The Arkansas advocate., 1837-01-27
? ROCEA, lARIN.l JANUARY 27, Ie37.

regard to Mexico herself The same policy was ob- served in all the disputes growing out of the separation into distinct governments of those Spanish American states, who began carried the contest with the pa rent country united under one form of gevernnent- We acknowledged the seperaic independence of New Granada of Venezuela, and of Ecuador only after their independent existence longer subject of dIs- pue, or actually acqusced in by those with whom they mad been previously Ii is that with regard Texas the civil authority of Mexico has been expelled its invading army defeated, the Chief of the Republic himself captured, and all present power to control the newly organised government of Texas initiated within it's confines. But the other hand there is in appearance at least, an immense disparity of physical force on the side of Mexico. The Me8i- can Republic, under another Executive, is raying its forces under leader, and menacng fresh inya- sion to recover its lost dominion.
 Upon the issue of this threatened inyasan the inde pendence of Texas may be considered as suspended; and were there nothing peculiar in the relative sua- ton of the United States and Texas acknowledg ment of is inependence at such crisis could scarcely be regarded as consistent with that prudent reserve with which we have heretofore held ourselves bound to treat all similar questions. But there are circum- stances in the relations of the two countries which re- qure us act this oeeasion with even more than olr woned caution. Texas was once claimed as part of property and there are those among citizens who, always reactan. to abandon that claim, cannot but regard with socitude the prospect o the reunion of the territory to this country large pro- portion of it's civilized inhabitants are emigranle from the United States, speak the language with selves, cherish the principles political and reli Igous and are bound to many of our citizens by ties of friendship and kindred blood; md iore than all it is known that the people of that country have instituted the same form of government with out own, and have, since the close of your last session, openly resolyed the acknowledgement by us of their independence, to seek for admission into the Union of the Fede ral States. This last crciimstance Is matter of pe cuar delicacy, and forces upon us considerations of the eravest character The title of Texas to the terri tory she clams Is indentified with her independence She asks acknowledge that title 10 the territory with ayowed design to treat immediately Of its trans fer to the United States It becomes 10 beware of too early movement 1t might subject us, however uniustly, 10 the imputaon of seeking establish the claims of our neghbors to territory, with view to its subsequent acquisition by ourselves. Prudence therefore seems 10 dictate that should still stand aloo, and maintain our present attitude, Ii not hn Mexico tse CT one of the great foreign powers, shall recognize the independence of the new government, Ut least until the lapse Of lime tie course of events shall have proved beyond cavil dispute, the ability of the people of that country to maintain their seperate sovereignty; and to uphold the government constituted by them. Neither ofthe conendng parties can justly complain of this course. By pursuing t, are but carrying out the long established policy of our govern nsnt--a policy which has secured to respect and influence abrbad, and inspired confidence at home.
 Having thus discharged my duty, by presenting. with simplicity and direciness the views which, after much reflection, have been led 10 take of this impor tant subject, have only 10 add the expression of my confidence, that if Congtess shall differ with me upon it, their judgment will be the result of dispassonae, prudent and wise deliberation; with the assurance that. during the short time shall continue connected with the government, shall promptly aid cordially unite with you in such measures us may be deemed best fitted 10 increase the sperity and perpetuate the peace of our favored county.
 ANDREW JACKSON.
 WAsHINGToN Dec. q, 1886.
 
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