Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-05-18

place, would be certain to suffer most dis
astrously in its revenue, BY the introduce
ton Of system Of smuggling upon an ex-
tensive scale, which an army Of custom
house officers could not prevent-and
which would operate to effect injuriously
the interests Of all the industrial classes Of
this country. Hence would arise constant
collisions between the inhabitants Of the
two countries, which would evermorc en-
danger their peace.
A large Increase of the military force Of
the United States would inevitably follow,
thus devolving upon the people new and
extraordinary burdens, in order not only to
protect them from the danger Of daily coll
lision with Texas herself, but to guard the
border inhabitants against hostile inroads,
so easily excited on the part Of numerous
and warlike tribes Of Indians dwelling in
their neighborhood. Texas would I'M
doubtedly be Enabled, for many years to
come, if 1T any time to resist, uhaided and
alone, the military power Of the United
States; but it is not extravagant to sup
pose that nations reaping a rich harvest
from her trade, secured to them by advan-
tageous treaties, would be induced to take
part with her in any conflict with us. from
the strongest considerations of public pol
icy.
Such state Of things must subject to
devastation the territory of contiguous
States, and would cos. the country, sin
gle compaign, more treasure, twice told
over, than is stipulated to be paid and re-
imbursed by the treaty now proposed, for
ratification. l will not permit myself tc
dwell on this view Of the subject. Con-
sequences Of fatal character to the peace
of the Union and even TO the preservation
Of the Union itself, might be dwelt upon
They win not, however, fail to occur Il
the mind Of the Senate and of the country
Nor do indulge in any vague conjectures
of the future. The documents now trans.
mitted alorg with the treaty, lead 10 the
conclusion, as inevitable, that if the boor
now rendered be rejected, Texas will seel
for the friendship Of others.
In contemplating such a contingency, j
cannot be overlooked that the United State,
are already almost surrounded by the pos
sessions of European powers. The Cab
adas, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
the islands in the American seas, with Tex
as, trammelled by treaties Of alliance, or Q
a commercial character, differing in policy
from that Of the United States, would com
\ plete the circle. Texas voluntarily step
forth, upon terms of perfect honor ana
good faith to all nations, TO ask to be an
ncxed to the Union. AS an Independent
sovereignty, her right to do this is unques
tionable.
The country thus proposed to be an
nexed has been settled principally BY per
sons from the United States, who emigra
ted on the invitation of both Spain an,
Mexico, and who carried with them int
the wilderness which they have PARTIAL,
reclaimed, the laws, customs, and poliiica
institutions Of their native land. The,
are deeply indoctrinated in all the princi
Piles of civil liberty, and will bring alon,
with them, in the act Of re-association, de
votion to our Union, and firm and infex
ible resolution to assist in maintaining tn
public liberty unimpaired--a consideration
which, as it appears to me, is t. be re
garded as Of no small moment. The coun
try itself, thus obtained, is Of ihcalculabl
value in an agricultural and commer,ii
point Of view.
/ To a soil of inexlaustible fertility,
unites genial and healthy climate, and
destined, at a day not distant, to make larg
contributions 10 the commerce Of tn
world. It's territory is separated from tn
United States, in part by an imaginar,
line, and by the river Sabine for distance
Of $40 miles; and its productions are III
same with those of many Of the contigu
Gus States Of the Union. Such is tn
country, such are its inhabitants, and sucl
TITS capacity to add to the general wealth Q
the Union. As to the latter, it may b
safely asserted, Lat in the magnitude Of i,
productions, it will equal, in short time
under the protecting care Of this govern
ment, if it does not surpass, the combined
production Of many States Of the Confed
eracy.
A new and powerful impulse will thu
be given to the navigating interest Of thu
country, which will be chiefly engrosset
by cur fellow-citizens Of the eastern ant
middle States, who have already attained
arcmarkabls degree Of prosperity, BY tn
partial monopoly they have enjoyed Of thu
carrying trade Of the Union, particularly
the coastwise trade, which this new acqui
sition is destined, in time, and that not dis
tant, to swell 10 magnitude which canno
easily BE- computed; while the addition
made to the boundaries at the home market
thus secured to their mining, manufactur
inc and mechanical skill and industry, will
be Of a character the most commanding ant
important. II. ",
Such are some Of the many advantage
which will accrue to the eastern and mid
die States by the ratification Of the treat,
advantages, the extent Of which it is i'm
possible TO estimate with accuracy, o
properly appreciate. Texas being adapte'
to the culture of cotton, sugar and rice
and devoting most Of her energies to tn
raising Q. these productions, will open q
extensive market TO the western States, il
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