Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-12-07

LATEST FROM TrxAs-Adyiccs from Houston To
the cath October have been received at New Orcns.
The Hon. Alcec l.abranehc. u. :. Charge Alair-s
10 Texas had arrived Al Houston. and the Path
introduced In the Texan Senate. After he had
taken his seat, by invitation. within the bar, Mr..
Wharton, who had been appointed to make
remarks upon his reception, rose and SAID:
Sr-lu tho name, and AT thc request OF the Con
gress Of thu, republic rise TO greet aud welcome Gas
do with all NY hearD your arrival among MS. That
arrival IL confirmation, N all its parts, OF our recog
n,tion IA an independent government and people.
This, Sir, IL the proudcs aud happ,rst moment OF
my HE it transports me back to The fond iecollcc
tons OF country and OF youth, and a" akens feelings
too deep for uttcrancc.
We rejoice to know and acknoN ledge that our pa
rent country has bccn the first 10 take MS by the
hand and admit into the great family OF nations
We Will cndeavor TO prove ourselves not unworthy OF
the Kind notice Which has been extended tou>.
| would offer equal injustice To the Government
YOU represent, To your own honor aud uudcrstan-
ding, and at the time violate all the laws ii d.
plomacy, and dcrogate from national dignity. by
pretending that the United States of the North have
by recognizing our independence permitted feeling
TO usurp the empue of reason, OF precedent, or Of
prluciple, or have in the slightest degree dcviar I'd
from that line OF rccttudc and law " ich liza, Away
regulated their conduct towards other nations. strn.
Cling like ourselves Tor freedom and Independence.
Thankful and grateful SIR, for that ,utrn-
si,y OF sympathy aud interest, which, since the COM
menccnent of our righteous contest. has been felt
aud manifested by the people OF the |. States,
scope, whenever there wa, avoary of hbr:ty wilh
hea to feel arm to strike, head to conprc-
h,al yer, sir, we are also thankful th1t the I'M
conuuera - cncgies and hereisn of those VINO bat
tied IN our c.u.c. placed our infant rep;Illr IN such
a situation IL Justify Our parent counuy III rccng
nizing our independence, not asa matter OF feeling,
but ~ Il matter OF right and absolute justice,
and IN entire accort,li.cc with previously eS:lh
+ ii,hed principles Ny hepr,ness on this proud
occasion, sir, is infinitely an 'nented by holy
confidence that tho two repubicS nom same
ness o language, religion, blood, o,1-'n, laws, and
form OF govern ncnt, will continue for aSfs, forever
! | wall say, in the utmost amy aud IN the 'a,iona
interchange of social aud commercial relations, 'un-
tually beneficial If indeed the spangled banter
does not again extend over us lis sacred protection
uniting to that land to whchw already bound
by the indissouble ties OF nature OF natIoua, pride,
+ and the most sacred parental "reminiscences. But
WHITTIER are my feelings my hopes, and my anticpa-
/ tons leading me | am unconsCiuusly approar .ng
a subject as boundless rs 1t Is dear TO my soul.
must pause, and conclude the pleasing task assign
ed me. by aga.n and again, alike in my representa-
tive and individual capacity, haiiing and welcoming
yout presence III the capital OF our niant repub-
| lic.'
| Mr.. LA Branche replied
SHIT is with The hshcs, qualification that
receive the hearty welcome OF the Congress OF Tex
as, Charge de Afaircs OF the United States. ncal
/ this young aud growing republic. | feel proud al
having been chosen TO confirm 10 you, in my
/ Official capacity, the acknowledgment OF the Indc-
! pendente OF Texas by the United States.
You have, sir, interpreted in its true hight the poll
4 cy of my government in recognizing your ndrpen
dcncc policy that has been on similar occasions
! the iuvariahe line OF their conduct towards othet
| nations.
/ The revolution OF Texas is another striking proof
OF what people can achieve en- they fight fot
their sacred rights and privileges. The glorious
battle OF San Jacnto has terminated your struggle
! with Mexico, and a and brilliant Iilu
mines the horizon of liberty.
| May the gallant people OF Texas, under the shade
Of their laurcls, enjoy the blessings OF long aud
] durable peace.
| You may depend, sir. my full cooperation in
rsetting the bonds of ensip bew the
tres; to winch proximity OF interests and the ties OF
! nativity, recommend a mutual confidence and es-
| eem.
! ~ concluding my reply TO your address, allow me,
sir, to avail ysell of,hls opportunity to express my