Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-09-15
From tie .Na,ionqs b,,euiysycer, SIN, :,

From tie .Natonrt h,ieNigsgcer Sent. u
TENAS.-A grave question is we perceive, in
agitation touching the cxpediency cf our govern
merit purchasing from the Rpubiicof .Merco lie Pro
Uince Of 7erns We have rcmA rled the appearance
IN the journalist different parts of the country with
III the few last weeks, OF ESSAYS STRONGLY recommend
ing ibis acquisition, These articles, suddenly and
Simultaneously promulgated, betoken common mr.
PosF, II not common origin; and the zeal well as
!aocr bestowed upon them indicate settled deterInj
nation on the part Of the writer's or promptcrs of
them to accomplish their purpose, fthey can.
we conceive 1t proper to prepare our readers
therefore, for this question; and, with view to do
ing So we copy to-day the ablest and most persua-
sive essay we have met with on the subject II is
recommended by its pertinence, its calm manner g.
Its candid spirit: taking which consideration in CON
neNion with the channel through which is present
cd to tile Public. we incline view it as an Ernose
Prepared W the friends m-asure with more
than ordinary care, 70 r r:5!ic opinion concerning
it. IS
That tins measure has been already determined on
by the present Administration, we do not know
II is however by its particular friends that il is now
advocated. Held forth as the counterpart of the
purchase OF Lonisiana which is to glorify the name
OF Jackson, rs the Latter did that of Jefferson it is
to pour countless wealth into the national ap whilst
1t is to shed unfadng honors On the head which con
trres It, The worst feelings of party Also are I'd
pealed TO to rally the friends of the
around the measure; the climax of the argument in
favor OF IT, IN some prints being, that Adams basely
surrendered the territory and Jackson will triumph
snty regain IT. 1t matters nothing, we all know to
the strength cfa party argument that il * fase
and 1t stherefove Needless to reply to this rpumen,
that the Treaty with Spain, by which we pained
Florida and renqnsed Texas ia bird in the hand is
worti! two IN the BUSH was made during the Admin
istraon of Mr. Monroe, and not of Mr.. a dams; and
that IT any thing good come out OF the present anta
ton of the question: i; will be found to have had IFS
origin IN the generous policy of the last and prece-
ding Administration towards the American Repub.
hes his appeal TO party feelings shews very clear
~ TO our mind the deSgn to make the purchase of
Texas Tarty 1tegsUye but it does not prove ve,
that 1t is measure ofMe Administration. 1t NAV
indeed be, and it really does not seem 10 us innro
bable, that all these concurrent demonstrations AFRO
inc result ct deliberate plan for operating as well
upon The President ofMe United States az nnon nnb
Tic Opinions his name being used to influence public
o. party opiliinn and this opinion beng asked i'm turn
TO influence HIM There are TDen dcenIv versod i,
an these wes ofpoiiical management; and some of
tneIn' we see plainly enough. have hand in this bu-
slncss, 1t they are not at the bottom oft
We are not now finding fault with the motives of
oSe WHO nave thrown this question before the Peopie
nc scheme may, indeed be founded on the most pat
!lDlc motives. We can readily conceive, and are
wiling TO admit, that it is So At tho s,p,, So
history informs us that sirDilcr questions have CO
times IN other Governments been got IN for no be,,s,
eHd than 10 favour the views of some oy-aot ,,;,,
monopoly or even for the insignificant purnose
OF extending tile patronage OF tic Executive anthnr
Nhatcvcr the motive, the purpose is openly md
inly revealed i brcoms necessary. therefore. Gr
''''ri'S 10 prepare thCmsti q rpeef
the question, when presented 10 fl,e in form =, :.
undoubtedly WI! he, either before or after it is pcieG
upon by the Executive - - "''e'
:, M regard to the morris Of this project ,ve he
Ieve tDat there will be great diversity Of opinion
: mere are eminent men who have, years aro dec;
dcdiy favourcd the acquisition Of Texas: and a,non,
hcn conspicuousy has stood Mr.. CLAy, the lotc die
Lngnshcd Secretary ofS,ate whose ef,rts on tb e
d Congress on this subject well remembered Nj
EASILY dazzled by the most brilliant cloonenco ~
more seldom siiIl led captive by the magic of nano
We were not then convinced by SIR. CLhy's yea |,
o1S efforts directed TO this point that the nnnexatio
ii FeTas to our already vast and vet unexpored to-
Dry was politically eXpcdicnt. Weare not vef or,
a'iSiied that 1t is But are wiling 70 listen ~
?asoh ana We VII hear patiently MI that is reason.
my sad upon the subject, a'orainr to orr rc.Jo a
~ same advantage Which we ourselves eriov SnJ :
yhcn we have heard the arguments on both sidcs 49,,
nan DC better to pronounce judgment upon tho
UoJ"ct than we now feel prepared IN do. or ono q,
ng We are certain, without further information viz
,aL me%!co wants money. and that tie sale ofatcr
rory; winch can be Of value ~ her viii be f,I b
hotfnng) an easier way Of recruiting hor fo9rcns d
lfi' mag "0s'3- Iccrs5r, !.o75.- .