Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-07
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS.
RESIDENT SAGE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTnENr,}
November LIST, 1910.

sentGtsves:-
l have much pleasure in again citing the
sembed Representatives Of the people, aud in Of
fering to them my congratulations the increased
prospects OF happiness and prosperity which are
presented to every class Of our citizens. Since
the ad iournment OF The last Con- the settlements
have been extended on various parts Of the frontier
the seasons and the soil have afforded the richest
reward to the labors Of the agrIcuurists, and the
country has continued gradually to improve in the
number, and capacity o. its population. That we
have had, amid these sources Of felicity, to eneoun
ter the embarrassments and difficulties which have
aaavoidably, resulted from our unacknow!edgcd eX.
isence as a nation, by the Government from which
we were compelled to separate, and our pecu po-
sion in reference to the various Indian which
are occupying portions Of our cousry and infestpg
our borders and the still greater enbarrassmen,s
and diff cuties which have grown out Of the depre
ciated condition Of our only circulating medium, is
certainly true; but notwithstanding these great
draw backs to individual and national enterprise and
prosperity, il is believed, that the people of few
countries on the globe have enjoyed greater ex-
empton from the absolute lis Of life, or a larger
share OF actual comfort, than has fallen our lot
f we look the condition of other nations we shall
see, in those of the most perfect organic ation
elements of dissatisfaction and dscORtent, present.
ed IN all the forms Of dscordsnt interests and feel
ings, political strifes, pecuniary ENTERTAINMENTS
and national disagreenents; from most of which. as
yet, We are happily exempt: and, although we are
now deprived Of many advantages which time ha.
secured to them, we have vsrtheless experienced
in tse luxuriant fertility of our SOIL the bcnignant
and healthful influence Of cur climate, the wise
ganization of our Government AID the perfect
rty afforded to the citizen all his rights, by the
enforcement OF ssiuary laws; benefits which, if
they do not render us entively satisfied with
dition, should at least prevent from repining at
the existence OF evils which may be sad to be in
separable from all governments and es cialy
those which have had their origin in revolption and
civil war; aud which time and steady adherence
to JudIcious and patriotic pelicy, alone can RENE
dy. If we compare present condition and future
pros pects with these Of any ether nation which has
risen into existence before surely, shall find
for gloom and de pondenee in the picture
il presents Scarcely Ave years have elapsed since
Texas, without money, or any Of the means Of war,
and with n population Of less than forty thousand
SOULS first raised the standard Of resistance to the
despotism and misrule Of government claiming the
control of unbounded wealth, and Of eight millions
Of inhabitants and yet, within that short period,
against such fearful odds, she has not only achieved
and secured her independence beyond the reach Of
doubt, but has maintained we'll organized govern
ment at home, established foreign relations abroad
more than quadrupled her population, and now
hbits to the world country teaming with all that is
essential TO the necessities or happiness Of and
| this, too, without incurring debt exceeding five
millions Of dollars, including every species of liza
bity, both foreign and domestic. Can such state
ofthings this produce gloom and dependence in
the hearts of those whose indons BILE courage, and
persev ering resolves, have achieved so muehl As
dant cause to felicitae ourselves the almost ma
gica change which short a time has already pre-
duced, and every linda ement to stimulate in the
pursuit Of that policy which has thss far led to such
fortunate results.
Our foreign affairs have experienced but little
change since last had opportunity of addressing
you With the United States and France, our rela-
tous continue to be Of the most friendly character
Great Britain, Influenced perhaps by her Mexican
interests and policy, get withholds the aeknow edg-
ment Of our rights an independent and sovereign
nation. How long she may continue to maintain this
attitude, we have not the means Of know ing; bat
| that she will eventually change her policy in this
respect, 10 most certain and from the tone recent
ly assumed by some Of her influential journals in
IN nd he maj s~fsa f Dc.
cided frien exhibited by her minister in Mexi
co, to our agent, during the past summer. we may
hope that the day is not distant when she will be
| disposed 10 act with more enlightened and mag.
unanimous spirit towards US.
With Holland and Belgium, il is probable that
treaties Of friendship and commerce have been form
| ed. General James Hamilton Zone oil our lean
missioners abroad was authorised to propose such
treaties previously his final psrure from Europe;
and, by dispatches recently received from him, this
Governmc Mt was informed that his negotiations had
already been opeRed in Holland, with every prospect
Of early and full success; and that he pated no
difficulty in eHecting similar arrangements with Bel
gum, as it was understood that the Government of
that country had already intimsted a willingness TO
recognize this indie pendcnt nation when ar-
plication should be made with that Object.
In regard to Spain. no overtures have as yet been
made either in respect to the recognition Of in
dependence or the establishment Of commercial in
tereourse. The distracted condition Of that king
dom for some time Past, growing out OF her domestic
wars has heretofore rendered the period
to any proposition Of the sort; could not rea-
sonaby be supposed that she would, amid her own
revolutions, be disposed TO acknowledge rights
which, however Just in themselves, had been re-
Gently acquired by revolt; but as her internal
motions and difficulties are now settled, and the
pose and quiet Of peace will enab her to view sub
jects Of this sort calmly and dispassionatey, it may
be worthy Of inquiry whether the attempt should
not be made To accomplish both Of these objects.
Her acknowledg pent OF our existence as indie
pendent nation, would necessarily exert influence
over our relations with Mexico; and, in that view,
would be valuable TO but the benefit which woud
result from the establishment Of commercial
rangements between the two countries, would be
vastly more important. The proximity of the
Island Of Cuba. and the many articles Of almost in
which are consumed BY our citizens, afford, of
themselves suic ient evidence Of the i'm porance Of
a direct CONNIE ial intercourse between the two
tions. Al present, the coffee, sugar, and other pro-
ducts Of Cuba, imported into Texas through the
ports Of the United States, by which means they
come charged to not only with double duties but
with the inerea ed expenses Of double freshts, com
missions and profits; all Of which would be saved,
were our merchants, and other citizens, permitted
to carry on trade directly with the HAVANA, asd
other West India ports. But il 10 not on imposts
alone that we should experience benefit from a COM
mercial treaty with Spain. Equal advantages would
result from its anordng us market for the excess
OF breadstus, and other provisions which the luxu
riasee Of our soil must in few years produce be
youd our domestic consurption ; a market which
will never be furnished by the United States, and
which cannot be ad vantageousy afforded in Europe,
on account Of the length Of time which will be re-
quired in the performance Of voyages across the
Atlantic, and the deterioration to which such ar
ticles are exposed by long confinement on ship
beard.
As regards our position aud controversy with
Mexico, have bat little that IL either definite or
satisfactory to communicate. Continuing to pursue
her tsrdy and inert policy but little progress has,
| as yet, been made towards the adjustment Of our
| differences. Our agent has been received and &C.
credited, and negotiations have been far entered
into as TO permit him tn submit the propositions Of.
fered BY this government, as the basis or treaty
which propositions, up TO the date Of last advi
ces were held by them under consultation and adj
| yisement The correspondence Of Mr.. Treat upon
the subject will be submitted in ctiou with the