Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

her territory that in al time 10 come she could
defy the General and his armies, who might es-
say again 10 invade her soil and offer TO his SOL
dierv the beauty and booty" Of our cities as their
reward, which prompted this early effort OF Gen.
Jackson to annex Texas 10 the United States.
Gentlemen invite YOU 10 cast your eve upon
the map of the United .sates--examine our from
tier from the Capes OF Florida TO the Sabine:
thence along the line Of territory 10 our posses
>ons on The Pacific. Look al the condition of
the population OF the Soath and South Western
Staies-count the numerous Indian tribes on this
frontier within and without orr limls-macine
Texas an ally of our enemy, or the dependant
province of Mexico, or, If you please, an inde-
PENDENT power, unable 10 maintain her neutrality
in :; war between the United States and Great
Britain. Extend your survey over the map OF
North America-see with what anxiety and care
the British Government has maintained and ex
tended her settlements and military posts Oh The
North from the Atlantic 10 the Pacific and rc.
member with what bolines, she denies our right
To the Oregon Terrlory--lock Ia her West Indian
usscssions-to this, aud tell NE what would be
our condition in another contest with that ambi-
tiouS and powerful nation! Do Won think in
such contest, England would regard the Neutral
liz Of Texas! WollI she not possess herself oil
her bays and waters. then sweep our commerce
from The Gull Of Mexico and by her gold, a.
in time past, excite the 10000 savage warriors on
our borders 10 blood and carnage
will not continue this nquirr-Your own
good SENSE VIII convince You, that The eiort-
heretofore made b. Mr. Clay and Gen. Jack
son and that recen,ly made rs President Tyler
10 regain Texas, were prompted hy the highest
considerations III patriotism. All desire 90 pro-
no;e III, national defence and security. ONT
10 notice the benefits which would have result
cG Ia the agriculture. manufactures and com
merce oi the whole Union, br the acquisition ol
such country.
Gen. Jackson and Nj Van Burcn pursued
this object with zeal and aniietr which won
for them The admiration and approval OF their
country. They did not ask The consent o! Spain.
who still proclaimed her puroose 10 rc-confuer
Mexico. General Jackson di! rot enquire Whc-
. ther IA respectable portion Ct the contcdcracy'
would be opposed 10 it He did not consult the
feelings or wishes of the Brush AIini,lry-and
who will charge him with 4 desire 10 dissolve
the Union by rc-anncziES Teas
Owing 10 the civil di>sciions and wars be-
tween the citizens Of Mexico, AMI among their
chiefs, General Jackson w: unable to cficc; the
remuneration ot Texas during ;,le ei2h: years OF
his administration. Stree ncse efforts hv Mr.
Adams and Mr.. Clay, hv General Jackson and
Mr. Van Buren,, the political condition. of lie
people and territory of 'rcX;> has undergone Z
change. The Revolution il Texas the battle
Of San Jacinto, in which Santa Anna, The
Dictator Of Mexico, was captured established
the independence of Te2as That indeperd-
cncc was acknowledged BY Santa Anna him
self The independence Of Texas was ac-
kncwlcdged by the Uniict States in March
1897, and very soon thereafter. by England
France, Belgium &c Sine then, TO serious Ell
fort has been made hy Mexico To re-conquer Tex
as. \ species OF border warfare, disgrace:n Ia
civilized nations. and against the character o
which this country ana hers have solsmny
protested has been continue! hv Mexico. Soon
after the act of recognition hv this Government
and before the recognition Of the independence
by other powers, the people If Texas by vote
with only ~ dissenting voices, expressed their
wish TO be rc-annexcc 10 the United States. The
application was formally made 10 this Govern
ment during the administration Of Mr. Van Bu-
rem II was declined then because il was deemed
proper TO wait nn, Texas had given 10 he other
powers OF The world clear Evidence OF her ability
10 maintain her independence rs T. nation
For the last eight years Texas has given 10
the world that evidence. In the,c eight years
o. sel.go"ernmeEi, ard IL the consumma
,on and iuifilmen; oil treaties with the prn-
cipal powers OF the world with no Zoe OF
sufficient military power invading her borders IL
re.subju.aic Texas, the peoplc have, in the Ian
guage OF Nj. Webster, in his celebrated dispaici
10 Rocancgra, tho Mexican Secretary II State
given a. good if not bcltcf evidence o.. iciI
Independence a nation Khan Mexico hcr.elt.
In this condition ui affairs. it was informally
minated by the Texan representative a, Wash.
ngon a. early as Isle, tina. he had no doubt the
people OF Texas wer. still anxious 10 be annex
Cd the United States; but a. their overture toi
tina, purpose in 1897 had been rejec 81, il coulc
rot again he renewed without an intimation from
n ,appr fs 'r,ta fitat
annexation would now. be agreed 10 on their part
The then Secretary of STATE Mr. Urshur, was in
strucl.d to communicate through the American
Charge Aiiaires in Texas. tie willingness q.
this Government 10 entertain The proposition Il
negotiate Oh this subject
Having received satisfactory information tina
tie people Of Texas were almost unanimous ii
he desire 70 be annexed. and not donhiin" thal
public policy and the interest Of the whole UniQr
demanded his measure, Mr.. Tyler opened the
negotiations, through his Secretary in the usua
way.
As Mr. Adams and Mr. Clay did not think i;
necessary 10 obtain the consen: of Spain, Mr.
Tyler did not first consult and obtain the corsen'
Of Mexico. Neither did he inquire what her Bri-
fannie Malesty'S Government would think OF the
proposition. He did not first consult Congress
neither did he 90 10 The State Legislatures 10 as
certain, if respectable portion OF tie conicdera
c. waS opposed 10 it," Like Mr.. Adams, he in
strncicd his Secreiarv OF State 10 make The treaty
Obeying the mandates of the Constitution. ano
the prccedents OF his predecessors. he opened 'ht
negotiation in the usual way. He commenced
the negotiation and terminated it, 50 far u he ana
his Cabinet were concerned. with an eye single
10 the glory and happiness OF the whole country
its perpetual union and permanent prosperity.
Inc principles oi the treaty AMI all IL pre!'ini
nary arrangements were agreed upon prior 1, Inc
death OF the lamenled and patriotic up>hur.-
Tue President, upon the death al Mr.. p>hur
promptly called TO his aid. in the SAT- Depart
inert, statesman whose long and wcll-tried YET
"ices in the councils OF the Eation both in war
aud in peace, had Won for him reputation OF
which anr one might be proud. This call wa
responded 10 by tn undivided vote Of the Amer-
can Senate. and was approved " ihe unanimous
voice OF the American people he il was. who
finished the work in this treaty which had been
begun BY an Upshur, under the advice, and viii
HE appreciation. ofhe President and his Cabinet
The charge that this treaty was commenced
aud concluded with the purpose or the desire Ia
dissolve the Union, is I libel upon the living and
the dead. II was commence, and concluded.
with an honest desire 10 consolidate. protect ana
rerpetualc the Union.
| am FOR the annexation oi Texas. and ! am
!;,r the Union, with or withou; Texas, and repro
bate all threats 10 dissolve il, whether they come
from the East or the South.
Mr. Tyler was more fortunate than Mr.. ADJ
ans, Mr. Clay or General Jackson, in his efforts
TO acquire this lost territory OF ours. The treaty,
in its provisions, was Just and honorable 10 Tex
as, the United States and the citizens OF both.
No usage Of orr Government has been violated
by the Executive Department orthe Government,
in the measures connected with The negotiations
Of this treaty. No principle Of international law
has been infrac,ed No just cause OF war wa>
thereby given 10 Mexico. II is not questioned.
that if Mexico desired a war with the United
States, she might have made this the pretext for
one. \ nation has The power 10 declare war, as
we'll without as with just cause.
repeat, that the treaty with Texas violated no
treaty. between this Government; and Mexico or
other powers. I,violalel no principle OF nierna
tional law II was fairly male without fraud or
guile, according 10 the principles Of The Cons:iiu-
lion Then, how dare any man 10 call II "Mf. "
ers infamous treaty9' In what does this alamy
l.. II, in fost that M,Y;po claimed