Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-03-15
GLASGOW, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Is4o.

same Tune, we are warned by the admonl>
itions Of history and the voice OF our beloved
WAsHTN oroN, to abstain from all entangling
alliances with foreign nations. In all dis
putes between conflicting governments, it is
our interest, no less than our duty, TO remain
perfectly neutral; while our geographical pc
siton-the genius OF our institutions and OF
our people-the advancing spirit OF civiliza.
ton, and, above all, the doctrines OF Relig.
ion, direct US 10 the cultivation Of peaceful
and friendly relations with all other powers
It is to be hoped, that no international CUES
ton can ever arise which government, con-
fident Of its own strength and resolved to pro
tect its own just rights, may not settle by
wise negotiations, and it eminently becomes
government like our own, founded on the
morality and intelligence Of its citizens, and
upheld by their affections, to exhaust every
resort OF honorable diplomacy, before appeal,
ing 10 arms. In the conduct OF our foreign
affairs, shall conform 10 these principles,
as believe them essential to the hest inter.
ests, and the true honor, Of the country.
The appointing power vested in The Pres
ident, imposes delicate and onerous duties
So far as it is possible to be informed, shalt
make honesty, capacity and fidelity indispen.
sable requisites to the bestowal Of office; and
the absence Of either ofthese qualities, shall
be deemed sufficient cause for removal.
1t shall be my study 10 recommend such
constitutional measures as may be necessary
and proper, to secure encouragement and
protection 10 the great interests OF agriculture,
commerce and manufactures; 10 improve
our rivers and harbors; 10 provide for the
speedy ex,inguishment Of the public debt; to
enforce strict accountability on the part Of
all officers Of Government; and the utmost
economy in all public expenditures, But, /,
is for the wisdom Of Congress itself in which
all legislative powers are vested by the Con.
stitution. to regulate these and other matters
OF domestic policy. | shall look with conf
dence TO the enlightened patriotism Of that
body, 10 adopt such measures OF Cancellation
as may harmonise conflicting interests, and
tend to perpetrate the Union, which should
be the permanent object OF our hopes and at.
lecions. In any action on my part, calcu.
lated to promote an object SO near the hear,
Of every one, who truly loves his country,
will zealously unite with the coordinate
branches OF the Government.
In conclusion. l congratulate my fellow
citizens on the high state Of prosperity to
which the goodness OF Divine Providence has
conducted our common country. Let US in
woke continuance OF the same protecting
care which has led US, from small beginnings
10 the eminence which we this day occupy
and let US seek TO deserve that continuance
| by prudence and moderation in our councils
by well directed attempts to assauge the
The bitterness which too often marks unavoida
BILE differences OF opinion-by the promul
CATION and practice Of just and liberal prin
ciples, and by an enlarged patriotism, which
shall acknowledge no rights but those OF ouI
own wide spread Republic.