The Nevada journal., 1853-04-15

and will continue to speak, not only
by its words, but by its acts the Ian.
guage of sympathy, encouragement
and hope, to those who earnestly lis
ten to tones which pronounce for the
largest rational liberty. But, after all
the most animating encouragement and
potent appeal for freedom will be its
own history, its trials and its triumphs
Pre-eminently, the power Of our advo'
cacy reposes in our example. but nc
example be it remembered, can be
powerful for lasting good, whatever ap-
parent advantage may be gained which
is not based upon eternal principles Of
right and justice. Our fathers decided
for themselves, both upon the hour tc
declare, and the hour to strike. They
were their own judges of the circum-
stances, under which it became them
to pledge to each other "their lives,
their fortunes, and their sacred honor,
for the acquisition of the priceless in
heritancc transmitted to us. The en-
ergy with which that great conflict was
opened, and, under the guidance Of a
manifest and benefcent Providence,
the uncomplaining endurance with
which it was prosecuted to its consum-
nation, were only surpassed by the
wisdom and patriotic spirit of concess-
ion which characterised all the coun-
sells of the early fathers.
One of the most impressive eviden-
ces Of that wisdom is to be found in
the fact, that the actual working of our
system has dispelled degree Of solic-
itude, which, at the outset, disturbed
bold hearts and far-reaching intellects.
The apprehension of dangers from ex-
tended territory, multiplied States, ac-
cumulated wealth, and augmented pop
ulation, has proved to be unfounded
The stars upon your banner have be-
come nearly three-fold their original
number, your dens ly populated poss-
essions skirt the shores of the two great
oceans, and yet this vast increase of
people and territory has not only
shown itself compatible with the har-
monious actions of the States and the
Federal government in their respective
spheres, but has afforded an additional
guarantee Of the strength and activity
Of both.
With an experience thus suggestive
and cheering, the policy of my admin
istration will not be controlled by any
timid forcbodings of evil from expan-
sion. Indeed, it is not to be disguised
that our attitude as a nation, and our
position on the globe, render the ac-
QUESTION of certain possessions, not
within our jurisdiction, eminently i'm
tportant for our protection, if not, in the
future, essential for the preservation
of the rights of commerce and the peace
of the world. Should they be obtain
ed, it will be through no grasping spir-
il, but with a view to obvious national
interests and security, and in manner
consistent with the strictest observance
of national faith. We have nothing in
our history or position TO invite ag-
gression, we have everything to beckon
us to the cultivation of relations Of
peace and amity with all nations. Pur-
poses, therefore, at once just and pa
cific, will be significantly marked in
the conduct of our foreign affairs. /
intend that my administration shall
leave no blot upon our fair record, and
trust that may safely give the assur-
ance that no act within the legitimate
scope Of my constitutional control will
be tolerated, on the part of any portion
of our citizens, which cannot challenge
a ready justification before the tribu-
nal Of the civilized world. An admin
istration would be unworthy of conf
dence at home, or respect abroad,
should it ceased to be influenced by
the conviction, that no apparent adj
vantage can be purchased at a price
so dear as that of national wrong or
dishonor. 1t is not your privilege, as
a nation, to speak of a distant past
The striking incidents Of your history,
replete with instruction, and furnish
ing abundant grounds for hopeful con-
fidence, are comprised in period COM
paratively brief. But if your past is
limited, your future is boundless. Its
obligations throng the unexploredpath-
wav of advancement. and will be linn
itless as duration. Hence, a sound
and comprehensive policy should en-
brace, not less the distant future, than
the urgent present.
The great objects of our pursuit, as
a people, are best to be attained by
peace, and are entirely consistent with
the tranquility, and interests of the
rest of mankind. With the neighbor-
ing nations upon our continent, we
should cultivate kindly or fraternal re-
lations. We ran desire nothing in re-