The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-03-09

listant future, than the urgent present. I"'-
,reat objects of our pursuit feople are best
o be obtained, and are entirely consistent with,
he TRANQUILITY and interest of the cf kind;
md with the neishbosing na 'ns on cur continent t
We shot.ii cuit5yate kindly aud friendly relations.
We can desire nothing in regard to tem go much !
.s to see them CONSOLIDATE their stfongth and pi;r
sue the paths of prosperity and happiness. II, in
Tie course of their growth We should open new
channels Of trade. and create additonai facihtes
fur friendly intercourse, the benefits realized viii
be equal AMI mutual.
OF the complicated Earopean systems of nations
al policy we have heretofore heen independent.
From their wars, tumuis, and anxieles, we have
been almost entirely exempt. Whilst these are
conided to The nations which gave them existence,
and with their legitimate jurisdiction they can
not effect US except they appeal to Our syinpa-
HES in the cause If human freedom, and universal
adyancs ment; but the ya5t interests Of commerce
a:e comm to all mankind, and the Advantages Of
trade sni international intercourse must always
present nubIe fields for the moral influence Of a
great people. With these views firmly and n
es.ly curri-d OUT, We have right TO expect, aud
shall, Under all circumstances, require prompt re-
cptcciiy. Tho rights which belong t, rs as na-
lion are not alone be regarded, bnt chose which
pei tain to every citizen in his individual capacity
at homo. and abroad must be sacredIy mantslned.
So long as he can discern every star in its place
upon that ensign. without wealth tc purchase for
him pr-ferment title to fer him place, it
will be s privilege. and must bs his ne&no8led-
gcd right. 10 stand unabashed even in the presence
Of pr,nces, with proud Consciousness that he is
himself oae Of nation of soversigns, aud that he
cannot in legitimate pursuits. wander so far from
homo That the agent whom he shal Ieave behind
IN the place which I now occupy will ret see that
no rude hand Of power or tyrannic,l passion is
laid upon him with impunity. He must realize
that upon every and on every soil, where our
enterprise may rightfully seek the protection Of
our flag, American citizenship is irvioable
pano, y for the security of American rsRh,s; and
in this connection it can hardly be necessary TO re-
affirm principle which should now be regarded
as fundamental. The rights, security and repose
of this confederacy reject TIE idea of interference
or colonization this side of the ocean by any
foreign power. beyond present jurisdiction, a. ut
Iterly inadmssab'e.
The opportunities of, observation furnished by
my brief experience as soldier, confirmed III my
own mind the opinion entertained and acted upon
By others from The formation of the government.
that the maintenance of large standing armies in
our country would bo not only dangerous, but un-
necessary. They also illustrate the importance. l
well say the absolute necessity, of military
| science and practical ekill furnished in such an
eminent degree by The Institution which has made
your army what it is under the discipline and in
sruction ef officers more distinguished for the
seiid attainments. gaiiantry, and devotion to the
public service, than for unobtrusive bearing aud
| high moral tone.
Tho army, as orga nized, must be nucleus a.
| round which, 10 every time Of noed, to rally the
strength of your iiiary power and the sure bul
wark Of your defence, u national militia, may De
readily formed into well disciplined and effac-
lively organized army; aud the skill and self dsyo-
ton OF The navy assure you that you may take The
performance of the past pledge for the future,
and may ,onfdenly xp-ct,that the fag which has
waved its untsrnished folds on every sea, will sill,
! float in und.minished honor. But these, like
many other subjects, viii be appropriately brought
mt future time to the Coordinate branches OF
goyernmeat,4o which, / shall always look with pro-
found respect, and viii tluslful confidence that
they will accord to me the aid and support which
I shall much reed, AMI which their experience
and wisdom viii readily suggest.
/ In tho administration of domestic sff4irs YOU
viii expect devoled integrity in The public SER
vice. and an observance of rigid economy in all de-
partments 80 marked as never greatly to be ques.
toned. Ii this reasonable expectation be not re-
al:zed, l falkly confess that our and your loading
hopes are doomsd to disappointment. and that my
efforts in very important particular must result
in a Illuminating failure. Officers can be properly
regarded only in the light of aids for l,e accom-
piishment of thase objects, and occupancy can
confer no prsrogatise or inrortunate desire 70,
prsferment, every claim of The public interest i'm
/ peratvely demands that they be conducted with
sole reference TO the duties TO be performed.
Good citizens may we'll CAIN the protection OF
good laws and the benign Influence OF good gov
ernment but claim for office is what the people
| of republic should never recognize. No reason
able man of any party will expect his administers
lion 10 be SO regardless of its responsibility and the
obvious elements OF success rs to retain persons
known to be- under the influences of political hos
tliity and partizan prejudice, in positions which
wi require noto only se7ere laber but cordial CO.
operation. Having no implied engagements to
supply, no resentments to remember, and no per-
sonal wishes to consult, in selections for official
stations. shall fulfill this difficult and delicate
trust, admitting no motive worthy either of my
character or position which does not contemrIe
an efficient discharge of duty and hs best inter-
! ests Ct my country.
acknowledge my obligaio:s to the masses Of
my counirymen, and to Them alone. Higher obIi-
cations than personal aggrandizement gave direc-
ton and energy TO their efforts in the lae canvass.
and they shall not be disappointed. They require
at my hnnds diligence, integrity and capacity.
whenever there are duties 10 bs performed
Without these qualities in ter pubic servants,
moro stringent laws for ths preven ton or punish