The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-12-13
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states wxs Transmitted 70 the two Houses I
consrss on Monday the sih instant. ihs %
lowing prcsty fall synopsis ef il ws fnd in III
Rairigh star, the eiiios aekno~lrayng his in
d<sednsss therefor 70 the enterprise Of The Pc
sersburg Erprs.s-
Warrington. Dec. 4sh. A o'clock.
!! The President ummences by refer.
ring to he past year IS marked epoci
IN the history of the world. Disease
has prevailed to a FAR greater extent
than usual, and the sacrifice Of human
life through casualties by both sea and
land is without parallel in the coun-
try's history.
The crops in many portions of the
caantry have been almast entirely cut
off; but still there was an abundance
for domestic wants, and large surplus
Tor expectation.
/, He next aliudes 10 passing events in
Europe. and expresses an earnest en-
dessor to maintain peace and preserve
a friendly intercourse with all the ma
tions Of The earth. lie says. the wise
theory Of this Government, so early
adopted and steadily pursued, Of avoid.
ing all entangling alliances, has hith-
erto exempted il from many complica-
tions in which it would otherwise haze
become Involved.
But Notwithstanding this, he contin-
ues-our defined and well sustained
course Of action, and our geographical
position, so remote from European
increasing disposition has been mani
Tested by some Of its Governments 10
supervise, aud in certain respects to
direct our foreign policy in plans for
adjusting the balance oi power among
themselves.
They have assumed to take us into
account, and would cnnstrain US to con-
form ourselves 10 their views.
One or another of the powers Of Eu-
rope, has from time to time undertaken
to enforce the most arbitrary regula-
tions, contrary in many respects TO the
well established principles Of interna-
tional law. That law. the United States
have, in their foreign intercourse, uni
formly respected and observed; aud
they cannot recognize any such inter-
polations therein as the temporary IN.
terest Of others may suggest. The Uni
ted States do not admit that the sove.
reigns of one continent, or of a parti,
, cular community of States, can legis,
|. late for all others. On this topic, I'll,
Message concludes by leaving Il to ths
transatlantic nations to adjust theil
political systems in any way they ma,
think best for their common welfare
without any reference to independen
powers.
In regard to these latter, this cont
nent may well assert its right to b
exempt from all annoying interference
. on their part. A systematic abstinenc,
from all political connexion with dis
. tant foreign nations, the Presiden
e thinks does not conflict with our Civ
t ing The widest range to foreign com
8 merce.
This distinction, so clearly marke
Z in history, seems to have been disre
G gar,led or overlooked by some leadin
5 foreign States. Our refusal to b
= brought within, or subjected to thei
u peculiar system, has, he fears, create
o jealous ,listrust of our conduct, an,
induced on their part occasional &C,
OF disturbing effect upon our foreig
D relations. Our present attitude an
J, past course, give the strongest assul
II anceS, which should not be questioned
u that our purposes are to defend at a
l. hazards, the honor of this nation, eve
'r il we are to defend on the aggressiy,
!, and become involved in a similar stat
: Of things to that which is now threal
!, ening the safety and welfare Of othe
q nations.
a Our military establishments in time
! of peace are adapted to maintain onl
e the exterior defences, aud preserve OF
+. der among the aboriginal tribes with
/ the limits Of this Union.
le Our naval force is intended only Il
m the protection of our citizens abroad
It and our commerce, diffused as il is oy'
1t all the seas Of the globe, has thus &
ID seemed to call for no increase Of tn
I0rce.
The government Of the United Stat
e being essentially pacific in its polio.
u stands prepared to repel invasion I
e the voluntary service Of a patriotic PEI
le pie; and therefore provides no pcrm'
e. nent means for reprlling foreign a!
le gression. These considerations shoul
lt allay all apprehensions that We are dI
ID posed to encroach on the rights or el
s. danger the security Of other States.
u Some European powers have rcgar,
II ed witlMlisquIeting concern the terr
r torial expansion Of the United State
# This rapid growth has resulted from d
le legitimate exercise of sovereign right
ass belonging to all nations, and by mar