Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-05-14
TEXIAN CONGRESS.

OF the denomination OF one hundred dollars are also
said TO be in circulation.
TEXAN CONGRESS.
ADJOURNED srssioN--2d SESSION.
Houston, Apr5t OH, 1893.
The II n NJ b. Lamar President ofthr Senate,
addressed the BODY in manner easy eloquent and
impressive.
Gentlemen OF the Scnatc--In greeting you on the
resumption of Your legislative duties am happy IN
having so many causes of congratulaon To offer, and
so few subjects of disc onientto lay before YOU. We
are in the enjoyment OF undlsturbcd repose, and IN
the progress of the most rapid advancement No en-
envy appears our borders. Peace, plenty and
prosperity pervadc the land. Oar czens. ndusri=
Gus and orderly, yielding ready obedience TO the
laws are quietly pursuing their various avocaIions,
greatly to theif individual advantage, aud equally
conducive the general welfare and national glory
Amidst these blessings. letns remember the great
fountain OF Bencv from whom the, flow aod ever
bear IN mind that their continuance must depend
upon fidelity TO our country, and gratitude TO
God.
Recently there have been some manifestations Of
"A disposition on the part Of the Mex can Government
| to recommence hostlties. Independently OF the
vessels OF war which supposed to be hovcnng on
our coast, the President OF Mexico, IN his recent
nuaI speech the National Congress- announces the
progress of hls preparations for another INVASION oi
our country HIS views seemed u be sanctioned aud
sustained by that body aud were II not for the ex
haustcd and distracted condition of that country, we
mie h be called again to rebuke IN the battle field,
! insulen and saneuinaiy TOE who seeks 10 rear uon
our beautiful plains, enduring monument of then
DIES potism. 1t rests with Congress to determine
what degree OF importance ought to be attachedto
these bchgefent indications. 1t is not IN, province
to call Your attention To any state Of public defence.
That duty belongs to another department OF govern
! ment aud will doubtless be presented III due time,
but beg leave 10 repeat what have expressed nn
former occasions. that ii is neither wise or polite 10
place too great arcliance upon the imbecluy of an
enemy; far better thai the national safety should
be based upon our own efficiency.
Free from foreign INVASION, we are equally exempt
from internal cummotIon. As yet we are strangers
10 these political brols and party teuds which PIE
vail ia Other nalIous the postraion Of their cner
gles and decay Of their liberties. Commencing our
national existence under the most favorable clrcum-
stances, shall be able, IN the administration oonr
AFFAIRS to adopt the most wholesome and Judlcious
policy. To realize the III h aspirations OIL patriot
ism; to RAISE country To that proud cmInence
and distinction which she is capable of attaining, i,
only necessary that la, aside all srhshness III our
LEGISLATION. and direct views to the general rather
than to individual interests.
We should remember, too iha, evils
NEEDED, nor good Produced by mere multiplicity OF
laws; good Government is the result OF the most
patient, dspdssiouate and thorough investigation.
Among the various sub ects that viii press themselves
upon your consideration, perhaps none will he OF
! greater importance than the Strengthening Of our
military posts. the enlargement of our navy, and IN
provcment of our finances. IT, IN addition to these,
shall give liinn to frontier settlements, sup
ply some deficiencies in the laws regulating our pub
! lie domain establish amicable relations with the In
dian tribes. and adopt permanent aud extended
| system Of education we shall have accomplish
ed all thai the present exigeBcIcs OF the country
quire.
! In the progress Of our deliberations, trust there
will be Ill that harmony aud Cancellation so essential
TO prompt and efficient legislation; that The various
questions of public policy will be calmly discussed
and that your measures, originating III The love OF
country may be made to resi- on the solid foundation
OF wisdom, justice and moderation.
With every confidence in your integrity patriot
ism, aud ablaeS it will give me great pleasure TO
unite with yolI, Tar my Official station will per
nit, whatever may tend To promote our hap
piness home, and sustain our character abroad.
From the 1eras Telegraph, april 81.
! Mr.. Evcrli from the Committee Foreign Re-
lations submitted the following report and Joint re-
solution
''The Committee on Foreign Rels ions having
had under consideration the situation oithe questions
of anne xaon, as it exists between tins govern
ment ana the government of the L. States, deem IT
proper submit the following preamble and resolu-
! lion TO the consideration Of the Senate:
Whereas, The proposition which has been made
by the Government OF Texas, for annexation to the
confcderacy of the United States of America, has
been net By that Government with views and propo-
SllIOlS very dlsCou'd-'b9 presenting ooNldc'rS "pu
difficulties present Iusulmountabie, and involving
the consequent postponemcnt fany action on the
subject on It's part to period TO be determined by
future coming ncies-thus leaving the people OF Tex
as exposed in the meanwhile all the trials incident
to their infant condition; and whereas a great and
unhappy excitement is now prevailing among the
people Of the United States the subject OF slavery,
which appears 10 be partially kept up by the PROPOSE
ton referred to-a result not anticipated from cause
, SO inuocent-therctOre,
Be Hresolrcd By the Senate and House Of Repre-.
Sc niatires Of tie EcpuJLcof Tt1aS, an Congress as
senbicd That the President be. aud he 10 hereby IN
sttucted the proposition heretofore made by
this government TO the government OF the United
States Tor The annexation olTexas to be respectful
ly and Internationally Withdrawn, aud thus ia the
most decisive manner, refer to the people oil
Texas for all the future good they may hope to re-
celve or enjoy, Of social security, to their own inde-
pendent aud manly energies.
{ All of which is respectfully submitted by youi
committee with the hope of its speedy passage into
law. =. II. Nv EXT /, Thurman.
The report and resolution were read aud laid or