New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-04

so far as individuals may desire be ncluded in such
colonization. To carry out the plan OF colonization
may involve the acquiring Of territory, ard also me
appropriation of money beyond that TO be expended
in the territorial acquisition. Having practiced the
acquisition Of territory for nearly 90 years the ones
ton Of constitutional power TO do 20 IL no longer an
open one with VIZ. The power was at hrst ques-
toned by Mr.. Jefferson, who, however, IN the
purchase Of Louisiana, yielded his scrulles on
the plea Of great expediency. IL IT be sand that
the only legitimate object of acquiring territory
Ia 10 furnish homes for white men, this measure
effects that object, for the emigration OF coiored
men, leaves additional room for white men re-
manning or coming here Mr.. Jefferson, however,
placed the Importance of procuring Louisiana
more on political and commercial ground,
than providing room for, popuialiCn'
On this whole proposition including tho sppropria-
ton of money with the acquisition of territory does
the eXpediency amount to absolute Necessity tna'
without which the Government cannot Dc perpe'u-
ated if the continues.
In considering the policy to be adopted Tor sup,
pressing the instruction, / have been anxious aud
careful that the inevitable conflict for this pur-
pose shall not degenerate into violent and re-
morseless revolutionary struggle. l have there
FORE in every case thought it proper to keep the in
OF the contest on our part, Leaving
all questions which not OF vital
military importance to the more deliberate
action of the Legislature. in the exercise OF my
beat discretion nave adncreu 10 lhe DIV hduo VI
the ports held by the insurgents instead OF putting
in force by proclamation the law Of Congress enacted,
at the late session, for closing those ports 30 also
obeying the dictates Of prudence as
well as the obligations Of law, instesd OF
transcending, l have adhered to the ACT OF
Congress to conscae property used for insurrecion-
ary purposes If a new law upon the same snpJeet
shall be proposed, its propriety will be duly con-
sdered The Union must be preserUed, ana hence
all INDISPENSABLE means must be employed. we
should not be in haste 20 determine tnat radicai anu
extreme measures, which may reach tue ioyal US
we'll as tie disloyal, are indispensable.
The Inaugural Address at the beginning at the Ad-
miuistration aud the Message 10 Congress al
tue late special session, were both mainly ae-
voted TO the domestic controversy out oil whlch
| the instruction and consequent war have sprung
Nothing now occurs to add TO or subtract IRON
the principles or general purposes stated and
expressed in those documents The last ray
of hope for preserving the Union peaceably,
expired at the assault upon Fort sumter, ana gen
erai review Of what has occurred Stree may not De
improbable. What was painfully uncertain then IL
much better defined and more distinct now, and the
progress of events is plainly in the right direction.
The insurgents confidently claimed strong support
from north Of Mason and Dixons line, and the
friends Of the Union were not free from ap-
prehenson on the point. This, however, was
soon settled definitely, and on the right slde'
South Of the line, noble little Delaware
led of night ftom the first Mary land was MADE 10
seem against the Union: soldiers were assaulted,
bridges were burned, and railroads torn up within
her limits, and we were many days al one time
without the ability 10 bring single regiment over
her soil 70 the capital. Now her bridges and rail-
roads are repaired and open 10 the Government she
already gives seven regiments To the cause OF the
! Union, and none TO the enemy and her people, al
regular election, have sustained the Union by q
larger majority, and larger aggregate vote than
they before gave 10 any candidate on any ques
ton. Kentucky too, for some time In doubt, Is now
decidedly, and think unchanseabiy, ranged on inc
aide OF the Union. Missouri Is comparatively quiet
and believe cannot again be overrun by the lnsur-
rectlouists. There three States OF Maryland. Men
tucky and Missouri, neither OF which would prom
ise a single soldier at frst have now an aggregate
Of NOT less than 40, 900 in the field for the Union;
while Of their citizens, certainly not more than
tbird Of that number, and they OF doubtful
whereabouts and doubtful existence, are
| in arms against il. After somewhat
bloody struggle Of months, Winter closes on the
Union people Of Western Virginia, leaving them
masters of their own country.
An insurgent force Of about so, for months
dominating the narrow peninsular region cOnstltut-
ing the Counties q Acc0mac and Northampton, and
known as the Eastern Shore Of Virginia, together
with some contiguous parts OF Maryland, have laid
down their.arms and the people there have renewed
their allegiance TO and accepted the protection OF
! the old flag. This leaves armed instruction
north Of the Potomac nor east Of the ChesaT
Also we have obtained footing ut each Of the
isolated points tho NOutltIn coast OF tldiltEhr
\ Port ROYAL Tybee Island near Savannah, and Ship
Island and we likewise have some general accounts
OF popular movements III behalf OF the Union In
North Carolina and Tennessee. These things dem.
onstrate that the cause Of the Union Is advancing
steadily Southwark.
Since your last adjournment, Lieut. Gen. Scott has
retired from the head Of the army. During his long
life the nation has not been unmndful OF his merit
vet on calling 10 mind how faithfully. ably, and bril-
lanty be has served the country from time lar back
ia our history when few Of the now living had been
horn and theuceforward continually, i cannot but
think that we are still his debtor. submit, there
fore foy your consideration, what further mark OF
recognition Is due to him and ourselves as grateful
people
/ With the retirement Of Gen. Scott came the exec
utive duty Of appointing IN his stead Genera-in-
Chief Of the Army. Ii is fortunate circumstance
that neither in council nor country was there, 80 lar
know, any difference OF opinion as TO the proper
person 10 be selected.
The retiring chief repeatedly expressed his judg
meDt in favor OF Gen. Mcclellan for the position,
and in this the nation seemed TO give "A unanimous
concurrence. Thedesignaton OF Gen. Mcclellan is,
therefore, in a considerable degree the selection Of
tho country as well IA of the Executive and hence
there is better TO hope there will be given
him the confidence and cordial support thus by fair
\ implication promised and without which he cannot,
with full efficiency, serve the country.
! II has been said that bad General is better
/ than two good ones and the saying ia ire if
taken TO mean no more than that an army
is better directed by single mind, though inferior,
than by two superior nj variance and crosspur-
poses Aud the same is true in all joint operations
wherein those engaged can have none but common
end in view and can differ only to the choice of
means. In a storm AZ sea, no one on board can wish
the ship to sink, and yet not unfrequently all 90
down together because too many will direct, and
single mind can be allowed to control II continues
TO develope that the insurection s largely If not ex-
cusiyely war upon the first principles of popular
government--the rights Of the people Conclusive
evidence Of this is found in the most grave