Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-05-18

that although foreign governments might
disavow all design to disturb the relations
which exist under the Constitution between
these States. yet that one, the most power.
full amongst them, had not failed to declare
its marked and decided hostility to the
chief features in those relations, and its
purpose, on all suitable occasions, TO urge
upon Mexico the adoption Of such course
in negotiating with Texas as TO produce the
obliteration of that feature from her do.
nestle policy, as one of the conditions Of
her recognition, by Mexico, as an independ-
ent State. The Executive was also aware
of the fact, that formidable associations Of
persons, the subjects Of foreign powers, ex-
listed who were directing their utmost eff.
forts to the accomplishment of this object.
To these conclusions it was inevitably brought by
the documents now submitted to the senate. |
repeat, the Executive saw Texas in a state of al.
most hopeless exhaustion, and the question was
narrowed down to the simple proposition, wheth.
or the United States should accept the boon Of
anne xaon on fair liberal terms, or, by refusing
TO do so, force Texas to seek refuge in the arms
Of some other power, either through a treaty Of
alliance, offensive and defensive, or the adoption
Of some orher expedient. which might virtually
make her tributary to such power, and dependent
upon it for all future time. The Executive has
full reason to believe that such would have been
the result, without its interpositon and that s1ch
will be the result, in the event either Of unneces.
sary delay in the ratification, or Of the rejection
Of the proposed treaty.
In full view, then. Of the highest public duty,
and as a measure of security against evils ncal.
culably great, the Executive has entered into the
| negotiation, the fruits Of which are now submitted
to the Senate. Independent Of the urgent gea
sons which existed for the step it has taken, il
might safely invoke the fact, which it confident
! ly believes that there exists 10 civilized govern
ment on earth, having voluntary tender made il
Of domain so rich and fertile, SO repLete with
all that can add to national greatness and wealth
AMI so necessary 10 its peace and safely, that
would reject the offer. Nor are other powers,
Mexico inclusive, likely in any degree to be in
iurously affected by the ratification Of the treaty
/ The prosperity Of Texas will be equally interest
/ ing to all; in the increase Of the general com
merce Of the world, that prosperity will De Sc
cured by annexation.
But one view of the subiec. remains to be pre-
sen;ed. Ii grows out Of the proposed enlarge
ment Of cur territory. From this, am free L
confess, see 20 danger. The federatiye system
is susceptible Of the greatest extension compatible
with the ability Of the representation Of the mos
distant state or territory to reach the seat Of gov
eminent in time to participate in the functions o
/ legislation, and to make known the wants OF tht
constituent body. Our confederated repu5li,
consisted originally Of thirteen members. |
now consists Of twice that number, while applI
cations are before Congress to permit other addj
tons.
This addition Of new States has served t
strengthen rather than weaken the Union. New
interests have sprung up, which require the uni
ted power Of all through the action oil the com
mon government, TO protect and defend upon tn
high seas and in fore en- parts. Each State com
nits, with perfect security, TO that common gov
eminent those great interests growing out Of GU
relations with other nations Of the world, an
which equally involve the good Of all the State:
It's domestic concerns are left 10 It's own excIusy
, management.
But if there We're any force in tho objection,
would seem 10 require an immediate abandon
ment OF territorial possessions which lie in III
distance, and stretch to a lar off sea, and yet \
one would be found, it is believed ready to ret
ommend such an abandonment. Texas lies
our very doors, and in our immediate vicinity.
Under every view which have been able
take of this subject, think that the interests
our common constituents, the people Of all tt
States and a love of the Union. left the Exec
tive no other alternative than to negotiate tn
treaty. The high and solemn duly OF ratifyin
} or rejecting it, is wisely devolved on the Sena
by the Constitution Of the United States.
JOHN TYLER.
WAsutyoToy, april %, 1844.
WIG MEETING.
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