The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-05-08

be. In respect 10 motives Of domestic character,
il could scarcely be deemed consistent with that pT-
dent and calm discretion which in public well as pm
vate affairs. is Of such inesimabe value, TO bind
selves in advance in respect to the particular line Of
conduct we will hereafter adOptn of such mag
utude the present When the period for defnitye
action shall have arrived the considerations taken
INTO view may have lost the weight they at present pos
scss in the estimation Of tie public, and Others not now
regarded as ofany value may, in the time, arise
10 affect materially if not change the whole aspect Of
the subject The present conditions ofthe relations be-
tween Mexico and Texas may soon be far changed as
to weaken, and perhaps TO Obvate entirely the obec
tons against the immediate annexation OF the latter
TO the United States, which have here set forth, and
to place the question on different grounds Should such
state Of things arise. and be found in charge of the
responsible duties of President you may be assured that
would meet the question, if then presented me, with
sincere desire to promote the result which believed
best calculated TO advance the permanent welfare ofthe
whole country. In the discharge of this the common
duty Of all our public functonaies would not allow
myselfto be Influenced by local or sectional feeling
am not need hardly say to you, untried man in
spoct to my disposition ability to disregard any feel
ing of that character in the discharde of official duties
GU, well all Others have therefore, at least, some
grounds on which to form an opinion to the probable
fidelity with which these assurances would be observed
shall add few words another aspect of the ques-
ton, and then dismiss the subject Mexico may carry
her persistence in refusing to acknowledge the indepen-
dence of Texas and in destructive but fuitless efforts
TO reconquer that State far to produce, in
neCtion with other circumstances decided conviction
on the part of majority of the people of the United
States that the permanent welfare, if not absolute safe
ty of ALL make it necessary that the proposed annexa-
ton should be effected be the consequences what they
may. The question may be asked what, under such
circumstances would be the use you would make Of the
executive power, if intruscd to your s?-Would
be welded to defeat carry into effect the ascer
tanned wishes Of peope My reply to such a sup
position is, that conceive ofno public questions
in respect to which is emnenty proper that the
opinions and wishes of the people ofhe different States
should be consulted and being asceracd treated with
greater respect than those which relate either to the ud-
mission of now member into the coniederacy or the
acquisition Of additional territory with view such
a result; and that, if any application for anneXetion
under such circumstances, were made to me, would
feel it to be my duty to submit the to Congress
pupc expression of their opinion, as well upon the
propety Enumeration, in regard to the terms upon
which it should take place IT, after the whole subject
had been brought before the country and fully discus
sed viii be, the Senate and House of Repre-
sentave large portion of the former and the whole
the latter having been chosen by the people after the
question of annexation had been brought before the
country for its mature consideration should express an
opinion in favor Enumeration, would hold it to be my
tartheduy to employ the executive power to carry in
to full and aretect the wishes Off oy of the peo-
pie ofhe existing States, thus cons ituonaly and SOL
emnly expressed
There may notwithstanding be those. on both sides
ages who is not prepared to give them specific
pledges in regard to the course he would feected pur-
sue in respect to the various aspects in which this mat
ter may hereafter be presented, To all such have on
y to sayand do say with the greatest sincerty-that
have notthe slightest disposition to question their right
regulate their conduct and will be the last to com
plain Of its exercise Ifthee be any one who they be-
eve be safely intusted with theirintercsts in
this any other Of the great questions ofpublic policy
which likely to arise in the administration ofthe
government whose assurances to his future course
a more satisfactory to them, they WILL without doubt,
be we'll warranted in giving him the preference; and
they may be assured that no will more cheerfuy
acquiesce in decision, made from such motives, than
myself | have expressed willingness to discharge,
to the best ofmy abilites the responsible duties of the
high ocon question: should the democracy of the Uni
ted States be able and willing oeeloct me to the same
But can take no steps to obtain by which my ability
to discharge its duties impaltaly and usefy every
portion ofour common country would be impaired nor
can in any extremity be induced to shade over
the motvesof my past life, by changes conccalments
of opinions naurely formed upon great national qucs
ton, for the unworthy purpose ofincreasng my chan.
ces for political promotion.
I l am, sir, very respectfully,
Your friend and obedient servant,
NJ. VAN BUREN,.
| Hon. w. II. HAMMET.