The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-30
PresIdent,s War Message.

message to that body, answering several queries ID
which he says.
al have TO inform the Senate, that 10 consequence oil
the declaration of Mexico communicated to this Gov
eminent and by me laid before Congress at the opening
Of the present session. announcing the determination oil
Mexico 10 regard as declaration OF war against her BY
the United States the definite ratification oil any treaty
with Texas annexing the territory OF that Republic win
the United States and the hope and belief enteraned
by the Executive that the treaty with Texas tor 'ha
purpose would be speedily approved and ratified by the
Senate it was regarded by the Executive TO have be-
come emphs6cally its duty concentrate in The Gull oil
Mexico and its vicinity, as precautionary measure,
large portion of he home squadron under the COM
mand Captain Conner as could well be drawn togeth-
err and at the same time to assemble at Fort Jessup,
on the borders OF Texas large military force aslhe
demands Of the service al other encampments would au-
thorze to be detached For the number Of ships already
in the Gulf and the waters contiguous thereto, and such
as are placed under orders for that destination, and ol
troops now on the frontier lreter you 10 the accompa
nyng reports from the Secretaries Of War and Navy
departments. 1t will also be perceived by the Senate,
by referring 10 the orders of the Navy Department.
which are herewith transmitted that the naval officer in
command of the feet is directed to cause his ships 10
perform allhe duties Of feet Of observation and 10
apprse the Executive Of any indication OF hostile de-
sign upon Texas on the part Of any nation pending the
deliberations OF the Senate upon the treaty. with view
that the should be promptly submitted TO congress
for its mature deliberation AT the same ime is due
to myself that should declare as my opinion, that
the United staes having by the treaty Of annexation,
acquired title 10 Texas, which requires only the Sen
ate to perfect it, no other Power could be permitted to
invade and by force Of arms posses itself Of any por
ton the territory of Texas pending your deliberations
on the treaty. without placing itself in hostile attitude
to the United States and usfyng the employment Of
any means at our disposal to drive back the INVASION
Atthe same me ismy opinion that Mexico or anyother
Power will find in your approval of the treaty no Just
cause of war against the United Slates do believe
that there is any serious hazard Of to be found in
the fact OF such approval Nevertheless every proper
measure will be resored to by the Executive to pre-
upon honorable and just basis the public peace
by reconciling Mexico through liberal course pol
ICY to the treaty.
JOHN TYLER.
Washington, May IS, 1914.
Accompanying this are several orders and letters
fem the departments of War and Navy, These orders
and letters state that sixteen companies composing the
Sd and 4h regiment were ordered from Jefferson bar
racks( Missour) to Fort Jessup where there were al
ready The seven companies of the ID dfagoons and that
the force at Fort Jessup Natchoches, was other
wise increased to twenty three companies or about 1850
men. The command of this post was given to Gen. z.
Taylor.
A confidential letter from the Secretary Of the Navy
to the President enclosed the following list Of United
States vessels of War now cruising in under orders
for the Gulf of Mexico
Frigate Potomac, Capt F. M Newell
Sloop Vincennes, Commander F. Buchanan.
Brig Somers, Commander G. T. Gerry, Qemporari-
ly commanded by Lieut.. T. w. Brent)
Under orders al Norfolk, and dTeady for sea.
soop Vandalia Commander J. S. Chauncey.
Sloop Falmouth, Commander J. R. Sands.
Steamer Union, Lieut.. Commandant H. Bell.
Brig Bainbridge, Commander Newman, at N. Y. for
| repairs.
All the above are attached tothe hcme squadron Com
modore David Conner,
| The sloop Preble, Commander T. w. Freelon, (not
! attached 10 the home squadron,) is on temporary
cruise among the West India Islands and to the ports in
Central America, &C., and will return shortly 10 the U.
| States.
The brig Lawrence, Commander Gardner, will be
ordered IS soon as she ready for sea- proceed ohe
West indies, and report TO Commodore Conner for or
ders
An order to Com Cenher nstructs him to prepare the
Home Squadron, which will be Joined blythe Falmouth
and Vandaa and sail for Vera Cruz and the Mexican
coast Com Conner was commanded 10 repair 10 N
Orleans and meet Minister Shannon and give him con-
veyance to Mexico. This was countermanded short
time afe the President having determined to send no
Minister to Mexico at present. and directs the Union TO
await the orders of Commodore Conner at Pensacola.
The last order which is dated the 18th inst directs Com
Chauncy, commanding the Vandalia, to proceed, when
that vessel is ready for sea- to PorauPrince to look
after our commerce and the interest of our citizens, al
foding 10 them, should be necessary, all the protec-
tion and assistance in his power. After remaining
there as long necessary TO proceed to Pensacola to
receive out into execution orders from Com. Conner
and if the latter OF his orders be not found there to re-
pair Immediately 10 Vera Cruz and other places unit
he shall be found when his instructions are to be obey
ell.
The Madisonian states that there is another highly
important message Of the President to the Senate, which
u has not been published as yet.
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