Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-24

pOnied the hostility of Mexico will prove unappeas.
BILE that she will prefer the political dsogsniZston which
now exists 10 amicsbe arrangement with u.s. sos
cumsances dictate the to be pursued when this
conviction shall be forced But sir, let adopt
such conclusion hastily. Let Us rely on the influence oil
rational motives TO give peace.
And sir. submit whether this had not better
be pursued for WHILE if night in surprising the temp
rary occupation Of Mexico under discreet officers may lead
stable peace rather than withdraw forces. and
leave the adjustment of difficulties the uncertain chance
Of restoration Of responsible government TO be termina
ted at last perhaps by the renewed sTbramen OF arms
have stated with frankness the views entertain in
respect the future conduct Of the Notwithstanding
the anxious consideration have given to the subject they
may be 1t is question Of great difficulty on
which differences of opinion well exist and which
mistaken OF policy lead to the most unpleasant
Whatever faith may entertain the sound
Of the opinions have advanced, certainly should
have il they not totally variance with those
of gentlemen from longer experience much high
claims than myself public confidence. But have not
this thought proper withhold them. knowing
do. that, from the very conariey and conflict oil
thought and Conviction valuable deductions may sometimes
be dawn.
Mr. President feel that have already respassed too
long the indulgence Of the Senate; but am unwilling
10 close without asking its attention for very lew mOmen
considerations connected with future gOw aud
progress, aud with the influence must in spite Of
selves the destnies Of Mexico. They are no
opinions; they have been expressed years ago. both IN
public and private.
Sir no who has paid moderate degree Of attention to
the laws and elements Of increase can doubt that our
continent filling up with less completeness according
attractions Of soil and climate the space that inter
between the Atlantic aud Pacific This eventual
and perhaps the order Of tme this not distant ex-
tension Of settlements over tract OF country with
diameter 90, westward, greatly dispopOItioned TO its
length becomes subject Of the highest interest 10 On
the whole of northern flank from New Biuswick
the point where the northern boundary OF Oregon touches
Pacific in with British coons having,
for The part the origin with ourselves,
controlled aud 'uded by political influences from the
Eastern hem here if not adverse, certainly not decidedly
friendly The strongest tie which be relied on to
bind mutual offices OF friendship aud good neighborhood
OF commerce and this, know IS apt TO run in
rivalry aud sometimes becomes fruitful source Of aiena-
ton.
From our northern boundary we ,urn to southern
What races are 10 border heIe what is 10 be their
aud political character aud what their of annoy
Ale frontiers, only parallels Of lst-
ude apart when pass Texas be hanked by settlements
having no common bond Of union with ours Our whole
southern line contermnous throughout its whole extent
with the territories Of Mexico, large portion of which IS
nearly unpopuaied. The geographical area OF Mexico IS
about GOO square miles, and her population about OOO
600 souls. The whole and central portion taking
the parallel Of latitude the dividing line,
containing than 100000 square miles has about 6oO
600 inhabitants TO three square miles,
The portion less 100000 square miles,
has population of nearly six and half millions Of souls,
thirteen inhabitants 10 square mile. The aboriginal
races, which occupy and portion Of California and
New Mexico, must there everywhere else give way be-
fore The vancng of civilization, either be
whelmed by it, to be driven upon perpetuay contracting
whee from elimination of their accustomed sources
subsistence they ultimately become extinct by foTce
OF lnvlncble law. We see The operation Of this law IN
every portion Of this continent We have no power 10 control
it, if would Ii is behest Of Providence that idle
ness and ignorance and barbarsm, shall place indus
try and knowledge, and Civilization The European and
mixed which possess Mexico. not likely either
from moral 10 become formidable rivals
enemies The bold and courageous enterprise which
and conquered Mexico appears not 10 have descended 10
the present possessos of soil Either om influence
Of climate the admixtue of racesthe fusion Of cass
To the technical phase-the conqueros have in turn,
Tho, flaana ia
great degree, subdued and has given place. with many
other noble of the Spanish character peculiarly
which have marked he in that country under
whatever combinations il is ound-a proneness 10 civil dis
cord, and suicidal waste Of Its own strength.
With such territory and such people southern bor-
der, what is be the inevitable of empire Ii
needs powers Of prophecy fOTete Sir desire to
speak painy why should we not when we are discussing
the operation of moral and physical laws which beyond
control? As population moves westward on our
territory portions will southern boundary
Settlements will be formed within the unOccuped and sparse
lypeOpled territory of Mexico Uncongenal habits and
tastes differences of political opinion and principle, and
numbeTless other elements Of diversity will lead TO sepsTa
ton of these newlyfOTmed societies from the inefficient
of Mexico. They will endure to be held in
OeIs any incentive 10 their proper development and
growth shey will form independent States the basis Of
constitutions identical in all their leading features with our
and they will naturally seek 10 unite their fortunes to
ours The fate Of California already sealed it
be reunited Mexico The OF the
which alluded must distant day, desch the
whole Of northern Mexico om the southern portion OF that
republic 1t is for very that she is incapable OF
defending her possessions the elements OF disorder
within and the prog Of better influences from without
that desire the inevitable political change which Is
be in the condition of her northern departments
brought about without improper interference on our part
do not speak OF military movements. Teer 10 The
time when our difficulties with her shall be healed, and
when she shall be left the Of pacific Influences
silent, but powerful than the ut force. For the
that she deenceless if for other, should be OPP
posed all schemes of conquest. Acquisition by fOce is
the vice Of arbitrary governments desire never to see
the Tepoach Of For the sake Of the nation honor
as well as the peImsnency oil our political INSTITUTIONS
desire it, The extension Of free government
this continent ony be arrested, arrested at ALL by
substituting for the ats Of peace Leave 1t TO ITSELF
aud hing prevent the progress Of our population
the continent Mr. Jefferson with his prophec fore
cast fOetod thus result forty ago tie popnesed the
peaceful progress OF people 10 the Paclhc he oIesaw
them forming new settlements and when strong enough 10
maintain themselves Organizing independent societies aud
governing themselves by constitutions aud laws analogous TO
our own is true believed of freedom nigh,
be enlarged advantaeousy To ourselves and Others without,
extending the broad limits the OF our JuIdic-
ton. II the progress aud the triumph OF great
pies of political right which his philosophical mind IN
sncyey turned ~ the legitimate am aud boundary Vi
ambition and desie Since his day the public mind IN
this has greatly outun his antcpaious OF pro-
gress IL looks to the extens of our Constitution and
laws over regions which formerly considered beyond
reach al portions Of the system Of govern
Modern Improvements have given great Strength 10
this prevailing sentiment. is possible by power,
succeed ia making the proper application OF It, over
broad surface, to reach the Pacific ocean from Lake
Michigan, the Mississippi in eight nne days. period
Of less than that winch required to travel from
Boston Philadelphia when the Congress Of the American
colonies FIRST assembled in the latter city. Under these cir
cumstance the extension Of political boundary SO as
embrace all territory may justly call our own seems nc
longer To be considered questionable policy IL other dis
ticts not within the territories Of the Union, shall
found independent governments and shall desire to unite
themselves 10 terms mutually acceptable. II Is ques
which only them aud and in which nc
stranger be permitted 10 iaude. When the time comes
for settlement Of any such questions they will doubtless
be considered with all soemnIy which belongs To pIopo
siOns involving the public welfare. TO thOse with whom