The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-10

was not a thing dreamed oft WAS thing re
allied. They had exhibited not only the power
to achieve, hut what all history affrms t. be 5,
much more unusual-the capacity to maintain
The oppressed throughout the Grid, from thnt
day 10 the present, have turned Their eyes hith
erwarl. not to find these lights extinguished
or to fear least they should wnne. but To /,
constantly chcored by their steady and increas
ing radiance.
In this country has, in my Judgment. thus
far. fulfilled its highest duty TO suffering hu
manity. 1t has spoken, and will continue t,
speak. not only by its words. but by its acts the
language of sympathy, cncoura ement and hope
To those who earnestly listen TO the tones whicl
pronounce for-the largest rational liberty
But after all, the most animating encourage
ment and potent appeal for freedom will be it:
own history, its trials and its triumphs
Pre- eminenty the power of our advocacy re
poses in our example; but example. be it re
membered, can be powerful for lasting good
whatever apparent advantages may be gained
which is not based upon the eternal principles
of right and Justice Our fail ers decided foI
themselves both upnn the hour to declare and
the hour to strike. They were their own judges
of their circumstances, under which ii became
them to pledge to each other their lives. theiI
fortunes. and their sacred honor. for the nc
QUESTION Of the priceless inht htritance transmit
ted to The energy with which the great
conflict was opened, and, under the guidance of
/, manifest and beneicent Providence. the un
complaining endurance with which it WAS pros
ecuted to its cnnsummation. were only surpas-
sed by the wisdom and patri' tc spirit of con
cessun which characterized all the councils OF
the early fathers
One Of the most impressive condolences of
that wisd' nj is To be found in the fact. that the
actual working of our system has diSrelled -
degree of solicitude which, at the outset. dis
turbed bold hearts aud far reaching intei.ects.-
pheJ, of a. ffurD . tpHf fTr
rihry, multiplied States. accumulated wealth.
and augmented population has proved TO be
un.Ounded. The stars upon Your banner have
become nearly three field their orr ginnl number
Four densely populated possessions skirt the
shores of two great oceans. and yer this vast in
crease of people and territory has not only show:
itself compatible with the harmonious action oi
the States and the Federal Government in III, ir
respective constitutional spheres. but has flor
tled additional guaranty Of the strength and
intcgr ~ Of both
With an experience thus suggestive and chep
ring, the policy Of my administration will not
be contr He'd by any timid forehodings Of evi
from expansion. Indeed, il is net to be dis
guisei that attitude nation. and our
position the globe render the acquisition oi
certain possessions not within oar jurisdiction
important for our protecti0n-if not
now, at least in the future--and essential for
the preservation of the rights of commerce ;nG
The peace of the world. Should they lie ob
tanned, it will he thrnugh no gra>png spirit.
but with view to obvious national interest ana.
security, and in manner entirely consistent
with the Strctest observance OF IatiouHi faith.
We have n"thng in our history position t
invite aggression; we have everything IL bcck.l,
t. the cultivation of relations of peace and amt
with all nations. Purposes. therefore ut once
just aud pacific, will be significantly marked in
the conduct Of our foreign affairs. / Intent
tn 1T my administration shall leave 40 foul blot
upon fair record anu trust ] may safely
give the assurance that no act within the legitl
mate scope Of my constitutional control will BE-
tolerated on the part of any portion of onr cit
zens which cannot ch illeuge ready lustisica
ton before the tribunal Of the civilized world
An administration would be unworthy Of conf
lcnce, at home abroad. should il cease 10 br /
influenced by the conviction Tat no apparent !
can be purchased 1T price 50 dear /
as that OF national wrong or d>honor
1t is not your privilege. as nation. to speak
Df a distant past The striking incidents "t
your history replete with instruction, and
abundant grounds for hopeful conf
ience. are mprised in period comparatively /
lrlef: hut if your past is limited. your future is
9au iIless. Its obligations thrpng the mex
ll0red pathway of advancement. AMI will hc
imiticss as Duration Hence ii seuul and com
rrehemsive policy should embrace not less the
Instant future than the urgent present.
The great U iecIs OF our pursuit. people,
ire best to be attained by peace. and arr-cn-
irely consistent with the tranquility and inter
st of the rest of mankind. " it'll the neigh b.r-
ng natiunS on our continent. should cu:ti-
-ate kindly and fratcrnal relations: We can de
ire nothing in regard to them much to
zee them consolidate their strength and pursue :
he paths of prosperity and happiness. =
IT, in the course of their youth, we should
,pen new channels of trade. and create addi-
inual facilities for friendly intercourse, the ben
fits realized will b. equal and mutual. 4
OF the complicated Eurnpcan systems of ma
ional policy we have heretofore been indcpeiI-
ent. From their wars. their tuinu!tS and auX-
cites have been happily almost entirely eX-
npt Whist these confined to the nations
which gave them existence, and within then le-
Ultimate jurisdiction they cannot affect Us. ex-
ept as they appeal to our sAmpathios Iii the
aIIse of human freedom aud uuIvers al advance
nent. But the vast interests at c'mIn' rec are
ominon to all mankind. and the advantages OF
rade and international inrercours'. NUT always
resent "a noble field for the moral influence of
.rcat people. With these views firmly and hon
stlv CARRIE, out we have ii right tn expect. aud
hall under all circumstances, require prompt
=
The rights which belong us as II nation are
ot alone to be regarded. hui those which per-
ain to every citizen in his individual capacity.
I home az d abroad. must he slcreily maintai-
ed So long he can discern every star in its
,lace upon that ensnn without wealth to pur-
l,ase for him preerment title ar Ia secure
on Lin. place ii will he his privilege. and must
,e his acknowledged right. to stand uunlhashed
ven in the presence of pr,c e.. with proud
that he is himself of "A nation
f s.,vereigns. and that he cannot in legitimate
ursuit wander so far from home. that the agent