Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-12-13

wisely and firmly refused to become pro-
paeandists of republicanism. 1t is the only gov
ernrrent suited to our condition; but we have
never sought to impose it others; ard we
have consistently followed the advice of
Washington to recommend it only bv the
careful preservation and prudent use Of the
blessing During all the intervening period
the policy of European Powers and of the
United Slater has, the whole, been har-
monious. Twice indeed, rumors of the in
vasion of some parts of America, III the iu-
terest of monarchy, have prevailed twice
my predecessors have had occasion to an
nouuce the views Of this nation in respect 10
such interference. On both occasions the re-
monstrance of the Uuited States was repeated,
from deep conviction, On the part of Europ-
can Governments, that the system of non-in-
tertercnce and mutual propagandsm was the
true rule for two hemisphercs- Since these
times we have advanced in wealth and power;
but we retain the same purpose to leave the
nations of Europe to choose their own dynas-
ties and form their cwn systems of govern
ment This consistent moderation may just
" demand corresponding moderation. We
should regard it great calamity to our
selves. to the cause of good government, and
to the peace Of the world. should any Euro
pean Power challenge the American people, as
it WERE to the defence Of repubicanism
against foreign Interference. We cannot fore
portunities might present themselves what
combinations might offer TO protect ourselves
against designs inimical to our form of gov
ernment. The United States desire to act in
the future as they have acted heretofore; they
never will bc driven from that course but by
the aggression of European Powers and we
rely on the system Of nOn-interferencc which
has 50 long been sanctioned by time, and
which, by its good results, has approved itself
to both continents.
The correspondence between the United
States and France, in reference to questions
which have become subjects of discussion be-
tween the two Governments viii at the pro-
per time, be laid before Congress.
When on the organization of our Gov-
eminent, under the Constitution, the Pres
ident Of the United States delived his in
| augurai address to the two Houses of
Congl ess, be said to them, and through
| them to the country and to mankind, that
1.-THE preservation Of the sacred fire of
liberty and the destiny of the republican
model of government are Justly considered
as deeply, perhaps as finally staked on the
experiment entrusted to the American
people. And the House of Representa-
tIves answered Washington by the voice
| of Madison: 1--WE adore the invisible hand
which has led the American people
through so many difficulties, to cherish
| conscious responsibility for the destiny
of republican liberty" More than
seventy~six years have glided away since
| these words were spoken; the United
States have passed through severer trials
| than were foreseen; and now, at this new
| epoch in our existence as one nation, with
| our Union purified by SORROWS, and
strengthened by conflict, and established
| by the virtue Of the people, the greatness
! of the occasion invites ms once more to
repeat, with solemnity, the pledges of our
| fathers TO hold ourselves answerable be-
| fore our fellow men for the success of the
republican form of government Exper-
| fence has proved its sufiiciency in peace
| and in war; it has yindicated its author
! ity through dangers, acd Affections, and
sudden and terrible emergencies, which
would have crushed any system that had
| been less firm'y fixed in the hearts of the
| people. At the inauguration of Washing
| ton the foreign relations of the country
were few, and its trade was repressed by
| hostile regulations now all the civilized
nations of the globe welcome our COM
merce, and their governments profess to-
wards us amitv Then orr country felt
| its way unhesitatiHgly along an untried
! path, with States so little bound together
by rapid means Of communication as
70 be hardly known 10 one another, and
! with historic traditions extending over
| very few years; now in5e curse between
the States is swift and intimate the ex~
! perience Of centuries has been crowded
! into 4 few generations, and has created
an intense indestructible nationality
! Then our jurisdiction did not reach be-
vond the inconyenient boundaries Of the
territory which had achieved indepenl-
| ence: now through SESSIONS of lands. first
! colonized 10y Spain and France, the coun-
try has acquired more complex charac-
ter, and has for its natural limits the chain
! of Lakes the Gulf Of Mexico, and on the
| east and west the two great oceans Other
nations were wasted by civil wars for ages
before they could establish for themselves
the necessary degree of unity, the latent
conviction that our form of government is
! the bcstever known to the ord has enab ed
Us to emerge from civil war within four
/ years, with a complete vindication of the
constitutional authority of the General
! Government, and with our local liberties
and State institutions unimpaired. The
[ throngs of emigUants that crowd to our
/ shores arc witnesses Of confidence of all
! peoples in our pcrmanence. Here is tn,
/ great land Of free labor, where industry
is blessed with unexampled rewards and
| the bread of the workingman is sweeteued
! by the consciousness that the cause of the
| country is his own cause, his own safety
his own dignity" Here every one enjoys
the free use OF his faculties and the choice
OF activity as a natural right Here, un-
der the combined influence Of n fruitful soil
genial climes, and happy institutions, po-
pulation has increased fifteen-fold within
Il century. Here, through the easy de-
| velopment Of boundlcss resources. wealth
has increased with twof fold greater rapid
ity than numbers so that we have become
secure against the financial vicissitudcs Of
other countries, and, alike in business and
in opinion. are selfcentred and truly ,1de-
pendent. Here, more and more care j.
given 10 provide education for every one
born on our soil Here religion. released
from political connection with the civil
| government, refuses to subserve the craft
Of statesmen, and becomes in its indie
pendence, the spiritual life of the people
Here federation is extended to every opin-
ion, and in the quiet certainty that truth
needs only a fair field to secure the vie
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