The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-12

until 1885, when tho constitution was subyerled by
the army, and all the States which dared to resist
were subugated and consolidated Inc one, by force,
excep, Texas She stood up brayely IN defence OF
her rights and independence, and successfully as
serted them on the battle-ground of San Jacluo in
1886, aud has ever since maintained them. The
sttuton, then, of 1924 made her independent, aud
her yaor and her sword have since maintained her
so. She has been acknowledged 10 be 50 by three
of the leading powers OF Christendom, and Is re-
garded by all as such, except by Mexico herselt--
She neither stands, has ever stood, ~ rea-
ton 10 Mexico as a rebellious province OF depart.
ment struggling 10 obtain Independence after throw
Ing of her yoke much less band oil lawless IN
truders and usurpers, without government pollti-
cal istence, Mexico would have The world 10
believe On the contrary, the true relation between
them is that Of having been independent members Of
what was once federal government, but now sub
verted by force the weaker OF which has success
fully resisted against fearful odds, The attempts Of
the stronger TO conquer and subject her TO Its power
Ii is In this light that the United States regard be
and in that they had the right 10 invite her TO
the proposition for annexation, and TO treat with her
Tor admission in the Union without giving any just
offence TO Mexico, violating any Obligation by
treaty or Otherwise, between US and her
Nor will our honor any more than cur welfare
and safety, permit annexation to be defeated 10y an
invasion of Texas while the question is pending. If
Mexico has thought proper to take offence, II Is the
United States, who invited renewal OF The propo-
sltion, and not Texas, who accepted the invitation
which should be held responsible; and we, as the
responsible party, cannot, without mplicatlng
honor, permit another TO suffer in our place Eater
tanning these views honor and erests being
both involved, Mexico will make great mistake If
she supposes that the President regard with IN
difference the renewal of the war which she has pro-
claimed against Texas
But another, and still more elevated consideration
would forbid him TO regard the invasion with indn-
ference. Strong The objections it. of itself are
IN connection with existing circumstances, those
to the manner IN which 1t IS proclaimed IT will be
conducted are still more so. II honor and interest
forbid tame acquiesceDce in the renewal of the
war, the veice Of humanity cries aloud against the
proposed mode Of conducting 1t. All the world have
an interest that the rules and usages OF war, as
tablished between civilized nations in modern times
should be respected, and in duty bound to resist
their violation, in order to preserve them. In this
case, that duty Is pre-emnently ours We are
neighbofs; the nearest to the of the proposed
atrocities; the most competent TO judge, IRON our
proximity, and, for the reason enabled the
more readily to nterpose For the reason, al
SO, our sympalhies would be more deeply reused by
the scenes Of misery which would present them
selves on all sides, not TO mention the dangers to
which we must be exposed in consequence OF an in
yAsion so conducted near distant and weak from
tier, with numerous and powerful hands Of Indians
in its vicinity.
If anything can add to these strong objections 10
the manner in which it Is proclaimed the will be
waged 1t Is the fiction, regardless OF the semblance
resored as Pretext for the decree of the 18th Of
June, lS43, and the orders of General w oil of the
9th of June last. Finding nothing in the conduct
people of Texas to justify their barbarou charac-
ter, and papable violations of the laws of nations
and humanity it 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
truders and usurpers, without political existence who
may be rightfully treated a gang of pirates and
outcasts from society, and such, not entitled to
a. iPc uoG Ila Iaxxs ntn atn I,,,n
In this assumption the government of Mexico obstl-
nalely persists, IN spite Of the well known fact UNI
versay admitted by all except itself that the colo
nsts Who settled Texas, instead Of being inifuders
and usurpcrs, invited TO settle there first under
grant of the Spanish authority to Moses Austin,
which was afterwards confirmed by the Mexican au-
thority and afterwards by similar grants from the
State Of Coahula and Texas which il was authorized
TO make by the constitution Of 1924. They came
there, then as invited guests not invited for their
own interests, but for those Of Spain and Mexico IN
order to protect weak and helpless province from
wandering tribes OF Indians TO improve cultivate
and render productive, wild and almost unnhabted
wastes and to make that valuable which was before
worthless.
All this they effected at great cost and much dam
ger ana diihculty, which nothing but American ener-
gy and industry, and perseverance, could have over
come-not only unaided by Mexico but in despite of
the impediments caused by her int ference Instead
then, OF lawless band Of Adventures as they are
assumed TO be by the government Of Mexico these
invited colonlss became, In few years constituent
portions OF one OF the members of the Mexican fed
eraton and, since their separation have established
wise aud free Institutions under the influence. of
which they have enjoyed peace and security Will.
Their energy and industry, protected by equal laws
nave widely extended the limits Of cultivation and
Improvement. it Is such people living under such
institutions, successfully resisting all attacks from the
period OF Their separation nine years ago and who
have been recognised and admitted into The family Of
naiions that Mexico has undertaken TO REGARD as
lawess banditti, and against whom as such she has
proclaimed war OF determination forgetful Of their
eha.eu ana generous humanity IN refusing 10 exer-
else the just right Of retaliation when IN former in
yaslon, victory placed their hands the mos, aunIs
means OF doing so. The government Of Mexico
NAV deude ltseii by IFS hctious, but IL cannot deude
The rest OF the world. Ii will be held responsible
nov oy what IL may choose 10 regard as facts, but
"hst are 10 reality such, and acknowledged so TO be
by all save itself
such are the views entertained by the President
oil The United States in regard TO the proposed nva
SION while the question Of annexation Is pending and
VI uie oaioarous and bloody manner IN which it IS
pr GAINED u VIII be conducted and in conformity
TO his instructions, the undersigned soemny protests
agans, both, as highly injurious and offensive to the
United States.
The undersigned, while making th, protest and
declaration, has been instructed at the same time To
repeat TO his excelency the Minister of For,,gn Re
lauons and Government Of Mexico. what was here
'oioe communicated 10 him by the charge dafisires
OF the United States, IN announcing the conclusion of
'ne lfesy,-ihat the measure was adopted IN no spi-
rlt OF hostility to Mexico and that If annexation
should be contaminated, the United States will be
prepared to adjust all questions growing out Of it,
including that OF boundary, on the most liberal
terms
The undersigned ayails himself Of this occasion to
renew to his cxcellency NJ. g. Reon, Minister Of
, oreign Relations and Government of the republ,c
d Mexico, the assurance Of his distinguished oons
ieration.
WILSON SHANNON.
To his Excellency NJ. C. RrJos
Minister of Foreien Rcl.,,o..