Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-05-18
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whose ships would be fteighted with ths
rich productions Of an extensive and fertile
region; and the mechanical arts, in Ill their
various notifications, would seem to unita
in one universal demand Tor the ratification
Oh inc ueaty. -
But important as these considerations may
appear, they are to Be regarded - but
secondary to others. Texas, for reasons
deemed sufficient BY herself, threw Of her
dependence on Mexico, Is far back -
1886, and consummated her independence
by the battle Of San Jacinto, in the ssme
year; since which period, Mexico has at-
tempted no serious invasion Of her territos
~; but the contest hsA assumed features
Of mere border war, characterized b.
acts revolving to humanity. In The year
1886 Texas adopted her constitution, un-
der which che has, existed = . soysreigH
power ever lince, having been recognised
as such BY many Of the principal powers
Of the world; and contemporanecusly with
its adoption by solemn vote Of her peo-
pie, embracing all her population but nine
ty-thrce persons, declared her anxious de-
sire to be admitted into association with
the United Staies, as q portion Of their
territory, t
This vote, thus solemnly taken, has new.
er been reversed; and now, BY the action
Of her constituted authorities, sustained As
it is by the popular sentiment, she re-ai-
firms her desire for annexation. This
course has been adopted by her withouk
the employment Of any similar measure on
the part Of this government. No intrigue
has been set on foot to accomplish It. Iex.
as herself wills it, and the Executive 81
the United States, concurring with her,
has seen no sufficient reason to avoid the
consummaticn Of an act esteemed to b. %
desirable by both. It cannot be denied
that Texas is greatly depressed N her en-
orgies BY her long-prctracted war with
Mexico. st.a.
/ In doing 50, she lives NO sscse- Of um-
bragg to any other power; her psople de-
sire it, and there is no slavish transfer Of
her sovereignty and independence. She
has far eieh. Yeas maintained her dstdes
pendehce against all efforts to subdue heri
She has been recognized a. independent
by many of the most prominent Of the fam,
ily Of nations, and that recognition, 50 far
as they are concerned, places her in q po-
) sition, without giving any just umbrsge 70
them, TO surrender her sovereignty 1t her
own will and pleasure. 3
The United States, actuated even more
by spirit Of justice, has desired, by the
stipulations of the treaty, TO render justice
to all. I'll ey have made provision FOR the
payment Of The public debt Of Texas. We
look to her ample and fertile domain 40 The
cert:in means Of accomplishing th.S ebu!
this is matter between the United State,
and Texas, and with which other govern
mems have nothing to do. Our right IA
receive the rich grant rendered by Texas
is perfect; and this government should not,
having due respect either to lis own hon.
or OF its own interests, permit its course
Of policy to be interrupted by the inter-
ference of other powers, even if such In
reference was threatened. H
/ The question is one purely American;
In the acquisition, while we abstain inors
carefully from all that could interrupt The
public peace. we claim the right to exer.
else due regard to our own. This gov
eminent, cannot consistently with its hon,
or, permit any such interference. VIII
equal, If not greater propriety, might .the
United States demand of other govern.
mcnts to surrender their numerous and
valuable acquisitions, made in time past, Il
numerous places on the surface Of the
globe, whereby they have added to thei,
power and enlarged Their resources.
4 To Mexico, the Executive 10 disposed 4
pursue course conciliatory in its cl,arac'
ter, and at the same time to render her ths
most ample justice, BY conversions and slip
ulaticns not Inconsistent with the rights and
! dignity Of the gov ernmcnt. Il 10 actuateG
BY no spirit Of unjust aggradizemsnt, bu'
looks only. TO ITS own security. i hal
made known to Mexico, 1t several periods
its extreme anxiety to witness the teymin'
alton Of hostilities between that country M
Texas. Its wishes, however, have beer
entirely disregsrded. 1t las ever beel
ready to urge an adjustment Of the dispute
upon terms mutually advantageous to bcth
! II will be ready at AZ times to hear mt
discuss any claims Mexico may think M
has on the Justice Of the United States, and
to adjust any thst may deom 70 - - .pg
the most liberal terms. There isno dssirl
on the part Of the Executive 10 wounfi hel
pride, or affect injuriously her interests
but, at the same time, il csIsnct comprnit
BY any delay in its action, The. essential j.
terests Of the United States. Mckee hsa
no right to ask or expect this Of us--ws
deal rightfully with Texas rs an indtpsnd.
ent power. The war which has been WIG.
cd eight years has resulted only in the@con.
viction, with al others than hcrself, ahsl
Texas cannot be conquered.
/ cannot but repeat the opinion, expires.
sed in my message 1t the opening Of Con
gress, that it is time it had ceased. Thu
Executive, while it could not look hpon il
longer continuance without the greatest IN.
easiness, has nevertheless, for Oh past tnae,
preserved course Of strict neutrality. Il
could not be isnoraat Of the fact Of the ~.
laGst;on which war Of % lofk I duras;cs
had produced. Least n III weDtt ignorant
oil the anxiety Of other powers 70 induce
Mexico TO enter into terms of reccMcilia'
ton with re as, which, affecting ~ a
nestle institutions Of Texas, would opeSef!
n ,v,oxf ;r;urionxlv uron The Gnifod StafcN