Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-03

annexed TO orr Union, and remain an 'indepen-
dent Republic We trust this is nothing but
rumor such as is often circulated in the Ameri-
can newspapers, about The purposes Of Our Go
vcrnmcnt, when nothing is known OF its inlen-
tons; but if il should he true, and Texas should
embrace the conditions of The proposition, it
would amount 10 nothing less than placing her
destiny in the hands OF the powerful European
Governments that suggested the proceeding,
which, under the guise OF protecting her interests,
would use her for the attainment of their own
selfish designs, and 10 our detrlnent Such an
arrangement we know, would, at no very distant
period, produce war-a dreadful, cxIerminating
war For the moment it became apparent that
European powers were controlling The dcs,inics
of States on this continent, and on our borders,
the declaration Of President. Monroe would be-
come the motto Of our people, and ON Govern
ment would have TO enforce the principle OF non
Intervention by foreign Governments so distinct
" proclaimed, and so universally adopted and
approved" The Madisonian also states, that
'lhe rnm0ys from Texas would Indicate il
true, that the President elect cf that Republic is
iniiical To Annexation Before his election.
we know that Dr. Jones was bot opposed the
measure, and We do not think he could change
the sentiments Of his constituents, if he should be
induced 10 change his own. And if The people
should not be with him in anv arrangement he
may attempt 10 make under the captivating tnFn-
cnetS OF British Diplomalsts, he must surely I've
aware ofhe rerils he would have 10 encounter in
opposing their will. Neither Dirloma;is,s, Prcsi-
dents, nor Senator'S can check the progressive
destiny of the United States Those who oppose
our rcsisle>s march, will inevitably I've crushed
for their folly. Even in old England. there are
breasts in which the spark OF Republican free
dom would glow, iflhe torch should be applied.
England had better look 10 her oppressed millions
at home instead of interfering with our arrange
merits on this side ilhc Atlantic"
Should we lose Texas, the responsibility willbc
on the heads ofihose who have rejected ilr Treaty.
Butwe DO not believe in such result We must
now strike boldly for acquisition. The election of
Mr.. Polk will cheer up our friends there, and
couneract Mr.. Arson Jones, il he should have
changed his views. The President, we presume,
will speak in strong language in his Annual Mes
sage. Werus not week will elapss, before
resolution will be brought into the Hohc Of Re-
presenlatves 10 report bill Tor lis Annexation.
II the measure can be passed under Mr.. Tyler's
Administration, We should hail with pleasure.
Let The glory all inure 10 him. Sisnsarc afoat,
which seem 10 indicate that the Wings consider
the late election, as the exponent. o.. the will Of the
people, in favor Of the Annexation, and some OF
them may even he disposed 10 give The credit OF
the act 10 Mr. Tyler, instead otto Mr. Polk We
certainly would not object 10 any notion OF this
description, however caprciou> il might appear,
which should rebound 10 the prosperity OF our
country. We have remarked with or brethren
some of the Wing signs OF The times. They in
cline more in favor OF Texas than bcloe the clcc-
ton. The Baltimore American, (Whig) lately
in,imacd that Annexation would not be opposed
BY the Wings Of the South. still more re-
markablc revelation is in the New York Courier
II furnishes some pressing arguments IN favor OF
the measure. Among these are the following:
"ln support OF these views, We have enjea-
yored 10 show that Texas is necessary 10 the CON-
mcrce of the United States, because in twenty
years size may grow sufficient cotton 10 cause our
own great staple 10 be excluded from European
porls unlcs. we abandon our Tariff For the
same reason. tie possession OF Texas isimporian,
tor he protection Of The interests of the Cotton
growing States; and, finally, the whole country
is deeply interested in rc-obtainirg what Was
once ours, because no country can be permanent
" prosperous, that has not foreign, as well IS
home market Tor its producc-withori which,
there can he no commerce, and commerce being
absolutely necessary for the civilization, the hap
piness, and the prosperity OF great people
While these arc the prominent reasons with Us, i'll
favor Of the Annexation of Texas IL the proper
tune fhera * char &c which we have nerer
lost sight ard which Is worry li,.ic uni.-.,o.i :
As The friend cr the Stare, we desire 10 zee Texas
admitted 10 Tie Union and never did Mr.. Clay
place on record 4 greater truth. that when he
wrote that, The question OF AnLcxa,on had no.
thin. 10 do with slavery.