Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-10

perry aad happiness. II in the course o.
their growth, we should open new, channel:
OF trade, and create additional facilnies fol
friendly intercourse, the benefits realized
will De equal and mutual. OF the complica
ted European systems Of national polily VIZ
have heretofore been independent. From
their wars, their tumults and anxleties, we
have been, happily, almost entirely exempt
Whilst these are confined 10 the nations
which gave them existence, and wlthlH their
legitimate jurisdiction, they cannot affect us
except as they appeal TO cur sympattles IN
The cause of human freedom and universe
advancement. But the vast interests oil com
merce are, common 10 all mankind, and the
advantages Of trade and international inter-
course must always present noble held for
the moral influence of great people. .n.
With ,hese views firmly and honestly carried
out, we have right TO expect, and snail un-
der all circumstances require, prompt recip-
rocity. The rights which belong TO us as
nation, are not alone 10 be regarded, put
those which pertain to every clizen 10 his
individual capacity, al home or abroad, mus
be sacredlY maintained. So long as he can
discern every star in its place upon that enc
sign, without wealth TO purchase for him pre-
ferment, or title to secure for him place, It
will be his privilege, and must be his ac-
knowledged right, 10 stand unabashed even
in the presence of princes, with proud con-
sciOusness that he is himself one OF nation
OF sovereigns, and that he cannot, in legil
mate pursuii, wander so far from home, that
the agent, whom he shall leave behind lithe
place | now occupy, will MOI see that no. rude
hand of power or tyrannica passion is laid
upon him with impunitY. He must realize,
that upon every sea, and on every soil, where
our enterprise may righlfully seek the pro-
lection OF our flag, American citizenship is
an inviolab!e .paIopy for the security of
American rights. And in this connection,
it can hardly be necessary to re-affirn prin-
ciple which should now be regarded as fun
damental. The rights, security and repose
of this cohederacy reject the idea of interfer-
ence or colonization, on this side of the
ocean, by any foreign power, beyond present
jurisdiction, as utterly inadmissable.
The opportunities Of observation, furnished
by my brief experience as soldier, con-
firmed in my own mind the opinion, enter
tanned and acted upon by others from The
formation OF the government, that the main
talnance of large standing armies in our
country would he not only dangerous, but
unnecessary. They also illustrated the inn
portance, might we'll say The absolute ne
cessity, of the military science.nnd practical
skill furnished, in such an eminent degree,
by the institution, which has made your ar
nv what il is, under the discipline and in
sIruclon OF officers not more distinguished
for their solid aItanments, gallantry, and de-
votion 10 the public service, than for unob-
trusive bearing, and high moral tone.
The army, as organized, must be the nu>
cleus, around which, in every time OF need,
The strength Of your military power, the sure
bulwaTk of your defeuce-,a national militia
may be readily formed into a we'll disci-
plned and efficient organization. And the
skill and seIt-devorion of The navy assure you
that you may take The performance OF the
past as n pledge for the future, and may
confidently expect that the flag which has
waved lis untarnIshed folds over every sea,
will still float in undininished honor.
But these, like many OIlIer subjects, will
he appropriately brought, at a future time
10 lie attention of the coordinate branches
OF The government, 10 which | shall always
look with profound respect, and with trusllu
confidence that they will accord TO me the
aid aud support which | shall so much need,
and which then experience and wisdom will
readily suggest.
In the administration OF domestic affairs,
you expect devoted integrity in the public
service, and an observance OF rigid economy
III all departments, SO marked as never Just
ly 10 be questioned. If this reasonable ex-
pectaIion be nor realized, frankly confess
that one Of your leading hopes is doomed to
disappointment, and that my efforts, in
very important particular, must result in
humiliating failure. Offices can be properly
regarded only in the light Of aids for the ac-
OF these objects; aud as occu-
Tancy can confer no prerogalive, nor impor-
tunate desire for prelerment any claim, the
public interest imreraIIvely demands thai
they he considered with sole reference 10
the duties 10 I've performed.
Good citizens NAV well claim the protec-
ton of good laws aud the benign influence
Of good government; but claim for office is
what The people of a republic should never
recognize. No reasonable man OF any party
will expect the administration 10 be SO re-
gardless of its responsibility, and of the obvi-
GUS elements of success, as tOretan persons
known TO be under the influence of political
hostility ami parlizan prejudice, in positions
which will require not only severe labor,
but cordial cooperation.
Having no implied engagements to ratify,
member, aud no personal wishes 10 consult,
in selections for official station, shall fulfil
this difficult aud delicate trust, admitting no
motive as worthy either of my character or
position, which does not contemplate an ef-
ficenI discharge Of duty and the best inter
ests OF my country. acknowledge my OBJ
legation to the masses of nv counlrymen,
and to them alone. Higher objects Than per-
sonal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT gave direction and en-
ergy 10 their exerlIOns IN the late canvass,
and ;hey shall not be disappointed. They
require at my hands diligence, integrity and
capacity, wherever there are duties TO be
performed. Without these qualities in their
public servants, more stringent laws for the
prevention or punishment Of fraud, negli-
gence aud peculation, will be in vain. With
them they will he unnecessary.
But these are not the only points to which
you look for yigilant watcifulness. The
dangers of a concentration Of all power in
the general government of coniederacy so
vast as ours, are loo obvious TO be disregard
ed. You have alright, therefore, 10 expect
your agents, IN every department, to regard
strictly the Iimirsinposed upon them by the
Constitution of the United States.
The great scheme of our constitutional
liberty rests upon Il proper distribution of
power between the State and Federal au.
Ihorties; and experience las shown, that
the harmony aud happiness Of our people
must depend upon just discrimination be-
tween The separate rights and responsible
ties Of The States, and your common rights
and obligations under the general govern
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