The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-07-30

necessary, spirit Oi compromise should be
invoked for its adjustment. These principles
will secure the reserved powers of the States,
and enable the government to operate as an
harmonious whole. II will cement and main
tain that which I hold rs priccless--"the
Union Of tho States, and the States Of the
Union"
i The Federal Government, at the time of its
organization, was intended to embrace but few
objects, and these to be simply but clearly de-
fined. Splendor and extravaganza were con-
sidcrcd M incompatible with the plain rcpub-
lican principles sought to bc cngrailcd on II /;
who from time tG time have been entrusted
with its administration, endcavoring to cstab-
| lIsh the sound democratic principle, that no
| more money should be drawn from the pock-
cts Of the people than was indispcnsably ne.
ccssary for is successful operation. Expert
ence has abundantly shown that tariff for
revenue, in contra-distinction to tariff for
| protection, is all that is essential to carry on
the government, while il fully sustains the
democratic doctrine alluded to- a large sur
plus in the Federal Treasury, beyond that re-
quired for purposes strictly national, is always
the prolific source Of irritation, and leads to
extravaganza. desire, Of course, that all OBJ
jects Of national character shall DO protected.
The cause of internal Improvement is n sub
jcct Of vital and universal conccrnincnt The
great extent Of the Union, and consequent di-
versity Of interests involved, induced tho fra.
mers Of the Constitution to inhibt general
system by the Federal Government. On this
subject feel rs much interest as most per-
sons, but desire to give proper direction to
my zeal. While believe that a general sys-
tom Of internal improvements, by the govern
mcnt Of the Union, derives no authority from
tho Constitution yet, for objects of charac-
ter clearly national, would chccrfuliy vote
the necessary appropriations.
Amongst the first Of this rank / would place
the project Of railroad TO tho Pacific This
IL the great enterprise Of the day, and should,
In my estimation, be patronizcd by the gencr-
! al government with liberal hand kma.
Of no other matter Of national concern more
interesting or absorbing than this. Tho adj
vantages Of its immediate projection and early
consumation are obvious. In military point
Of Wow it IL rs necessary as tho army itself,
portion Of which, in the Contingency of n
war, would be called TO the aid Of our brethren
on the Pacific. 1t is a necessary ligament to
bind the citizen to his government, and with.
out enuInerating its advantages here, il honor
cd by you with a place in Congress l shall
deem II my duty to employ all the means in
my power to aid in its projection, and on what
/ is dcnominated the Southern route The God
Of Nature has indicated the proper route, and
unless antsgonistic political bias shall prevail
! in the government, il will be established No
State has greater stake in this matter than
ours, and certainly none possesses more facili-
ties to aid In its construction. The wide scope
Of the country and fortunate adaptedness, will
enable her to DO conspicuous and emnently
useful u; completing this great national
thoroughfarc which, when completed, will be
to the United States in her relation to foreign
powers as a Chinese wall.
4 My views ofsthe policy to he pursued to-
| wards tho Indian tribes within our borders,
have again and again been made known TO the
country. The necessities Of our position have
rendered it necessary, for years past to meet
this unfortunate race Oh the field of deadly
strife; but Texas in her strength should not,
in my humble Judgment, encourage any feel
ings Of resentment toward people she has
conquered, and who, while they still retain in
sorne respects the distinctive characteristics of
the savage. yet possess qualities that strongly
| commend them to humanity and philanthropy.
| The policy Of the Federal Government, in this
regard, is emincntiy benevolent; il has been
pursued for series Of years, and now receives
the approval Of our wiscst statesmen. Texas
should promptly cooperate with the General
Government, In the adoption Of some plan, lay
which she will secure to herself the advantages
that will immediately result from u removal oi
the Indian tribes, Ia point wherc they can
seek contcntmcnt and Happiness ia their own
/ way--reccivc the aid and good council of the
Government. aud where all contact with the
settlements viii Forever cease A. = prelinin-
ary step to the procurement al such po,ut.
under any arfasgeaon, Yet proposcj, a thor.
oa.h knowlrslsc by the State u ,ae practical
val,'c and advantages Of every portion OF our
domain, derived tfum sstasi survey, de,m %
10 Indispensable.
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the United States, ffum the geographical ssss>i.
tian ot that island the character of It's gasera-
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