intimate
commercial connection with the ports of California We
lay this article without further comment before our
readers Many persons have hesitation in de.
claring their opinion, that, for the sake OF inden
nty--for the sake OF commercial relations-for the
sake of our whaling and shipping and manufactu.
ring nterests-for the sake of character, be.
duty to claim California and the ntermed.
territory OF New Mexico certain degree of south
latitude, portions Of territory to be annexed to the Uni
ted States An American, who has visited Europe, came
to Washington to-day, and was anxious to know the
views OF the people upon this question He declared
that, if did not obtain that portion of the territory we
should lose caste in the eyes of all the wordour repu.
aton would be furnished and the strength of our ins
tutions would be weakened Our abandonment of the
claim would be attributed at once to the faction of an
nfuriated opposition and the phrensy of abolitionsm.
We think it unnecessary, in another respect, to
conceal the wishes of many of the people, because
we have been assured by distinguished citizen, who
has already arrived at Washington, and is thorough
ly acquainted with the character OF the inhabitants
of California and New Mexico that the sooner those
people understood positive purpose to them
to the United States, the sooner would they be come
reconciled the idea, the sooner they would submit
cheerully to the proposition, and the sooner they would
abandon every attempt to conspre against u.s. and to
sist Those people are now immersed in gno
rancedestitute of talent OF enterprise and OF all gene
rous ambition. The despotism OF the Mexican govern.
ment sits like incubus upon them, and paralyzes every
noble sentiment But let be strongly believed that this
territory is to become part OF the United States and
our traders and farmers would begin settle among
them introduce our and spirit of enterprise
tablish schools, marry with the charming sefortas OF
the country; the inhabitants would become more i'm.
proved, more refined and more active They would be-
come reconcied to their lot and live in peace with us
the Baltimore American
The QUESTION TERRTroRY.-Ths question is
now very extensively discussed in the newspapers
and the main considerations the part of those who OBJ
ect further territorial acquisitions, to resolve itself
desire the issue presented by the Wmo
Provso.
We here leave ont of view as not connected necessarily
with the subject all the
tion-taking for granted that violence injustice
contemplated but that acceptable and an ample equva
lent is to be proered for region that be add
ed to domains.
The question, them is concentrated into of geographic
cal aines, and Of national interests and national unity
Excluding all ideas of violence and injustice against
other nations, the subject also excludes all ideas OF mere
ACKNOWLEDGMENT part, springng from lust Of domn
ion passion for conquest
A philosopher of note has declared, that with
the geography of country given him. he will deduce the
general features of its character and civilization This sa
generazed expression, be understood according its
spritn which view it has great deal of meaning. In
like military who study the natural features
Of country the way their profession asciib
to the facts OF geography importance which, less OBJ
persons, might exaggeraed;he possession OF
particular point for example, being made essential to the
security OF other point series Of points, with other
relations of dependence affinity controlling in their in
tuence to determine the most momentous questions
policy and gcneraslip.
1t is TO geography, them that look mainly, in
order determine the of territory and fix e
boundaries.
In this view find central fact which gives shape
and color to all other facts pertaining the matter. The
characteristic feature OF country the Mississippi val
ey grand characteristic. To this great valley all other
parts of country adjunct, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
cies merely This magnificent valley, unit in ITSELF and
pledge of unity all the elements embraces, draw
itself and bring within its sphere such territories
really dependent on it, Thus with regard California the
advocates OF the acquisition of that region believe that
much dependency of the Mississippi valley Oregon
is strip of territory between the Aeganies
and the Atlantic.
The Mississippi river, indeed, draining the great valley
dssmbogues into the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans
emporium of its But it also stretches out
its arms east and west to lay hold of both That
vast aluvia region the garden of the civilized world ex
tending from the Aleganies the Rocky mountains, and
forming the heart Of the North American continent to
be, and that before many shall have passed.
the centre of the worlds and its prolific
1t must have the both shores,
and along its whole extent communicating freely with the
Atlantic seaboard, which already possess entire, and
with the Pacific, which we must possess entire. We
could not permit foreign power occupy this side of
the Alleganies anywhere between those mountains and
the Atlantic Neither permit any foreign power TO
hold between the Rocky mountains and the Pacific, inter-
cePting our communications w it'll that coast.
Besides, IL is clear that California have its connex-
ions with the Mississippi valley 1t will have them by two
outes the upper route by Femonts Pass communicates
with the headwaters of the Platte and the Missouri the
lower route, by El Paso, reaches The waters of the Ro
Grande. Without these connexions, California would be
insulated Confined to her resources, which are mol
believed to be great, she would maintain only ingnlh
existence; her fine harbors without the materials Of
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