Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08

Ehappy Union. Norcou!dit be unacquaint.
ed with the fact, that-allhough foreign
governments might disavow all design to
disturb the relations which exist under The
Constitution between these States, vel
that one, the most powerful amoqst them,
had not failed 10 declare its marked and
decided hostility to the chief features in
those relations, and its purpose, on all
suitable occasions, 10 urge upon Mexico
the adoption Of such a COURSE 10 negotiat.
ling with Texas as to produce the oblitera,
ton of-that feature from her domestic po.
licy, as one Of the conditions of her recog'
milton, by Mexico, as an independent
Stale. The Executive was also aware Of
the fact, :hat formidable associations OF
persons, The subjects of.ioreign powers,
existed, who were directing their utmost
efforts 10 the accomplishment of this OBJ
ject. To these conclusions it was inevita-
bly, brought BY the documents now sub
mitted to the Senale. Irepeat, the Exc
cutive saw Texas in state Of almost
hopeless exhaustion, and the question was
narrowed down 10 the simple proposition,
whether the United States should accept
the boon Of annexation on fair and liberal
terms, or by refusing to do so, force Texas
TO seek refuge in the arms OF some otner
power, either through treaty OF alliance.
offensive and defensive, or the adoption OF
some other expedient, which might virlu-
ally make her tributary TO such power,
and dependent upon it for all future time.
The Executive has full reason to believe
that such would have been the result, 10
the event either Of unnecessary delay in
the ratification, or Of the rejection OF the
proposed treaty.
In full view then. oflhe highest public
duty, aud as measure ofsecurity against
evils intellectually great, the Executive has
entered into the negotiation, the fruits OF
which are now submitted to The Senate.
Independent of the urgent reasons which
existed for the step it had taken, 1t might
safely invoke the fact, which it confident
ally believes, that there exists no civilized
government on earth, having voluntary
tender made it ola domain so rich and fer
tile, so replele with all that can add 10 ma
ionaI greatness and wealth, and 80 neces.
sary TO lis peace and safety, that would re-
ject the offer. Nor are other powers, Mexi-
co inclusive, likely, in any degree, 10 be
injurously affected by the ratification OF
the treaty. The prosperity of Texas will
be equally interesting to all in the increase
oflhe general commerce of the world, that
prosperity will be secured by annexation.
But one view of the subject remains to
be presented. 1t grows out of the proposed
enlargement of our territory. From this
am free 10 confess, | see no danger. The
!ederative system is susceptible OF the
greatest extension compatible with the
ability of the representation OF the most DIS
tant state of Territory to reach the seat Of
government in time to participate in the
functions Of legislation, aud to make
known the wants of the constituent body.
Our confederaled republic consisted origi-
nalIy of thirteen members. II now consists
Of twice that number, while applications
are before Congtess TO permit other addl'
tions.
This addition of new States has served
to strengthen rather than to weaken the
Union. New interests have sprung up,
which require the united power OF all
through the actionof the common govern
meut to protect and defend upon the high
seas and iu foreign parts. Each State
commits, with perfect security. to that COM
mon government those great interests
growing out Of our relations with other na'
lions OF the world, and which equally in.
volve the good Of all the States. It's do.
mestic concerns are left 10 its own exclusive
management.
But if there were any force in the objec'
ton. il would seem 10 require an immediate
abandonment Of territorial possessions
which lie in the distance and stretch 10 9
far off sea; and yetno one would be found
it is believed, ready to recommend such ar
abandonment. Texas lies at our very door:
and in our immediate vicinity.
Under every view which have beer
able to take of the subject, / think that the
interests of our common constituents, the
people of all the States, and love Of the
Union, left the Executive no other allerna'
live than to negotiate the treaty. The high
and solemn duty Of ratifying or rejecting IL
is wisely devolved Oh the Senate by The
Constitution of the United States.
JOHN TYLER.
Washington, April %. 1874.
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