Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

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This 10 sair question, and The people want
answered fairly. By their frsiis ye shall kso,
them" - - 1r.... ~.
We have already answered this question, il
part, and We proceed to answer il further.
The Administration has shown itself 10 b,
pessessed ef nafioani character in ito Organize
tion, and has strengthened he bond, Of tie Union
For proof Of this let the history Of the past two
years bear witness. But this 10 not all Thil
administration has done more than any other, ia
the same space of time, to elevate the diplomatic
veitioss Of the country. In support of THU
We refer with true American pride, 10 the follow.
ing facts: e.rs.-4
I. II has secured the power to connect the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans together across the
Isthmus, under circumstances the most favorable
10 American commerce.
2. 1t has virtually obtained q denied right
from France, in the case of Compander Csrpen-
der, OF the U. 8. Navy, who lad been refused a
claim for salvage made on the French govern
nsas, on account Of his, oficen and men, for
saving a vessel belonging to tho sn.val masine''
at France; and BY the dismissal of the French
Minister from Washington, for undiplomatie
conduct towards our government, 1t has taught
Monsieur Johnny Crapeau a lesson he will not
soon forget.
8 1t has secured benefits for our people in
Central America, euch % have been obtained,
trough the Diplomacy of yean. BY no other adj
uinistration.
4. II has secured the just settlement of Amer
lean claims on Mexico of long standing, and
q very large amount
S. IL has negotiated diplomatic arrangements
with the Ottoman Porte, through the talents Of
hat ripe scholar and able stztesman Hon Geo.
2. Marsh, Of Vermont, the American Minister
1t Constantinople, whereby large and greatly
increasing trade will be opened with that part
f the world. In proof Of this, the Turkish
ambassador has just landed on our shores, TO
complete among US the measures 20 well begun
" Mr.. Marsh.
6. 1t has made the power of the American
government fell, as 1t was never felt before with
IN the enclosures of every Court in Europe, Civ
ing Its countenance, through its appointed agent
o the struggling patriots Of Hungary; foster.
ng the march OF European freedom, and check
NJ the ravsges of European despotism, BY eve
~ constitutional means at its command.
z. II has shown its integrity in maintaining
ne faith OF stipulated treaties by preventing the
Interference Of United States forces, as such. in
lie local affairs of the Island of Cuba: how.
yer much it may have desired, and may still de-
sire, 10 see the people OF that island free from
very political and social disability under which
hey may labor.
=. Il has completed commercial regulations
NTH Great Britain, by which the superior ships
t our country will be brought in successful com.
EDITION, In the carrying Trade, with those Of less
avored nations, thereby giving advantages to
american merchants, ship-owners and under.
writer's such Is they never received from any
previous administration.
So much for what the Taylor and Fillmore ad-
ninistrstion has done in the important matter Of
FSvetgn Diplomacy. And this, too, before the
irst half of its constitutional term has fully ex-
pred, and under al the peculiar disadvsntsges
/ has had to contend with, on account of the
najorities against it in both Houses of Congress
All this can neither be dIsproved nor gain-
ssyed. And the same measure of patriotism, 50
far az it has had the pow Ct, has been bestowed
on every interest of the country. ,..s
1t has done its full part of that great national
work-ihe admission of California to the Un-
seM! work that in some respects is to be the
most mighty in its ultimate consequences, Of
any ever performed on the American Continent
1t has used all its appropriate influence to Sc
cure revision and better adjustment OF the To
rf; and if Congress would carry DOT it, sug-
gestions, in the same conservative and patriotic
spirit m which they are conceived by the Presi.
.ent and his Cabinet the voice Of Industry IN
al parts of the land would break forth in notes
Of Thanksgiving and joy.
1t has urged and re-ursed on the attention of
the National Legislature the necessity Of doing
more than has been done for the protection OF
lives and property on our northern inland seas,
and southern and western rivers 1t has, in all
respects, done well for Interval improvements !;
and whatever may be the action Of Congress in
a. II r. l.
lhoroughisres will ever bless the wisdom and
forecast of the present administration.
We have other facts to submit to our readers,
but must defer the pleasure of presenting them
TO an early future day. Boston Bee.