Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-12-21

the councils Of her wise sovereign, pursues a
course calculated TO consolidate the general
peace. Spain has obtained a breathing spell
Of some duration from the internal commissions
which have, through SO many years. maued
her prosperity; while Austria, the Neither
lands, Prussia, Belgium and the other power;
Of Europe, reap rich harvest of blessing;
| from the prevailing peace.
No definite Intelligence has yet been receiv
ed from our Minister, Of the conclusion Of q
treaty with the Chinese Empire; but enough
is known TO induce the strongest hopes that The
mission has been crowned with success.
With Brazil our relations continues on the
most friendly footing. The commercial inter.
course between that growing Empire and the
United States. is becoming daily Of greater
importance to both /; and it is the interest Of
both tina, the ERNEST relations OF amity and
good will should continue to be cultivated be.
tween them.
In my last Annual Message. felt it my du
ty 70 make known 10 Congress, in terms both
plain and emphatic, my opinion in regard to
the war which had SO long existed between
Mexico and Texas ; which, since the battle oil
San Jacnlo. has consisted altogether Of preda.
tory incursons attended by circumstances re-
voting to humanity. | repeat now, what
then said, that after eight years of feeble and
Intellectual efforts 10 recover Texas, il was
time that the war should have ceased. The
United States had direct interest in the ques.
ton. The conliguity OF The two nations to
our territory was but too well calculated 10 in
volve our peace. Unjns, suspicious were en-.
gendered in The mind of one or the other of The
belligerents against Us; and as necessary
consequence, American interests were 10 suf-
fer, and DOR peace became daily endangered
In addition 10 which. /, must have been OBJ.
vlons TO all, that the exhaustion produced by
the war, subjected both Mexico and Texas 10
the interference Of other powers, which, with
on, the iniefposilion Of this government, nigh,
eventuate In the most serious injury TO tho
United States. This Government, from time
to time. exerted It's friendly Offices TO bring
about termination Of hostliIes upon terms
honorable alike 10 both beligeients. It's ef-
forts in this behalf proved undvaiing. Mexi-
co seemed. almost wihou, an object 10 perse.
we're in the war, and no other alternative was
left in the Executive but 10 take advantage Of
the we'll known dispositions OF Texas, and TO
invite her to enter into treaty for annexing
her territory 30 the United States.
ened to renew the war, and has either made,
or proposed to make formidable preparations
for invading Texas. She has issued DEGREES
and procama,ions preparatory to the com
mencement of hos,ililies. full of threats, revolt
ting TO humanity, and which, If carried into
effect, would arouse the attention of all Christ.
endom. This new demonstration Of feeling,
there is too much reason to believe, has been
produced IN consequence Of the late treaty OF
annexation with Texas. The Executive there
fore. could not be Indifferent TO such proceed
ings. and felt il 10 be due, as well 10 itself as
the honor Of the country. that strong repre-
should be made to the Mexican Gov
ernment upon the subject. This was accord
irg,y done; as will be seen by tho copy Of the
accompanying dispatch from the Secretary Of
State TO the United States Envoy at Mexico.
Mexico has no right 10 leopard the peace of
the world. by urging any longer useless and
frnilless contest. Such condition Of things
would not be tolerated on the European cont.
nent. Why should 1t be on this A war of
desoIaton, such as is now threatened by Mex.
leo, cannot DO waged without involving our
peace and tranquility. |, is idle 10 believe
that such war could be looked upon with in
difference by our own citizens, lnhabi,iug adj
joining States and our neutrality would be
violated, in despite Of all efforts or the part OF
tho Government TO proven, it. Tho country is
settled by emigrants from tho United States,
under invitations held out 20 them by Spain
and Mexico. Those emigrants have len be-
hind them friends aud relatives who would not
fail 10 sympa,hizo with them in their Difficult.
ties, and who would ho led by those sympa-
,hies to participate in their struggles, however
energetic the action of the government to pre-
veni il. Nor would tho numerous and formi.
dablo bands OF Indians, the most warllke TO be
found 10 any land, whiea occupy the extensive
regions contiguous 10 the States Of Arkansas
and Missouri. and who are in possession of
large tracts of country within the limits Of
Texas, be likely 10 remain passive. The in
clinaiions of those numerous tribes lead them
invariably TO war whenever prerexts exist.
Mexico has no just grounds Of 6ispleasure
against this government or people for negociai-
ing the treaty. What interes, Of hers was af.
fscted by tho treaty She was despoiIed Of
nothing, since Texas was forever los, II her.
The independence OF Texas was recognized by
several of the leading Powers of the EARTH
She was free 10 ireat-free 10 adopt her own
line Of poicy-free TO take the course which
she believed was best calculated TO secure her
happiness. Her government and people decl-
dod on annexation to the United States and
the Executive saw, in the acquisition of such
a territory, the means Of advancing their per-
manen, happiness and glory. What principle
of good faith then was violated ! What role
of political morals was trampled under foot
So far as Mexico herself was concerned. the
measure should have been regarded by her as
highly berihcial. Her inability TO re'conquer
Texas had been exhibited, repeat. by eight
now nine years of fruiIless and rninous con-
test. In the meantime Texas has been grow