Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-12-12

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session, 10 induce doubt that the dispo-
si,ions OF Texas remain unaltered. No
in,imation Of an altered determination,
on the part of Ter Government and Peo-
pie, has been furnished to the Executive.
She still desires 10 throw herself under
the protection of our laws, and 10 partake
Of the blessings OF our federatiye system;
while every American interest would
seem to require il. The extension Of
our coast-wise and foreign trade, TO an
amount almost incalcuab le--the enlarge
ment oil the market o. our manulactur-
constantly growing market for
our agricultural productions safety 10
our frontiers, and additional strength and
stability to the Union,-these ere the re.
results which would rapidly deyelope
themselves, upon the conservation of tie
measure of annexation. In such event, |
viii not doubt but that Mexico would find
her true interest TO consist in meeting The
advances Of this Government in spirit Of
amty.
Nor do apprehend any serious com.
plant from any other quarter; no sutti-
Gent 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 on this Continent. We have in-
,erposed no impediments in the way Of
such acquisitions of territory, large and
extensive as many Of them are, as the
leading powers Of Europe have made,
from time to time, ir every part Of the
world. We seek no conquest made by
war. No intrigue will have been resor-
ed to, or acts of diplomacy essayed to &C
complsh the annexation Of Texas. Free
and independent herself, she asks to be
received into our Union. 1t is question
for our own decision, whether she shall
be received OF 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 man.
ner by the Government of Texas.
In order that the subject may be fully
presented in all its bearings, the CORES.
dence 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 20lh
of November, 1s43, have been transmit
ted through ouI Minister, for the concur
renee of the Mexican Government but
although urged thereto, no action has
yet been had on the subject ; nor has any
answer been given which would author
ize favorable conclusion in the future.
The Decree of September, lS43. in re-.
Iation to the retail trade, the order of the
expulsion Of foreigners, and that of q
more recent date in regard to passports
all of which are considered as in viola.
ton Of tho Treaty of Amity and Com.
merce between the two countries, have
led to correspondence of considerable
length between the Minister Of Forei On
Relations and our Representative at Mex.
leo, but without any satisfactory result.
They remain still unadjusted /; and ma
ny and serious Inconvenience have al
ready resulted to our citizens in conse-
quence ofthem.
Questions growing out Of the act Of
dsarming a body Of Texian troops under
the command of Maj. Snively, by an Off
Ger in The United States, acting under
the orders of our Government and the
forcible entry into the Custom. House at
Bryarly's Landing on Red River, by Ger.
tain cit zens of the U. States and taking
away therefrom the goods seized by the
Collector OF the Customs, as forfeited I'M
der The laws Of Texas, have been adjust
ed; so lar as the powers of the Execu'
tive extt nd. The correspondence be-
tween the two Governments in reference
to both subjects, will be found amongst
the accompanying cumen,s. 1t con.
tains full statement of all the facts and
with the views taken on
both sides, and the principles on which
the questions have been adjusted. 1t re-
mains for Congress 10 make the necessa-
ry appropriation 10 carry tie arrange.
ment into effect, which | respectfully re-
commend.
The greatly improved condition of the
Treasury, affords subject for general
congratulation. The paralysis which
had fallen on trade and commerce, and
which subjected the Government TO the
necessity of resorting to loans, and the is
sue of tine Treasury notes, TO larger
amount, has passed away; and, after the
payment of upwards Of 81, 100000, on
account of the interest, and in redemption
of more than $4,000, 900, Of the public
debt, which falls due on the first Of Janu.
AIRY next, and setting apart upwards OF
s., 600, 900, for the payment of ou'staEd.
ing Treasury notes. aud me cling an
instalmeut of the debts Of the corporate
cities of the District Of Columbia an es.
timated surplus Of upwards of $1,000, 900
over and above the existing approprla.
tons, will remain in the Treasury at the
close of the fiscal year. Should the Ire
asury notes continue outstanding, as here.
tofore, that surplus vii be considerably
augmented. Although all interest has
ceased upon them, and the Government
has invited their return to the Treasury,
yet they remain outstanding affording