The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-11


The guarantees Of the treaty Of 1903, serious qu's-
ton arises whether this government can dsmemoer
its territory aud dlsranchise Its citizens without her
consent and 10 the Of Texss, without the cen
sent OF France But leaving out oil we" This sol, mh
question aud looking only al the consequences which
have followed the treaty Of 1919 II Is wonderful that
the course of is such TO enable us TO repair
the errors OF that treaty, al the same time that We
void doing wrong to other powers, either on tins or
the continent OF Europe
The people Of TEXAS have maintained their sepa-
rate existence, and, after years OF battle and toll,
nave achieved their freedom and independence. And
without stain on their character without violating
Obligations with Mexico other foreign powers,
with restraint on their sovereignty other than that
which has been imposed by their God they again
come back 10 us, aud tell that, although the guar
oiees OF the treaty OF 1903 have been Withdrawn
FROM them, they are yet willing TO embrace them -
And the question is, what shall say TO them IN re-
ply
But before answering this question, let us see II
Mexico has any right 10 the territory Of Texas, or
any for resisting the extension 10 the ciizens
OF Texas of the guarantees OF citizenship intended
in the treaty Of 1903 w Then did Mexico acquire any
title To the territory OF Texus' The title OF France
conveyed TO as and that title then recogDiz-
ed by all the civilized world Us the only good one
Did we convey 1t To Mexico9 We did not We con-
veyed II 10 Old Spain, and she did not convey TO
Mexico How, ihen does Mexico derive her tile
conledei alton which formed IN 1924 and lound-
ed on revolution, in which compact Texas expressly
stipulated that her separate sovereignty was retained
The overthrow OF that confede alton or compact by
military force gives Mexico no title to the territory
unless she show that she has conquered one-and
Ia we examine the claim the of conquest II
is VIGOROUSLY unjust. That claim vas senced by
the battle OF San Jacinto; after which event the
principal powers of the world recognised Texas as
an independent State. There is then, reason for
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ton OF Texas to the United States-none founded
on any just claim to the territory the Loyalty Of
the citizens Of Texas.
We are then brought 10 the unemb arrassed ques-
ion, is it right for TO possess Texas the reason
ubie terms proposed by herr Is IT a step necessary
10 our safety and prosperity say II is, and as you
have requested my reasons, will briefly state them
That territory is represented by Mr.. 1homp-
son, aud other gentlemen OF character who have the
means OF Judging correctly, as possessing some OF
The finest lands IN the world. 10 soil, climate, and
productions 1t sand to surpass the Flondas and to
equal Louisiana and Mississippi As portion OF
our Conlederacy, then, will 1t moi benefit us IN the
same manner that the States just mentioned and the
other new States, have done Have not these States
contributed to the wealth, safety, and prosperity of
the other portions OF the Conederacy? Have they
furnished homes for thousands aud thousands OF
happy and free people, engaged in the noble pursuit
OF sgriculture-and have not the products Of this
agriculture, exchanged IN own aud foreign mar
kets, given healthfui employment TO our manufacture
ing and navigating interests, and 10 the various me-
chemical arts' Unless the If prosperity
is different from that which is applicable L. all other
nations II is possible To resist The conclusion that
II will be promoted by the annexation Of Texas
This conclusion | deem sell-evldent.
But great as are the advantages OF annexation In
the encouragement which will result to our indus
trial pursuiIsadvantages in which all sections of the
Union will participate-they are not so important
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view, offers 1t is in this asp, CT OF question
tina, | shudder when ! look al the course of the
newspaper press opposed 10 annexation, and read
the speeches OF many public men-who, absorbed in
the effort make President, seem to care nothing
for the ntrigues Of Great Britain TO defeat true
policy.
We have labored for many years to free the States
composing our Union of the Indian population within
their limits and may be said TO have just succeeded
IN the accomplishment oi this humane policy. These
Indians now placed on our weston fro..or, and
in territory favorable TO their gradual civil za,on
atlu Tire ,-t usiop of influences hos
tile TO them and to US. At present they not sc-
cessibe to British influence, except the northern
boundary line Is II not apparent however, that the
whole OF our policy IN respect their civilization
will he thwarted If any foreign power acquires con-
troll over Texas. The line between Texas and these
Indians extends some thousands of miles, and COM
indicates with Oregon IN the most direct and prac-
ucabe route 10 the great river Of that territory.
1 exas, therefore, IN hostile hands, could feed and
sustain army that could act not only against Ore
gon but at the same line against Louisiana and Ar
kansas, and by conjunction with the indians could
make iUroads on every Western State to the lakes
An army thus employed seconded by proper organ
lzation Of force on the lakes, would put the whole
west m blaze, and cause more il jury in blood
and money IN SIX months, than years OF peace could
atone for.
The sagacious statesmen Of England under.tand
han wa A. he onft III.
considerations ] am here suggesting; and hence you
viii lind that no pecunlary obligation will be deemed
by them too great TO prevent the annexation TO this
country Inc success Of our free system, its capacity
to secure order to promote the progress If the arts
and sciences and 10 stimulate the energies of our ma
ture, 10 point far higher than any yet atailed IN
der the forms OF government 10 the old world is
alarming to the advocates Of monarchy. The fur.
Their progress OF our principles will be demon ira
ton which the popular mind Throughout, the world
cannot mistake, and opposition TO these principles is
therefore a necessary part OF European policy and
It would be short sighted for US TO take for granted
tina, different feeling will control their policy as IT
would be for one of our nayga,ors to emuark on the
ocean without chart or needle, Ia AID him IN wealth
erng storms and preventing shpwreck SO settled
do consider this sntagonlstic feature Of mon rchy
and republIcsoIsm, the present slate Of the GRID
that would feel safe IN nfefri, what our cou Sc
ought TO be In reference TO tins measure Of such vi
tai national interest," by fndiog out what was the
course OF Great Britain Our position here as IL
has been generally heretofore, will be found 10 be
directly opposile TO hers.
But VIII, should press on you further views Of the
paramount importance Of Texas 10 the United S sies
On the score Of safety Every mind conversant with
the operations Of war, AID with the causes which
give military ssceDdepcy, must see from glance at
our map, that such a genius as Welngtons or Ma
poleons sustained by naval ornaments on the gulf of
Nexlco aid IN the lakes and IN session Of Iexas,
with very small force on laud, could in one cam
paIgn, parayze one half OF our Union deprive us of
Oregon and produce scenes Of servc instruction
and massacre, that humanity would shudder to de-
scribe This Is no fancy ,ketch--no cblmera Of the
Imagination, TO irghten women and children II is
the natural perauon of cause and efect-inev vita lie
and irreslst bic.
| Give Texas and Oregon 10 Great Britain and she
will have more territory on this continent than the
United States She Will surround US from our north.