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40 extensive and fertile region; and
the mechanical arts, in ell their various
rami6cslions, would seem TO unite in one
universal demand Tor the ratification Of
the treaty.
But important ss these considerations
may appear, they are to be regarded as
but secondary TO others. Texas, for
reasons smed sufficient by herself,
threw of her dependence on Mexico, AS
lar back as 1886, and consummated her
independence by he battle OF San yacin
10, in The same year; since which period
Mexico has attempted no serious lnva
Sion Of her territory, but the contest has
assumed features OF a mere border war,
characterized by acts revolving TO hu
nsAity. In the year 1886, Texas adop-
ted her constitution, under which she
has existed ssa sovereign power ever
since, having been recognized ss such
by many Of The principal powers o! the
world; and contemporaneously with its
adoption By solemn vote o: her peo-
pie, embracing all her population buI
ninety three persons, declared her anx
ious desire TO be admitted into assoca a.
tioO with the United States, as a portion
OF their territory. This vote, thus SOL
emnly taken, has never been reversed;
and nov, by the actions Of her constItu-
ted authorities, sustained as il Is BY DO.
pulsr sentiment, she re-sffirms her de.
sire for annexation. This course has
been adopted by her, without the EN-
ployment Of any sinister measures on
the part OF this Government. No in
trlgus has been set on foot TO accom-
p'ish it, Texas herself wills it, and the
Executive OF the United States, concur
ring with her, has seen no sufficient rea
son 10 avoid the consummation OF an act
esteemed TO be so desirable by both 1t
cannot be denied, that Texas is greatly
depressed iD her energies by her long
protracted war with Mexico.
Under these circumstances, it is bul
natural that she should seek for safely
and repose under the protection OF some
stronger power; and it is equally go thai
her people should turn TO the United
States, The land OF their birth, 10 the
first instance, in the pursuit Of such pro
lection. ShO has often before made
known her wishes; but her advances
have, TO this time, been repelled. The
Executive Of the United States sees nc
longerau cause Tor pursuing such @
course. The hazard OF now defeating
her wishes may be of the most fats
tendency. 1t might lead, and most pro
badly would, 10 such an entire a|iena
licn OF sentiment and feeling as would
inevitably induce her 10 look elsewhere
for aid, and force her either 10 enter 10.
10 dangerous alliances with other ma
tlOns, who, looking with moro wisdom
10 thei: interests would, il is fairly 10 be
presumed, readily adopt such expedI
eSts; or she would hold out the prof'er oI
discriminating duties on trade and com
nsrcs, in order 10 secure the necessary
assistance. Whatever sIep she might
adopt, looking to this object. would
prove disastrous, in the highest degree,
10 the interests OF the whole Union. To
say nothing Of The Impolicy of our per
miuing the carrying trade and home
market OF such g country 10 pass out oI
our hands into those Of commercial ri
val, tho Government, in The first place
would be certain 10 suffer most dSas
lrously in its revenue by the lntroduc
ton OF a system Of smuggling, upon an
extensive scale, which an army Of Gus
ION house officers could not prevent
and which would operate 10 effect inju
riousIy the interests OF all the induslria
classes Of this country. Hence would
arise constant collisions between the in
habtanls OF the two countries, whlcf
would evermore endanger their peace
A large increase Of the military force o
the United States would inevitably fol
low, thus devolving upon the people
new and extraordinary burdens, in orde
no, only TO protect them from tho dan
ger OF daily collision with Texas her
self, but TO guard their border lnhabi
tsnts against hostile inroads, 60 easily
excited on the part oi the numerous ant
warike tribes OF Indians dwelling il
their nsighboThood Texas would un
doubleday be unable, for many years tt
come, if at any time, TO resist, unaided
and alone, the military power Of th'
United States; but it is not extravaganI
10 suppose that nations respng q rct
harvest from her trade, secured 10 them
by advantageous treaties, would be IN
duced 10 take part with her in any con
flict with US, from the strongest cousid
eralions Of public policy. Such a state
Of things might subject TO devastation
the territory Of contiguous States, ant
would cost the country, in a single cam
psign, more treasures. thrice fold over
than IS stipulated 10 be paid and REIN
buVsed by tho treaty now proposed 70
ratification. will not permit myseI