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

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in any portion Of the continent bordering on the
Gulf Of Mexico. II the time ever comes when
the question resolves it itself into whether, Texas
shall become a British dependency OF colony, or
a constitutional portion Of this Union, the great
principle Of self defence applicable as well TO
nations as to individuals, would, without doubt,
produce rs great unanimity among us in favor
Of the latter alternative, as ever can be expected
on any great question Of foreign Or domestic
policy.
When the period for definite action shall have
arrived the considerations now taken into view
may have lost the weight they at present possess
in the estimation Of the public; and others, not
now regarded as Of any value, may, in tic mean
time. arise to affect materially, il not 10 change,
the whole aspect Of the subject. The present
condition Of the relations between Mexico and
Texas may soon be so far changed as TO weaken,
and perhaps to obviate entirely, the objections
against the immediate annexation oil the latter 10
the United States, which | have here set forth,
and to place the question on different grounds.
Should such a state Of things arise, and be
found in charge Of the responsible duties OF
President, YOU may be assured that would meet
the question, if then presented to me, with a
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need hardly say to you, an untred man N re-
spcct to my disposition or ability TO disregard
any feeling Of that character in the discharge OF
official duties. You as well as all others, have
therefore at least some grounds on which to form
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