Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-30
TEXAS RESOLUTIONS.

The following are the Resolutions which
were unanimously passed at the late session
of the Legislature, on the subject Of the an
ncxaton of Texas to this Union.
Whereas, the compact Of Union between
these States was entered into by the people
thereof in their respective States, "in order
to form more perfect Union, establish JUS
tice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for
the common defence, promote the general
welfare, and secure the blessings Of liberty
to themselves and their posterty." And,
therefore, Representative Government wns
instituted by them, with certain limited pow
ers, clearly specified and defined in the Con-
sttution: All other powers. no. herein cx-
pressly rellnquished, preserved to the States
respectively o. to the people," And whereas
this limited Government possesses no power
10 extend its jurisdiction over any foreign ma
ton; and no foreign nation, country or peo-
pie can be admitted into this Union bu; by
the sovereign will and act of the free people
Of all and each of these United States nor
without the formation Of new compact Of
Union; and another frame of Government
radically different, in objects, principles and
powers, from that which was framed for our
own self Government; and deemed to be nde-
qnate to all the exigcnces of our own free
Republic:
Therefore, Resolved, That we have wit
messed with deep concern the indications of
a disposition to bring into this Union, ns n
constituent member thereof, the foreign pro-
vince or territory Of Texas.
Resoiced, That, although we are fully a.
ware of the consequences which must follow
the accomplishment of such project, could
1t be accomplished: aware that il woBl5 lead
speedily to the conquest and annexation Of
Mexico itself, and its fourteen remaining
provinces or intcndencies, which, together
with the revolted province Of Texas, would
furnish foreign territories and foreign people
Tor at least twenty members Of the new Un-
ion. That the Government Of nation so
extended and so constructed, would soon be-
come radical in character, If not in form;
would unavoidably become military Govern
mcnt; and under the plea Of necessity, would
free itself from the restraints Of the Constitu-
ton and from It's accountability to the people.
ThntiAhe ties Of kindred common origin and|
cdmmon interests which have so long bound
this pvbple together, and would still continue
to bind them;-these ties, which ought to bel
held sacred by all true Americans, would be
angrily dissolved; and ctiona political COM
bina;ions, would be formed with the newly
admitted foreign States, unnatural and adverse
TO the peace and pros osperity of The country =
The civil Government, with all the arbitrary,
powers II might assume, would be unable Il
control the storm: The usurpcr would fine
himself in hes proper element; and, after act
ing the patriot and hero for due season, q
The only means Of rcscuing the country from
the ruin which he had chiefly contributed
bring upon II, would reluctantly and modestl
allow himself 10 be DECLARED "PRorrcron o
the Commemorative"
We are fully aware Of tho dep degrade
ton into which this young Republic woul
sink itself in the eye of the whole werI
should II annex 10 its own vast territories otl
CT ond foreign territories of immense thong
unknown extent, for the purpose Of eucou