Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-27

tv Of 81 900 seeks 10 minge with all our lesisa-
tive acts. against proprety, reason ana lfie Con
siilution and which, therefore, ought not 10 be
resarded-and every consideration OF prudence,
policy Justice aud patriotism, seems 10 demand
The rc-nnon at the earliest practicable moment.
Texas is a country. conceded TO be rich in all the
elements OF national wealth and prosperity. As
an integral part Of the Union, she will greatly
enhance the value of lis exports, and at the same
time afford a most valuable market for the me-
chanical and agricultural productions OF the
North and West. As separate sovereignty, she
wonh be a most formidable competitor of the
South in the expectation of our staple products,
and in obedience to the stern laws otrade, rather
than the promptings of sympathy, she must ne
cessariy patronize those who purchase oil her
| AS dependency of Great Britain, 10 which state
her own necessities, or the subtle diplomacy OF
our maritime rival, may ultimately bring her, she
supercilious and encroaching in peace.
But is she free? Is she OF age2 Has she
right to dispose OF herself according 10 her own
| pleasure? II So what Difference is due either
10 Mexico or EngIand1 If not, let Mexico set
her prize and let be paid; for Texas once ours,
and al,rays ours in sympathy-cannot be relin-
qnished On this subject we have pre6xed the
opinion Of Daniel Webster, for which, some may
still entertain a respect which we confess we
cannot feel. When he penned the paragraph
above, it was his interest 10 speak right; and We
must do him the justice 10 say, that, unlike some
other modern satesmen-he does not knowingly
do, what reason, patriotism and Interest, all inter-
dict. II Texas does not exhibit all the external
/ signs" of independence, then no nation under
| Heaven can. Never Mexico's by risht-her's in
no sense after the abrosaton OF the Federal
compact and the establishment of military despot-
ism BIZ Santa Anna-and especially not hers after
the tyrants defeat and capture at San Jacnto,-
after eight years Of uninterrupted eace,-after
the nations of the world had formally acknow.
lodged her irec!om-shc has much clearer right
to transfer herself TO US, than Mexico to stpn-
late the terms Of such transfer. Under these cir
cumstances, it would be unworthy the honor and
dignity OF our Government to look one inch
ahead TO consequences, when il is once satisfied
that policy demands, and honor does not forbid,
| Immediate annexation.
We regret 10 see that this measure, so eminent
| Is wise and palriotic-so clearly demanded by
The voice of the American peoples likely 10
be postponed and that too, BY its friends; not thai
they are less sensible Of its importance, but be-
cause they differ az 10 the mode Of its accomplish
men, Some few restless spirits seem willing 10
revive The old lcud oflhe Montasues and the Cap
ulets, and TO involve the coming administration
| in the ferocio,ls melee We suffer them now TO
s'.S
measure comes up for final action. let The terri
Bile rc,ribuiion of popular vengeance fall upon
The heads of those who dare 10 embarrass an Ad-
ministration, more clearly and strongly instructed
than any Of its predecessors.
[Fyom the Hartford Times.
| TExAs-SESAToR BESToN's BILr.-Two pro-
positions for Legislative action on the subject OF
| Texas have heen introduced into the Senate
| One of them, Mr.. McDufie's, is a resolution in
cooperating the provisions of the rejected treaty
the other is bill for public act, by Mr. Benton.
The first having been acted upon BY the Sci. ate,
will MOI be likely TO be approved by mat body at
the present time, though less Objectionable as the
joint act oil Congress, than as an executive treaty.
Mr.. 8enton's proposition is that which he sub
mitted last summer.
Although we think undeserved ccnsure was be-
slowed on Mr.. Penton by some, for the stand
which he took on tie treaty, lie is not, we apprc-
bend. doing Justice 10 himself and the great ques-
lion in this bill. IL Texas is as the United States
and Some OF the principal European powers have
declared, independent, why should we open ne
goat.ons with Mexico as 10 our treaties and
compacls with this independent Stale Why
| negotiate with Mexico concerning The annexation
| or admission OF Texas? if Mexico IS At war
with Texas ard We choose TO negotiate and en-
dcdvor 10 bring about peace. VIC may do that
without connecting il with our own treaties or
acts with the latter We may negotiate with
| Mexico concerning boundaries if there is dis
pute: hnt thcre is no propriety, hut improperly,
| in negotiating with Mexico Tor the annexation OF
territory of another foreign and independent State
Texas ough; unques.ionably 10 be admitted by
! act Of Congress and not by treaty-but that ad-
mission should be encountered with as few en-
barrasments as possible; and we therefore hope 10
sec the act OF admission embracing as few de-
tails as possible, and entirely free from unconsli-
tu,iona restrictions. There are determines in
this bill that we might expect from some OF the
Wing Senators, but which ought not TO receive
the sanction and authority OF Col. Benton.
TErom he Nc,c York I'lc6cian.l
| We Law before our readers the Message Of
President Tyler We hope that Congress will
act upon its suggestions Immediately But whe-
her they 10 or not, ono thing is quite certain, the
acquisition OF Texas cannon long be postponed
| The President earnestly recommends prompt and
decisive action. In this recommendation lie but
reilerales the expressed will OF the people. No
member Of the National Legislature, no matter
how much he may be esteemed by the people, can
sustain his high reputation with The Democracy
| if he opposes the immediate acquisition of Texas
Mr.. Weller has introduced joint resolution
that we hope will be concnrred in BY majority OF
both Houses; and if SO. this great national mea-
L L,
be acquiesced in BIZ the American people, but BY
Mexico and the whole civilized world. Annex
Texas, and the brasgadocio of Santa Anna will
cease, and the pcrpcuily of our Republic will
not be in imminent danger. The resolution OF
Mr.. Weller we think less Objectionable than that
of Mr. McDufie, and certainly less so thaa the
bill OF MIR. Benton. We care not who is the
prime mover, SO that we get Texas, and that I'M
nlediateiy. Let there be no unnecessary delay,
i a~l nnrs i Do
preventative Government and the will Of the ma
lority has been emphatcally expressed It yet
remains for the peoples servants in Congress to
carry out that will Is there Democrat in Con-
gress that will prove recreant to the people? Ii
so. VIC tell him, a day OF retrbuton awaits him!
| TThcse Democratic presses but re-ecbo the
voice OF Republican people. Why should the
annexation be deayedl Is il for some difference
in the manner? Mr.. Galain in recent cores
| pondencc with Mr.. Field, objects 10 Mr.. McDuf-
fe's rc.olulion-ihat it is an attempt to ratity a
treaty, By majority Of both Houses OF Congress,
contrary 10 The provision ofihc Constitution which
reouires The assent of two-lhirds Of the Senate
With great Difference to his superior judgment We
think this is nothing more than The sophsm ofthe
National !nteigencer. This is no treaty which
is now submitted TO Congress. Tint instrument,
is detuuct 1t is only quoted for the purpose OF
| exhibiting the terms on which We are willing TO
unite With Texas. But suppose there be any sub
stance in Mr. Gallatin's argument, dispense with
Messrs. McDuiiies and Ingersoll's resolutions.
There are Mr. Wcller's excellent resolutions free
OF any such color Of objections There too is the
proie! which is about 10 be brought n,othe House:
Bills enough TO be submitted, (perhaps IN 10
mOunes scSion,) which embrace the sub
stance OF the proposed arrangement-wilhout
asking the consent Of Mexico. The interest of
the country demands immediate action. The
people require annexation, immediate annexation.
WHY should ii be delayed? We are aware, that
most OF the Wings in the Senate will catch at any
straw, which they may aatter themselves is cal
cnlated TO save them from public censure.-
They will seize upon Mr. Benton's b-as the
report runs But can the Southern Wings defeat
annexation1 Can the two Senators from Virgi-