The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-29
From ae Nt,o Orleans Bulieiin- (clsy paper)
TEXAS.

Several letters from the North mention the in
creased probability of the speedy annexation OF Tex
as 10 the Union some state this event as almost
certain. We are not In the confidence OF the Admins
tration, and cannot state what progress has been
made in the negotiation, which, on all hands, Is ac-
know lodged TO be on foot for this object. But we
have no hesitation in declaring that annexation ought
to be concluded with little delay as possible. IL
is called for by so many motives oil SOUND policy,
and there are so few sound objections to the mea-
sure as 10 authorize the most prompt and energetic
action.
Let any number of men unbiased by prejudice be
asked the question: if by your own decision you
could annex Texas TO the Union, would you do so Z
Nine out of ten would answer IN the aihrmauve.-
Those who would say nay would be influenced by
party considerations by sectional feelings, or by Ia
natclsm.
It is admitted that in political point of view, the
acquisition Of Texas is extremely desirable; II is not
so much the territory we want, Uor we have ter
rtory enough but we want on our frontiers secu-
rty against transfer 10 another power which may
become formidable foe. We want for neighbors a
power so little commercial that We may have no
| anxiety about smuggling. Mexico is such power;
by the annexa alton ot Texas, she becomes our next
door ghbor.
In financial point Of view, Texas is highly i'm
portant to u.s. transfer to the United States would
afford such security emigrants, that in few years
its population would be ten foldEwhat II now IS Her
resources would increase in the ratio of her popula
ton The assumption of her debts would be cheap
price to pay for her vacant lands alone Who can
calculate what TO the United States would be the
| value of the sovereignty of the soil When fifteen
millions OF dollars were paid for Louisiana there
| were many grumblers at the enormty OF the price
Who would now say that the acquisition would not
have been cheap had ten times the amount been paid
Ii is perhaps desirable we should obtain the con-
sent of Mexico to the annexation OF Texas Pc
haps the country would be better satisfied if such con-
| sent were obtained. But, should Mexico refuse are
bound to wait, and how long, to wait for her con-
senti Texas has now been independent OF Mexico
about eight years, and all idea Of her again filling
under the dominion Of Mexico is absurd and is aban-
doned. What length of time must we wait for the
| prescription Of the claim Of MexIco' If we waited
eighty instead Of eight years, would not her claim be
just good then as It is nows The Low Countries
were independent a hundred years before Spain
acknowledged their independence. Mexico is a
worthy descendent of Spain, and will perhaps claim
the same time for prescription OF her rights
| But Mexico has threatened TO go to war with the
United States if Texas be annexed. She had better
withdraw her threat II it had any influence at all,
it will be in showing her that her arrogance on the
subject preeiptaes the conclusion she wishes to
avoid. Mexico must be taught little more humili-
ty in her relations with foreign countries. France
has already given her lesson she may get another
| from the United States.
On cool review Of the whole subject, we do not
| see from what quarter 20 10 for a serious
opposition, based upon principle, 10 the annexation
] he South, the West, unanimous on the subject
The manufacturing interest Of the East is favorable.
That interest clear sighted not TO be favorable
and that interest powerful in the East. Ii is pow
| erful even in the Middle States.
| From whence then, we TO look for certain OPP
| position? From The abotonlss. They certainly
will oppose annexation with tooth and nail But with
every disposition to bite and scratch they nearly
powerless Their numbers too insignificant to in
spire any apprehension at their efforts. Opposition,
too may perhaps be looked for from party feelings.
| Men who would be the fret TO approve the
sure, their party In power, will probably be
bound OF POSE b, cause that is brought for
| ward and pressed by the present Administration
\ They would rather postpone the measure, 10 be
brought forward when their own party may pcrchance
come into power. This kind Of opposition cannot be
| ca culst,d On. 1t i. not patriotic. We entertain
letter opinion of the men who rule the destnss oil
our country. When 1t comes to the test OF now
never-vhen ii is perceived that the opportunity
| past will never again occur-this opposition will
| cease or be converted into warm support.
| Finally, Texas cannot long remain in her Iresen,
| position. We cannot suffer her TO pass into the
hands of any other power and she cannot stand
alone let her then be annexed TO the United States
Sooner or later II must be done Let il then be done
promptly, at any price, and at any hazard