The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-29

event ina must happen, sooner or later. NJ all
events other question can grow out OF the fail
ure Of the FIRST proposition than one OF mere ell.
qnettr, or n,iionai sefrsspect. nave snucPatso yea
feel some reluctance 10 renew proposition which
had been once rejected, have invited her, through
her charge al Washington, to enter into negotia-
hons upon the subject. copy OF my note is en-
closed
1t is possible that the Government, and perhaps
the people Of Texas, may feel that they have sus-
tuined some wrong from the United States, IN the
matters of Colonel Snivrly's command and of GER
tain proceedings touching one of their custom
bouses on the Red river. This Government has MOI
forgotten those subjects, nor has il been ,nsensible
70 ther Importance: A decision In regard TO them
which could be done has been done to assure the
Government OF Texas that this Government never
meduaied nor authorized any wrong Of any kind
TO ihr dignity OF Texas, or the rights Of her people,
and that every injury which NAV, upon proper ill.,
vestigai,on, appear to have been done by our peO-
pie, viii be fully and perfectly rep ,ired.
nave reason Ia suppose that the silence Of the
President OF the United States IL his annual mes
sage on the subject of annexation, has created an
impression III Texas either that he Indifferent to
that measure, or that he despars of its success -
Such an impression does hun great injustice The
subject was not alluded to in the message be cause
II Was thought best not to submit the question, ex-
ccpt In all iis aspects and bearings; and fer that
reason the President reserved IL unl he could pre-
sent the actual treaty of annexation. That was
undoubtedly the proper course, and the course best
calculated TO effect the object ardeniy desired
by him, and by very decided majority Of our
people
1t isalready well known in Texas that the Presden,
has used every means in his power TO mitigate the
horrors of the war waged by Mexico against that
country In his last message he usee tile most EN-
phatic language on that subject. He declares that
il Is time that the war had ceased, and thus IN :
feet, announces his own purpose 10 put an end TO 1t
by Gny means which he can consiItufionally COM
nand. He has no means, except such as ne de-
ryes from the treaty-mak;ng power These h. now
offers to exert and has thus given TO Texas pledge
of his friendly interest which il is impossible tor
her TO doubt. This conduct on the part OF this
Government is far more worthy of confidence than
any professions, however vehemenily preferred
put you in possession Of these facts, in order
that you may be able TO offer the proper explana-
tons, If the subject should arise in the ut
your conversations with President Houston.
wish you to see that functionary without loss Of
time, and to urge upon him the absolute necessity
OF annexation, with reference TO the interests (and
possibly to the safety OF both countries.
AS it is Of great importance that the messenger
who bears this despatch should leave the United
States Immediately, have not time 10 discuss the
subject III all lis Important bearings. My views
are in fact, disclosed in a despatch addressed to
Mr.. Everett, At London, of which a copy is ell
closed. To these may be added the following con-
slderations:-What motive can England have tor
dtstnterested friendship towards Texas9 Friend
ship between nations is never disniere>ted, but i'll
this even the common feeling OF national k ind
ness cannot be presumed to exist The policy of
England IS purely commercial. Her object is to
engross the commerce of the world by diplomacy
ii she can-and by force If she must. Ga this sub
Ject, she will expect, and ultimately compel,
concessions from Texas, which Texas, once
surrendered to her influence and protection. will
not have the power to refuse. The consequence
will be, TO disgust and lrritate other nations,
and particularly the United States We are even
the great nvas at England in commerce
and manufactures. 1t il favorite object with
hPrt IN " haf hran chea0 nj mr.
industry, and for that reason she is pushing her in
tuence in every commercial mart OF the world -
For a few years Texas might be benefted by this,
because il would throw into her ports an immense
amount Of English manufactures, designed not
merely for the supply Of Texas but also for that OF
the United States, by means of smuggling across
the Red River and the Sabine. The effect Of this
upon the interests of the United States is pointed
out in the despatch to Mr. Everett, now enclosed.
still worse effect would be produced by irritat-
ing our people against country that afforded to
our great commercial and manufacturing rival the
means Of annoying and injurlng us so seriously. In
self-detencr, " should take measures to redress
this wrong The commerce of the Red River, so
important to Texas, is within our control We
have 1t in our power 10 do more injury to the COM
merce and, incidentally, to the agriculture of Tex
the world combined; and, for the same reason we
can benefit her in equal degree. Ii is not 10 be
supposed that we shaft feel any hesitation on this
subject, If Texas ska'l reject our ov-rturcs, and
of being, we ought 10 be-, the closest friends, il
is Inevitable that WI shall become the b,tteres
foes. In this feeling, all parts Of our country will
participate. The North, which is the most indu-
entail in the policy Of our Government, will enter
tain II more strongly than the South; because their
great and leading Interests, particularly in New
England, must fall sacrifice TO this hostile policy
On the part OF Texas.
fIut ti.'s is moi all Ii Texasshou refuse to come
ioto our U9ioa, measures will instantly be taken 10
I'll her territory, with enlgfsais from Europe. Elk
tensive arrangements tor this are already made, and
trey will be carried into effect ss soon ss the dec-
sion ct Tesas shall be known. These emIgranrs
will bring with them European FEELINGS and Faro
rran opinions Emigration from The Unied States
a cease at all events, the people ct the Southern
STAYS viii MOI run the hszird Of suhectins tlit ir
slave property TO the control o. population who
auxious to abolish slavery. Tsx,s will soon cease
to b. an American State. Her population, her po.
tics, and her manners, will stamp her as European.
THIS taos alone w destroy the sym ,athy which now
exists Jetwecn that country and this.
But the first measure o. the new entrants, "a
5000 they shall nave sufficient Strength, will he
TO destroy that great domestic institution Up,n bch
so nrch OF the prosperity OF our Sou hern country
dep,hds To this England will stimulate them, End
she will also furnish the uf accomplishing it,
lhav- commented upon this topic in The despatch 10
Mr. Everett. will only add, that II Texas should
not be attached TO the Uniied STATES, che cannot
msintan that institution ten years. and probably not
hat that time.
You wilt readily perceive that, with such caxs,s
as hes at work. long continue nee OF pet &C be-
tween that country and the Uni'ed States ia ebsp-
iutcIy inpos. lille. War Is INEVITABLE. England will!
BE- P,'ly TO rom necessity, II not from choice
and he otter preat Powers ri the world will not be-
Idle rp. c,atoys q cout.st involving such niomen.
tous results hink it aim ,s, certain that the peace
OF The cyiz ID void, the STABILITY OF long estab-
listed institutions, aud the destlnies Of millions both
IN Europe and America, hang Oh The d, csion when
Texas shalt now prOpouRce What has she TO hepe
10 this copf CT Of stronger Powers She will fad
herself between the upper and he neither mlslones,
ground to powder III their revolutions.
II seems 10 ME that a wise people cannot long he
state between the alternatives now presented ~
Texas. On ih- one hand, she may have a q assi s-
,nce with the sironges. power In The world on
hose prot. ctop he must make herself dependent
The his oIy oil all suca alliances betw strorg and
weak notione, ID enough 10 sdmonsh h oi The fate
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