The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-08-24
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST a., ls4o.
A H.tisH's Duties with regard 10 Peace, War. and
Neutrality.


from July g. I77o. when il first proclaimed its existence
republic and took its place among the nations Of
the earth From that il has had relations with
other nations which imposed duties upon itself both
with regard to the rights of other nations and its own
When it became nation il voluntarily subjected itself
to the law of nations or those general sentiments and
maxms. founded upon the principles OF eternal justice,
which should control communities of in their rea
tons and intercourse with each other Among the obi
cations Of that great moral code those which bind
this republic to regard sacredy the rights Of other
TONS and which also bind her to defend and protect her
self from the aggression and hostility OF other nations
During almost the entire period of our national exist
the OF the United States has been in pos.
session Of the democratic party Thapary has controlled
and conducted foreign relations and national do
nestle 1t has. therefore, been responsible other
nations, and to the people, for the in which it has
executed the great and momentous trusts confded to its
chargeesponsble to other nations so far their rights
involvedresponsible to the people for the
in which it has conducted both foreign and domestic
concerns. During the period of national existence
have had three national wars; the first Of which
the war of independence; the second, the for the
freedom OF commerce-both waged against England; and
the third the late war with Mexcothe result OF her
own aggression and finally waged by our government
for indemnity for the past and security for the future"
In the first all parties engaged except the tories and
at this period nearly allbut quite aagree that
was necessary and ustfsbe. AT all events it laid the
foundation for all present greatness and grandeur as
nation. II has bestowed the blessings Of liberty upon
unnumbered millions, and promises. in its ultimate re-
SUITS to revoluonize and renovate the world The war
If WA auad hv he undsr ,f
the democratic party in opposition to large share of the
federasts of that day II waged to vindicate our
national rights and honor, which had been trampled
upon and insuted BY our proud and arrogant foe. 1t
was conducted with success and marked with brilliant
victories land and sea, and finally closed in
blaze of glory at New Orleans by that wonderful man.
second in the elements Of true greatness which
this country has produced The achievements OF this
war shed usre upon the American name, elevated
national character and compelled respect for national
rights from all nations The late with Mexico is
fresh in the recollection OF readers require par
cular reference either TO its results II is sui
cient to say that grew out of long series Of hostile
aggressons the part Of the Mexican end
ing in the invasion OF soil by the forces OF that
government and it resulted in series of victories un.
paralleed in brancy, and in the final capture and
quest of the capital Of the enemy This was also
Quoted by the democratic party and opposed by the ed
ralsts, who carried their opposition to the very
verge OF ouert treason.
With regard to the last with England and the late
war with Mexico, the whole world knows that they
were avoided long possible, consistently with the
and honor of the nation, and finally forced upon
US by the aggressive Of enemies in both
And after they were commenced. they conducted
with humanity on our sde and the irsropportunity
seized to just and honorable peace The annals
Of the whole world may be challenged for another in
stance in which the olive branch constantly borne
before the sword and peace invariably rendered before
battle, as was done by government in the war with
Mexico II was also conducted with the utmost human
iy consistent with Of war the safety and protec
ton Of persons and private property carefully guarded
and respected and finally it closed with The tender Of
terms which generously avoided taking advantage OF the
PROSTATE condition Of enemy, in any way wound
ing his honor The world present another such
of generous ferbearanee and chivalc honor,
on the part Of conquering and triumphant nation,
hat which exhibited by this republic in its late
with Mexico OF course such acts OF national generos
n.y. illustrated by such deeds OF martial skill and valor
could not fail to elevate the and character OF our
republic in the estimation OF the other nations Of the
world.
As before remarked these two last national wars have
been waged by the under the auspices OF the
democratic party. They were necessary 10 defend and
maintain national rights and honor. They have add
ID vastly to possessions and our power, and they
ave elevated this republic TO the first rank OF the ma
ions OF the earth. Those OF our countymen whose
hearts are mbued with the sentiments and principles OF
aonarehy, astocracy. or what is the thing, poit
al conservatism and who have dishonored themselves
by the commission OF acts OF moral treason, WILL Of
,ourse continue to denounce those two wars Blu, the
moral sense Of the Of the intelligent American PEG.
pie approve them necessary and unavoidable in their
inception. and will believe that they were honoraby
. well ably conducted, and that they have contributed
greatly national prosperity and TO the elevation Of
our national character.
The policy Of government under the auspices OF
he democratic party, has ai,ody been one Of pence
,cace consistently with our national rights and honor
i is the democratic party. and not The bastard
'fspng Of federalism, the modern wing party. that
has constantly proclaimed that noble system of poll.
" TO the world. The democracy have sought peace
md. amty with all nations, and endeavored 10 |
romote friendly intercourse with them II has
arefuy avoided all aggressons upon their rights and
carefully RETAINED from taking part in the quarres Of
'her nations No nation in the world has been so care.
ul not TO provoke war, to engage in the contro.
'erses Of other nations, this nation has under the
Iuspices OF the democratic party Such has been the