The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-12-20

still desires to throw herself under the protection
of our laws and to parake Of the blessings Of our
system; while every American interest
would seem to require it. The extension of our
coast-wise and foreign trade, to IN amount almost
incaculable--tiIe enlargement Of the market for
our manufactures constantly growing one for
our agricultural oductions-sasety to our from
tiers, and additional strength and stability to the
Union,-these are the results which would rapid-
Of the measure Of annexation In such event,
will not doubt but that Mexico will find he. tue
interest to cepsst in meeting the advances of this
government in spirit Of amity.
Nor do I apprehend any serious complaint from
any other quarter; no sufficient ground exi-:s or
such complaint We should interfere in no res.
pect with the rights of any other nation. There
can not be gathered from the act. any design on
our part to do so with their possessions Oh this
continent, We have interposed no impedimepts in
the way OF such acquisitions Of territory, ,'a~cs and
extensive as many Of them are, % the leading
powers Of Europe have made, from time 10 time
in every part of the world. We seek no conoue3t
made by war. No intrigue will have been resort
ed to, nor acts Of diplomacy essayed to accomplish
the annexation of Texas. Free and independent
herself, she asks to be received into our Union
1t is question for our own decision whether she
shall be received or not.
The two governments having already agreed,
through their respective organs on the terms Of
annexation, would recommend their adoption by
Congress in the form of joint resolution, or act
TO be perfected and made binding on the two
countries when adopted in like manner by the
government of Texas.
In order that the subject may be fully presented
in all Its bearings, the correspondence which has
taken place. in reference to it, since the adjourn
ment of Congress, between the United States,
Texas, and Mexico, is herewith transmitted.
The amendments proposed by the Senate to the
convention concluded between the United States
and Mexico on the Goth of November, 1913, have
been transmitted through our Minister for the
concurrence of the Mexican government; but,
although urged thereto, action has yet been had
OH the subject; nor has any answer been given
which would authorize a favorable conclusion in
the future.
The decree of September, 1913, in relation to
the retail trade, the order tor. the expulsion of
foreigners, and that OF more recent date in regard
to passports-al of which are considered as in
violation of the treaty of amity and commerce
between the two countries, have led to cores
pondence of considerable length, between the
Minister for foreign relations and our representa-
tive at Mexico, but without any satisfactory result
They remain still unad dusted; and many and ser-
Gus Inconvenience have already resulted to our
citizens in consequence of them.
Questions growing ogt of the act of disarming
body of Texian troops under the command of
Major Snively, by an officer the service of the
United States. acting under the order of our gov
ernment; and the forcibIe entry into the custom
house at Bryarly's Landing, on Red River, by the
citizens of the United States, and taking away
thereirom the goods seized by the collector of the
customs, as forfeited under the laws of Texas,
have been adjusted, so far as the powers of the
executive extend. The correspondence between
the two governments in reference to both subjecG,
will be founds amongst the accompanying doc.-
ments. 1t contains full statement of all the facts
and circumstances, with the views taken on both
sides, and the principles on which the questions
have been adjusted, Il remains for Congress to
make the necessary appropriation 10 carry tas az
rangement into effect, which respectfully recon-
mend. H.i LIB
The greatly improved condition of fthe Treasury,
affords a subject for general congratuiation, The
paralysis which had fallen ON trade arl commerce,
and which subjected the Government to the neces.
sity of resorting to loans, and the issue of Treas
ury notes, to large amount, has passed away;
and, after the payment of upwards of 81 ,O00, 600
Oh account of the interest, and in redemption of
more than $5,00c,o0C OF the public debt, which
falls due on the first of January next, and setting
apart upwards of S2 900 900 for the payment Of
outstanding treasury notes, and meeting install
ment Of the debts of the corporate cities Of the
District of Columbia--an estimated surplus OF
upwards Of Ss7,000,000 over and above the exist
ing appropriations will remain in the treasury al
the close of the fiscal year. Should the treasury
notes continue outstanding, as heretofore, that
surplus will be considerably augmented, Although
all interest has ceased upon them, and tie goveIn-
ment has invited their return to the treasury, yet
they remain outstanding; aifording great facilities
to commerce, and establishing the fact that, under
a well regulated system of finance, the govern
ment has resources within itself, which render It
independent in time of ne ed, not only of private
loans, but also of bank facilities. e
The only remaining subject of regret is that the
stocks of the government do not fall
due at an earlier day; since their redemption
would be entirely within its control As il is, it
may be well worthy the consideration of Congress,
whether the law establishing the sinking fund
under the operation of which the debts of the
Revolution and last war with Great Britain were,
70 great extent extinguished--should not, with |
proper notifications, ESQ as to prevent accumu-
alton of surplusses, and limited in amount to a
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