Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1844-12-25

issue, it became the imperative duty OF the
Executive to inform Mexico that the ques-
ton of annexation was still before the
American people, and that until their opln-
ion was pronounced, any serious invasion of
Texas would be regarded as an attempt to
forestal their judgment, and could not be
looked upon with Indifference. am most
happy to inform you that no such invasion
has taken place, and | trust that, whatever
your action may be upon it, Mexico will
see the Importance Of deciding the matter
by resort to peaceful expedients in pre-
ference TO those of arms.
The decision of the People and the
States on this great and interesting sub
iect, has been decisively manifested. The
question of Annexation has been present
ed markedly to their consideration. By the
treaty itself, all collateral and incidental
issues, which were calculated to divide
and distract the public councils, were
carefully avoided. These were left 70 the
wisdom of the future to determine. 1t
presented, | repeat, the isolated question
of annexation; and, in that form, it has
been submitted to the ordeal of public
sentiment. A controlling majority of the
people, and large majority of the States,
have declared in favor of immediate an
nexation. Instructions have thus come up
to both branches of Congress, from their
respective constituents, in terms the most
emphatic.
1t is the will of both the People and the
States. that Texas shall be annexed to the
Union promptly and Immediately. 1t
may be hoped !hat,in carrying into exc
cntion the public will, thus declared, all
collateral issues may be avoided Future
Legislatures can best decide as to the
number of States which should be formed
out of the territory, when the time has ar
rived for deciding that question. So with
all others. BY the treaty the United
States assumed the payment of the debts
of Texas, to an amount not exceeding
$lO,0OO,O0O, to be paid with the excep-
ton of sum falling short of 100000,
exclusively out of the proceeds of the sales
Of her public lands. We could not, with
honor, take the lands, without assuming
the full payment of all membranes up
on them.
Nothing has occurred since our last ses-
sion to induce doubt but the dispositions
Of Texas remain unaltered. No intima-
tons, on the part of the Government and
the People has been furnished to the Ex-
ecutive. She still desires 10 throw herself
under the protection Of our laws, and 10
partake of the blessings of our federative
system, while every American interest
would seem to require it. The extension
of our coast-wise and foreign trade, to an
amount almost incalculable-th enlarge
ment Of the market for our own manuac-
tures-a constantly growing market for
our agricultural productions, safety to our
frontiers, and additional strength and sta
bility 20 the Union-these are the results
which would rapidly deyelope themselves,
upon the consummation of the measure OF
annexation. In such event, | would not
doubt but that Mexico would find her true
interest to consist in meeting the advances
of this Government in a spirit of amity.
Nor do Iapprehend any serious COM
plant from any other quarter; no suffi-
.cient ground exists for such complaint.
We should interfere, in no respect, with
the rights of any other nation. There
cannot be gathered from the act, any de-
sign on our part to do so with their pos
sessions OF this continent. We have in
terposed no impeachment in the way of such
acquisitions of territory, large and extern
sive as many of them are, as all the lead.
ing powers of Europe have made, from
time TO time, in every quarter of the
world. We seek no conquest made by
war. No intrigue will have been resort.
ed to, or acts of diplomacy essayed to &C
complish the annexation of Texas. Free
and indepent herself, she asked to be re.
ceived into our Union. 1t is question
for our own decision, whether she shall
be received or not.
The two governments having already
agreed, through their respective organs
on the terms Of annexation, would re-
commend their adoption by Congress in the
form of joint resolution, or act, to be
perfected, and made binding on the two
countries, when adopted in like manner
by the Government Of Texas.
IN order that the subject may be fully
presented in all its bearings, the cores.
pondence which has taken place in refer.
ence to it, since the adjournment of Con.
gress, between the United States, Texas
and Mexico, is herewith transmitted.
The amendments proposed by the Sen.
ate to the Convention concluded between
the United States and Mexico on the ooh
of November, lS43, have been transmit.
ted through our Minister, for the concur
renee of the Mexican Government; but
although urged thereto, no action has ye
been had on the subject: nor has any an
s,ver heen Uiven which wonld authori1a .