Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-10
VOL. xXXvIII, NO. 8e.--wHoLE NO. 1860.

ket OF such country to pass out of hands into
those OF commercial rival, the Government, in the a
first place, would be certain to suffer most disas c
trousy in its revenue by the introduction of sys b
TEN of smuggling, upon an extensive scale, which g
an army of custom-house officers could moi prevent
and which would operate to affect iniuriously the
interests of all the industrial classes of this coun 8
try. Hence would arise constant collisions between G
the inhabitants of the two countries which would s
ever more endanger their peace. A large increase
of the military force of the United States would
inevitably follow, thus devolving upon the people
new and extraordinary burdens, in order not only
to protect them from the danger Of daily collision
with Texas herself but to guard their border in
habltans against hostile inroads, SO easily excited
on the part Of the numerous and warlike tribes OF
Indians dwelling in their neighborhood Texas
would undoubtedly be unable, for many years to
come, if at any time, to resist, unaided and alone,
the military power of the United States; but 1t Is
not eXtravagant to suppose that nations reaplng a
rich harvest from her trade, secured TO them by ad-
vantageous treaties, would be induced to take part
with her in any conflict with US, from the strongest
considerations of public policy. Such a state of
things might subject devastation the territoyy of
contiguous States, and would cost the country, in
single campaign, more treasure thrice told over,
than stipulated to be paid and reimbursed by the
treaty proposed for ratification. will not per-
init myself to dwell on this view of the subject
/
the Union and even to the preservation of the I'm
ion itself, might be dweit upon. They will not
however, fail to occur to the mind of the Senate
and of the country. Nor do indulge in any vague
conjectures Of the future. The documents now
transmitted along with the treaty, lead to the con-
cluson, as inevitable, that if the boon now tender
ed be rejected, Texas will seek for the friendship
of others.
In contemplating such contingency, it cannot
be overlooked that the United States are already
almost surrounded by the possessions of European
powers. The Canadas, New Brunswick and Nova
Scotia, the islands in the American seas, with Tex
as, tralnmelled by treaties of alliance of com
mercial character, differing in policy from that OF
the United States, would complete the circle. lex.
as voluntarily steps forth, upon terms OF perfect
honor and good faith to all nations, to ask to be an
ne&ed to the Union. AS an Independent sovereign
ty, her right to do this is unquestonable. In doing
SO, she gives no cause of umbrage to any other
power; her people desire it, and there is slavsh
transfer of her sovereignty and independence. She
has for eight years maintained her independence
against all efforts to subdue her. She has been re-
cognised as Independent by many OF the most prom
nent Of the family OF nations, and that recognition
so far as they concerned, places her In posi-
ton, without giving any just umbrage to them, to
surrender her sovereignty her own will and pleas
ure. The United States, actuated evermore by a
spirit of justice, has desired by the stpuations of
the treaty, to render justice to all. They have made
provision for the payment of the public debt OF
Texas. We look to her ample and fertile domain
as the certain means of accomplishing this; but
this is matter between the United States and Tex
as, and with which other governments have nothing
to do Our right to receive the rich grant tender
ed by Texas is perfect; and this government should
not having due respect either to Its own honor OF
its interests permit its course of policy to be
interrupted by the interference of other powers
even if such interference was threatened. The
question is one purely American. In the acquls
ton, while we abstain most carefully from all thai
could interrupt the public peace claim the RICH
to exercise due regard to our own. This gov
eminent cannot consistently with its honor, permit
any such interference. With equal, If not greater
proprlety, might the United States demand OF oh
$ er governments to surrender their numerous ant
, VALUABLE acquisitions, made IN time past ut mum
berless places on the surface OF the gioDe, where
by they have added to their power ana enarget
their resources. ..
Y 10 Mexico, the Executive IS disposed TO pursue
course concatory IN It's character, ana at I'M
same time to render her the most ample JUSTICE D.
conventions and stipulatons not inconsistent witt
the rights and dignity OF the government. 1t is nc
: tuated by no spirit OF unjust ACCOMPLISHMENT, bu
= ! looks only to its own security. 1t has made know
, to Mexico at several periods, its extreme anXiet
I to witness the termination of hostllities betwee
that country and Texas. Its wishes, however, nav
. been entirely disregarded. 1t has ever been read
$ to urge an adjustment of the dispute upon tern
s. mutually advantageous 10 poth IL VIII pe reao
If at all times to hear and discuss any claims Mexlc
r may think she has on the justice OF the Unite
States, and to adjust any that may be deemed to .
C so on the most liberal terms. There 10 no desli
J. on the part OF the Executive TO wound her prld
ot or affect injurously her interests but at the san
Of time, it cannot compromit by any delay IN Its a
h ton the essential Interests OF the United States
Or Mexico has no right to ask or expect this OF us
'e we deal rlghtiuly with Texas as an lndepende
re power; Inc war which mas oeeh wageu ior eig
ii years has resulted only IN the conviction, WIN
in Others than herself, that Iexas cannot De reco
he quered cannot but repeat the OPINION eSpresse
IN my message at the opening OF Congress- ihat
p is time 1t mad ceased. Inc Executive, wniie
to could not look upon Its longer continuance witho
oy the greatest uheaSihesS' nus neVel'e'ess' ioI
as past tlme, preserved course Oh stct