Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-01


TO the parties themselves, there would seem
10 be no misunderstanding upon the subject.
Mexico has been inccssnnt in her avowals, rs
well to our government as to othors, OF the
Continuance Of the war, and Of her determine.
ton to prosecute ii. How does Texas regard
her position in respect TO the war with Mcxi-
co? Thee years subsequent TO our recogni-
ton Of her independence, we find her entering
into stipulation with a foreign power to ac>
cept Of her mediation to bring about cessation
Of hosliliies between her and Mexico, engas
ging TO assume a million sterling Of the debt
due from Mexico to the subjects Of that pow
err, if she, through her influence, obtained from
Mexico an unlimited truce in respect to the
war then raging between her and Texas with.
in one month, and treaty Of peace IN six
AS late as last June, we see a proclamation Of
the president of Texas, declaring a suspension
Of hostihties between the two powers during
the tendency of negotiations 10 be entered up
on between them, issued on the suppositon
that a similar proclamation would be issued
by Mexico; and actual hostilites are now
openly suspended by an armistice to be con-
tinued for a specified and short period, for the
sake OF negotiation. Nor are our own views
upon the point less explicit. In the published
letter Of the late secretary Of state, to the
Mexican minister a, Washington, written in
December last, he says Nearly eight years
have elapsed since Texas declared her indie
pendence. During all that time Mexico has
asserted her right Of jurisdiction and domin-
ion over that country, and has endeavored to
enforce it by arms" In the presidents mes
sage TO congress, il is stated " That the war
which has existed for so long a time between
Mexico and Texas, has, since the battle of San
Jacinto, consisted for the most part of preda
ato-y incursions, which while they have been
attended with much Of suffering to individuals,
and kept the borders Of the two countries in
state OF constant alarm, have failed TO ap~
proach to a definite result" And after com"
menting with much truth upon the insufficient
cy Of the ornaments which Mexico has fitted
out for the subsection of Texas-on the length
of time which has elapsed since the latter de-
clared her independence-on the persever>
ence, no!w outstanding, in plans Of reconquest
| by Mexico-on her refusal TO acknowledge the
Independence Of Texas, and on the evils Of
border warfare, the message adds: The Uni.
ted States have an immediate interest in Sec
ing an end put to the state Of hostilities be-
tween Mexico and Texas" following up the re-
mark with forcible remonstrance against the
continuance Of the war, and very just and
impressive statement OF the reason why il
opinion, entirely just and perfectly proper
The government of the United States should
be at all times ready 20 nierpose its good off
ces to bring about a speedy, and, as far as
practicable, a satisfactory adjustment Of this
long pending controversy. Its whole inAu-
ence should be exerted, constantly, zealousIy
and in good faith, TO advance so desirable an
Object; and in the process Of time it can, it'll
out doubt be accomplished. But what, my
dear sir, is the true and undsguised charac
ter Of the remedy for these evils, which woulc
be applied by the " immediate anne Xaton Of
Texas TO the United StateS?" Is it more oil
less than saying to Mexico, VIC feel ourseve:
aggrieved by the continuance of this war be-
tween you and Texas; we have an nteres
in seeing it terminated; VIC will accomplish
that object by taking the disputed territory t
ourselves; we will make Texas a part of Tx
! United States, so that those plans Of recon
quest, which we know you are maturing to be
successful, must be made so against the power
that we can bring into the contest; if the wal
TO be continued, as we understand 10 be YOU
design, the United States are hcnceforth TO bC
: regarded as one Of the belligcronls?
We must look at this matter as it really
stands. We shall act under the eye of an in
telligent, observing world; and the affair can
not be made 10 wear q different aspect from
what it deserves, if even we had the disposition
(Which we have nol) to throw over it disguise
of any kind. We should consider whethe
there is any way in which the peace of thi
country can be preserved, should an immedi
: ate annexation take place, save one--and tina
is, according to present appearances, the i'm
probable event that Mexico will be deterre
from farther prosecution Of the war by the ap
prehenson Of our power. How does the mat
> ter stand? She has caused US 10 be informed
both Mt Mexico and here, in a manner the mos
formal and solemn, that she will feel hersel
> constrained, by every consideration that ca
influence the conduct OF a nation, to regard IN
fact Of annexation as an act of war on the par
i of the United States, and that she will notwith
= standing, prosecute her attempts to regain Te'
: as, regardless of consequences
Il The question then rocurs, If, as senslbl
men, we cannot avoid the conclusion that tn
r immediate annexation Of Texas would, in a
II human probability, draw after it war wit
{ with Mexico, can it be exPodient to attempt /
} OF the consequences Of such war, the chara
'r ter it might be made 10 assume, the entangIe
d meuts with other nations which the position
belligercnt almost unavoidably draws ate
it, and the undoubted injuries which might
d inflicted upon each, Notwithstanding the gre
10 disparity of their respective forces, will n
= say a word. God forbid that an American C.
y izen should ever count the cost of an appeal
,g what is appropriately denomnaled the last r
ID sort Of nations, whenever that resort becom
s. necessary either for the safety or to vindica
va the honor Of the country. There Is, tru
l,n Eoc tn hImSplI