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assent Of the people to the transfer Of their
allegiance could not be asked. And they
have since shown their satisfaction BY their
patriotism, and their prosperity has been
the reward Of t. Nowhere is The Union
more priced, nor would it anywhere be
more zealously defended. The third and
last, and mos. glorious ofthese acquisitions,
is now in the progress Of completion, by
the voluntary action of a neigboring peo-
people, who knew the value Of our institu-
tions. and sought to participate in them,
and who asked admission to our coefede-
racy. And we shall receive them with
open arms. And it is an encouraging
spectacle to the lovers Of freedom through
the world, and the best tribute that could
be offered to its value.


/ said, Mr.. President, that this was the
latest, but l hope it will not be the last Of
onr acquisitions. While would sacredly
respect the just rights of other nations, /
would cheerfully extend the iurisdictson Of
our own, whenever circumstances NAV re.
quire it, and whenever it can be done With
out injustice. ] have no fear that al ex
tension ofterritory will weaken our gov
ernment, or put in peril our institutions.
We have an adhesive and life preserving
principle, in the exercise Of political pow
er by the great body Of the people which
is a surer boud Of union and preservation
than fleets, and armies, and central powers.
II this administration could crown its labor
Of acquisitions and in what it hos done,
It has labOred with no less ability than sue
cess--by the peaceful annexation Of Cali
fornia, It would secure imperishable hon