The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-27
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prer remembered for the important treaties with iaregn
rs ratihea during its continuance than for any act q
ordinary legislation consamulaed OF the legislative acts
e Nebraska is conceded % be the most prominent
bu prominent and important as that measure conceded
u he at present It's operations viii after all be Of tempo
ary character however permanent may be the results
The acts next in importance those for carrying into e
M The treaties with Mexico and Great Britain and orgi
mated with the treaty nAng power rather than the leis
laive Whatever other measures Of great Importance hat
were expected from this session Of CorgressWhether rea-
tive to land graduation internal improvements tariff or
the post ooeeither failed in or the other hranSh Of
Congress or between Congress and the Executive
But Of the treaty projects have been OF different
character and have With different tate lst The
treaty. with Japan ratified at the session and which
an ali hands Is conceded to be highly credtAble and ad
rspageouu 10 the COUNTRY The credit OF taking prei-
cary measures Tor bringing about this important CONNER
aal arrangement due to the administration Of Mr. FIJI
more but tie administration OF President Pierce is entitled
70 the honor Of having seconded and carried
m issue the arrangements for negotiations that had already
been planned ID The treaty with Mexico disposes Of
many rexed questions that would almost inevitably have
led 10 serious difficulties had they remained open The
administration took the proper steps for securing their
abe adjustment; and If there was failure in obtaining
an arrangement that would have been satisfactory
the country should with The negoatOT who depart
Cd from the letter Of his instructions and the Senate which
The commercial treaty with Russ the proprie Of which
has not been questioned and 4th The Canada reciprocity
treaty Here Is the magnitude Of the direct and
remote results OF which hardly be oyerestnaed For
wears the subject had engaged the attention Of Congress
well the foreign departments Of the governments Of the
United States and Great Britain without any result
Webster himself who supposed have influence
with British than any other American tried has
hand at negotiation at different periods and faed As
often II was indeed with difficulty, that the occasion
Of his last abortiYe effort in this way, between
the two countries was averted Thanks to The statesman
ship and diplomatic ability and experience OF the present
head Of the State Department he has consnmnaed at
stroke what had previously seemed an
arrangement that had haed legislative wisdom and dip
lomatic skill from the meeting Of the commissioners at
Client 10 e accession OF Pierce He has secured the open
ing OF the fisheries and the St Lawrence and reciprocal
free trade with the provinces fair and equitable basis
ali which while they win prove mutually advantageous TO
beth countries increase materially business in all
The principal branches of trade strengthen the ties already
existing between the prUyincias and our citizens and
hasten the inevitable evenhe annexation Of the British
North American provinces to the American Uniunhat
80 many on both sides Of the border have long and
earnestly desired This city situated, it is al the
tde-water ermni Of both the Champsin and Erie canals
and destined from its location to ENJOY the greater share
of the benefits arise from this increased trade and closer
connection with those British dependencies sas especial
rejoicing diplomatic AcleEenielL lhe
nation should be gra6ed with it for clear
Light that every additional hold obtain upon the inter-
ests Of Canada additional incentive Canadian gym
pathy for any struggle that may between the
metropolitan government and American ships may
enjoy the benefit Of profitable traffic on the st Lawrence
and the Weand canal yet after all the bulk Of trade win
be from New York by The Hudson, the canals and laes
British legislation cannot If il would do away with the
dangers Of the Gulf Of the ST Lawrence render that
If Thax
nor open railways Quebec the interior answer
the demands Of trade The natural course is by and
through New York, and this treaty is just what re
CURED to give that course unohstrueed and heathu
current This treaty win make Canada really Of
dependency of the Union than viii be in future Of Great
Britan and as have before said surely Link her des
tiny with ours, whether il may be good or evil
Its singular fact that the very member of the cabinet
on whom fraction in this State have waged ncessant
has been the one to whose official they have dared
in the intensity Of their maigniE take exception The
statesman who trumf hantly and honorably sustained
himself for six years governor Of New York and after
wards for four years Secretary Of War during half Of
which period be compelled to conduct difficult war
with neighboring power) has think il must be
ceded by every candid and intelligent observer added yet
greater lustre his he has been the head Of
the Department of State Faconists have malgned him
and plotted his overthrow while be- regardless Of their e
forts has moved steadily performing his duties faith
fully and wisely leaving time and the results of his
manhip vindicae his course and cover his enemies with
shame And his confidence in his own integrity and
popular justice may be considered justified by the high
innate placed upon his services by the President wei
the people
II is notable fact that whoever may have been at the
head Of government al any time since the formation Of the
constitution the State Department has always been abb
filed II is station that has been adorned by talents
and genius Of such jefferson Gaatin Clay, Liv-
ingson, Van Buren, Forsyth, Webster Calhoun, Upshur
Buchanan and Everett; yet we doubt whether either Of
those mentioned here brought into it better practical
knowledge Of the interests OF the country, regards its
relations with other powers or accomplished the
credit Of the administration under hich he served to
the honor glory and welfare Of the country than VIII be-
fore the expiration Of his Of service be accomplished
by William l. Marcy. What wiz be considered as his
greatest achievement yet before him As Secretary Of
War he organized the conquest Of Mexico which resulted
in The acquisition of California Secretary Of State
hope and believe tha his win appear the parch
which are TO bring Hawaii and Cuba under the
American flag He is enphatically the for the hour
In speaking Of the ministerial abilities Of Secretary
Marcy, do overlook the merits Of his colleagues in
the cabinet the administration under whom be
The credit Of whatever Mr. Marcy has succeeded in
pshng that credtable to the administration and adj
vaniageous the country belongs that adminstra
ton The placing Of him in The cabinet was the re-
suit Of the Presidents saracty and full appreciation Of
hs eminent abilities and fitness for the station for which
he selected him. and consequently any commentator Of
ne acts Of the Secretary justly shared BY the Executive
himself
IHE EEwsPAFEIn promotion Of 50 desirable an object
Is the unon Of the Intellectual with the useful the
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