The Arkansas banner., 1844-07-03

to my Message of the 10th ofsAiay, and 10 the documents which accompany it, which have not heretofore been made public If il be objected that the names of the writers ol some of the private letters are withheld, all that ] can say is, that Il Is done for reasons regarded as altogether adequate, and that the writers are persons of the first responsibility and citizens of Texas, and have such means ot obtaining information as 10 entitle their sentiments 10 full credit. Nor has any thing occurred to weaken, but, on the contrary, much to confirm, my confidence in the state ments ot General Jackson, and my own state ment made at the close of that message, in the belief, amounting almost to certainty, "that instructions have already been given by the Texan Government 10 propose to the Government of Great Britain, forthwith, on the failure, lof the Treaty, to enter into a treaty of commerce, and an alliance, offensive and defensive"
 also particularly invite your attention to i the letter from Mr. Everett, our Envoy at i London, containing an accountof a conyersa- ton ln the House of Lords which lately oc- cured between Lord Brougham and Lord Aberdeen, in relation to the question of An Ihe3atlon. Nor can do so without the eX- pression oi some surprise at the language of the Minister oi Foreign Affairs employed up- on the occasion. That kingdom which Is made what 1t now is by repeated acts of an- neXation, beginning from the time of the Hep- tarchy and concluding with the annexation of the kingdoms Of Ireland and Scotland, should perceive any principle, either novel or se- floa8, in the late proceedings of the American Executive in regard to Texas, is well ealea- lated to excite surprise. If t be pretended thai, because of commercial or political rela- lions which may exist between two countries, neither has rightto part with It's sovereignty, and that no third power can change those re lations bya voluntary treaty of union or an IneXation, then it would seem to follow that an annexation 10 be achieved by the force off arms in the prosecution of just and neees- sarY war, could in no way be justified; and vet ii Is presumed Great Britain would be the last nation in the world to maintain any such doctrine. The commercial and political re- lations of many of the countries of Europe have undergone repeated changes by sltizlsazs,- " treaties, by conquest, and by partitfshs ef their territories, without any question us to the right, under the public law. The ques- ttOis III Ill S VIEW LII Il, Call DE COHSlQeEEu dS neither serious nor novel.
 will not permit myself to believe that the British Minister designed to bring himself to any such conclusion but it is impossible for Us to be blind 10 the fact, that the statements contained in Mr. EYerett3s despatch are well worthy of serious consideration. The Gov ernment end People of the United States have never eyineed, nor do they feel any desire to interfere in public questions not affecting inc relations existing between the States el the American Continent
 Ne leave the European powers exclusive control oyer matters affecting their Continent and the relatiqns of their different States.
 The United States claim a similar exemp- ton from any such interference on theirpart. The Treaty with Texas was negotiated from considerations of high public policy inlu- eneing the conduct of the two Republics l WehaYe treated with Texas as an independent power, solely with the view of bettering the condition of the two countries. If Annexation in any form occur, it will arise from the free and unfettered action of the People of the two eountries and il seems altogether becoming in me to say that the honor of the country, the dignity of the American name, and theper- manent interests of the United States would forbid acquiesccnce in any such interference. No one can more highly appreciate the value of peace-to both Great Britain and the United States and the capacity of each 10 do injury 10 the other than myself; but peace can best ] he preserved by maintaining firmly the rights ] which belong to IS as ali independent com munity
 Somuch have considered 1t proper for me ] to say, and il becomes me te add, that while i 1 have regarded the Annexation 10 be accom- l plished by treaty as the most suitable form in which it could be effected, should Congress deem 1t proper to resort to any otber expedi- ent compatible with the Constitution, and likely to accomplish the object, stand pre- pared to yield my most prompt and active CO., operation.
 The great question Is not as to the manner in which 1t shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not.
 The responsibility of deciding this ques- ton is now devolved upon you.
 JOHN TYLER.
 WASHINGTON, June 10th. 134l.
 The Hon. Andrew Stevenson of Virginia, re- gently Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Government of Great Britain, has written and published his letter also touching the annexation of Texas-It-oeeupies nearly two wide and close columns of the Richmond Enquirer; but the spirit of his letter may be gathered from brief extract, as follows:- "By this union We take the surest means for tlying, not only the great defence of liberty, and securing the perpetnity of our glorious institutions, but we advance the cause of free dom, civilization, and Christianity, through out this Western hemisphere, for all future i timen
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