The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-12-13

the Republic of Peru "f the 18th of March,
ls4l, providing for the adjustment Of the
claims of citizens Of The United States a.
ganst that Republic; but no definite ac-
ton was taken upon the subject. ngan
invite 10 il YOUR attention, and prompt
action.
In my last annual message, | felt TO be
my duty 10 make known TO Congress, IN
terms both plain and emphatic, my opin-
ion in regard TO the war which has so long
existed between Mexico and Texas which
since the battle Of San Jacinto, has con.
sisted altogether of predatory incurslons,
attended by circumstances revolving 10
humanity. | repeat now, what ! then
said, that, after eight years of feeble and
Intellectual efforts TO recover Texas, II was
time that the war should cease. The Unl-
ted States had direct interest III the
question. The contisuily Of the two ma.
lions TO our territory was but too well cal
culated to Involve our peace. Unjust Sus-
picions were engendrred n the mind Of
one or the other Of the ell4creu'S against
US, and, NJ u necessary consequence, \.
mcrican interests were made 10 suffer, and
our peace became daily endangered. Ia
addition To heb, II must have been OBJ
vious TO all that the exhaustion produced
by The war, subjected both Mexico and
Texas to The interference of other powers;
which, without the nterposlton Of this
Government might cventuate IN the most
serious injury to he United States. This
Government, from time to time, excrtcd is
friendly offices to bring about tcrmina.
iion OF hostllties upon 'efms honorable
alike 10 both the belligercnls. Is Efforts
in this behalf proved unavaling. Mexico
seemed, almost without an object, 10 per.
severe in the war, and TO other alternative
was let the Executive but 10 take ndvun
lnge Of the ucl.Anown dispositions Of Tex.
as, and to invite her to enter INTO treaty
for nnneNIng her territory to that Of the
United States.
Since your last session, Mexico has
threatened to renew the war, and has eth.
or made, or proposes to make, formidable
preparations for invading Texas. She has
issued DEGREES and prnclamatons, prepare.
tory 10 the commencement Of hnsiiIIles.
full of threats, revolving to humanity and
which, If carried into effect, would arouse
the attention Of all Chris,endam. THIS
new demonstration Of feeling, there is too
much reason TO believe, has been produc.
cd in consequence of the negotiation of the
late treaty OF anne Ration with Texas
The Executive, therefore, could not be in.
different TO such proceedings aud it felt it
TO be due as well 10 itself rs To the homer
Of the country that IA strong representation
should be made to the Mexican Govern.
men, upon the subject. This was accord
Inglv done as will be seen bv the copy oi
the accompanying despatch from the Sc.
cretary OF State to the United States En-.
yoy at Mexico. Mexico has no right to
leopard the peace Of The world by urging
any longer useless and fruIlless contest.
Such condition Of things would not BE-
tolerated on the European continent
Why should it be on tins 4 war Of des.
olatIon, such a. Is now threatened hy Mex.
leo, cannot be waged without involving our
peace and tranquility. II IS idle 10 believe
that such war could be looked upon with
indifference by our own Citizens, inhabt.
ing adjoining States; and our neutrality
would be violated, IN despite Of all effort.
on the part Of tie Government 10 prevent
It. The country is settled By cmigraul
from the tni!cd States, under invitations
held out to them by Spain aud Mexico. -
Those emigfauis have left behind them
trends aud relatives who would not fail 10
sympahlZe with them in their difficulties
and who would be led BY those sympa.hies
In participate IN their struggles, howeyei
energetic the action If Government to
prevent il. Nor would the numerous and
formidable bands Of Indians, the most war,
like to be found ia any Land, which OCCUPY
the extensive regions contiguous 10 the
states of Arkansas and Missouri, md who
are IN possession Of large tracts Of country
within the limits of Texas, be likely 10 re.
main passive. The inciuallans of those
numerous tribes lead them invariably ia
war whenever prclcxt exist.
Mexico had no just ground Of displcas.
urc against this Government or people flf
negotiating the treaty. What interest oi
hers was effected by the FRENZY She was
de>poIed OF nothing, s.uce Texas was for
ever lost 10 her. The Independence Of
Texas was recognised by several Of the
leading Powers Of the earth. She was
free to treat; free 10 adopt her own line Of
policy; free to take the course which she
believed was best calculated to secure her
happiness. Her Government and people
decided on annexation 10 the United States (;
and the Executive saw in the acquisition
Of such territory the means Of advancing
heir permanent happiness and GLORY
What principle Of good faith, then, was Vi.
dated ! What rule Of political morals
trampIed under foo, 50 far as Mexico
herself was concerned, the measure should
have been regarded by her rs highly bca.
chcla'. Her inability to reconquer Texas
had been exhibited, | repeat, by eight, now
nine, years Of irullless and ruinous contest,
la the mean time, Texas has been growing
10 population and resources. Emigration
has flowed into her territory from ali parts
OF The world IN a current which continues