Star.
London, England, 1829-11-20 00:00:00

THE TEXAS AND THE CANADAS.

(From an American Paper.)
We are strongly inclined to the opinion, that it is the duty of
the United States to make the acquisition of Texas if it can he
done peaceably and so reasonable terms. We believe that it eau
be done peaceably, from various considerations, on which we will
not now dwell ; and we should be disposed to be very liberal in
estimating the reasonableness of the terms of negotiation. We
should consider Texas, at least, as desirable an acquisition as Flo •
rids, and be willing to pay as much for it.. We think that the
Rio del None Is pointed out by Providence, as the true south.
western boundary of
.the United States.
But in rounding out the Republic in that direction, it is Imp is-
sible not to feel the desirableness of an amicable union with our
neighbours on the opposite quarter. We think that a peaceable
junction with the United States of the British provinces in out
neighbourhood, is still more strongly indicated by every principle of
high policy and sound national expediency. A good part of their
population has emigrated from the United States. Of the residue.
the English portion is of course more closely allied to us, by kin-
dred and language, than the people of Texas; while the happy union
with us of the Ftench colonies of the South, points to a not
less harmonious connection of the ,Canadian French on the North.
It is impossible to peruse .the eloquent appeals of the Congress of
1774, to the citizens of Canada, without feeling that we ought to be
one people. So intimately persuaded were our fathers of this, that
, providou was made in the articles of confederation for the accession
of Canada to the Union, whenever the people of that province should
desire it. Nothing but this union promises an amicable adjustment
of our present differences with Great Britain, relative to the naviga.
tion of the Sc. Lawrence. the north-eastern boundary of the United
States, and the mouth of the Columbia River, a war, which will -
cost each of the Governments 150,000,000 of dollars, besides the
precious blood of thousands of our fellow men, will take place.
sooner or later, to settle these questions, if they are not previously
settled, as they may be, in an amicable manner, to the advantage
and happiness of all parties.
• The great discontents existing in the British Provinces, furnish
a strong reason why the British Government should agree fir re-
linquish its jurisdiction over them. The Government Pipers in
Quebec say, that• Upper Canada is ins state of revolution, and
Low.r Canada is, we believe, quite as uneasy. This is a state of
things which the British Government, in the present prospect of a
general European war, cannot contemplate with satisfaction.
As for the Colonies themselves, they would doubtless embrace
with eagerness, the opportunity of joining our Union, as free, sove-
reign, and independent States. Their grievances would be in-
stantly redressed ; or rather, would cease, in the course of nature,
to exist. They could form Four States, with great convenience of
natural or well-established boundaries, and would send eight Sena-
tors and thirty Representatives to Congress.
As ft is now an admitted maxim in Government, that the will
of the people is the ultimate law, and as the Canadians poems the
same political rights, which freemen anywhere and every where
possess, and have ,lately sbewn that they both know and dare as-
sert their rights, we. phould not be surprised if a beginning were
nude by them, in their primary assemblies. as was recommended
by the Congress at Philadelphia, in 1774, of renouncing their sub-
jection to the Briti.h Government, and inviting a union with the
Republic. It is Unnecessary to say they would be cordially re-
ceived by the people of the Ui.lted States, to a full participation of
our blessings and privileges.
At the same time, however, It is to be wished that nothing
should be done to irritate the British Government. The liberal
party, so called in England (though not more liberal than the minis-
terial party in reference to foreign politics) has generally avowed
the opinion, that it was not for the interest of Great Britain, to
insist on retaining the government of the North American colonies.
The ministerial party do not go farther than to maintain the duty
of protecting these colonies,. This duty of course terminates
whenever the colonies cease to desire the protection of Great
Britain. _ _ _

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As the commerce of the United States is vastly more important
to Great Britain than all their contributions as Colonists to the
T y of the mother country ; su the trade of Great Britain and
the West Indies, with the four Provinces, would rapidly increase
after they should become independent members of our confedera-
tion, and be of much greater consequince to England than it is at
present.
Although these considerations furnish ample ground why Great
Britain should see her interest in renouncing her sovereignty over
these Colonies, without any further inducement, yet as an indem.
nity for the valuable public domain contained within their limits,
the United States would cheerfully pay a liberal pecuniary ego..
valent.-
How devoutly is it to be wished, that an arrangement so ho-
nourable and advantageous to all parties may be made. We do
not despair that the councils of Great Britain may be wise enough
to accede to it. In the Canada. we discern a spirit ardently tend-
ing to it. The United States ate ripe for it ; and we should joy-
fully learn, that our new Minister to London was provided with
instructions to effect it. _ _ .

Thus, during the life•time of the venerable survivor' of the
signets of the Declaration of Independence, might be effected a
measure, which engaged him in a delicate mikiiin to Canada itt
early life, and 55 years ago received the sanction of Carroll.

FRENCH PAPERS.

From the .Constiiutionnel bf Tuesday.
Now that M. de Le liourdonnale is no longer Minister, the object
is to find a successor. . The rumours are various on the subject;
one, that M. de tlontbel will take the portfolio of the Interior,
and will be replaced by M. Vitrolles in the Public Instruction;
others, that M. lieugnot will either be appointed to the Interior or
to the Finances ; and If to the latter, M. de Chabrol will leave Rue
de Rivoli for Due de °termites ; and M. d'Haussez is even talked
et, who, in taking the department of the Interior, would give up
the Marble to M. Ileugnot.
The name of M. de Martismie has also been mentioned. It Is
difficult to persuade one's self that he would ever lend himself to
the party who had dismissed bun, and that he would consent to
become the colleague of anti-national men, who are universally re-
probated.
Those who do not entirely enter into the opinions of M. de
Martignac deplore his weak and irresdhate conduct in polities when
he was In office, bast those who know how to render justice to b s
loyal intotions. and who appreciate his brilliant talent. would see
with great anxiety his ceding to any offers that might be made hint
by the perry- .life are. hitersysr,, fully rentable-44A that the system
will not change, and that 11- de la 13”urdoonayi will have a sub-
stitute worthy of a categorical man. and that 6e►dce should be on
her suardi and If. eve:Pik Ministry eboulfl,..be. deprived of the
support of M. de la Hatudonneje, it will have made• a conquest
which will certaiuly•recompetise it for so reit a loss. All the