Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-13

would be more deeply wounded by viewing The
mingled scenes of misery which would present
themselves on all Sides and hearing The groahs
of the suffering; not TO mention the dangers 10
which we would be exposed, in consequence, on
n weak and distant frontier, with numerous and
powerful bands OF Indians in its vicinity.
nanything can add to the atrocity with which
il is proclaimed The war will be wagcd, ii Is the
bold fiction regardless of the sembance OF truth,
10 which the Government OF Mexico has resorted,
in order 10 give color 10 the decree OF June, 1913,
and the orders of Gen. Vol finding nothing in
the conduct 1.-THE Government orpeople OF Texas
10 Justify their bloody and trcacherous character il
has assumed, in wording them, that there is no
such Government or community as Texas that
the individuals 10 be found there are lawless in
lruders and usupcTs. without political existence,
who may rightlully be treated as gang oil pirates
oulcass from society," and, as such, not entitled
to the protection OF the laws of nations or hu-
manily. In this assumption it obstinatey per-
siss, in spite OF the wcll-known and excepting
the government of Mexico) The universally adj
mitied fact, that the colonsts OF Texas instead OF
being inlruders and usurpers, wee invited 10 settle
lhere-iirst, under grant by the Spanish aulhori-
Is To Moses Austin, which was afterwards col-
irmcd by the Mexican authority; and Subsequent
IT, by similar grants from the State OF Texas
Coahuila, which il was authorized 10 issue by
the constitution OF 1924. They came as invited
guests:-not invited for their own interests, but
for those ofSpain and Mexico; 10 project weak
and hopeless province from the ravages Of wan
derng tribes OF Indians; 10 improve, cultivate, and
render productive, wild and almost unlnhabted
wastes: and to make that valuable which was be-
fore worthless All this they effected al great
costs, and with much danger and difficulty, which
nothing but American energy and perseverance
could overcome; not only unaided b. Mexico, bat
in despite o the mpedilnents caused by her inler-
ference.
Instead OF lawless gang of adventures as
they are assumed 10 be by the Government OF
Mexico these invited colonists became, in a
few years Il constituent portion Of the members
of the Mexican Union, and proved themselves
10 be the descendants oil free and hardy race,
By the bravery and energy with which they met
the subveriers of the Constitution of 1921, and
successfully preserved their independence. This
done, they gave still higher proof Of their
descen, b. establishing wise and free institutions,
and yielding ready obedience 10 laws Of their
own enacting. Under the influence of these
causes, they have enjoyed peace and security;
while their industry and energy, protected by
equal laws, have widely extended the limits of
cultivation and Improvements over their beaut-
full country. Ii is such 4 people, living under a
free and well-csabi>icd Government, and on
whose soil mo hostile foot has found rest for
the last rish, years-who have been recognised
aud introduced us one of lis members into The ia
mily Of nations that Mexico has undertaken TO
treat as lawless handful and against whom, as
such, she has proclaimed war of extcrmina-
ion, forgetful Of their exalted ana generous HUI
lnanitv when, during the former invasion, thcv
spared The forfeited lives OF him who ordered,
and those who hutciiered in cold blood, the he
roic Fannin and his brave associates. regardless
OF pIighicd faith The Government Of Mexico
NAV deludc itself by It's bold ficlions; but ii can
not deude The rest OF the world. 1t will be
Judged and held responsible not by what il mar
choose TO regard as facts and 10 act upon rs SUCH
but what are in reality facts, known and acl;now-
lndscd by all. save herself.
Such are the views which the President en-
tcTllins in reference 10 the renewal of the war,
AFTER long 4 suspension, and under existing
circumstances, and the babarous and bloody
manner in which il is proclaimed il will be con-
dnclcd. He institutes you, accordingly, 10 adj
dress, without delay, to the proper department of
the Mexican Government, a communication in
which You will state the views entertained by
him in reference 10 the renewal ot the war while
the question OF annexation Is pending, and the
manner in which is intended 10 he conducted
and 10 protest against boh in strong language.
accompanied By declarations that the President
cannot regard them with Indifference, but as
highly offensive TO the United States You are
also instructed 10 renew the declaration made 10
the Mexican Secretary By our Charge d'Afiairs,
in announcing the conclusion OF the treaty, that
the measure was adopted in no spirit of hostility
10 Mexico; and that, il annexation should be con-
summaled the United States will be prepared 10
adjust all questions growing out Of it, including
that of boundary, on the most liberal terms.
am, sir, respectfully,
Your obedicnt servant,
]. Z. CALHOUN.
WILSON SHANNON SC.