Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-12-11

our agricultural productions -snfcty 10 from
tiers and additional strength and stability TO the
Union-thcse tic results which would rapidly
doyeIopc themselves, upon tho consumm1ton OF
the measure Of annexation. In such-event, will
not doubt but that Mexico would find her in
tcrcst to consist in meeting the advances Of this
Government in spirit Of amlty.
Nor do appreIcud any serious complaint from
any o,hor quarter; sufficient ground exists for
such complaint. We should interfere IN no re-
spect with the rights Of any other nation. There
cannot be gathered from tho act. any design on
mr. part to do so with their possessions on this
Continent. We have intcrposcd no impedlmcnts
in tho way Of such acquisitions Of territory, large
and extensive as many of them are, as the leading
uowers Of Europe have made. from tune TO time,
in evory part Of the world. Wo seek no conquest
made by war. No intrigue viii have been rcsof-
ted TO, or acts Of diplomacy cssaycd to accom-
,lish tho annexation of Texas. FREQ ana lndc-
ucudcnt herself slio asks to be received into our
Union. 1t is question for our own decision,
whether she shall be received or not.
The two Governments having already agreed,
through their respective organs, on tho terms OF
annexation, | would recommend their adoption by
(,onorcss in tho form Of loint resolution, or act,
~ he pcrfectcd and made binding the two coun-
rcswhcn adopted in Ike manner by the Govern
ment OF Texas
In order that the subject may be fully present
ed in all its bearings, tho correspondence which
taken piacC, reference 10 since tit6
ourpmcut of Congress. between the |. States
Texas. and Mexico, il herewith transmitted.
The amendments proposed By the Scnatc to tho
Convention concluded between the United States
md Mexico on tho 2Nth Of November, IS 10, have
becn transmitted through Minister, for the
concurrence of the Mexican Government; but al
though urged thereto, 10 action has yet been had
on tic subject nor has any answer been given
which would authorize 4 favorable conclusion III
the future.
Tho Decree Of September, Is 3D. in relation TO
tho retail trade the order for the expulsion Of for
cuncrs. and tAnt Of moro recent date III regard
to passports-a Of which arc considered as IN
violation Of tic Treaty Of Amity and Commerce
between tho two countries, have led 10 "A cores
pondcnce of considerable length between the Min
istcr for Foreign Relations ANA OUR Representa-
tive at Mexico, but without any satisfactory result
They remain still unadlusted and many and Sc
rous Inconvenience have already resulted to our
c!Zons III consequence OF them
Questions growing out Of tho act Of disarnn2
u body Of Texan troops under tho command OF
MINOR Suiycly by On officer IN the service OF tao
United States acting under tho orders of our
Government; aud tic forc;b!e entry into the
t,ustoni-Eousc at Rrvafl,s Landing on Red Itiv-
or. by certain citizens Of tho United States, and
takinr away thCrcirum the goods seized by tho
Collector of the Customs, as forfeited under the
laws Of Texas, have bccn adjusted so far as the
lowers of tho Executive cNtond. Tho corro3-
rutdcucc between the two Governments IN refer
cncc to both subjects, will bo found amongst tho
accompanying documents II contains Il full state
mont Of all tic facts aud circumstances, with the
yicws takon on both sides, and the principles on
which tho questions have boon adjusted. 1t re-
mains for Congress 10 make tho necessary appro-
pration to carry tho arrangement into effect,
which respectfully recommend.
The greatly improved condition Of tho I'roasu-
~, affords subject FOR general congratulations
Tho paralysis which had fallen on trade and COM
MERGE and which subjected tho Government to
the necessity of rcsortng 10 loans, and to the IS
sue of Treasury notes 10 largo amount, has
passed away and after the payment Of upwards
Of $1,000 O00, on account of tho interest, and in
redemption of more than $4,000 OF the pub
lie debt which fails due tho lst Of January
next, and setting apart upwards OF 'e-,oOujou Tor
the payment Of outslaudin" Treasury notes, ard
meeting an instalmcnt of the debts of the corpo-
rate cities OF Tic District Of Columbia--an cstI-
mated surplus OF upwards Of $ .Ooo.O 600. over and
above the existing appropriations, Will roman III
the Treasury ut the close OF tho tscal Ncar.-
Should the Treasury notes continue OUTSTANDING
as heretofore, that surplus Will be considerably
augmented. Although all interest has ceased up
on them. and the Government has invited their re-
turn 10 the Treasury ct they romain outstanding:
atiording great facilities 10 commerce. and cstab-
fishing the fact that. under a wcll-rcguiated sys-
tenn of finance. the Government has resources
within itself, which render ii independent III tune
Of need, not only OF private loans bat also oil
bank facilities.
The only remaining subject Of regret is. that
the remaining stocks of tho Government do not
fall due at an earlier day: since their redemption
would be entirely within It's control. As It IS, 1t
may be wei. worthy tho consideration ofConSress
whether the law establishing Tho sinking fund
under the operation of which hte debts OF the
Revolution and last war with Great Britain were.
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proper notifications. $50 10 prevent an accu-
mutation of surplusscs, and limited IN amount 10
a specific sunl.) be rc-cnactcd. Such provision.
which would authorize tho Government TO 80 mo
the market for purchase OF It's own stock on ialr
terms, would serve 10 maintain It's credit at the
highest point, and prevent 70 great extent. those
fluctuations in tho price OF lis securities; which
might under other clrcuns noes a lcct lis credit