The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10
From the Lagrange (Geo,gia) Herald.
EXATION-TE

uvrng ofcertain great men of the nation, respecting
the annexation of Texas, we may expest.a warlike
breeze to blow from Mexico's borders before ano-
Their year shall roll through. Our relaDns with the
civilized world have been peaceabe lorg enough it
seems and that demon-like passion o. man, enry
has not ceased TO work, until it has nearly reached
its acme. All countries, the noble, the gallant
French, have eyed us with jealousy, fer many years
our commercial borders extending, our home in
dustry increasing, and our manufacturers prosper
ing; all tend to place America in an envable posi-
ton before the world Not only this, but our capa-
bility to maintain the position nov occupy being
apparent to all, it is left only alternative that
peace shall be disturbed by aggressions from va
riOus quarters.
Will Americans remain silent hen they are ap-
prised that now, even at this very moment, war is
both directly and indirectly, threatened against their
| dearbought and high-prized county Yes the very
port. holes Of Mexico s.d Eng sud are now under a
state OF preparation; and only wait for the signal
What is that signal Can no one conjecture? Is
there none in all this country who can understand
that, by the private negotiations between England
and Mexico, that America is 10 be mate the prey ?
Cannot our countrymcn understand, that if they dare
TO take Texas under their fostering care that Eng
land is prepared TO lend the helping hand to Mexico
in our subjugationi Can they net understand, that
our civil institutions are to be broken asunder-hat
treaties are to be tramplcd under foot and that
tai disregard will be paid to rights Before pro-
ceedng, question arises, whether the United States
pDoScsSCS
shed son.e light upon that subject -,
In the recent Legislature Of South Carolina, the
subject of the annexation of Texas presented be-
fore that body, and resolutions were acted on-by
which il will be seen that the treaty of ST. Idefonso
Of March, 1900 ceded ell the Territory now Texas
to France together with the Territory of Louisiana
confirmed by Spain The treaty Of April, 1893 by
France, ceded Louisiana to the United States sto the
extent that it held in the hands OF Spain
Consequently Texas was, and is regarded, part
and parcel Of said treaty, belonging to the United
Stats. Another treaty was Their made between the
United States and Spain, in which it appears that
Texas was ceded to Spain, February, 1879 by our
Government. But, upon examination INTO the
powers granted 10 the General Government, it APP
pears she had no pCirr to tede any portion Of the
Union. If, then, the foregoing be true, Texas OF
right, belongs 10 The United States, and should be
dealt with accordingly.
Mexico, as will be seen b. the correspondence be-
tween her Charge dAflairs and the Amer lean Minis
ter Hon. Waddy Thomj SOM has made direct
threat against America 'that f the annexation of
Texas TO the United ates should take place." that
she should consider herself al liberty TO declare war
against the States.
Furhermore-all England and very large por-
ton of Ireland, together with Mexico enire are
now and have been deadly hostile TO several Of
our most important institutionsparicflarly that of
slavery. death blow is to be made in some shape,
manner, or iorm-will not our people prepare for
war, when in peace Surely, now il the Ii ne if
ever, to prepare, "est at unexpected hour the
enemy shall come and overpower US"
Let US not console ourselves with the thought that
because we have for many years. enjoyed uninter-
rupted peace, that shall always be the same han.
| py people that we have ever been Let US remember
mat all republics, proud as they may have been
free and independent they may have thong hit them
selves 10 be, have ALL IN their turn, sunk into wretch
edness Frustrated at the feet of tyrant and remain
| only, that other nations may know how, and what.
| shall be their fate.
England, 1T Is true, is powerful-she has already
conquered nearly every nation within her reach--in
Tact, all whom she desired, America and now,
with Jealousy, and revengcfu heart, for the past
driven on by the modification Of the struggle of 76
determines once more TO reck her sword in the Anne
| ricans blood.
| Nor is tins all Civil connections are excited
| even our own countrymen encouraged to dissent
from the laws by which others are governed. and
which do not, nor never has nterered with the insti-
buttons of any other section Of the Government But
Notwithstanding, we have adhered strictly to the let
ter Of the CONSTITUTIONS yet there are some of our peo-
pie who are now ready to join issue with foreign
Power in prostrating the institutions of slavery-n
bringing about a revolution--such an one as would
speak to posterity of blood than by any other
| that has preceded.
These difficulties have been bruing and the clouds
have been gathering black around u.s. ever since the
speech Of Daniel OConnelI of August, 1897 in which
direct charge was made against the People of the
states reia'Ne 10 slavery FROM mat period until
| now, Mexico has been in state of intense excite
ment; fearing that, slavery one of the recop
nions by Texas, that she would place herself under
the and protection of the United States This
regard very just conclusion because the citi
| zens of Texas "bone Of our bone and flesh Of
our flesh" and understand our laws have been cdu-
Gated by us; have practised our customs and feel
free under no other Government than that of a Re-
| public like
We say, them to our Congress- (and let the voice
of alarm be sounded by the South, the North. Ike
East, and the West,) to bring about speedy annexa
ton of Texas Let Congress exercise her right-let
her proclaim that Texas and the United States are
now one and the same, and every true-hearted Ame-
riean is ready TO stand by and defend her
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cold and iquo,-icei in summer TO get cold.
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