The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-09-18
BY THOMAS j. MORGAN.
TEXAS.*

In attempting to give summary history OF
Texas, and to comment upon the question OF an
nexng thai Republic to the United States, the
writer of this sketch is by no means unmndful
that several distinguished statesmen have area-
DIV explored the same field. The only one, how
ever who has undertaken a thorough invesliga-
ton of the subject, is the Hon. ROBERT ]. WALK
Err, at present Senator from Mississippi, and
formerly citizen of Pennsylvania. This gen.
tleman, with that ability for which he is eminent
ly distinguished, has discussed il, with the enlar
ged views of the Philanthropis, and the keen
perception of the Political Economist.
After so much has been already written, il
might seem mpractcable to add any thing ew
upon the subject. There is one aspect Of the
case, however, not yet noticed. No connected
description of Texas, of her geography, her eli
mate, her soil, her government and her popula-
ton, has yet been presented TO the public, in the
same treatise in which the annexation question
has been considered. This view of the matter
is essential to The Just appreciation of the terri
tory under discussion. Ii is proposed, therefore,
briefly to notice these points, and TO introduce
such facts and arguments upon the renainng
heads, as may have escaped the attention ofoth-
ers, besides arranging, in methodical order, the
The readers attention is called to the fact, that,
upon the most important positions assumed in
his sketch, the Hon HENRY CLAY is the prn-
cipal witness; and that not single statement of
importance is made, without being corroboraled
by the evidence of one, or more, writers upon
the same subject. The Histories from which
extracts have been borrowed, are Kennedy'S,
HoIley's and EdDdrd's
KENNEDY is an Englishman. In 1898, he
was appointed Commissioner to inquire into the
municipal institutions of Lower Canada, by the
Earl of Durham, late Governor General of Can
ada. He crossed the Atlantic to perform the
duties of this office; and, upon leaving Canada,
in 1889, he paid visit to Texas, which result
ed in his writing book upon the country.
HoLLEY is citizen of the United States, and
blood relation to Stephen F. Austin, the faith
er of Texas, This history was published in
1886.
EDWARDS is a Scochman, and resided in
Texas prior TO the revolution, having been a
professor in the Gonzales Academy.
1t is known that, towalds the close Of the late
Congress, treaty was entered into between
President Tyler's Cabinet and Commissioners
from Texas, for the annexation of that Republic
to the United States, which the Senate refused
to ratify.
It is hoped and believed that Texas will not
hurriedly acquiesce in the designs of Great Bri-
tain, but patiently await the action Of Congress,
when the measure may be again presented, strip
ed Of its Objectionable features, and in shape
10 secure the sane ton of vast majority of the
American people. No patriot desires to affect
this object except ina just and honorable man
ner, and with due regard 10 the rights of all con-
cemed, and no sooner than may be consistent
with the integrity of the Nation, and the welfare
of its citizens. Ii should not be advocated with
a view to the effect it may have upon any par
tcular section of our confederacy, but for the
sole purpose of establishing in the language of
ANDREW JACKSON, "a STRONG IRON HOOP
AROUND OUR UNION, AND A BULwARK AGAINST
ALE FOREIGN INVASION OR AGGRESSION"
Tae writer wishes it to be distinctly under
stood, that he alone is to be held responsible fol
the sentiments contained in this hastily prepared
view of Texas, and the annexation question.
THE GOVERNMENT OF TEXAS.
The Texan Government is the offspring o
Revolution. The territory of which it is compo
sed was originally discovered by La Sale, fol
France, in 1855. Ii was ceded to Spain in 1868
restored to France in 1900, and from her wal
purchased by the United States, in 1903, and b,
our government transferred to Spain, in 1919
Mexico wrestcd the country from Spain, by he
successful revolt in 1921. The soil with the
exception of few unimportant settlements,) re
NAMED in the exclusive possession of the 1ndi
ans until about the year 1922. Before Spair
lost this Colony, she held out inducements tC
an enterprisng citizen of the United States, job
Austin, to settle Texas with emigrants. Tht