Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-10-02
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THE TEXAS

-----. WILLIAM PENN.
IRON tie Charleston Cauo.is-.
THE TEXAS.
SlR:-i perceive with no little astonishnent the
uations, the subject of Texas, and advocating its
addition to the United States, by purchase or nc
gociation. With the inconsistency peculiar to that
sect of politicians, the Western advocates want to
add an additional laurel to the brow of their Prrs
dent-namely, Texas The other Is, the DISCHARGE
OF the national debt, and the creation of another
| (Iexas would cost 90 mions.) They had better
first wait to see whether the one will he acconnIsbed
before they dream of the other. But the success Of
the purchase of Lousiana-ths is the motive The
i'chnaaad Enquirer asks, whether there is man in
this country who can say he has been straitened in
his circumstances by this purchase, There are
thousands They are to be found in the diminishing
white ESQ 00G) and increasing black le8O or $50 O00l
Fopulat IN the owners of the valueless lands
Oh the board, and from thence to the print
tive formation of the State Of Virginia the Carroll
nHs and Georgia; the latter, it is true yet hav-
ing suffered so much as her neighbors, from the cir
cun1stance of her possessing large bodies of new
and, and rcapng the advantages Of emigration;
but Notwithstanding these advantages and the ad-
dtonal strength OF infancy, she is destined if the
Texas are obtained, to partake their misfortune to
the f. ller greatness will be nipped in the bud
In this event, there will be scarcely an acre of land
between Richmond and Columbus, Geo and be-
low the primitive formation, that will be worth
dollar. However, Virginia will be repaid her por-
ton Of the loss--for Maryland and herself would,
IN the necessity that would then exist for supply
/ of negroes in the Texas, find a market for the
slaves that now Cypress them and retard their
growth ;ame'7caHus expressly charges Mr.. ADAMS
with wish to prevent the birth of four or FIVE slave
holding Sates-a delightful draft from MARYLAND
Virginia, and n Carolina.
Eat the Esqmrs, is briinfil of State Rights and
Constitutional DOCTRINES. Is this continued access
SION of territory constitutional As well might
commercial partnership entered into for Meditcrra-
mean trade be said to be binding, if Il w. India or
j.. India concern were added to It. as the unlimited
Western no -,
s:itutional, under the compact between the United
States, existing in 1859. But the case of Louisiana
apparent success nom and actual necessity Men
t18Ol, have sanctioned 1t. Still never did think
nor do now think it constitutional and am vet con-
yiIced the "Ru!e would be more honorei In tie
breach than in the observance"
However, is it poltc? l contend, in the actual
state of the population of the u. States is deci
dedy lmpoillc. The population is not large enough
for such extent of territory; separate interests
viii arise and the bond of union will be lost-but
Virginia will sweep off her Slaves, 1.-THE convenience
Of transporting Slaves from the Chesapeake to Tex
as, will give her monopoly of the traffc,) will
hoist the banner of the free States II. Carolina viii
stick to her, and then what will he the fate of the
others South and West of herr 1t is wrong to at
attribute unfair motives to adversarics who appa-
Eently honorable in their intentions; but the
fact that at this Instant the Richmond Enquirer is
advocating change in the Constitution of VIRGINIA
and tire principle of free States, that no State
Representation shall be allowed, except for whites
gives me right to think that in It's support of the
measure, "theTe is something more than meets the
car" But, where is to be the end of this accession
of Territory, If all Mexico was in this moment of
difficulty to that country, offered to the u States
could there be found Congress that would dare ac-
cept of it. set aside all considerations Of foreiga
opinions on the subject.
Some Of the advocates for il, ask whether if Great
Britain was TO get ii, it would not be decided dis
advantage to the u. States? Great Britain would
not take Texas, any Continental Territory, to-
morrow, if offered it; but pretending that it would
be an accession of power to the u. States she muht
avail herself of it, to secure Cuba, and where then
would be our sapient Western and Richmond politi-
clans, To each Of them would say,
TAKE CARE.
Sept. 15.--P. 81 am one of those outrageous
politicians, who think that tile purchase of Louisiana
VIII turn out to be curse and that Mcssrs Quincy
and OTls were, Mr. Benton notwithstanding perfcct-
~ correct in their ideas. 1t the entering wedge
OF too expensive and too extensive scheme of gov
eminent This IS proved by the immediate increase
OF the annual expenses Of the u States subsequent
TO its accession. What was the expense of the last
year Of Mr.. JOHN ADAMS administration, and the |
fifth Of Mr.. MADrsoNs? l merely mean the peace
establishment of tire u. States. / would now add
that snce have written this, have read 4mericnnus
with attention. IL is firrago Of noise and non
sense, and its publication in the Enquirer, proves
how lar man Of taste, talent, and patriotism, NAV
permit ils opinions to be perverted, and himself to
become the victim cf party fcorr.
SepteA.Jer fG.-Since / wrote the above = I--o i
seen tie Ieicf71ond Enquirer O. TIE Al IA &c Sep
te-noer containing ''AIncr.canus second and com