Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-27

neither local nor sectional, but made its ap- I
peal TO the interests Of the whole Union, aud
Of every state in the Union, that the nego-
tiation, and finally the treaty of annexation
was entered into ? and il has afforded Inc no
ordinary pleasure to perceive that, so far as
demonstrations have been made upon it by
the people, they have proceeded from all
portions Of the Union. Mexico may seek
to excite divisions amongst us, by uttering
unjust denunciations against particular
states but when she comes to know that
the invitations addressed to our fellow citi-
zens by Spain, and afterwards by herself to
settle Texas, we're accepted by emigrants
from all the states and when, in addition to
this, she refreshes her recollection with the
fact, that the first effort which was made to
acquire Texas was, during the admnistra-
ton Of a distinguished citizen from an east
ern state, which was afterwards renewed
under the auspices of President from the
southwest, she will awake TO knowledge
Of the fntllity of her present purposes of
sowing discussions among us. or producing
distractions in our councils by attacks either
on particular states, or on persons who are
now in the retirement of private life. Con-
sidering the appeal which she now makes TO
eminent citizens by name, can she hope TO
escape censure for having ascribed to them
as well as to others, design, as she pre-
tends now, for the first time revealed, of
having originated negotiations TO despoil her
by duplicity and falsehood, of portion of
her territory? The opinion then, as now,
prevailed with the Executive, that the annex
alton Of Texas to the Union was matter
of vast Importance Ia order to acquire that
territory before it had assumed position
: among the independent powers of the earth,
propositions were made TO Mexico for ses-
sion of it to the United States. Mexico saw
in these proceedings, at the time, no cause
Of complaint. She is now, when simply
reminded Of them, awakened to the knowl-
edge of the fact, which she, through her
Secretary of State, promulgates to the whole
world as true, that those negotiations were
founded in deception and falsehood, and SUI
perinduced by unjust and Ubiquitous motives
While Texas was dependency of Next
CO. the United States opened negotiations
with the latter power for the cession of her
then acknowledged territory, and now that
Texas is independent of Mexico, and has
maintained a separate existence for nine
years,-during which time she has been re-
: ceived into the family of nations, and is
represented by accredited ambassadors at
many of the principle courts Of Europe
and when it has become obvious to the
9 whole world that she is forever lost to Mex
leo, the United States is charged with de-
ception and falsehood in all relating to the
past, and condemnatory accusations are
made against states which have had no spec
: ial agency in the matter, because the Exec
utve of the whole Union has negotiated
. with free and independent Texas, upon a
!, matter vtally important to the interests OF
both countries. And after nine years OF
unavaiing war, Mexico now announces her
intention, through her Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, never to consent to the lndepend-
= ence of Texas, or to abandon the effort to
!, reconquer that Republic. She thus announ-
ces perpetual claim, which at the end Of a
. century will furnish her as plausible a
{ ground for discomfort against any ma
:, ton, which at the end OF that time may en-
u ter into a treaty with Texas, as she possess.
es at this moment against the United States
! The lapse of time can add nothing to heI
y i title to independence.
+ A course of conduct such as has been
). described, on the part of Mexico, in viola
r. UOn OF all HleHuiy ieeiIhg, anu VI TIC Oo"'
% tesy, which should characterize the inter
: course between the nations of the earth
! might well justify the United States in a re
. sort to any measure to vindicate their ma
:, tiona honor but, actuated by sincere de
:, sire TO preserve the general peace, and il
!, view of the present condition Of Mexico, thu
II Executive resting upon its integrity, ant
!. not fearing but that the judgement of tn
~ world will duly appreciate its motives, alb
|, stains from recommending to Congress
:. resort to measures Of redress, and content
n itself with re-urging upon that body promP
:, and immediate action on the subject of an
i. nexation. BY adopting that measure, tn
j. United States will be in the exercise of a
70 undoubted right and if Mexico, not regard
q, ing that forbearance, shall aggravate the in
:, Justice of her conduct by declaration c
n war against them, upon her head will res
g all the responsibility.
:, JOHN TYLER
ID Washington City, Dec 10, 1874.
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