The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-03-12

ica It's impossible TO conceive, that whilst
the Constitution has expressly required
Congress to defend all the States, itshould
yet deny to them by any fair construction
the only possible means by which one OF
these States can be defended Besides,
the Government, ever since its origin, has
been in the constant practice of construc-
ting military roads. Itmight also be wise
TO consider whether the love for the Union
which now animates our fellow citizens
on the Pacific coast may not be impaired
by our neglect or refusal TO provide for
them in their remote and isolated condi
ton, the only means by which the power
Of the States on this side of the Rocky
Mountains can reach them i'll sufficient
time to protect them against invasion.
| forbear for the present from express
inc an opinion as TO the wisest and most
economical mode in which the Govern
ment can lend its aid in accomplishing
this great and necessary work. / believe
that many difficulties in the way which
now appear formidable, will in a great de-
gree vanish as soon as the nearest and
best route shall have been sufficiently as
certained. 1t may be right that on this
occasion | should make some brief re-
marks in regard to our rights and duties
as member of the great familyof nations.
In our intercourse with them, there are
some plain principles approved by our
own experience from which we should
never depart.
We ought cultivate peace, commerce
and friendship, with all nations, and this,
not merely as the best means of promot-
ing our own material interests, but in
spirit of Christian benevolence tow
wards our fellowmen wherever their lot
may be cast.
Our diplomacy should be direct and
frank; neither seeking to obtain more, nor
accepting less than is our due. We ought
to cherish a sacred regard for the inde-
pendence OF all nations, and never at
! tempt to interfere in the domestic concerns
of any, unless this shall be imperatively
required by the great law of sef-preser-
vation.
To avoid entangling alliances hasbeen a
maxim of our policy ever since the days
of Washington, and its wisdom no one
will attempt to dispute.
In short, we eaght to do justice in a
kindly spirit to all nations, and require
justice from them in return.
:. 1t is our glory that, whilst other ma
tons have extended their dominions by
the sword, we have never acquired any
territory except by fair purchase, or as ir
the cases of Texas, by the voluntary de-
termination of brave, kindred and indie
pendent people to blend their destinies
t with our own. Even our acquisitions
t from Mexico form no exception. Unwill
ing to take advantage of the fortunes O
war against sister republic, we purchas
5 ed these possessions under treaty o
peace for sum which was considered a
the time fair equivalent. Our past his
f tory forbids that we should in the future
t ACC uire territory, unless this be sanction
{ ed blythe laws of justice and honor. Act
ing on this principle, no nation will have
t right to interfere or complain, if, in tn
progress of events, we shall still furthe
extend our possessions. Hitherto, il
all our acquisitions the people unde
the protection of the American flag hav
enjoyed civil liberty, as well as equal anc
! just laws, and have been prosperous, con
! tented and happy. The trade with tn
rest of the world has rapidly increased
and thus every commercial nation ha
, shared largely in their successful pro
gress. shall now proceed to take tn
oath prescribed by the Constitution
t whilst humbly invoking the blessings @
f Divine Providence on this great people.
: JAMES BUCHANAN.