Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1844-05-25
DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE TEXAS
TREATY-CoScLuDED.
Mr.. Lpshur 10 Mr.. Murphy.
DEPARTMRST OF STATE,

SIN: Your dispatches by Mr. Abel are received. 70
probably not aware that proposition has been made
the Texan Government for the annexation Of that
the United States This learn from The Texan Chag
has been for the present declined
not disappointed this intell gence. No doubt
be entertained of the wishes Of the pp Of Texas
TO The annexation Of that county - tie United States
have the most unequivoca proofs r variety Of FORMS th
they almost unanimous favor of that measure. Th
The Government least IN the Executive branch of shou
entertain different views may be very reasonably attribute
to misconcepuon of the real position of the question:
as this Government is concerned Texas has for tim
past been in a condition need the aid and protection
some stronger Power She ought not 10 have doubted thu
the sympathie Of this country altogether with her bu
the of power in the Government has prevented ror
doing thing eectua her favor She has been forced
therefore, by of necessity look to other quarters fo
that aid which hitherto she has failed from
Hence she has listened the readily to the oyertures
England, and is probably, this time degree com
United to that Government II this he it not surprising
that her Government should hesitate IN the present state
information make any further towards tn
annexation of that country the United States If II wen
certain, strongly probable, that The gould b
carried Congress, cannot doubt that would gladly
be acceded by the Government Of Texas But ong
The OF that very Doubtful III the opinion
of that Government, is quite natural that they should be
dsncined TO hazard the friendship Of other Powers, and par
rcuarly Of England, by an appeal to the United States
which might not I've successful.
have little doubt that these the views Of the Texan
Government. have for months past anticipated that
they would I've So but have until very recently felt
horzed give such give, caculat
ed to influence the policy of Texas upon this point. With
view to to do this is proper put you in pos
session of the following facts
The failure Of the proposition heretofore made by Texas
for admission Union should not he allowed 10 infu
her present At that time the question
understood in this country. had not been canvassed,
by leading politicians much less by the people at large; and
the consequences dependent upon not then developed
o. they placed
at that time in the light in which it seen, there would
have been hesitation upon the subject Indeed, 1t
then regarded rather question Of time than any thing
else Tor am well assured that majority OF the people OF
this country have always considered the annexation Of Texas
to their territory that must happen,
later AT all events, other question grow out of the
failure OF the first proposition thsn Of etiquette
national serespect have anticipated and provided fol
this Surprising that Texas might feel reluctance Il
a proposition which had been once rejected, hav,
invited her. through her Charge EST Washington, TO ente
INTO negotiations upon the subject. copy of my
enclosed
possible that the Government and perhaps the PEG
pie of Texas may feel that they have sustained
from the United States, in the Of Colonel Snvey
command and of certain proceedings touching Of thel
custom-houses the Red river This Government has
forgotten those subjects has it been nsensthe To he
Importance decision III regard them has been delayed
from necessity, but every thing which could he done has
done the Government of Texas that this Govern
ment medtaed authorized any wrong Of any kin,
to the dignity OF Texas, the rights Of her people, and that
every INJURY which may upon proper investigation, appea
TO nave been done 10y our people, will be fully and perfectly
repaired.
have suppose that the silence of the President
oil the United States in his annual message the subec
annexation has created Impression III Texas either that hc
Is indifferent to that that he despar of its
Cess. Such impression does him great Injustice. Tn,
subject WIS not alluded 10 in the message because il
thought best not TO submit the question except in all its
poets and bearings and for that the President
uhl ne could pesrtt The actual treaty OF annexation
calculated effect the adently desired by him.
Ivy a very decided majority Of our people
II is already well known in Texas that the President has
used every in his power mitigate The horrors of the
waged by Mexico against that country In his last
sage be the most emphatic language that subject He
declares that is time that the bad ceased and thus, in
effect his purpose put end Il by any
which he coustituonnly command. He has
means except such as he derives from the treaty making
power. These he offers exert and has thus given
Texas pledge of his friendly which is impossible,
for her TO doubt This conduct the part Of this Govern
is far worthy Of confidence Than any projssos
however vehementy preferred.
put you possession Of these facts in order that Won
may he able to offer the proper explanations, the subject,
should arise IN the course Of your Conversations with res
dent Houston: wish you Ia see that functonnry without
loss of time, and urge upon him the absolute necessity
annexation, with reference the interests land possibly
the saety) of both countries
AS It is of great importance that the messenger who bears
this despatch should leave the United States Immediately
have not time discuss he subject in oil it's important
bearings My are, in TACT disclosed in despatch adj
dressed {" Mr. Everett, at London Of which copy
closed 10 these may be added the following consde-
raons
What motive England have Tor DISTINGUISHED friend
ship towards Texas Friendship between nations never
disineres,ed but IN this even the common feeling Of
National kindness cannot be presumed exist The policy
Of England Is purely commercial Her OH ct is to engoss
the commerce OF the world by diplomacy she cam and BY
iorce II she must On this subject he will expect and u
maey compel, concessions firm Texas which Texas once
SURRENDERED her influence and prutec on will not have the
power 10 refuse The consequence will I've 10 disgust and
ae olher nations, and pa'iCuag the United States We
are even now TIE great rivals Of England in commerce and
manufactures. II is a lyre oja-, vy,lh no, 4, c,i,I ne
IN both these branches Of dsv and for hat reason
she Is plshng her influence cvrrv commercial mart NJ The
world for few years Texas night 10 benefited lv This
because would throw tnIo her ports an lreu4s am NM J
manufactures designed not merely for the supply of Texas
but also for that Of the United S'ars y means #
the Red river aud the Saitr The ca.c, - ~ -
the interests Of the United States is pointed ont in Tho h
spatch TO Mr.. Everett, now enause,I.
still effect would he produced v irri,,t;o, m
people against country thai afforded our great com
and manufacturing rival Tie Of annoying AMI
seriously. In sell defence we should take e,sI,s =
redress this wrong The commerce Of the Red river a -,
portant to Texas IS within control. We have il in Gu
power to do more injury 70 the commerce. and incident M
10 the agriculture OF Texas, Tine Of peace than all I'M
other coues Of the world combined and for the same rea
son, we can benefit her in equal degree II is 4, h
supposed that we shriI feel any hesitation this subject
lexas shall REJECT our Oycrtures and throw herself into
arms OF England. Instead Of being, ought to be- Ia
closest friends II inevitable that shall become the BIZ
teres Toes ln.this feeling MI parts Of country will par
ucipate The North, which Is The influential in h
policy Of our Government, will entertain strongly tia
the South, because their great and leading interest par leu
larry IN New England tall sacrifice 10 this hosl
polry on the part Of Texas
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