The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-29
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annexation of Texas now. give signal reouhe
10 the umbi- dexter Intelligencer
First reason: Messrs. Adams and Clay con
tended that Texas was our rghllul properly,
sacred inheritance for Posteri'y. MI Gay We.
hemently opposed 10 the last TINS VIOLATION oi
,h, ;,,egr;,v of the National territory, and had
,l.c.d upon record the avowal OF his conviction
thai the cession was distinct violation oil the
Constitution; in addition TO which vital ooJec-
ton, he portrayed, in glowing coors, the great
and growing importance Of Texas to The safety
and prosperity Of this country
Second reason: Messrs. Adams aud Clay, as
President aud Secretary of State, being mind
full of their former convictions on this suoJec',
sought, By treaty with Mexico, 10 recover that
territory. SO valuable 10 this country, and so I'M
portant TO its defence. Ay, they sought IN the
language Of the Intelligence, stealth'iy to Sc
cure this important advantage TO the country
and the resulting honor to themselves. The
Intelligencer was their organ, and chimed 10
P9ans 10 the effort. In the language OF the In
tellieencer, the question was sprung upon the
nation. Had success crowned their attempt,
The actual restoration of the country 10 It's right
owners would have been the first announcement
of their intention.
Thus with the Inteligencer il was right and
proper for Messrs Adams and Clay 10 seek Sc
cretly, by treaty, by springing the question up
on the public just in the act OF accomplishment,
TO acquire territory which, a, that period, had
a value somewhat doubtful. And yet this same
Intelligencer throws up its eyes with the zeal
and grace of duck, at supposed similar at
tempt, by this Administration, TO accomplish The
identical purpose so much lauded by the lnlelli
gencer, and that, too, at a moment when its &C
QUESTION by this country has become mpera-
tive. Every reason which could urge the Ad-
minisiration of Mr.. Adams 10 recover this last
inheritance of the country, has become OF ten
fold value by the progress of events.
The present Administration could adopt al
most rerbatinl, the proposals of Messrs. Adams
and Clay for the cession of Texas, substituting
Mexico in the place OF Spain.
Third reason: General Jackson, whose
experience and sagacity are held in high
estimation, also sought to recover TO the
count of its wonderful fertility, but as an
essential defence against future hostilities.-
He considered it a safeguard upon our most
vulnerable point. Subsequent events have
deepened his convictions, and from the retire
ment of the Hermitage he sends forth his warn
ing voice, to secure it promptly, TO secure Ter
az phile ii can be done.
Thus do we see these three eminent states
men, hostile upon mos Of the cardinal questions
Of policy, harmonic upon this, it being too
clearly necessary for the country for them to
differ about il.
BY every authority, therefore, worthy Of con
sideration, the acquisition Of Texas is recon-
mended. The only question open is as to time.
We repeat it, that admittedly, the only ques-
ton open for discussion is, as 10 the proper
time
We say that now is the accepted Time this
is the day for the recovery of our los, treasure
and defence.
We can now obtain it. Who so bold as TO
say that hereafter we shall certainly have it
whenever we wish it2
Who can give any good reason for delay ?
Who does not see danger in dvlay2 Put not
of until tomorrow, that which thou canst do
to-day.
Who are they who wish to put of this ques-
tion Why do they shrink from meeting the
question: What deceit do they propose to en-
act7 Engands Lion will stand in our path, in
every future attempt; let those who oppose
present action bear the responsibility Of alluring
him there.
What glory, what friends will they acquire by
this negative act7 viii the friends Of this
measure have their minds disabused Of susp-
cion, when they find the question neg
lected, jeoparded, lost, by an indefinite post
ponement, and without any conclusive reason 2
Are the opponents of this measure so numerous,
and their power Sc great, as 10 render propiria-
ton to them, The matter of first importance 2
Are its friends and supporters so few and so
lukewarm, and so powerless as to be thwarted
with impunty2 Is there any instance on re-
cord where gratitude and steady support were
extended TO this merit of negstion7
Who does not know that jealous support shall
be extended TO those alone who advocate this
acquisition2
Those who now oppose the measure, will
place against themselves the lasting record which
shall blast forever their claims TO national sup
port.
The friends of the measure will never forget
or forgive opposition its enemies ,ciH forget it
and acknowledge no obligations.
The growing advantages which will How
from the Union, will afford to all its supporter,
a perpetual letter Of recommendation, Will,
they will constitute lasting rebukes to the sagaci
" and patriotism Of those who have oppose it
The cesslon of Louisiana was more vehe