The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-04

century, military power-brute force--has had no
dsehcy III the conquests we have achieved We have
93seiluh no provinces or countries Astounding wealth
pur capital has witnessed umpha entries of return
ING armies bearing with them the spois and trophies of
conquest Our ships have been seen returning from
subIugated districts, freghled with the tributes of an
extended commerce In the extension of our commercial
intercourse, we have not like Anglo Saxon mother
been seen hewing down with the sword with unrelenting
ana remorseess determination, every obstacle which on
posed itself 10 her progress Our thus lar has been
stained by no such companonshp with evil. Our con
quests have been tina peaceful achievements of enterprise
and ndustry-the one leading the way into the wilder
ness, the other following and completing the acquisition
by the formal symbols of occupancy and possession
They have looked to no objects the conversion OF
unnhablted wlds into abodes OF civilization and freedom
Their only the and the ploughshare. The
accumuaiions ofwealth they have brought were all
acted from the bosom of the earth by the nnoending
hand OF labor II, IN the progress OF our people west
ward, they shall occupy territories not own but 10
become ours by amlcabe arrangements with the goyen
ments To which they belong which OF the nations OF the
earth shall venture to stand FORTH in the face of the CIV
iized world and call us TO pause in this great work
d human Improvement II is much the interest OF
Europe as ours that should be permitted TO follow
undlsurbed the path which, in the allotment OF national
fortunes, we seem appointed 10 tread Oar country has
ong been refuge Tor those who desire larger liberty than
hey ENJOY under their rulers. 1t outlet for the
political dsatechon Of the Old World-for social ee-
nents which might there have become of ata
uon, but which are here silently and TRANQUILITY ncopo.
rated into our system, ceasns to be principles Of disturb
nce as they attain the greater freedom, which the
object OF their separation from less congenia combna
tons IN other quarters of the globe Nay, more it is IN
10 the vast reservoir OF the western wilderness eemn5
with trutiulness and fertility, that Europe is constantly
pouring, under projections her human surpusses IN
able to draw from her bosom the elements OF their
support and reproduction. She is literally going along
with us IN our march TO prosperity and power to share
nen is moi legitimate theatre for the political arrange
ments OF the soveregns of the eastern hemisphere Their
armies may range undsturbed by u.s. over the plains OF
Europe Asa, and Africa, dethroning monarchs, par
oning kingdoms, and subverting republics as interest
caprice may dictate But political justice demands that
oae qa u Of hf sss wo ssa
esed the great purposes Of human civilization.
Mr. President trust there will be nothing in the final
any degree the moral Of our example in the past Our
course heretofore has been OF perpetual exeron TO
bring about an anicabe arrangement with her trust
shall persevere in the course of conduct, what
unwngness she may exhibit to TO terms.
Enter anng the opinions which have expressed, nat
ualy feel deep solctude, as an American citizen that
our public conduct should compor with the dignity of
the part we seem destined to perform in the great drama
of International politics. desire to good name
lion, Justice and scrupulousness in the discharge Of
national obligations, maintained unmpaired. In these,
let us be assured, great strength consists for i Is
these which make US strong in the opinion of mankind.
In what have said concerning the progress OF PEG.
pie the appropriated regions west OF and in re-
spect TO our responsibilities as nation trust shall
the contrary trust shall be considered consistent in
all have said, regard our extension, as have en-.
causes, The operation Of which it is not in pc 70
arrest AT the sane time, hold it 10 be sacrei duty
TO see that i Is not encourage orpromoted BY improper
means. While should consider il te part of weakness
shrink from extension, under the apprehension that
might bring with it the elements of dscord and dsnnon
political boundaries enlarged should hold
be the part of folly and dshonor to attempt acceler
it by agencies incompatible with obligations to
other nations 1t the dictate OF wisdom and Of duty to
submit ourselves to the operation OF the great causes
which are work and which will work on in spite OF
us carrying civilization and freedom the Amer
lean continent.
In advocating continued occupation of the cities and
territory have acquired in Mexico, until she shall as
sent to reasonable terms of peace trust also that shall
be deemed consistent with myself Deprecating war as
the greatest Of caames, especially for us, desire
this brought TO close at the earliest practicable
day am in favor of whatever measures are most like
" to accomplish this desirable end opposed to an
abandonment OF our position;
lst Because believe il would open field of domestic
dissension in Mexico, which might be fatal to her exist
independent State, make her take refuge
in the arms OF despotlsm;
2d Because it might lead to external interference in
her affairs, OF The most dangerous tendency both 10 her
and us; and
3D. Because fear that we should only gain tempo
rry suspension OF hostites to be ewed under great
us and with every prospect of longer
and more sangulnary contest.
Mr. President il is this last consideration which
weighs most heavily upon my own mind. hold it TO be
Indispensable 10 the public welfare, under all its aspects
that we should have, at the termination of this contest,
solid and stable peace Unpronising the condition OF
hn es at he b my hope M u.s.
mere outward pacication, with secret irritation rank
ling within, but substantial concord and friendship,
which shall leave no wound unhealeJ And sir, we
should be satisfied with nothing short of accommoda-
ton Of differences which will enable the country with
confidence to lay aside its armor. and to resu ne the
peaceful pursuits TO which, by the memorable law OF
condition, must look for prosperity and safety
My advice, thenf may presume TO advises to
stand firm holding ourselves ready at all times to make
peace and carrying into negotiations for that purpose
determination to cement future good understanding
with adversary, by adjustment of differences
on terms OF justice, moderation, and magnanimity
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