Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-20

eentimen0 TO fun credit.e Nor has any thing oc-
CURED to weaken, but, on the contrary, much to
confirm my confidence in the statements Of Gen.
jackson, and my own statement made at the
close OF that message, i'm the belief, amounting
almost TO certainty, shat instructions have al
ready been given by the Texian Government 10
propose to the Government Of Great Britain forth
with, on the failure (of the treaty. to enter into
treaty OF commerce, and an alliance, offensive
and defensive.
letter from Mr.. Everett, our Envoy at London.
containing an account OF a conversation IN the
House OF Lords which lately occurred between
Lord Brougham and Lord Aberdeen in relation
to the question Of annexation. Nor can do so
without the expression OF some surprise at the
language tho Minister Of Foreign Affairs en-
pioyed upon tho occasion. That a kingdom
which rs made what II now is by repeated acts of
annexation, beginning trem the time of the Hep
tarchy aplieoncluding with the annexation of the
kingdoms OF Ireland and Scotland, should per-
ceive any principle, either novel serious, in the
late proceedings of the American Executive in
regard to Texas, is well calculated to excite sur
prise, If it be pretended that because of COM
4 nercal or political relations which may exist be-
tween two countries, neither has a right to part
with It's sovereignty, and that no third Power
can change those relations by voluntary treaty
oil union or annexation, then il would seem to
follow that an annexation TO be achieved by force
ny war could i'll no way be justified and yet i,
is presumed that Grea, Britain would be the las,
nation IN the world TO maintain any such doctrine.
The commercial and political relations of many
OF the countries OF Europe have undergone re-
Peated changes by voluntary treaties, by conquest
and by partitions OF their territories, without any
question as to the right, under the public law
The question, in this view Of 1t, can be consider.
ed as neither serious novel.
viii not permit my self to believe that the Brit
ish Minister designed to bring himself TO any such
conclusion but il is impossible for us TO be blind
to the fact that the statements contained in MIR
Everetts despatch arc well worthy Of serious
consideration. The Government and People c
tho United States have never evinced no
do they feel any desire to interfere in public
questions not affecting the relations existing he
tween the States of the American continent
we leave the European Powers exclusive CON
troll over matters affecting their continent and tn,
relations Of their different States.
Inc United States claim similar exemption
from any such interference on their part. The ,rea
~ with IeXas was negotiated from considera
uons OF high public policy, influencing til,
conduct OF the two Republics. We have tfea,et
with Texas as an independent Power, solely will
view OF lettering the condition of the two coun
tries. III annexation i'm any form occur, il will
arise from the free and unfe,tered action o
the people OF the two countries; and il seems
"ltogether becoming In me TO say that the hono
and the permanent interests OF the United State.
would forbid acquiescenco in any such nterfer
ence.
No one can more highly appreciate the value o
peace to both Great Britain and the United States
ana Inc capacity OF each 10 do injury to the other
than myself; but peace can best be preserved b,
maintaining firmly the rights which belong to Us
as an Independent community
SO much have considered it proper for me tc
say and 1t becomes me only to add, that while
have regarded the annexation to be accomplished
ny treaty as the most suitable form in which i
could be effected, should Congress deem it proper
TO resort to any other eXpedieni compatible viii
the Constitution, and likely to accomplish the OBJ
Ject' stand prepared 10 yield my most prompt
and active cooperation.
The great question is not to the manner in
which il shall be done, but whether it shall be
accom- lshed or not
The responsibility of deciding this question is
now devolved upon you.
| JOHN TYLER.