Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-12-27

no other alternative was left the ExecuA
tive but to take advantage of the we'll
known dispositions Of Texas. and TO in
vi,s her TO enter into treaty for annex.
ing her territory 70 that Of the United
States.
Since your last session, Mexico has
,hssateaed to renew the war. and has eth !
or made, or purposes 10 make, formidable
preparations for invading Texas, She
has issued DEGREES and proclamations,
preparatory TO the commencement OF hos
iili.ies, full Of threats, revolving 10 human.
j,y: and which, it carried into effect,
would arouse the attention Of all Chris
tendon. This new demonstration Of feel
ing, there is too much reason 10 believe,
has been produced in consequence of the
i.,c treaty Of snnexation with Texas
The Executive, therefore, could not be
Indifferent TO such proceedings and il felt
j, 10 be due, as well to itself as TO the hon.
~ Of tho country. that strong represent
;nion should be made to the Mexican
Government on the subject. This was
accordingly done as will be seen by the
copy Of the accompanying despatch from
The Secretary Of State 10 the United States
Envoy al Mexico. Mexico has no right
10 ieopordize the world by urging any
longer . useless and frui.less contest.
Such condition of things would not be
tolerated on the European Continent.
WHY should j, be on this !! A war Of dess
nIa,ioa, such as is now three.si.eced by
Mexico, cannot be wsged w;;nou, involv.
ing our peace and tranquility. 1, is idle
10 believe that such war could be looked
upon with Indifference by our own ci.i-
Ens, inhabiling adjoining States; and our
neutrality would be Aiolated, in despite Of
ri all efforts on the part of the Governs
'ncnt 10 prevent it. The country is SET
lied by emigrants from the United States,
under invitations held out to them by
Spain and Mexico. These emigranls
have left behind them friends and relatives
who would not fail 10 sympalhise with
them in their difficulties, and who would
bs led by those sympathies 10 participate
IN their struggles, however energetic the
action Of Government TO prevent it. Nor
would the numerous and formidable tribes
# Indians, the most war>like TO be found
IN nny land. which occupy the extensive
regions contiguous TO the States Of Arkan-
eas and Missouri, and who are in posses
zion Of large tracts of country within the
limits Of Texas, be likely to remain pas
sive. The incllnations Of those numerous
bands lead them invariably 10 war when
ever pretexts exist.
Mexico has no just ground for displeasure
against this government or people for negotia-
ting the treaty. What interest Of hers was af-
fected by the treaty. She was despoiled Of
nothing, since Texas was forever lost 10 her.
The independence of Texas was recognized
by several Of the leading powers Of the earth.
She was free TO treat-free TO adopt her own
line of policy-free 10 take the course which
she believed was best calculated to secure her
hsppiness.-Her government and people deci-
ded on annexation to the United States; and
The executive saw, in the acquisition Of such a
territory, the means Of advancing their perma-
nent happiness and glory. What principle Of
good faith then was violated what rule of po-
Ii,ical morals trampled under footl So far as
Mexico herself was concerned, the measure
should have been regarded by her as highly
beneficial. Her inability 10 conquer Texas
had been exhibited, repeat, by eighi-now
niue-years of fruitless and roinous contest
In the mean time. Texas mas been growing in
population and resources. Emigration has
flowed into her territory from all parts OF the
world, in current which continues TO increase
10 strength. Mexico requires a permanent
boundary between that young republic and
herself. Texas, at no distant day, If she con-
Times separate and detached from the United
States, will inevitably seek to consolidate her
strength BY adding to her domain the contigu.
gu sprovinoes of Mexico. The spirit Of revolt
from the control of the general government
has, heretofore, manifested itself in some Of
those PROVINCES; and il is fair TO infer that
,hev would be inclined 10 take Ahe first favor
nble opportunity to proclaim their independ.
ence. and to form close alliances with Texas.
The war would thus be endless; or, If cessa-
,ior.s Of hostilities should occur, they would
enlr endure for season. The interests Of
Mexico. therefore. could in nothing be better
consulted than in peace with her neighbors,
which would result 10 the establishment OF
permans boundary. Upon the ratification OF
lie treaty, the executive was prepared 70 treat
v i,h her on the most liberal basis. Hence the
boundaries of Texas were left undeSced by
The treaty. The executive proposed TO settle
ifese :oop terms that all the world should
Lave pronounced jus. and reasonable, None
po.ia,ion upon that point could have beef nm
der,aken between the United States ana m1s'
Eco, in advance Of the ratification Of the treaty.
We should have had no right--no power-no
authority to have conducted such negotia-
tioD; and 10 have undertaken it would have
been an assumption equally revolving to the
rride Of Mexico and Texas, and subiecting us
10 the charge Of arrogance; while to have pro-
uosed In advance Of annexation, to satisfy
Mexico for any contingent interest she might