The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-05-02
TEXAs-ITS. IIPORTANCE-WEAt tTH, &C.
j THE PEOPLE ,.lt
OF THE Dist CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF
PENNSYLVANIA.

FENNo ILNANlA.
treaty has been signed for the Annexation OF Tex
to the territories ofhe United States. i now feel cal
led upon to state to you my fepwciiizens and late
stituens the grounds ofmy acquiescence in this mo-
mentous measure.
have thought much upon this subject and endeav |
ored to give candid and impartial consideration,
which has produced the most decided conviction in my
mind that OF the highest importance to the welfare
and happiness of the whole country, and especially con-
ducve to the great interests OF you who so lately honor
ed me with your confidence and support
To the United States as a nation, it gives compact
territory which is essential for defence in and
useful in peace, by removing all of collision ars
ing from nfracon of revenue laws and from disputes
about common rights in navigating rivers.
Eight years ago, Texas gained her independence on
the fields Of San Jacino and has ever since maintained
it. She has been recognized by the first powers of Eu
rope has preserved the character Of independent and
sovereign state through all that time, and now as thor
oughy severed from Mexico the latter republic is
from the Kingdom OF Spain TO which she belonged not
more than twenty two years ago. l cannot perceive
how the right of Texas 10 negotiate with foreign powers
to form alliances to transfer her territory to another
government, can be questioned. InlSl9 we ceded Tex
to Spain. In 1922 recognized the independence
of Mexico In 1926 one ofthe first acts of the ad-
minstraion-Mr. Adams President, Mr. Clay Secreta-
ry Of State, both uniting in the measure-was the offer
to purchase Texas from Mexico, IN the face of the SOL
emn protest of SPAIN and while still pending
between that kingdom and its revoted province. The
important fortress of San Juan dUloa, which comman-
ded the principal port and almost the entire trade OF
Mexico was during all this time in the possession of
Spain, and was not finally evacuated until December %
1926 The naval warfare did for many years
afterwards Spain actually not recognizing the indepen-
dence of Mexico until after Texas had established hers
fhee be any force in the objection, that Texas is still
unrecognized by Mexico it would have been much stron
ger to the proposed negotiation of Messrs Adams and
Clay in 1926 for Mexico was then not only unrecogni
zed by Spain, but also by other OF the principal pow
ers Europe This proposition made less than six
years after we had by solemn treaty ceded Texas to
SPAIN Nor is there at this moment any war pending
between Texas and Mexico, other than by paper bule
tines and even this has been suspended by late arms-
tce. What wrong then is done to Mexico? What will
she ose2 Not Texas! for that is already pst There
will be no loss Mexico will gain peaceful and friend
y heghbor, having both the will and determination to
guarantee the integrity Of all her actual territories a.
gainst any European power. The law of nations au-
horizes this treaty with Texas for her independence is
recognized and established. Our treaty with Mexico is
rescnded by the revolution in Texas just tprior
treaty with Spain abrogated by the successful re-
volt OF Mexico herself 1t is not fully and absolutely
sovereign until she is recognized by the power from
which she has been severed by the revolution II This
power must necessarily, be the very last AMONG nations
to recognize such independence. .,,',
I This people first invited to settle the wild lands
of Texas by the King OF Spain, and afterwards, epcour-
aged in extending their setlementsby the very govern
ment Of Mexco-all under the pledge or the protection
ofthose rights held so dear and sacred by every Amer
ican disregard of these pledges and attempt at sub
jugation were met on the part of the people OF Texas
by resistance and successful revolt, which consti
tute them as sovereign and independent people. ..a
i The vast territory, nearly three hundred thousand
square miles, which belongs to Texas without any con-
fict with the acualpossessions OF the republic Of Mex
ico starting from the Gl is bounded the SOUTH by
that noble river The Rio Bravo del Nore, to the point
where that beautiful stream breaks forth from its
tain passes and thence north is separated to the west
strongly defined natural boundary of mountainous and
prairie country, which, it not unnhabitable will
for long time be left free to the Indian buffalo and ro
wing trapper. e.. ..1,.,,..;t ;t.....,..1.,,.r
The most indsputabep proof exists that Spain in 1919
when she sold Florida to the Unon and the latter eeded
Texas Spain, had actually instructed her minister to
acknowledge Unnecessary title to the whole OF Tex
as part of the Louisiana territory purchased by us in
1903. ...,.. ,4,..i.D .r.
The question of annexation has been discussed in the
various newspapers Published over the country Every
one who trusts in the perpeuity Of oaf Union ofwhich
30 true American ever doubts KNOWS that the bonds Of
connection have strengthened with the increase ofterri
ory and that the confederate system beautifully adapts
ITSELF to any extent country Local legislation by
Congress or its interference with the strict province OF
the States becoming impossible, when national objects
and interests engross its attention confederacy OF
great extent threatot disunion when confined to small
a sphere as the limits Of asinye State carry with them
no cause for ALARM and can never nsti into the most
traitorous bosom any hopes Of success.
The elevated mountainous districts of Texas extend
on the southwest to within one hundred miles ofthe
Gulf coast Its high table lands, with its hills and val
Ieys will be best adapted to the growing Of grain or raj
sing stock which class of labor is appropriate to the
small proprietor and freeman. The division between
planting and farming district, is marked by the best
natural boundaries and no edict OF man can change it.