Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-07

short periods, that any injurious or obnoxious
law can very soon be repealed, 1t would ap.
pear unlikely that any great numbers should
be found ready 10 resist the execution OF the
laws But i, must be borne in mind that the
country is extensive, that there may be local
interests or prejudiceg rendering law odious
in one part, which is not so in another, and
that the thoughtless and inconsderate, mis-
led by their passions, or their imagnations,
may be induced madly 10 resis: such laws as
they disapprove. Such persons should reco.
lect that without law, there can be no real
practical libery; that, when law is ,rampled
under loot, tyranny rules, whether il appears
in the form OF military despotism or Of pop
ular violence. The law is the only protec-
iion OF the weak, and the only efficient re-
stralnt upon the strong. When impariaily
and faithfully administered, none are beneath
its protection, not none above It's control
fon, gentlemen, and the country may be as
sured, that 10 the utmost of my ability, and
TO The extent of the power vested IN me,
shall al all lines, and in all places take care
that the laws be faithfully executed In the
discharge of this duty, soiemnly imposed
upon me ny the Constitution, and by my oath
of office, shall shrink from no responsibility,
and shall endeavor TO meet events as they
may arise, with irmness, as well as with
prudence and discretion
The appointing power is one Of the most
delicate with which the Executive is invest
ed. | regard it as a sacred trust, TO be exer-
clsed with The sole view Of advancing The
prosperity and happiness of the people. 1t
shall be my effort 10 elevate the standard OF
official employment, by selecting for places
OF importance individuals fitted for ine posts
10 which they are assigned 10y their known
integrity, talents and virtues. La so eXten-
slve county, with so great population,
! and where few persons appointed TO office
can be known 10 the appointing power, mis-
takes will sometimes unavoidably happen,
aud unfortunate appointments be made, not
withsiandlng the greatest care. In such ca
ses, the power of removal may be properly
exercised; and neglect of duty or malfea-
sance in office will be no more tolerated in
individuals appointed by myself than in those
appointed by others.
am happy in being able to say that no
untavorabe change in our foreign relations
has taken place since the message at the
opening of the las! session of Congress. We
are at peace with all nations. and we enjoy
in an eminent degree The blessings of that
peace, in a prosperous and growing com.
merce, and in all the forms of amicable ma
tional intercourse. The unexampled growth
OF The country, the present amount OF lis pop.
ulation, and lis ample means of self-protec.
ilon, assure Tor 1t the respect OF all nations
while II Is trusted that lis character for JUS
tice, and a regard 10 The rights of other States
will cause that respect TO be readily and
cheeriully paid.
A convention was negotiated between the
United States and Great Britain, in April last
OF a ship canal between the Atlantic aud Pa
clhc Oceans, and for other purposes. Thi:
instrument has since been ratified by the con
tracing parties, the exchange of ratification:
has been effected, and proclamation ihereo
has been duly made.
In addition 10 the siipula,ions contained il
this convention, two other objects remain I,
be accomplished between the contraclin:
powers
First, the designation and establishment o
free port at each end of the canal.
Second, all agreement filing the distanc,
from the shore within which belligeren
maratime operations shall not be carried on
On these points there is lille doubt that III,
two governments will come to an understand
ing.
The company of citizens of The United
States who have acquired from the State o
Nicaragua the privilege of constructing shil
canal between the two oceans, through tn,
territory of that State, have made progress il
their preliminary arrangements. The lreat'
between the United States and Great Britain
of the 10Th of April last, above referred to
being now III operation, it is 10 be hoped tina
the guarantees which il offers will be suffi
cient TO secure the completion of the worl
with all practicable expedition. 1t is obviou
that this result would be indefinitely post
poned, if any other than peaceful measures
for the purpose of harmonizing conhictin
claims 10 territory in that quarter, should b
adopted. 1t will consequently be my endea
vor 10 cause any further negotiations on tn
part of this Government, which NAV be re
quisile for this purpose, TO be so condnce
as 10 bring them to a speedy and successful
close.
Some unavoidable delay has occurred
arising from distance and the difficulty of in
tercouIse between this Government and iha
of Nicaragua, but. as intelligence has ins
been received of the appointment of an En-
vOy Extraordinary and Minister Plenip0ieu
tary of ih2t Government to reside at Wash
in2ton, whose arrival may soon be expected
it is hoped that no further impediments wi
he experienced in the prompt transaction {
business between the two Governments.
Citizens of the United States have under
, taken the couueXiOn of the two oceans b
means of a railroad across the Islhmus c
) Tehuanlepec, under grants OF the Mexica
Government To "A citizen of that Republic -
1t is understood tina, thorough survey of IN
course of the communication is in prepare
tion, and there is every reason 10 expect lhJ
| it will be prosecuted with characteristic er
ergy, especially when that Government sha
have consented 10 such sipulalonS with tn
Government of the United States as may
necessary TO imparl feeling of security |
those who embark their property in the er
! terprise. Negotiations are pending for tn
! accomplishment Of that object, and hope
confidently entertained, that when the GC
vernmen of Mexico shall become duly sens
. BILE of the advantages which that conntr
cannot fail TO derive from the work, aud lear
that the Government. Of the United States de
sires that the right of sovereignty of Mexic
in the isthmus shall remain unimpaired. III
slpulations referred 10 will be agreed 10 wit
, alacriiy.
J BY the last advices from Mixico il woul
appear howsver, thai that Government ente
tains strong objections 10 some of the stipul;
! tions which the parties concerned in the pr,