Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-07

~ Ggl5t' ~. little extraordinary that the Govern.
Il; w N anticipation Of public discussion,
H q N'A I'm pleased to infer from ne wspaper pub
Fl t0S Is 10 tlke place in Congress, relating
%" non cf Texas 10 the United States, should
sra ,,c,nsted the result of such discussion as
. !" --n,ced It's determination to visit any such
e anu lesion By formal declaration OF war
= :SE' Tu,,. States If designed to prevent Con-
a+i| ,.,iucinr that question, as 4 fl subject Tor
!. ~ ',,,a,,on and final judgment, the Executive
ISL - 4, doubt that it will entirely tail OF It's
g., representatives of brave and patriotic
~ ,asr no apprehension of future conse-
FL ~" b,rrass them in the course Of their pro-
4 .,,,,,ons Nor will the Executive Depart
k8 ST.. government fail Tor any such cause, 10
III - whole duty to the country.
k4H-f rhich has existed Tor so long Time oe-
49, and Texas has, since the battle OF San
NF's, far The most part Of pred ,tory in
I'll '%,.b ubile they have been attended with
VI ,fsrns 10 individuals, and have Kept the
E8 hstwo countries IN state OF constant alarm,
f .;oaoproach ) any dehntVe result Mex.
III 1. a oit no formidable armament oy iaho OF oy
E3f .,biugation OF Texas. Eight years nave
"A s,nce Texas declared her independence OF
~ dnrin, that time she has been recognized
.,,,n power by several of the principal eva
Mexico, nevertheless, perseveres IN her
a conquest, and refuses to recognize her
Xr - The predatory incursions TO which
81 - have been attended, in one instance,
H. h.eakinp up OF the Courts OF justice,
b "S nr ueon the pers ms of the Judges, jury
n II the court, and dragging them, along
Il go - and therefore non-combat,nt citizens,
a ,ot Oppressive bondage, thus leaving crime
,,,.bsd aud immortality to pass unreproved.
y f,,i,,s Is evermore I, be deprecated, and
II ~ var as has existed for SO many years be-
80 ga States, humanity has had great cause
yor such cond ton Of things to be de-
81 .l, bscauss Of The individual suffering after nd
THE effects are far more extensive. The
Al ,bs Universe has given man the Earth for
ol,cs. and ,s fruits for his subsistence
: therefore, shall make the FIRST or any part OF
s,sola,,on affects iniuriously his heritage,
an - ,s,afdsd rs general cal unity. Wars may
"A :, necessary; but all nations have COM
"a ~ bringing them speedily to o close
u ,, ,,ye an immediate interest in seeing an end
II j.. .ets Of host l,tres existing between Mexico
Taey are our neghbors, of the same con-
IN vhom We a-e net only DESTROYS OF cultiya.
a ~ .sr.,ons Of nifty, but of the most extended
r, e,,,cou,se and 10 practice all the rights OF a
,,s-,d nos ,,ta,,y. Oar own interests are deeply
4 Unite matter, since, however neutral may De
! -, o; pollcy cannot hope to escape the effects
II .of,..l,usy on the par, of both of the powers
: fn. fIu
y a.. ,ush as IS waged between those two natons,
I'D 10 weaken both powers, and finally to
~. t-son and especially the weaker OF the two, the
-. Interference on the part fstronger Ind more
4 at nations. which, intent only on advancing their
,,alarviews, may sooner or later attempt to bring
i ronpl ance with terms, as the condition OF
7,rpos ton, alike derogatory 70 the nation
-. hem and detrimental TO the interests of the
- ,;,,es. We could not be expected quietly to
y. ,oy .lch interference TO our disadvantage.-
.. ,.ns tina Texas IS separated from the United
.5ya mere geographical line, that her territory,
., o,,o.on of many, formed portion of the terri
{, the Uu,.ed States, that it is homogeneous IN
|, ,,c.,ion ard pursuits with the adjoining States,
:. realrJr. ons to the commerce of the world
- .,ne articles with them, and tina! ms! OF
/. sh1bt,n,s have been citizens Of the United
>. soak the same language and I've under ST.
J. political institutions with ourselves, TINS 20
|s5srt bound by every consideration OF interest
a 20 o. sympathy, 10 see that she shall be lett
l. ,c,. especially in regard 10 her domestic at
ga.w,d ny force, and unrest.ained by the poll
vssS Of other countries. In full view OF all
+. e1l:da,a,lons. the Executive has not hesltated
,7.>s 10 the Government of Mexico how deeply
|.s.ca'ed a continuance Of the war, and how anx-
/. . de,rsd to witness its TERMINATION. cannot
. ans tla; II becomes the United Stiies, as the
.c& the American Republics, 10 held language
4, 60 upon this subject of an unambiguous cha
.- L 5 time that tins war had ceased. There
!a.e limit t, oil wars and if the parent Site,
III eight years struggle, has failed to reduce 10
mason q portion OF lis subjects standing out IN
:, .gainst IL, and who have not only proclaimed
.z-I,es to be independent, but have been recog-
.. sach by other powers, she ought not 10 eA-
Il, nat other nations will quietly look on, to Their
,,ls injury, upon a proirac,ion of hostties.-
~ ni,ed States threw off their colonial depend
&. md established independent Governments; ana
"a, Britain, after having wasted her energies III
'Hsma. 30 subdue than, for less PERIOD IMAM
t,a has attempted to sutjnga,e Texas, had the
,tr ana Justice to acknowledge their indepent-
90, ae'cby recognising the obligation which rest,d
l.: AZ one of the family Of nations An example
Is e.: br one of tie proudest ms we'll as most power
r,lons Of the earth, i. could in no way d'srafags
ico 10 initiate. While, therefore, III. Executive
lI! depors any coll with Mexico, or any dis
nee oi the friendly relations which exist between
:so countries, i! cannot permit that Government
a,ia IS policy. whatever II may be, towards lex
5l \ treat her, as by the recognition of her IN
,-s. nee the T. S has long since declared they
s9 d., as entirely independent of Mexico The
aoobrlt,ons of public duty may enforce from the
,Fnt.t authorities Of the L S. policy which the
49, persevered in by Mexico will have manly con-
=
,socr. will, with confidence throw itself upon the
{: :stn OF the peopla 10 sustlin the Government in
'-ss of action.
i srrts. of an unusual character, have recently
. :o2',d by the VI .xcan Government, calculated,
.l, degree, 10 affect the trode Of other nations
,i.xco. and to operate injuriously TO the United
10. AZ foreigners, by decree OF the 23d day OF
2lbef and after six months from the day OF ITS pro-
,.;on. are forbidden to carry on the business OF
Ing, ny retl, any goods within the confines OF
teo. Against this decree, our Minister has not
- 70 demonstrate.
liz trade heretofore carried on by our CITIZENS with
10 Fen Whoh much capitil was already invested,
I ahch WIS becoming Of daily increasing lmpor-
e-, Ii suddenly been arrested by decree OF VIZ
j prohibition on the part Of the Mexican Govern
nj Whatever may be the right of Mexico to pro.
any pat cC II course OF trade, to the citizens or
cls Of frejrn powers, this late procedure, to say
.rasl Of u, wears harsh and unfriendly aspect
Tae nsal.nen,s on the claims recently settled by
Convention with Mexico have been punctuaily
- they have fallen due, and our Minister is en-
20 IN urging the establishment OF new commission
pursuance Of the Convention for the settlement OF
atlls,sd chlms
The o:her American States our relations OF am
anu good will have remained uninterrupted. Our
'slct near The Republic Of New Grenada, has sue
led IN efTec,ing an adjustment of the CLAIM upon
Government for the schooner "By Chance, winch
oe-n pending for many years. Tie claim for the
s"N,rris." which had its origin during the exist
g ct ;he Republic of Columbia, and ind=mnihcatlon
sach SINCE tn. dissolution of that Republic, has
lived lis several members, will be urged with
-a4d zeal
hive much pleasure in saying, that the Govern
Of Brazil has adjusted the claim upon that Go.
lnent IN the case Of The schooner 'John 5. Bryan,
hat sangune hopes are entertained that The same
Il, of justice will influence it's councils IN arriving
early decision upon the remaining claims; thereby
oying all cause Of dissenson between two powers
81 interests are, to some extent, interviewer with