The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-09-30
Vol, 5. No. 10. Whole No. 974,

''H PhIt oi " we seek thus 10 gam
power, where are we to end Without debating
upon this branch of the subject let notice ono or
two things. II is said, if the United States do
gain Texas, England will and appeal is made
10 prejndcoS against England induce TO cred
il this statement. Allow me TO say that abb
surd opinion cannot be uttered than that England
would seek dare to SEEK acquire, to receive.
to confer any special privilege, commercial or other
wise, while at the same time, by doing, she avors
the institution of slavery Were Sir Robert Peel TO
present such propo son in the House of Commons,
while Texas is slnveholding community, not n man
would hold up his head or his hand against the tor
rent of reprobaon which woud sweep away the ad.
vocates OF such measure. No minister could re-
main in power 10 England one hour, who was not OF
opinion, that there should be extension perpet-
nation of slavery, and no favor shown TO it in any ror
spect.
In the disposition ofimposition OF imposts upon for
esn articles, does not every know that there
Is separation made by England between articles of
free and article of slave labor.
Now, gentlemen, it is still proper TO solve, If We
can, what may be the future destiny Of Texas. What
is 10 be her fate may express an opinion which
have net recently bat always entertained, in favor Of
acknowledging rSe independence Of Texas, because
thai is the fact Whether the revolution was Just or
not, ii is not business TO inquire-but If, Ia
fact, she is independent are bound to acknowl-
edge her so. trust and Aatter myself have not
been found unfavorabe to the progress OF that new
republic. What has been done, has been done. The
path is plain before The independence Of
Texas established suddenly-it was almost a
miracle All Of us surprised at the fate of the
battle which terminated in that result. Since then,
indeed, she has got make much progress as we
had hoped, but there she is. What lie the true poll
cy TO be observed towards her 1t is for other ma
tons TO ocknow ledge her independent, and not FOR
any nation TO SEEK by treating with her. for any
superior privileges other countries. She is emit
tied to be considered nde pendent
What gives the minor nations OF Europe their Sc
curiy against injury There territories upon that
continent which neghborng nations might crush in
hour. But in The halloweA sentiments OF ma
tonal independence which prevail in the regard to
peace which predominates. they exist by the opera
ton Of law That every nation which conducts peacea-
bly, shall he allowed 10 remain undsurbcd in her in
dependence.
IL Texas take this course, who has n right TO com.
plnn' She must work ont her destiny. There
is greater attraction in Texas for free labor than in
Europe. The competition between free md slave
labor may there bo tried Leave her Alone Lot
other nations keep their hands OF. Let her maintain
her character and enjoy tho fruits OF her own ef
forts. Mexico has not yet acknowledged the indepen-
dence Of Texas. It is many years since she made
an important effort TO subdue the country. Bat moth
ing imposing has been accomplished. What, then, is
to be done by our country in the present state of
lhingsi We can only pursue that which we
have observed towards other nations in like circum-
stances. have seen in Washington the diplomatic
representative ofTexas whose independence had not
been acknowledged by Mexico. have seen, also,
the diplomatic representative OF Mexico; whose inde-
pendence not acknowledged by Spain-snd
have also the diplomatic representative OF Spain.
when her independence not acknowledged, in
respects, by Russia and yet all these represent
ta,ves stood on perfect equality towards gov.
crnment.
Now the point is that tho world is interested in the
preservation Of peace Of nations While, then,
acknowledge the independence Of Texus in fact, We
justified in declaring that Mexico ought not to
persist in not acknowledging that Independence, while
she does not engage, speak, in fresh pursuit,
and seek 10 re-subjugate Texas She has right by
such conduct disturb the relations Of mankind. IL
is without fighting. f Mexico seeks to reguin
Texas, let her try tiff sho fail, let her acknowledge
her independence. But war Of resolves, mere ma
ruudns incursons. which disturb the whole CONNER
cinl world, without bloodshed, OF which the
whole commercial world has right to complain In
time past il my judgmen, had prevailed. oppioa-
ton woud have been made to the diTeren: powsrs OF
Europe that and decisive steps should be ta-
ken TO the effect that Mexico shoudIhghtth the war.ou,
or admit the Independence OF Texas. .t..a,r,.lI
[IIere timorous citizen asked, If in case Of any
roube the account OF .he Texas question, Clay
would secure citizens from assassination by the Mex
leans. Mr.. Webster replied most decidedly in tho
&c Then shall give Mr. Clay my vote,'
responded the ged citizen, Iamidst the cheers
Of the crowd. "Give him your vote,'' said Mr. Web
ster, Z" and will for the other part of the
proposition. u entertainments. .. .,.,i,.-a s--.
Now gentlemen, having offered these general. bnls
upon the subject of Texas, have only word or two
10 say upon the other important topic / have mem
Toned, mean the policy to be pursued with regard
the protection OF American industry. This policy i'm
ports something to be protected, &to be proectcda
rainst somethng We speak of ection 10 American