Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-08-07
From the Detroit Free Press
EngIand-the United States.

1t very evident that the rulers Of England look upon
the enlargement of the territory of the United
States of the surest indications of the certain dis
ruption of the Republic distant day. They still
cling to the delusion which have possessed the
statesman of Europe that the which operated
overthrow the RECONSTRUCTED materials composing the
mightiest republics of oden time, will similar
destructive influence upon country and its free insti-
buttons. They form very inadequate estimate of the
strength oil political SYSTEM and the inherent and
sesupporting energies which belong form OF govern
men of which is the only example since forms of
government were primarily enacted.
Ours is, in the most extended sense, popular govern.
ment and the will of the people, expressed in the
ballot is the supreme law. Our rulers are but the
wants of the people, elected to carry into effect their
wishes, and implicitly obey their behests. No
OF policy can be pursued by an administration here,
which the people reprcsS should they dsapprovc.
No acquisition of territory be made contradiction
Of the popular voice and that voice is heard in the express
sion of the viii of the majority" of twenty millions
OF SOvereigns. We have rulers by fright divine" to
lord it pampered nobility rolling in wealth
wTung from the starving myads of their fellow country
men. With u.s. crushing exactions in the guise OF ian
ports and taxes, are looked peculiar bcnehts--and
national debt is (by means coHnted) national
blessing" The physical of the people easily
supplied where every NECESSARY of life cheap and album
dant and here the meridian looks down upon free
and contented community, instead Of the and
wretchedness OF ninctenhs of the popuace, in the
boosted dominions of the British Our political
institutions peculiarly adapted to Young and rising
country, embracing every variety OF climate and OF SOIL
lands and teemng with boundless resources. or all this
the antquaied leaders of Europe be profoundly
ignorant.
Where all have equal voice in the administration of
public affairs the strongest guaranty exists for peace
and order. Where all assist in making the laws, there
he few motives for revolt or rebellion The elements
OF justice and equality bonds far stronger than
founded on mere sentiment of loyalty toward heredl
tary rulers. This western hemisphere must remain
chosen for the growth of liberty and the working
out of the great problem of mans capacity for self-gov
ernment Our republic, from handful OF scattered col
onies, has become conederacy, strong only in num-
bers, but in all the elements which give a nation its
strength and glory. Is it wonderful them that neigh
boring States in full view Of unexamped progress,
and understanding the of prosperity, should
be anxious To Join the already extended league oil Amer
lean freedom, and give impulse to the great cause
Of equal rightsf We do attempt to pierce into iu-
turity, ask when where shall happen further
largement of our boundaries We content TO wait
the progress Of events and the moral influence of
invaluable Institutions. We seek extend our
power through the operation oil the principles
which brought the whole of the Eastern Indies within
the grasp of Great Britain. The inevitable law of des
tiny, rather and far BETTER the influence of Gods
providence while it is ryetng the links of the chain
which binds and frty sovereignes bonds of
closest brotherhood at the altar of the constutions
work destroy the desposms and oigarchies of the
earth. Tyranny has had its day and Europe will strug
Gle IN vain to exerminatc the growing doctrines of
equality and right.
England sees and feels this mighty influence, and
hence her gloomy representations of failure and
the bitterness with which she traduces Government
and people. She may well fear the living presence
of a nation free indeed-the radiant example of a self
governing community Her struggling, however, against
the reSistess of events is vain. With prudence
in action and cnrsderateness in councils we
shall continue the Advancement of people in all the
attachments OF good czenship.--test the enduring
strength Of ledeya system, and complete for the
world the work of freedom which have glOriousy
begun.