The Arkansas banner., 1844-05-22

'tf'' bably would, to such an entire alienation of sentiment and feeling as would inevitably in- duee her to look elsewhere for aid, and force her either to enter into dangerous alliances with other nations, who, looking with more wisdom 10 their interests, would, Il is fairly to be presumed, readily adopt such eXpe dents; or she would hold out Inc proflgr off discriminating duties in trade and commerce, | m order to secure the necessary assistance.
 Whatever step she might adopt, looking 10 this object, would prove disastrous, in the | highest degree, to the interests of tho whole r Union. To say nothing ct the impolicy of our permitting the carrying trade and home [ market oI such a country to pass out of our hands into those ol q commercial rival, the | government Ill the first place, would be cer- tain to suffer most disastrously in is revenue ! by the introduction oi q system of smuggling f upon an extensive scale, which an army oi | custom-house officers could not prevent and which would operate to affect injuriously i the interests of all the industrial classes of this country. Hence would arise constant collisions between the inhabitants of the two countries, which would eyomore endanger i their peace.
 | A ] the United States would inevitably follow, thus devolvng upon the people new and ex- traordinary burdens, in order not only te pro tcct them from the danger of daily collision with Texas herself, but to guard their border inhabitants against hostile inroads, SO easily excited on the part of the numerous aud war like tribes of Indians dwelling i'll the neigh bofhood. Texas would undoubtedly be un- able, for many years to come, if atany time, lo resist, unaided and alone, the military power of the United States; but Ii is not ex- travagant to suppose that nations reaplng a rich harvest from her trade, secured to them l by advantageous treaties, would be laduced to take part with her iH any conflict with Us, from the strongest considerations of public policy.
 Such a state of things must subject 10 de- va5tation the territory of contagious States, and would cost the country, in il single cam pagn, more treasure, thrice told over, than is isstipulated to bfpaid and reimbursed by the treaty now prop5&ed for ratification. l will not permit myself to dwell on this view of the subject. Consequences ef a fatal char aeter to the peace of the Union and even to the preservation of tic Union itself, might be dwelt upon. They will not, however, fail to occur te the mind of the Senate and of the country. Nor do indulge in any vague con- lectures of the future. The documents now transmitted along with the treaty, lead to the conclusion, as inevitable, that If the boon neW tendered be rejected, Texas will seek for the friendship of others.
 In contemplating such contingency, 1t cannot be overlooked that the United States are already almost surrounded by the possess sions of European powers. The Canadas, Il New Brunswick and \ ovia Scotia, the islands ill the American seas, with Texas, trammeied by treaties of alliance, or ol q commercial character, differing III policy from that oi the United States, would complete the circle Texas voluntarily steps forth, upon terms of I perfect honor and good faith to all nations, To ask to be annexed to the Union. As an in-
 dependent sovereignty, Her right 10 do this IS l unquestIonable.
 In doing so, she gives no cause of umbrage 10 any other power; her people desire t, and there is no slayish transfer of her sovereignty and indpendence. She has for eight years maintained her independence against ali efforts to subdue her She has been recognized IS independent by many of Inc most prominent of the family of nations, and that recognition, so far as they arc concerned, places her iii q position, without giving any just umhragc to them, to surrender her sovereignty at her own
 will and pleasure
 The United States, aetuated eyermore by . spirit of justice, has desired, by the stpula- tons of the treaty, 10 render justice to all.- ! They have made provision for the payment of the public debt of Texas We look 10 he, ample and fertile domain as the certain means
 of accomplishing this; but this is a matter be- tween the United States and Texas, and with which other governments have nothing to do. Our right 10 receive the rich grant rendered I by Texas is perfect; and this government should not, having due respect either 10 is own honor or it's own interests, permit is course of policy to be interrupted by the in- reference of other powers, even if such inter- ference was threatened.
 The question is one purely American. In the acquisition, while we abstain most care fully from all that could interrupt the public peace, we claim the right to exercise due regard to our own. This government cannot consistently with it's honor, permit any such interference. With equal, if not greater pro f priely, might the United States demand oI other governments to surrender their hume
 rous and valuable acquisitions, made in time past, at numerous places on the surface of the j globe, whereby they have added to their power and enlarged their resources.
 To Mexico, the Executive IS disposed te
 pursue course conciliatory in it's character and at the same time to render her the most ample justice, by conventions and stipalations not inconsistent with the rights and dignity of the government. IL is acluatod by no spiri of unjust aggrandizement but looks only tc f it's own security. It has made known to Mexico, al several periods, it's extreme anxiety to witness the termination of hositilities be- tween that country and Texas. It's wishes, however, have been entirely disregarded. It has ever been ready to urge an adjustment oi the dispute upor terms mutually advantageous