Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-03-24

of the priceless inheritance transmit :
ted to Us. The energy with which
that great conflict whs opened, and
under the guidance Of manifest
and beneiicent Providence, the I'M
complaining endurance with which it
Was prosecuted to its consummation,
were only surpassed by the wisdom
and patriotic spirit Of concession
which characterized ALI the counsels
of the carly fathers One Of the
most impressive evidences Of that
wisdom, is to be l'ouh nd in the fact,
that the actual working of our sys-
tenn has dispelled degree of solici
tude which at the outset disturbed
bold hearts and far teaching intel
\ lects. The apprehensionof dangers
4 from extended terrific ry, multiplied
States, accumulated v ealth and aug
mented population, has ) proved TO be
unlounded The stars upon your
banner have become nearly three
fold their original NJ mt Yer. Your
densely populated pos sessions Skirt
the shores Of the two great oceans,
and yet this vast incre asc of pc ple
and territory, has not pnly show D it
self compatible with the harmonious
lection of the States md the federal
government in their res pectise constl-
tutional spheres, but has afforded an
adj itional guaranty Of the strength
and integrity,of both. With an ex-
pelience thus suggestive and cheer
Ing, the policy of my administration
will not be controlled by any timid
lorebodings OF evil from expansion.
Indeed, it is not to be disguised t hat
our attitude as nation, and our pc.
sition on the globe render the acqui-
sition of certain pos4 essions, not
within our jurisdiction, eminently
important Tor our protection, II nor,
ia tue future, essential for the pres
Grvltion Of the rights Of commerce
\ and the peace of the world. Should
they be Obtained, it will be through
no grasping spirit. but With a view to
Obvious national interest aud securi-
lty, an'i II 4 manner entirely consis-
Itent With the strictest observance OF
national faith We have nothing in
pur history or position I'd Invite ag-
erosion We have every thing to
becllon us 20 the cultivation OF. rela-
tiOns of peace and amity with all ma
tons. Pu rposes, therefore, at once
Just and paciRc viii be significantly
marked in the conduct of odr foreign
Affairs.
intend that nay adm ihistration
shall leave nc blot on our fiir record,
and | tsustI may safely give the as
surance, that no act within the legit-
innate scope of my Qoustitut ipnal con-
trpl, will be toIerated-on tFie part Of
any portion Of our citizehR, which
cannot challenge ready Justification
before the tribunal of the civilized
world. An administration would be
unworthy of confidence at home or
respect abroad. should it cease to be
Influenced by the conviction, that no
apparent advantage can be purchased
5ta price so dear ~ that of Nation
4l wrong or dishonor. 1t is not your
privilege us nation to speak Of Il
distant past. The striking incidents
your history-replete with instrne-
tiun,anl furnishing abundant grounds
/ for hopeful confidence, are Cd mprlsed
i 4 history comparatively br ief But
if your past is limited, Your future is
bpuHdless. It's obligations throng
the unexpEored pathway Of advance
al ent, aud will be li,nitless rs dura-
Ii pn. Hence sound and compre-
h9nsive policy should cmBra zee not
+ lc$s the distant future than the ur-
&c mt present. The great objects Of
gu : pursuit as people are best to
he attained by peace, and are entire
ly consistent with the tranquility and
INT crest Of the rest OF mank ind
vi til the neighborihg nations on our
coIltineat, we should cultivate kind
and flaternql relations. We can de, .
sire nothing ii regard to them, so
ouch. as % see them consolidate
their strength and pursue the paths
of PROSPERITY and happiness. #, in
the course Of their growth, We should
open tlew channels of trade, and ere
ate Additional ahlities for friendly
inter course, the benefits realized will
pc ed rial and mutual. OF the COM
plicatcsi EuropeanIsystems of Nation
al policy, we have Iheretofore been in. /,
dependent From their wars, their /
tumults and~anxi4iies we have been X
happily almost entirely exempt.
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