Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-08
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.

The Schr. SnTan Ann, Supt. boheHpS, hence e.
Tampico, relur red last evening IN consequence Of thu,
mort being blockaded by the French brig Of var La Per-
rouse, on the 22i inst. Lieut., Henry ofthe La Pew.
rouse, who endorsed the papers OF the Sarah Ann. in.
formed Capt. Bonlenps that the port OF Vera Cruz and
other Mexican ports, was declared under blockade n,
I'm, 18th inst. by the French feet, in consequence cf
the Mexican Government having refused 10 pay The m. |
demnity.
The United States ship NatcIlrz, sailed from T.n,i,o
to Pensacola, to convey The Intelligence to CoAGuc ne
Dallas.
By The steam packet Columbia we have been pu, +, +
possession Of the following important iniotmai'on. Con.
gress had met and resolved that President Houston I'm.
media,eIy have The petition 10 the Cniled States, rtI,. 5
tive to the annexation Of Texas, withdrawn. IN cOnse. d
quence of The receipt of a letter f!om the Minister ID I
England, stating that a treaty OF Commerce had Teen +
entered into between England and Texas.
rN Orleans Transcript, .lgri .: Z
Important from Tsras by the steam packet Coum. (
bia, Captain Wright, thirty seven hours from Gaves, +
ton. we have copies of the Houston Telegraph 10 tie +
2lst instant, extracts from which Will be found IN Gu; (
columns.
Congress met on the 9th inst. and was opened wiki IN /
address by the Vice President, NJ B. Lamar. President /
Houston was prevented, BY severe iDdispost!On, from
making his communication IN person.
The most important item which we can CLEAN ffom
the proceedings is a resolution, in the Senate on the Ia,
proposing to withdraw, Internationally the petition h'
annexation 10 The Z. ;.
The petition was laid upon the table; hui private le.
ters received in .his city By the Columbia, stale that i
subsequently, passed that body.
We trust that this r0,nor is unfounded. We are 10th
10 believe that the Texan Government, or any branch
of IT, would act with so much precipiiancy in q matter
40 important in its misunderstanding either for wca!
or woe, all the iuture history Of that Republic.
m. o. Bulletin.
TEXlAN CONGRESS-
adjourned SessioR-2d Session.
fiOUsrOS. April 9, lS2S.
The Hon. NJ. B. Lamar, President of the SENATE. ad.
dressed the body in u manner easy, eloquent, and in.
presslve.
Gentlemen Of the Senate - In greeting you on the re.
sumption of your legislative duties, am happy in hav.
ing so many causes of congtatuIation TO otirr' ana sohT
subjects of discomfort 10 lay before you. We are in the I
enjoyment Of undisturbet repose, and in the PROGRESSED
the most rapid Advancement. No enemy appears on 0g, I
borders. Peace, plenty and prosperity Pervadc the land.
Our citizens, industrious and orderly -yieidlng 4 ready (
obedience to The laws, are quietly pursuing their various [
aYoca,ions, greatly to their individual advantage, ard
equally conducive 10 the general welfare and national |
glory. Amidst these blessings, let Us remember tie /
Great fountain of Benevolence from whom they flow, +
and ever bear in mind, that their continuance nust De.
pend upon fidelity to our country, ana gratitude 10 Tod
Recently there have been some manifestations OF dis.
nosition on the part Of the Mexican Government to ;. |
commence hoslilties. independently OF the vessels Of
war which are supposed 10 be ho7erlng on our coast, tie +
President OF Mexico in his recent annual speech 10 the /
National Congress. announces the progress OF his 2reP,. /
rations for another invasion Of our country. His views |
seem TO be sanctioned and sustained by that body and
were il not for The exhausted and distracted ]cond!lIond |
the country, we might be called again 10 rebuke IN The
battle field. an inSolcnt aud sanguinlry Toe, who seeks 10 /
rear upon our beautiful plains, an enduring monument
Of their desolation. 1t rests with Congress to determine
what degree of importance ought to be attached to these
belligerent indications. 1t is not my province 10 ca!
your attention TO any state of public defence. That do. |
ty belongs to another department of Government, and
will doubtless be presented in due time; but beg leave
to repeat what | have expressed on former occasions,
that it is neither wise nor polite TO place too great lie.
lance upon the imhecility Of an enemy; 1t is far better
that tbp DntIOnol gafytv sh0ull hp based uDOn our CUl
efficiency.
Free from foreign invasion, we are equally exfmP.
from internal commotion. As yet we are strangers 10 /
those political btoils and party ieuds which prevail IN |
other nations, TO the prostration Of their energies and !
decay Of their liberties. Commencing our national G.; |
.istence under the mos, favorable circumstances, we shtl
be able, in the administration OF our affairs, TO nooPt III:
most wholesome and judicious policy. To realize lie
high aspira,ions OF patriotism ; 10 raise our county 10 /
that proud cminence and distinction winch she Is caps
BILE OF attaining, il is only necessary that We lay aside all
selfshness in our legislation, and direct our views to the
general rather than 10 individual interests.
We should remember too, that evils are not rcmedlet, /
or good produced, by mere multiplicity of laws; good
government is the result oithe most patient, ~dispassIOn.
ate and thorough investigation. Among the yaHos
subjects that Will press themselves upon your cnnste.
ration, perhaps none will be OF greater importance than
the Strengthening of our military posts; the enlargement! /
of our navy, and improvement Of our finances. Il, in |
addition to these, we shall give protection TO cur IRON 7
tier settlements, supply some deficiencies in the laws +
regulating our public domain, establish amicable rell
tions with the Indian tribes, and adopt a permanent anu
extended system Of education, we shall have accom- +
pIished all that the present exigenc!es OF the counh! /
require. +
In the progress Of your deliberations, | trust there viii +
be all that harmony and Cancellation so essential /" I
prompt and efficient legislation; that the various ones /
lions Of public policy whirh shall arise may be calmly /
discussed; and that your measures, originating IN me :
love of country, may be made 10 rest on the SOLID i9'
dation of wisdom, Justice, and moderation.
With every confidence in your integrity. PATRIOTISM j
and abilities, it will give me great pleasure 10 unite VIA
you, as far as my official station will permit. |" what
ever may tend TO promote our happiness at home, ana
sustain our character abroad. Il
(From The Te1as Telegraph, .7pril 81
Mr.. Everitt from the mmilt on Foreign Relations
submitted the following repor, and Joint resolution:
"The ommitl on Foreign Relations, having h'
under consideration the situation o! the question I" !" |
nexation, as il now exists between this Government ana i
the Government of the U States, deem il proper to 'H,
nit the following preamble and resolution TO the eons'
deration Of the Senate F
Whereas, The prop osilion which has been maCe !! 4
the government of Texas, for annexation to The come,
deracy of the u. S. Of America, has been met ny ''' /
government with views and propositions very dscoo' !
raging, presenting obstacles and difficulties at pte%h' Z
insurmountable, and in involving the consequent postpone I
ment of any action on The subject on its part TO o pftN
10 be determined by future cOntingencics-thus leans Il
the people of Texas exposed in the meanwhile to all"
trials incident 10 their Infant condition and whe'eaH'
great and unhappy excitement is now prevailing an9ls l
the people Of the u. 8. on the subject OF slavery. "nfA
appears to be partially kept up by the proposition ''f.t
red to-a result not anticipated iron: a cause SO Inn'''r'
therefore,
Be 1t rcsolrsd By the Senate and House of Rtpr,"IaS;
tires Of The Republic Of TEXAS, IN Congress Hssf"E".
That the President be, and he is hereby instructed"
cause the proposition heretofore made by this Govern
ment to The Government Of the U. S.. for the anneAa%'
of Texas, to be respectfully and Internationally, WEI
drawn, and thus in The most decisive manner F''e' %
people Of Texas, for oil the future good they may "tr
to receive or enjoy, of social security, 10 Their own"
dependent and manly energies. -
All of which is respectfully submitted by your "~
mittee, with the hope Of its speedy passage into ID"
S. II. EVERiTT, ChoiEman
The report and resolution were read and iaf o" i"
table. ..t
1ExAs.-A gentleman Of intelligence who arrTsG ~