The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-09

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, September Il, 1914,

DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Washington, September II, 1914,
Sir: Annexed hereto is a copy of despatch re.
Gently forwarded to the late charge datfair.s of the
United States to Texas which, should you accept
the appointment conferred you by the President
will be regarded as if directed to yourself. The
package Containing the original, and other papers,
delivered to Lieut.. George Stevens who, as
special messenger wss instructed TO deliver it into
the hands Of the charge, Gen. Howard. Ii is not
improbable that, owing TO the untimely death of
Gen. Howard and the absence of any representative
of the United States at tn seat of government of
Texas, Lieut.. Stevens may return 1t to this depart
nent. To obylate the Inconvenience which might
arise from such state OF things forward herewith
copy of the despatch and accompanying papers
Since the date of The despatch TO Mr.. Howard, in
formation has been received at this department,
through Major Butler, agent for the Cherokee In
dams, that Mexican emisssries, or agents of the
Mexican gosernnen are employed IN instig atlng the
Indian tribes on our southwestern frontier 10 acts OF
hostility against our citizens, and those of Texas re-
siding IN their respective neighborhoods. This, if
uue, Is IN direct violation OF the treaty of auity
between the two countries, of The 9TH of Atrii,
1881 printed copy Of which | herewith forward
10 you, calling your attention, at the lime to
It's 33I article
There seems to be but little doub, as to the cor.
RICHNESS OF the information mmunceted by Ma jor
Buer aud the President nstructs and authorizes
you, IN case the Government of Texas should apply
you 10 fulfil the treaty obligations of the United
states 10 maintain peace and harmony among the
several Indian nations who inhabt the la nds adjacent
10 the lines and rivers which form the boundaries of
the two countries, and to restrain by force al hostl-
ues and lncursions on the part of the lDdan nations
living within our Boundaries and If You should upon
Examination, consider The grounds sufficient TO
nn such APPLICATION, TO make Tequlsition either
alo The commandants Of the forces at Forts Jesup
lONFOn. ar surh Of her re
'ptclVe commands as may be deemed necessary for
he purpose to be marched and stationed at such
points a. YOU may, on consultation with the Texan
auIhouues deem best adapted the object
ether within the limits of the United States or, If
requested by the Government Of Texas, wi:hin Its
limits being understood that the objects are limit
cd TO the fulhlment of treaty stipuatOns.
herewith enclose copies Of the orders which have
o-en issued by the proper Department TO The several
oihcers In command at the pecve posts, TO com.
Ply with your requiston. You will take care in
hIng the acquisitions, 10 leave sufficient force at
The respective stations protect them and he public
property against the dangers 10 which, in your iudg-
ment, they may be exposed
am, sir, with high respect, your obedient
want,
J. c. CALHOUN
To Al. DoNELsoS, Esq. Sc.
Copy Of despatch from Mr.. Calhoun to Mr. How
ARD, referred to in hi. letter TO MIR Donelson of
The 18th OF September, 1874.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Washington, September 10, l9ii
Sin Your despatch NO. u transmitted through
General Taylor enclosing copy Of your CORE pon-
oence with the Secretary Of State Of the republic Of
iexas has been laid before the President who has
given to II that deliberate consideration which its i'm
porance claims.
lie approves OF the construction which YOU placed
on the letter of Mr. Nelson, acting Secretary OF State
mni'rim, TO Mr. Murphy and on mine to Mr.. Van
nandt, in relation TO the assurances TO which the
lexlan Secretary Of State refers in his letter to
winch yours is reply But be instructs you TO as
sure the government of Texas that he feels the full
iDfce oil the obligation Of this government to protect
tAasi lending the question of annexation, against
Ne attacks which Mexico may make on her, in con
'quence OF her acceptance of the proposition of this
government to open negotiations the subject of
eAhg Texas to the United States. As far as 1t re.
NNs 70 the executive department, he is prepared &c
'e all its powers for that purpose But the govern
lsu' OF Texas Is fully aware that they are circum
sOuoed by the constitution within narrow limits
"lch u would not be possible for the President &c
aNcend All that he can do is to make suitable
spfesentations to the Mexican government sgans
e renewal OF the war pending the question of an.
HoNauon, and the savage manner in which IL is pro
'eu 10 conduct II, accompanied by appropriate pro
.se and indications OF the feelings with which he re-
kros both and to recommend to Congress to adop
measures to rspsl any attack which may be m ade
IN execution Of the first a communication Ia COP,
which Is enolosed) has been addressed 10 our min
h"' 10 MEXICO, and forwarded TO him by q ,peei,