Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-05-19

the Senator from South Carolina had used, in re-
terence TO the head OF that Government. Having
been called on III the execution of his Senatorial
functions, To conclude treaty with that Govern
ment, he felt himself restrained from the use of
such terms, in speaking of the acknowledged head
olthe Government. as might have tendency TO
prevent the continuance olthosc relations of peace
and amlty Which are now subsistng between Mex
leo and the United States.
As to the actual state Of things In Texas he had
perhaps rs accurate information any one else.
Down to very recent period, he had received it
from persons actually resident in that country. lie
would, at this time, say nothing to that state of
things. lie was, however, entirely willing that
happen hut he WIS mol, on that account. about
10 suppose the existence of that wor,sate oi things.
All hc meant n present to say was, that he con
CURED generally IN What h,d fallen from the Sc
nato from South tdrotina, rC>crNinp himself, aS 10
any particular opinions, Tor "A future occasion. But
he did not feel himself At liberty To USE language
winch IS at war with fopt"iV, especial, towards
the head at a Government with whlel are on II
friendly footing because he was unwilling 10 do
orto say any thine which could have tendency
10 disturb the peace Of the United States. lie
went for the peace ot the Waited States at the
same time that he"as willing to 90 rs lar as in de-
fence of on frontier rs the necessity oi the case
should require.
Mr. PRESTON said he was happy that hi,
views met, IN some measure, with the concurrence
OF the gentleman from Massachusetts. lie should
enlcavor, on every occasion, to suppress all undue
ebullillouN OF feeling. 1t was impossible, however,
under some circumstances, to measure language.
lie knew what WIS due to his country, and de
sired nothing much its tranquility and honor
But, while he would do nothing In interrupt its
peaceful relations, or throw any impeachment IN the
way OF their exercise, he must be permitted 10
sldcr himself not only in hi, executive and lrgNla-
tive capacity, but rs cIiArn ri Republic, when
ever he was called upon to express an opinion IN
such an emergency a. this.
II the feelings 10 which thi, emergency had ui-
ven rise should burst on in strong rpithets-it he
did not adhere To the cold and exact dictates of
duty-hc trusted IN apology would be found Tor
linn. We had RECOGNISED the Government III fac
10 of Santa Ana. We had entered into diploma
lie relations with linn. How aud wllen was this
Government rsta bll,hed : Bv whom was II osiab
llShcd, and what sort of Government was it 7
Was 1t the constitutional Government which once
existed in Mexico VAST Government oflonr
continuance, supported h, the wishes and love and
affection ot the People : Or WAS II IA mere DIES.
poiisn, and its founder fortunate soldier
II Is our policy 10 recognise established Govern
ment,, no matter what lhcir principles, or by whom
founded We have tr ATTY with him now We
are running a Inc between his territory aud our
own and there existed no wish on lis par, TO in
terr"p',hc FIRST, OF prevent the peaceful prosccu-
lipn OF the lalcr.
But there WIS principle of vas importance
presented to his mind aud hai WIS tlie actual en-
lstlng state Of tllneS on tic Southwestern from
licr. 1t was absolutely nrccSSar, 10 consider the