The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-28


due regard To our own. This government cannot,
consistently with its honor, permit any sucn n!er
ference. With equal If not greater pr0pnetys might
the United States demand OF other governments 70
surren der their numerous anu valuable ACQUISITIONS,
made III lime past, al numberless places on the sur
lace OF the globe, whereby they have addedlo thsh
power and enlarged their resources.
IoMexlco, the Executive is DISPOSED 10 pursue
course concliiatory In It's character, and al tne
same time to render her the most ample justice, by
conventions and stipulatlons not inconsistent with
the rights and dignity OF the government. It's ac-
tuated by no spirit OF unjust ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, but
looks only to It's own security. II has made known
to Mexico, at several periods, its extreme anxiety
that country and Texas Its wishes however have
been entirely disregarded. 1t has ever been ready
to urge an adjustment Of the dispute upon terms
mutually advantageous to both 1t will be ready at
all times to hear and discuss any claims Mexico
may think she has on the justice Of the United
States, and to adjust any that may be deemed to
be SO on the most liberal terms. There IS no de-
sire on the part Of the Executive to wound her
pride, or affect injuriousy her interest; but, at the
same time, it cannot compromt by any delay IN
its action the essential interests of the UnedStates
Mexico has no right to ask or expect this OF us
we deal rightfully with Texas as an indepen
dent power The war which has been waged for
eight years has resulted only in the conviction, with
all others than herself that Texas cannot be recon,
quered cannot but repeat the opinion, expressed
is time it had ceased The Executive, while 1t
could not look upon its longer continuance without
the greatest uneas!ness, has nevertheless, for all
past time, preserved course OF strict neutrality
It could not be ignorant of the fact OF the exhaus-
ton which war of SO long duration had pro
1uced. Least of all was it ignorant OF the anxl-
ETY. of other powers to induce Mexico to enter
into terms of reconciliation with Texas, which,
affecting the domestic institutions of Texas, would
operate. most injurously upon the United States,
and might most seriously threaten The existence
OF this happy Union. Nor could it be nnac-
quainted with the fact, that although foreign
m al
the relations which exist under the Constitution
between these States, yet that one, the most pow
erful amongst them, had not failed to declare its
marked and decided hostility to the chief features
in those relations, and its purpose, all suitable
occasions, to urge upon Mexico the adoption OF
such course in negotiating with Texas as to pro-
duce the obliteration of that feature from her do
nestle policy, as one of the conditions of her re-
cogniton, by Mexico, as an independent State.
The Executive was also aware of the fact, that
formidable associations OF persons, the subjects
their utmost efforts 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 almost hopeless exhaustion and the ques-
ton was narrowed down to the simple proposition,
whether the United States should accept the boon
of annexation on fair and liberal TERMS or by re-
usng to do so, force Texas to seek refuge in the
arms of some other power, either through treaty
of alliance, offensive and defensive, or the adop-
ton Of some other expedient, which might virtual
y make her tributary to such power, and dependent
upon it for all future time. The Executive has fnll
result without its interpositon, and that such will
We the result, in the event either of unnecessary
delay in the ratification, of the rejection OF the
proposed treaty.
In full view, then, of the highest public duty, and
as measure of security against evils intellectually
great, the Executive has entered into the negotia-
lion, the fruits of which are now submitted to the
Senate. Independent of the urgent reasons which
hacf ato IN
woke the fact, which it confidently believes, that
there exists no civilized government on earth, hav-
ing voluntary tender made it OF domain SO rich
md fertile, so replete with all mat can add 20 ma
peace and safety, thai would reject the offer. Nor
are other powers, Mexico inclusive, likely, in any
degree, to be njuriously affected by the ratfca-
ton Of the treaty me prosperity OF Iexss WIN I'D. De
eral commerce of the world, that prosperity will be
secured by annexation.
But one view of the subject remains to be pre-
sented 1t grows out of the proposed enlargement
of our territory. From this, am free to confess,
see no danger. The federative system Is ssceptI-
BILE of the greatest extension compatible with the
ability of the representation ct the most distant state
or territory to reach the seat of government IN time
to participate in the functions OF legislation, and to
make known the wants of the constituent body,
Our confederated republic consisted originally OF
| thirteen members. 1t now consists OF twice thai
number, while applications are before Congress 10
permit other additions. !.
This addition of new States has served to strength
en- rather than to weaken the Union New liner
have sprung ups which require the united power
| Of all, through the action of the common govern
ment, to protect and defend upon the high seas anC
in foreign parts Each State commits, with per
| feet security, to that common government those
great interests growing out OF our relations with
other nations of the world, and which equally
| involve the good Of all the States Its domestic
concerns are left to its own exclusive management
| But if there were any force IN the objection, II
would seem to require an immediate abandonment
of territorial possessions which lie in the distance
and stretch to a tar-ofi sea; and yet no one woult
De found, it is believed, ready to recommend sucf
IN abandonment. Texas lies at our very doors, ant
| in our immediate vicinity; =,
Under every view which | have been able t
take of the subject, think that the interests OF ou
common constituents, the people OF all the States
other alternative than to negotiate the treaty Th'
high and solemn duty of ratfying of rejecting 1t
| IS wisely devolved on the Senate by the Constltu
| ton of the United States. JOHN TYLER.
WASHINGTON, April p, 1874.
Sporting Intelligence.
EAGLE COURSE, TRENTON, N. IA spring meet
| ing of two days will commence on this cours
| Tuesday, 14th May. There will be four races an!
| a three years old sweepstakes, mile heats
sweepstake for pigeon shooting will come OIL ate
the racing on the third day-to which there are nv
subscribers, at 1925 each We perceive that som
of the best shots in this city and nelghborlng state
are expected purse will ~, pc given tor Plge 20
public race stand will be % cents-no charge 10
admission to the course or to see the shooting,
| We see by advertisement that the Phlladelphl
| and Camden races come OIL 18th May. Ihere ar
already two stables offered and another in progress
| A $500 purse is offered for three mile heats TO
two mile heats another of $500. 1t is expecte
that Fashion and Blue Dick will be competitors TO
the Jockey Club purse Of 800, If so bets to