The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-11

and independent Of honest and industrious citizen.
but shall securc homes for our chilirens children,
In this country to improve their condition and To enjoy
the blessings OF civil and religious liberty. Such emf
done much TO promote the growth aud pros
in peace and in war. After becoming
entitled under the Constitution and laws TO be PLACED
on perfect e9ual!, with native born ,,,. citizens and in
The Federal Constitution IL grant ON the States 70
Congress 81 eerlir specific powers ans the question
this grant shall DC literally aad strictly
has less divided political parties from
the beginning. Without cnterin, into tho argument.
desire to state at the commencement OF my admins
Iraon, tina; long experience and observation have
WINGED that strict construction of the peweT. Of tie
government is the only true. we'll "a the only safe
the DRY Of the Consultation Whenever in our past hi.
tory, doubtfsI powers have been exercised by Con
eress they have never failed IN produce injurious aud
unhappy consequences Many sach instances might be
sdduced, If this were the proper occasion.
Neither II necessary for the public service n strain
the language OF the Constitution because all the great
and useful powers required for the successful admins
traton OF the government. both in peace or in war.
have been granted, either In express terms by the
pla nest mpcaton. whilsideeply convinced OF these
truths. consider clear, that under the max
ug powers. CsDgress may appropriate money towards
the construction OF military road, when this IL obso
uely necessary for the defense Of State or Terrific
Under the Constitution. Congress has power 80 de-
clare to raise and support armies TO pr"vife and man
tain and call forth militia to repci invasion.
Thus endowed in ample manner with war-m5k ing
powe- the corresponding duty required that the Uni
ted States shall protect each the States against inva
sion. How is IL possl. afori this protection Cal
fornia and Pacific possess except by mcsns of
military roads through the territories Of the United
states over which men and munitions Of be
speedy tran sportrJ from the Atlantic States to meet
aud repel the invader. In case OF with naval
power stronger than should have no other
available To The Pacific coast because such pow
or would instantly close The route across the isthnus OF
Central America. Il Is impossible II conceive it.
The Constitution has expressly required Congress TO
defend all the States. should not deny to them by
any fair cIion the only possible means by when
Of these states be defended. Besides the Gov
ernment since its origin has been in the constant
toe wise consider whether the love Of the Union which
now annates our fellow citizens. on the Pacific Goa st
not he impaired by neglect AID refusal TO provide
for them in their remote and isolated condition, the only
by which the power OF the States this side OF
the Rocky Mountains can reach them in sufficient time
TO protect them against invasion. forbear for the
from expressing any opinion to the wises,
and most ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in which Government can
lend its aid In accomplishing this great and necessary
work. believe that many difficulties ia the way which
now appear for Eidable, will in great degree nst
soon ne The nearest ani best route Shall be sat2cto
rilv aseertlined.
Itmay - right that, ;hi. occasion, should make
brief remarks a. t. rights aud 4uties
Der Of the great family OF nations In our Intercourse
with them, there are some plain prime pesapproved b,
our own experience from which we should never de
part. We ought 10 cultivate peace, commerce and
friendship with Ill nations. and this not merely as the
best Of promoting material int rest. but
i'm spirit o: q is.ita bsncvoleace toxars oar fellow
men wherever heir lot may b. east. Our diplomacy
should be direct and frank neither sc King 10 obtain
more accept less than is our due. We ought Ia
cherish u sacred regard for the independence of all
nations, and never attempt to Interior with the do
nestle concerns of any. unless this shall be impera
lively required by the great law Of self preservation
To avoid entan-ing alliance has been a maxim 81
our policy ever since the DAYS Of Washington and III
wisdom will attempt To di-puie. la short
ought to do justice in kindly spirit To all nations
and require Justice from them Ia retlrn. IL IS our slo
nv that while other hall baye extended their DO
miGiois by the sword. have never acquired any
Territory except by fair pareha-e in the oi
| Texas by the yoluniay determinatind their dcsti-
kindred and independent people 20 blend their dsti
| ME. with own. Even acquisitions from Mex
leo exceptions. Unwilling To take advantage
OF the fortune OF against sister Republic, We pUr
chased these posses ions under the treaty OF peace Tor
sum which considered attae lime a fair equivalent
our past history forbds that shall in future &C
qare territory unless this be sanctioned by the laws Z"
justice aud honor Acting this principle nation
will have right 10 Interfere u ompian Of the pro
gress OF events. We shall still further extend pos
sessions.
Hitherto in al acquisitions. the people. under The
protection of the American dag have enjoyed civil aud
religious liberty we'll equal aud just laws and hs
been eontented. prosperous and happy. Their trade
with the % the has greatly incresed and thui
every commercial nation has shared largely ia the
successful progress. | shall now proceed To take te
oath prescribed by the Constitutions. whist humbiy in
vokng the BILE sings OF Divine Prov dense OF nh
| people. JAMES BUCHANAN.
| Washington. March 4.