The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-09

10 ulNlue ana distract puDiC councils care
fully avoided, These were LEFT 10 the wisdom Of the
future to determine. II presented, repeat the iso
! leted question of annexation ;-nnd in that form il
has been submitted to the ordeal Of public sentiment
controlling majority Of tho people, and large mr.
jorlty OF the States, have declared in favor of imme-
! date annexation. Instructions have thus come up to
both branches Of Congress, from their respective con-
sttuents, in terms the most emphatic II is the will
of both tha people and he states that Texas shall be
annexed 10 this Union promptly and Immediately. II
! may be hoped that in carrying into execution the
public will thus decnl ed, all collateral issues may
| be avoided, Future Legislatures best decide as
! to the number OF States which should be formed out
of the territory, when the time has arrived for decd-
ing that question. So with all others BY the treaty
the u States assumed the payment of the debts of
Texas to amount not exceeding 81 900 900; TO
be psid, with the exception of n sum falling short of
$500 600 exclusively out Of the proceeds Of the snes
of her public lands We could not, with honor take
the lands, without assuming the full payment Of all
membranes upon them.
Nothing has occurred since your last session to in
duce doubt that the dispositions of Texas remain
unaltered No lntination Of an altered determination
on the part OF her Government and People, has been
furnished TO the Executive. She still desires 10 throw
herself under the protection Of our laws, and TO par
take Of the blessings of feerative system; while
every American interest would seem to require it,
The extension of coast-wse and foreign trade, to
amount almost incaculable-the enlargement of
the market for our manufactures constantly grow
ing market for our agricultural productions safety
to our frontiers, and additional strength and stability
to the Union, -these are the results which would
rapidly develope themselves upon the contamination
ofthe measure of annexation. In such event. ! will
not doubt but that Mexico would find her inter-
est to consist in meeting the advances Of this Govern
ment in a spirit of amity.
Nor do apprehond any serious complaint from an
other quarter; sufficient ground exists for such
complaint, We should interfere in no respect with
the rights of any other nation There cannot be gath
cred from the act, any design our part to do so
~ on his hny
interposed mpedimonts in the way of such ncaui-
son' Of territory, large and extensive us many Of
them are, the leading powers of Europe have made
from time 10 time, in every part of the world We
seek no conquest mado by war. No intrigue will
have been resoIt ted TO, acts of diplomacy essayed
to accomplish the annexation Of Texas. Free and
independent herself she asks to be received into our
Union. It il question for our own decision, wheth-
or she shall be received not.
The two Governments having already agreed
through their respective organs, on the terms Of an
neNatIon, would recommend their adoption by Con-
gIess in the form of joint resolution or act to be
perfected and made binding the two countries,
when adopted in like manner by the Government Of
Texas.
In order that the subject may be fully presented
in all lis bearings the correspondence which has TAX
place, in reference 10 it, since the adjournment of
Congress, between the U. States Texas, and Mexico,
is herewith transmitted.
The amendments proposed by tho Senate 10 the
Convention concluded between the United States and
Mexico on the 20th Of November, Si3, have been
transmitted through Minister, for the concurrence
Of the Mexican Governments; bat, although urged
thereto, no action has yet been had on the subject
nor has any answer been given which would author
ze favorable conclusions in the future.
The Decree Of September, s43, in relation to the
retail trade, the order for the expulsion of Foreigners
and that of more recent date in regard passports
all of which considered in violation Of the !
Treaty Of Amiy and Commerce between the two
countries have led TO correspondence Of considera
BILE length between the Ministers of Foreign Relations
and our Representative ut Mexico, but without any
satisfactory result. They remain still unad justcd
and many and serious Inconvenience have already
resulted to our citizens in consequence Of them
Questions growing out Of the act OF dsarming u
body Of Texan troops under the command Of Major
Snively, by an officer in the service Of the United
States, acting under the orders of our governments
and the forcble entry into the Custom House at
Bryarly's Landing, Red River, and certain citi
of the United States and taking away there
from tho goods seized by the Collector of the Gus
toms, forfeited under the law Of Texas, have been
adjusted so far as the powers of the Executive ex-
tend. The correspondence between the two Gov
in reference both subjects will be found
amongst the accompanying documents. II contains
full statement Of all the facts and circumstances,
with the views taken both sides, and tho princi
pies which the questions have been adjusted 1t
remains for Congress to make the necessary oppro-
priation to carry the arrangement into effect, which
| respectfully recommend.
The greatly improved condition of the Treasury, !
affords subject for general congratulaton. The !
paraasys which had fallen trade and commerce, !
and which subjected the Government to the necessity
of resortng loans, and the issue Of Treasury notes.
to large amount, has passed away; and, after the !
payment of upwards of 81 900, 900 account Of the
interest," and in redemption of more than So 200, 900
Of the public debt, which falls due the LIST of jan
uary next, and setting apart upwards Of So ,0OO 900
for the payment of outstanding Treasury notes. and
meeting instalment of the debts OF the corporaed
cities of tho District Of Coumbia-an estimated sur
plus of upwards of 81 ,00O, 900, and above the
existing aPpropriations,w remain in the Treasury
at the close of the fiscal year. Should The Treasury
notes continue outstanding, heretofore that
plus will he considerably augmented Although all
interest has ceased upon them and the Government
has invited their return to the Treasury, yet they
remun outstanding; affording great facilities to
MERGE, and establishing the fact that, under well
regulated system Of finance, the Government has
within itself, which render il independent in
lime Of need not only of private loans, but also of
bank facilities.
The only remaining subject Of regret is, that the
emainlng stocks of the Government do not fall due
1t an earlier day; since their redemption would be
entirely within its control. As it is, it may be well
worthy the consideration of Congress, whether the
aw establishing the sinking fund under the opera
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