The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-06

yaton Of the nights Of commerce and the peace OF tbs
world Should they DO Obtained. il will be through no
graspng spirit but with view 10 obvious NATIONAL inter
ess aud security and entirely consistent with
observance Of national faith We have nothing
in history position TO invite aasressionj we have
veryhiDg brckon us 70 the cui alton OF relations Of
peace ard aity with all nations Purposes, therefore, al
once Jus, and pacific will be Significantly marked in the
conduct Of our foreign affairs intend that my admins
aion shalt leave blot upon our fair record and trust
safely give the that no ACT witn the cslu
scope my constitutional control Will be tolerated on
the part OF any portion oil our citizens which cannot eha
ienge ready Justification before The tribunal oil the civ
lied world. An administration would be unworthy OF con
hdence home respect abroad, should TO be in
uenced by tho conviction that apparent advantage
be purchased NJ dear that OF national wrong
dishonor IL is your privilege nation speak Of
distant past The striking incidents OF your history,
pete With instruction. and furnishing abundant grounds
hopeful confidence, prsed in period mpaative
ly brief But your past limited, your
It's obi thIong the pofed pathway Of advance
rncni. and will be limess duration. Hence, a sound
and comprehensive policy should embrace less the
distant future than tho urgent present.
The grea, objects Of pursuits people, best 10 be
attained by peace ind entirely consistent with the
tranquility and interests OF the rest of mankind. With the
ghborng nations upon continent should cultivate
kindly and haern relations. We desire nothing in
regard them much 10 them consolidate their
strength and pursue the paths OF prosperity and happiness
II in the OF their growth should open chan
nels OF trade and additional facilities for friendly
terconrse, the benefits realized Ill be equal and mutual
OF the caed European systems Of national poity
have heretofore been independent Fsom their wars their
,umnts and anxeties we have been, happily, almost
trcIy exempt Whilst these confined tho nations
which gave them existence, and within their legitimate
jurisdiction, they cannot affect us, except they appeal
10 synpa.hics in the cause Of human freedom and
universal advancement But the OF
common all mankind and the advantages Of trade
and international intercourse must always noble
field for the moral influence Of great people.
With these views firmly and honestly carried out, we
have right expect ard shall under all circumstance
require, prompt reciprocity The rights which belong
nation are not alone 10 be reganed but those which
rain citizen IN his individual capacity, home
and abroad, most be sacrcdiy inained so long he
an discern every is place upon that ensign with
wealth purchase Tor him pree,mcn, title
Tor him place, will be his priyIrse and be his
right TO stand unabashed in the presence
OF princes, with proud consciousness that he is himself
OF nation OF sovcrcigns, ard that he CANNOT legt
pursuit, wander far from home that the agent
whom he shall behind in place which now oc
cnpy will that rude hand Of power tyrannca
passion is laid upon him wh impuni,y lie must realize
upon every and every SOIL where prise
may rightuiy seek The protection OF flag, American
citizenship mvolable panopIy Tor the security OF Amer
ic rights. And in this connexions ii hardly be
cessary realm principle which should be regard
ed fundamental The rights security, and repose Of this
reject the idea OF interference colonization
on this side OF the ocean, by any foreign power beyond
pre- sent Jurisdiction. as utterly inadmissb!c
The opportunities Of observation furnished by my brief
experience soldier confirmed in my mind the
opinion entertained and acted upon by others from the
formation Of the government that the maintenance of large
standing armies in country would b. not only danger
Gus, but unnecessary They also illustrated the
anceI mi ht we'll say tue absolute nocessyof the mill
ary science and practical skill furnished in such emf
degree by the Institution which has made your army
what il is, under the discipline and instruction of officers
not more distinguished Tor their solid aannent CALAMITY
and devotion the pubic service, than for unobuasve
bearing and high moral tone The army, organized.
be the nucleus around which in every Of need
The strength OF your military power the snre buwak OF
your defence-a national mtia-may be readily formed
into wel-dsciplncd and efficient organ cation And the
skill aud sell devotion oil the navy that may
take the performance OF the pledge for the iuure
and may confidently expect that the flag which has waved
ito shcd folds every ~ still dat in undi
mnished honor But these. like many other subjects, will
be appropriately brought at future time to the attention
CT tho coordinate branches OF the government which
shall always look with profound respect and with tus
confidence that they viii accord The aid and support
which shall 30 much need, and which their experience
and wisdom will readily suggest.
Ia the administration OF domestic aTsirs you expec,
devoted integrity in the public service and observance
OF rigid economy in all departments, marked never
Justly TO be questioned Ii this reasonable expectation be
no, realized frankly confess that OF your leading
hopes doomed to disapponnent and that my efforts.
very important particular must result in humiiiang
failure Offices can be properly regarded only in the light
OF aids for the acconp sment Of these objects and
cupancy confer perogatve, Fortunate desire
for preerment any claim, the public interest npeiively
demands that they be considered with sole reference
10 the duties be performed Good citizens may well
csm the protection OF good laws and the benign influence
good but claim Tor office is what the PEG
pie OF republic should recognise No reasonable
OF parry will expect the administration be
reg adess OF lis responsibility and OF the obvious elements
retain persons known be under the inu.
ence of political hostility and partisan prejudice In posi-
Itch. t.pivso ai.t...
Having no implied engagements to raiy
rewards 10 bcstow, rcssntments remember no
personal wishes consult in selections for official sta
tion shall fulfil this difficult and delicate trust adm ung
no motive worthy either OF my character or position
which contemplate efficient discharge OF duty
and the best interests OF my county Acknowledge my
obi cations the OF my countymen. to Them
alone Higher objects than personal gave
direction and energy their excuons the late canvass
and they shall not be disappointed They require my
hands diligence inegrity, and capacity. wherever there
duties TO be performed Without these usties their
public servants, stringent laws Tor prevention or
OF rsod negligence, and pccula,on will be
vain. Vita fhem they will be unnecessary
But these not the only points which you look
for vigilant wachfuIness The dangers OF \ concen-
lraon all power in the general government OF con-
ioderacy vast obvious be gard
ed. You have right therefore, to expect your agents
every department 10 regard strictly limits i'm posed
upon them 10y The constitution OF the United States
The great scheme OF liberty rests non
distribution of power between the Sta and fed
ersi authorities add experience has shown that the bar
mony and happiness of people must de pend upon
discrim between the parate nd