Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-09-07
.... VOLUME 3-NO. 81.
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ceived that am opposed 10 the collection Of sim
gle dollar, by any mode Of taxation, moro than
is absolutely necessary TO pay tho Expenses of an
economical administration of tho govern ment.
consequently, nm opposed, as stated in no in
troductory portion of this address, to the Dol icy of
internal improvements, within the States, by tho
Federal government, except in cases clearly ma
tionai aud necessary. Tho peculiar situat ion Of
OF ourown State. comparatively young and feeble,
oeing border member of the confeGoracy, lying
contiguous to. and bounded for considerable dis.
lance, by foreign State. and by territory inhab-
lied by numerous tribes of warxe Indians, must
necessarily cntitle it to- be viewed. as forming to
some extent, an exception to the general rule.
But, IN the main. lhold that Arkansas should rcly
upon her own great resources for her future inn
Provement. Her present means, which may BY
lhe Judicous action Of the next Legislature. bo
made available, should be called into requisiton.
Tor that purpose. Fly This our people would reap
n doublc, aud perhaps threefod benefit, by the
active means which could thus be put in circula-
tion first-!t would effect the main object con-
temp!ated, by removing distractions which now
exist to the navigation of our rivers opening new
roads, and repairing and completing old ones.
SecondIy-lt would throw into circulation means
more easily to be obtained by Bank debtors, and
other embarrassed individuals, to relieve their
pressing wants. And lastly. 1t would contribute
u
to save the people from direct taxation, for tho
purpose of paying the liabilities Of the State, to
the amount thus made available; and which, by
proper care and economy, may save us from tho
notifying necessity of reputation.
THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.
This is subject materially involving tho IN.
terest of this State, in common with that of the
whole Union. 1t is ono which | would not pass
by IN silence; and, yet, without consuming too
much space, with single letter, can barely Of.
Ter an outline Of my views upon.a few of the iu-
portant points it presents.
In saying that am in favor of the Annexation
the Immediate annexation of our sister Reprb-
llc to our Union, but express the sentiment Of
every true hearted man in .,rkansas. nm in
iaVor oil tins annexation upon tho broad ground
OF universal freedom; md in order to spread over
the greatest possible extent of territory, and over
the greatest possible number of human beings.
the InosilnIabie blessings Of tho free government
winch VIC ENJOY. This consideration derives
great strength from the fact that tho citizens Of
Texas are our own people. our relatives Ind friends.
who have redeemed noble country from tho
hands Of the spoilers, and desire to secure and
establish her prosperity, by restoring her to a
rish'iui Union with our own favored land. am
IN favor of this annexation, because believe that
lis influence upon our whole Union, will be cu,i-
nently conducive to both interest and honor: for
while 1t wall enlarge our marke: and extend our
trade, as planting, manufacturing, and common.
cal people, 1t will increase our strength and inn
porlance in the great family of nations; and teach
other powers, who regard us with ieaInusy and
hatred, and whose greatest happiness would be in
our downfall, that principles in the ascend
ant, our course is onward, and our prosperity
founded IN human liberty, is secure beyond cor
tlngoncy. and limited only by the will of Heay'
In addition 10 these general considerations,
gard the annexation as highly moortant-s,>
senllaIly necessary, indeed, 10 tho safety of tbe
South western States, in the possession of both life
and property. The reasons of this belief. must
Do obvious to all who will examine the subject in
even the most prominent of its bearings
AS to the claims of Texas to bo considered an
independent and sovereign state; and of the rigM
OF anneXing her to the Union, with the consent of
our people and hers, consider them too well es.
tabiisnod TO require argument. Ii then, as con-.
ceire, the Independence Of Texas bo established.
and the ight Of admission into our Union be-
clear, what objection can any American have to
As great National question, as
undoubtedly it is, it is important and advanta.
geous, and should be as Desirable to Maine as 10
Arkansas; and so with all the other States. The
tact that it is more pressingiy important to the
southwestern States does not detract from the in
terest of the other States; but should constitute an
additional inducement 10 favor tho measure, from
the generous motive Of fraternal sympathy. That
annexation should take place Immediately, | am
well satisfied; for now it be done peaceaby
and without expense; whereas procrastnation may
and will probably create the necessity of effect
ing 1t at the cost of both treasure and blood.
consideration Of what should be the reasona.
Bile length ofa letter ofthis character, which am
aware Of having already exceeded, in the discus.
sion Of only a few of the importan, subjects, up.
on which, desire to be understood by you, adn,on.
lshes me to say no more. In the hope that what
have said. upon these few Subjects, viii enable
You to estimaie the principles which guide mo in
The formation ofmy opinions on other subjects, not
here discussed, beg leave to remark, in caielu.
SON. that should your 2artiali,y elect me to the
rst Office in your gift, you shiIl find me faithful
10 the Constitution and to sound dsmocaa,ic prin-
ciPles, in the uniform tenor of my professions ant
practice; and that shall strenuousy en6eavor To
;nrry Out the policy of exteniing tho grea,cst
amount Of gool TO the greatest number of people.
Your felow-citizcn,
TllOS. s. DREW.
BArEsvILLE, AXIS.