The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-01


still point out TO US the path OF liberty tranquility and
safety
One position we have assumed--and trust it will be
maintained with inhexble rmness that no power De-
yond this continent be permitted to interfere with our
progress, long there is part no violation OF
ITS own rights would resist at the outset as maer OF
the gravest offence, all indications OF such interference
II the abstract right could be asserted grounds OF m
ternatona law, there has been nothing IN the nature oil
our extension the by which has been accom-
pshed, to warrant its application to US From the Tor
nation OF government tor nearly OF
century, military power brute force, has had no agency
IN the conquess we have achieved We have oyerIun
no provinces or countries Astounding in wealth, Our
capital has witnessed no rumphal entries OF returning
armies, bearing with them the spois and trophies OF con-
quest Our ships have not been returning IRON sub
lugaled districts, freghted with the tributes OF an ex
tended commerce. In The extension OF our commercial
intercourse, have not like Ang Saxon mother,
been seen hewing down with the sword, with unreent-
ing and remorseess determination every obstacle which
opposed itself to our progress Our thus tar has been
stained by no such companionshp with evil Our con-
quests have been the peaceful achievements OF enterprise
and ndustythe one leading the way into the wilderness
the other following and completing the acquisition by the
formal symbols OF occupancy and possession They have
looked to no objects beyonds the conversion of unin
hablted wds into abodes of civilization and freedom
Their only arms the and the ploughshare The
accumuations OF wealth they have brought all
tacted from the bosom of the earth by the unofendng
hand of labor If in the progress of our people west
ward they shall occupy territories not own, but to
become by amcable arrangements with the govern
ments TO which they belong which of the nations OF the
earth shall venture stand forth in the face of the civil
lied world and call us to pause in this great work of
human improvement 1t is much the interest OF Eu
undlsurbed, the path which, in the allotment of national
fortunes, appointed 10 tread. Our country has
long been refuge Tor those who desire larger liberty
than they enjoy under their own rulers 1t outlet for
the political dsaIecton of the Old World-for social ele
ments which might there have become sources of agi
taion, but which are here silently and TRANQUILITY ncor
porated into our system, ceasng to be principles OF dis
iurbance they attain the greater freedom which
the object of their separation from less congenia comb
nations in other quarters OF the globe Nay, more i is
into the vast reservoir of the western wilderness teeng
with fuitfulness and fertility, that Europe is constantly
pouring, under our protection her human supluses,
able to draw from her own bosom the elements OF their
support and reproduction She literally going along
with us in our march to prosperity and power to share
with its rumphs and its fruits. Happily, this CONT
nent is not legitimate theatre for the political arrange
mens of the soveregns of the eastern hemisphere Their
armies may range, undsurbed by us, the plains of
Europe, Asia, and Africa, dehroning monarchs par
titonng Kingdoms and subveng republics, as interest
in quarter of the globe government, freedom the
arts OF peace, shall be permitted to work out unmolested,
the great purposes OF human civilization.
Mr.. President, trust there will be nothing in the final
adjustment OF difficulties with Mexico to impair, in
any degree, the moral OF our example in the past Our
course heretofore has been OF perpetual exeron to
bring about an amicabe arrangement with her. trust
we shall persevere in the same course OF conduct what
ever unwillngness she may exhibit to come TO terms
Entertaining the opinions which have expressed, nat
uraly feel deep soicitude, American citizen. that
public conduct should comport with the dignity OF
the part seem destined to perform i'll the great drama
OF International politics. l desire to our good name
unsued and the character we have gained for modera-
ton, justice, and scrupuousDess in the discharge OF our
national obligations, maintained unimpared In these,
let us be assured, great strength consists Tor It is
these which make us strong in the opinion OF mankind.
In what 1 have said concerning the progress OF our
people the appropriated regions west OF and in
respect to our responsibilities as nation trust shall
have incurred no imputaton OF inconsistency On the
contrary, trust shall be considered consistent in all |
have said regard our extension, as have endeavored
to oeshadow it. to be the inevitable result of the
operation OF which 1t IS not IN our power to arrest AT
the same time hold It to be sacred duty to that
is not encouraged or promoted by improper means.
While should consider the part OF weakness to
might bring with the elements of dicord and disunon,
as our political boundaries enlarged, should hold it
ate it by agencies incompatible with obligations to
other nations the dictate of wisdom and OF duty to
submit ourselves TO the operation of the great
which are at work. and which will work in spite of
us, In carrying civlzaton and freedom the Amer
can continent
In advocating continued occupation of the cities and
territory we have acquired in Mexico, until she shall
sent 10 reasonable terms of peace, trust also that shall
be deemed consistent with myself Deprecating
the greatest OF caames, especially for desire to
this broug to close the earliest practicable day.
am In favor OF whatever most likely to
accomplish this desirable end. am opposed to aban-
donmcnt of our position:
lst Because believe it would open field OF domestic
dssenson in Mexico, which might be fatal her exist
ence as independent state, make her take refuge
the arms OF despotlsm.
3D. Because it might lead to external interference in her
affairs of the most dangerous tendency both her and
us and
3F Because fear that we should only gain temporary
suspension of hosltes, to be renewed under great dis
advantages U.S. and with every prospect of longer and
sanguinary contest
Mr. President, it is this last consideration which weighs
most heavily upon my mind. ! hold il to be inds-
pensabe to the public welfare, under all its aspects that
we should have, at the termination of this contest solid
and stable peace Unpromsng the condition Of things
seems at the present moment my hope still is, that firm
ness tempered with prudence will give not out
ward pachcatlon with irritation ranking within,
but substantial concord and friendship, which shall
leave no wound unhealed. And, sir we should be sat
isfied with nothing short of accommodation of differ
ences which will enable the country with confidence to
lay aside its armor and to the peaceful pursuits
to which, by the memorable law of condition,
must look for prosperity and safety.
My advice, then, Off may presume to advise,) is, to
stand hrm holding ourselves ready at all times to make
peace, and carrying into negotiations for that pur
pose determination to cement future good understand
ing with adversary, by adjustment of differ
ences on terms of Justice, moderation, and magnanimy
Mrs. DARLINGTON, formerly of Richmond, Va,
wi having mt the invitation of the trustees, taken charge
OF the Presbyterian high school for young ladies' in LOUIS
ve begs present claims her former friends and
the hope that change of location will prevent
them from intrusing their daughters her Mrs c. has
found louisville than she led expect, and the
people Jealous in the of education and she hum bly,
that the institution she assisting found may be-
come blessing to the community for years
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