The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-02
Hon. A. p. UrsnuR, sc. z
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mo. 81 FoRElcS OrTIcr, Dec. 20, ls4f
Sin As much agitation appears TO have prevailed
of late in the United States, relative 10 the designs
which Great Britain is supposed 10 entertain with re
gard TO the Republic Of Texas, Her MaJesty's Gov
eminent deem expedient To take measures Tor stop
ping at once tho which have been
circulated and the errors into which the Government
of the United States seems to have fallen on the
subject Of the policy Of Great Britain with respect
to Texas. That policy is clear and simple and may
be stated in a few words. Great Britain has recog
| nlsed the independence Of Texas, and having done
So she DESTROYS of seeing that ependence final
and formally established, and generally recognised
especially by Mexico. But this desire does not
arise from any motive of ambition or self-interest
hey ond that ner st. at least, which attaches to the
general extension OF cur commercial dealings with
other countries
We convinced that the recognition Of Texas by
Mexico must conduce 10 the benefit of both these
countries, and, take interest in the well be-
ing of both and in their steady advance in power and
wealth, We have put ourselves forward in pressing
the Government Of Mexico TO acknowledge Texas
as independent. But in thus acting we have no oc-
cult design either with reference To any peculiar in
terest which We might seek to establish in Mexico or
in Texas, or even with reference to the slavery
which exists, and which desire TO abo
shed in Texas.
With regard TO the latter point, it must be and is
we'll known both to the United States aud to the whole
world, that Great Britain DESIRES and is constantly
exerting herself to procure the general abolition Of
slay, ry throughout the world But the means which
she has adopted aud will continue TO adopt, for this
humane and virtuous purpose, are open and undis-
guised She will do nothing secretly underhand
She desires that her motives may be generally under
stood, and her acts seen by all
With regard to Texas, avow that wish to
See slavery lolished there, elsewhere, and we
sh uld rejoice if the recognition Of that country by
the Mexican Government should De accompanied by
an engagement on the part of Texas to abolish sla-
very eventually and under proper condition, through
out the Republic. But although earnestly desire
and feel IT 10 be our duty to promote such consum-
m ,ton, we shall not interfere, unduly, or with i'm
proper assumption of authority, with either party in
order TO insure the adoption Of such a We
shall COUNSEL but we shall not seek to compel, I'M
duly control, either party So far as Great Britain
is concerned, provided other States act with equa
iorbearance, those Governments will be fully at lib
erty 10 make their own unfettered arrangements with
each other, both in regard to the abolition of slavery
and TO all other points.
Great Britain, moreover, does not design 10 es,ab-
sh in Texas, whether partially dependent on Mexi-
co or entirely independent, (Which latter alternative
consider ia every respect preferably any domi.
nan influence. She only desires TO share her inhu
ence equally with all other nations Her objects are
purely commercial and she has no thought or inten
uoa of seeking 10 act directly or indirectly, in poll
teal sense the United States through Texas.
The British Government, as the United States
we'll know, have never sought in any way 10 stir up
disatecton or excitement 4 any kind TO the slave
holding States OF the American Union. Much as We
should wish to see those States placed the firm
and solid footing which conscientiousy believe TO
be attained by general freedom alone, have never
IN treatment of them made any difference be-
tween the slave holding and free States Of the Union
All are, in our eyes, entitled, as component mem
bers of the Union, to equal political respect favor
and fortearance our part. To that wise and Just
policy shall continue TO adhere and the Govern
ments of the slave holding States may be assured
that, although we shall not desst from those open
and honest efforts which have constantly mace
for procuring thr abolition Of slavery throughout the
world, shall neither openly secretly resort-to
any measures which tend to disturb their nter
nal tranquility, thereby to affect the prosperity Of
the American Union
J on will communicate this despatch to the United
SStes Secretary Of State and ii he should desire it,
you will leave a copy of II with him.
| am, &c, ABERDEEN.
Right Hon, RICHARD PAKENHAm, &c.