The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-23
Maine.

Extracts from Governor Dana's message May ID.
Time with IFS SILENT ceaseess tread. has again brough,
our State to way mark in her coursehe close of an
other political year The operation of the simple ma
chney OF our form OF government, almost quiet and
iuperceptible in its movements time ITSELF without
commoton, and scarcely with observation, has dsrobed
of authority those who exercised it, and clothed again
with its responsibilities the agents OF the peoples choice
In entering upon the duties thus devoved upon US,
OF Guiding the destnes of young and growing State,
OF developing its resources and elevaDg its character
il becomes humby TO seek wisdom at VISIONS eter-
nal Source The working of the system in gen.
eral government has recently withdrawn power from
those in whom il had rested and transferred it TO other
hands--a bloolless revolution. When the
pant OF one OF the most elevated positions in the world
step down al once TO the rank OF mere private chzen,
unresslingy surrenderng the influence the patronage,
and control OF the concentrated energies of this great
public, in obedience to the peoples law and will, and
contrast this spectacle with the struggles elsewhere of
rulers to retain their power, and of subjects obtain
their rights, may well adopt with gratitude but not
with pride, the sentiment COP be praised that we are
not as other nations.
The incidents attending the late presidential election
furnish subjects both for congatulaon and regret For
congraulaon, because they clearly indicate that the
most sensitive chord in the American heart that which
throbs to the impulse of patriotism. Gen Taylor, by his
cool discretion. and noble daring gave to our
arms IN many an unequal contest The successful de-
crowned with his counrys highest honors Every good
citizen must be grated in the bestowa of such reward
for such services when done without violation dsre
gard oil other duties But II IS Just source OF alarm that
the people should have elevated individual to such
responsible Position in entire ignorance of his views in
relation to those great principles and measures which
nave ever been the basis of distinct party organizations
principles and measures which the party have urged
az indispensable to the prosperity, and the other opposed
ss destructive TO the welfare of the country Thai such
Proiessedy vital interests should have been thus left
the hazard OF the doubtful development of unknown
Opinions oespeaks either insncety in the advocacy Of
those principles and measures willingness to sacrifice
the well being OF the nation considerations Of personal
popularity, individual advancement and party success
But Notwithstanding these circumstances, which we
cannot but deprecate AZ an evil auxury still il is the duty
OF all to give cordial support his 40 far
As it, may accord with their convictions of pub
lie policy doubt not that those who opposed hs election
will be governed by this rule in extending frank 40.
prevail or manly opposition 1t to be hoped that the
country may not be disturbed by attempt to abandon
the commercial policy Of the last administration, which
has been 20 eminenty successful in removing shackes
from trade, and in giving to il increased facilities Es
pecaly it desirable that the present financial system Of
ihe government should be contnued-that great agency
which, by its sustaining and restraining influence, has
carried with comparative safety through universal
convuson-poltica financial, and c0nmercal--as great
as the world ever witnessed.
The question Of the introduction OF slavery into ouI
Mexican territory is still open one furnishing abun.
dant material for agitation and irritation and deprvins
the people OF those territories of the benefits Of civil gov
eminent In my first annual communication to the legis-
lanre, expressed the deep feeling Of the free States
that these acquisitions should continue a. they then
wsre free Time has not in the least degree weakened