The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-12-12

are the results WHICH would Tdp-
idly d~evelope themselves, upon the consum.
nation of the measure of annexation. In
such event, | will not doubt but that Mexico
would find her true interest to consisf inmeef-
ing the advances of this Government in q
spirit of amity.
Nor do | apprehend any serious complaint
from any other quarter; no sufficient ground
exists for such complaint. We should inter-
fere in no respect with the rights Of any 9TH
err nation. There cannot be gathered from
The act, any design on our part to do 50 with
their possessions on this Continent. We
have inierposed no impediments in the way
of such acquisitions of territory, large and
extensive as many of them are, as the lead
ing powers of Europe have made, from limo
TO time, in every part of the world. We
seek no conquest made by war. No intrigue
will have been resorted 10, or acts of dIpls-
macy essayed to accomplish the annexation
of Texas. Free and independent herself,
she asks to be received into our Union. 1t
is a question for our own decision, whether
Lste shall be received or net.
The two Governments having already a.
greed, through their respective organs, on
the terms of annexation, | would recommend
their adoption by Congress in the form of q
joint resolution, or act, TO be perfected and
made binding on the two countries, when a
dopted in like manner by the Government
of Texas.
In order that the subject may be fully pre-
sented in all its bearings, the correspondence
which has taken place, in reference 10 it.
since the adjournment of Congress, between
the United States, Texas, and Mexico, is
herewith transmitted.
The amendments proposed by the Sena.e
TO The Convention concluded between The
United States and Mexico on the 10Th of
November, 1913. have been transmitted
through our Minister, for the concurrence OF
the Mexican Government; but, although urg-
ed the veto, no action has yet been had on
the subject; nor has any answer been given
which would authorize a favorable ~conclus-
I ion in the future.
!; The Decree of September, 1S43, in fela-
lion 10 the retail trade, the order for the ex-
h pulsion Of foreigners, and that of a more re-
!, cent date in regard TO passports-all of
which are considered as in violation Of the
: Treaty of Amity and Commerce between
= The two counties, have led to a correspon-
dence of considerable length between the
. Minister for Foreign Relations and our Rep
= rcsentative at Mexico, but without any sat
. %isfactory result. They remain still unadjus-
ted; and many and serious Inconvenience
y have already resulted TO our citizens in con-
!. sequence ofihem.
Questions growing out of the act OF dis
Il farming a body of Texian troops under the
command of Maj. Snively, by an officer in
= The service OF The United States, acting un-
- II -. - sIn
Gorcible entry into the Custom house at Bry-
arly's Landing, on Red River, by certain cit
: liens of the u. States, aud taking away
iherefrom the goods seized by the Collector
Of The Customs, as forfeited under the laws
I of Texas, have been adjusted, 50 far as the
powers Of The Executive extend. The cor
espondenco between the two Governments
in reference TO both subjects, will be found
amongst the accompanying documents. II
contains a full statement of all the facts and
"a circumstances with the views taken on both
sides, and the principles on which The ques-
)" tons have been adjusted. 1t remains for
Congress 10 make the necessary appropria-
tioa to carry the arrangement into effect,
which | respectfully recommend.
The greatly improved condition of the
. Treasury, affords a subject for general con
,e graduation. The paralysis which had fallen
on trade and and which subject
ed the Government TO the necessity ofsre-
- sorting to loans, and the issue of Treasury
notes, TO a large amount, has passed away;
and after the payment of upwards of ST.
st 100000, on account of the interest, and in
Z redemption, of more than 100000 OF the
public debt, which falls due on the 1st Of
January next, aud setting apart upwards of
s, S2,000,000 for the payment of outstanding
is Treasury notes, and meeting an instalment
IN OF The debts of the corporate cities, of the
~ District of Columbian estimated surplus
of upwards Of S 100000, over aud abnve
n The existing appropriations, will remain in
le the Treasury at the close of the fiscal year.
= Should the Treasury notes continue out
re standing, as heretofore, that surplus will be
le considerably augmented. Although all in
al terest has ceased upon them, and the Gov
OF eminent has invited their retu IN TO the Trea-
of sury, yet they remain outstanding; affording
le great facilities to commerce, and establishing
lie the fact that, under a well regulated system
le of finance, the Government has resources
if within itself, which render ii independent in
81 time of need, moi only of private loans, bu
also of bank facilities. -
he + he only remaining subject o tregret is. that
The remaining stocks Of the government do not
fall due at an earlier day; since their redemp-
~ lion would be entirely within It's control: As
le is, it may be well worthy the consideration OF
ss Congress, whether The law establishing the sim
an king fund-ubder the operation OF which the
debts of the Revolution aud last War with
Great Britain were, TO a great extent, extin-
en- uuished-shoul not, with proper notifications,