Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-11

einoarTassment is 10 appropriate the s;,rnln. :;
the Treasury TO great national objects for -
a clear warrant can be found in the Corst,,t;eo
Among these | might mention the extinyn;St
meht ci the public debt, "A reasonable Increase -
the Navy, which is at present inateounte 10 ~.
protection of vast tonnage aHoat non, ~ s
ter than that Of any other nation, as well o..
the defence OF our extensive sea coast II i; L.
You'd all question the true principle that no me-
revenue ought 10 bc collected from the n.orI
than the amount necessary to tiefrsy the expen-
ses OF wise, econt mical and efficient a,iministra
ton OF the government. To reach this po;nt !,
was necessary 10 resort 20 modification of a..
tarlf and this has, trust. been accomplshed i'm
such a manner to do as little injury a, m.n,,
nave been practicable to our domestic rnanufac.
.es those necessary for the defence Of
the country. Any discrimination against -
ticufar braneh for the purpose Of beuefitt;ny r..
vored corporations. individuals or interests ,ro,,I,
nave leen unjust to the rest of the community,
ana heonsis ent with that spirit of fairnessuaid
cquahty Which ought TO govern in the adjust.
nent Of revenue tariff. But the sGuanterin, ~
the public money SINKS into comparative ip.ion;C-
icauce as temptation to corruption, when CON
pareo with the squar:iering Of the public lands.
No nation IN the tide OF time, has ever been ble,.
sed with SO rich. and noble an inheritance IS va
enl'y IN the fubEc Lar ds. In atmnisrerine
'I'' ii"Poi."il trust, whilst 1t may be wise To
grant portions of them for the Improvement of
the remainder yet we snoud never Target tba, II
is our cardinal policy 20 pres>rSe rhes In pds -
much as may be, for actual settlers. and ,b;s,s.s
mcderaie prices We SHAH thus Let only k-,r
promote We prosperity OF the new States and
ieriitories, Dy furnishing fhem hardy and inGe-
pendent race OF h' nesi and indast 5ious citizepr
out shall secure home for our children and o,,r
citrens ciiiifren well as for those from,
iorelsn shores who may seek in this country T.,
IMPROVE tneir eon,'itton, and 10 eniy tie lies
sings of cives and religious sliferry S,,rb m;
rlsoE
and prosperity Of the country They i,a,r rrov,i
faithful both in peace and in war Alter tec,r,
ing citizens they are entitled under tie c, nstt,
ton and laws, To be placed TN perfect ,ouali,v
WIN natlNe-born ciiizeI.s; and in this rharact,r
they should ever be kindly recognized T1er.d
eral Constitution is grant from the Stairs to
congress 10 certain specific Powers and the ou,s-
ti"h whether tins grant should he Ill eraI'v ,r
strictly construed, has or less divided ptl;;
zeal parties from the lie, ilniI 6. Without epter.
ing INTO the algUincht,! eleeiIc - state at ti,.
commencement Of my At,niIi>,rat;. n. tl,.tkur
exl erienee and observation, ;aave convinced ,rr
that ST. let constirctionof tit tov ers 4 the ov
eFnment IS the oniy-trpe, gs well az etulv ssf.
theory oi the Constitution. Whenever in oII ,.asr
history doubtful powsrs have Len exercised h,
o"hsfFs'' these nave never failed 10 pre;laee in
Jurous and unhappy Col SEQUENCES Mary s,,oL
Instances might be alduccei If this utre II e nro,.
or occasion. Neither Is ii llcccSrv FIR tie Dubi;c
service to strain the il nguaee OF the Constitution
because All the great and useful powers REQUIRED
for successful asln.i,istrati, II If the Goyerlroe
Doth IN peace and III var, hav- te.f alan1el sitf
or III express terms. nr the pines iutlicsticr
u hist deeply convinced ,,i these tribs Ivc,
Consider 1t clear, that tintl, the war-akno nov
ef con- rc>s may apI rupTate Inoley towards tho
construction OF military road, when Il sis nj 30
lnteiy necessary r the defence cf any State or
Icr1ttry al tie Union, against fle;gn iI,vasit H.
Under the Constitute n Cuiigress has ,r,xer TO
Ia 1-i-S Il
provide and maintain navy, and to c.,H forth
tlc n ltt:a oieirel INVASION" Thus end, we'd in
an ample nlaruvr with the war ~ akil-s po,y,r.
the corresponding duty is required that tho
Inicd States shat Ir teet each ff them Che
Statcs) against invasi,sIi' Now is It ptr,siil, "a
afford this Protection Calf risia and ,r Pacific
possessions, except ly means Of military ros.I
through tie IerrituiieS e tlc t. States over
which men and amuIunitions of war may le
speedily transported from lie Atlantic S.a;ts I,
meet aTd rrIel tie invader. IT, the event ,i =
var with Laval ~ wer, much stronger than our
own, we should then have ni,-,dhpr av,iIalI. ~,
cess to tie Pacific coast, because such powe.
would instantly close the route across the 18th
mus of Central America. 1t Is impossible [ con-
celve, taat whilst the institution has expressly
required Congress 10 defend all the States n
should yet deny TO them, hy any fair Col slug
lion, the 'nly possible Bie;ns By Which one f
these States can lie defended. Bcsi the Coy
eminent, ever sInccits oTigin has hes in The col,
staht practice OF constructing military roads lt
might also be wise to Consider whether the Inyo
ior the Cinon which now aliiIna:es our fellow
citizens on the Pacific coast. may not lie inn artl
by onr neglect refusal 10 provide for H., m la
their remote and isolated condition. tie only
means by which the power Of the States on this
side OF the Rocky Mountains can reach item in
sufficient time protect them against invasion.
| forbear for the rre>ent irom expressing an
opiUiun as tu the wi>cSt and most economical
mode in which tie Government can lend Us aid
in accomplishing thi, great S.nd' necessary work
believe that many of the jlffcultes in the way.
which now appear formidable. will in . great de-
gree vanish as SoGn the ueares. and bet rcuta
shall have oeen satisfactorily aSceftaireG II may
be right. that this occasion s, uid make snur
brief remarks in regard tn our rights and ,iutir,
AS 4 member OF the great family vf nations In
our intercourse with them, there are some plain.
principles approved by our own expert, nee from
which we should never depart.
We ought TO cultivate reace, c. mmeree. anf
friendSmp with all nations and this not merely.
as the best means of promoting our ov n nlaiesisl
interests, but in spirit of christian heuevolence
towards fellow men wherever their lot may to
cast
Our diplomacy should lie direct and fiaI.t
neither seeking To ohtain more nor accepting
less. than is due We ought I q che rish a sa-
cred regard for the Independence of all nations.
and never attempt 10 interfere in the domestic
concerns of any, uuless this shall be imperatively
required by the great law of selfpreservation. To
avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of
| our policy cversince the days of Washington, and
| its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute
! In short. ought to do justice in kindly
spirit to all nations and require j'isice from theur
| in return.
1t is our glory that whilst other nations have
| extended their doninions by the sword. we have
never acquired any territory except bv fair pur-