The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-28

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position that the annexation 10 attempted without the
assent OF Mexico If she yields her consent that would
did remove all foreign difficulties. On the assump-
ton of tn assent the question would be confined tho
domestic considerations which belong it, embracing the
terms and conditions upon which is proposed.
do not think that Texas ought to be received into the
union as an integral part OF it, in decided opposition 10
the wishes OF and respectable portion OF the
Conederscy. think it far wise and important to
compose and harmoHize the present COniederacy as
now exists than to introduce element uhu
distraction into It, In my humble opinion It should osthe
constant and earnest endeavor oil American statesmen
to ate prejudicss to cultivate and foster concord;
and to produce general among all parts Oh
our csnfsderacy And true WISDOM II seems 10 me-
points the duty rendering its present members hap
py and satisfied each other rather than
to attempt introduce alien members against the CON-
with the certainty OF de dissatisac-
ton Mr. Jefferson expressed the opinion and others be-
LEV 3D. that it In the contemplation OF the fra
msrs OF the Constitution add foreign territory to the
Coof.ierscy out of which new be formed
The acquisitions of Louisiana and Florida may he defend
stood the States Of the Union After they were admit
ted might well pause awhile people our wastes,
devsope our resources prepare the means of defending
what possess, and augment strength power and
greatness II hereafter further territory should
ed Tor an increased population, we need entertain
prehensons but that will be acquired by means it il 10
be hoped, fair, honorable, and constitutional.
is useless d'guise that there those who espouse
ground OF the influence which would exert the
lance OF political power between great sections Of
conceive
OF foreign territory would be unfortunate preg
nant with more fatal consequences than that Of obtaining
or the purpose Of one part against anoh
er part OF the common Conederacy. Such principle
put into practical operation would the existence
If it did not certainly the seeds of dissolution of the
Union twould be to proclaim to the world an Unsuitable
and thirst for foreign conquest acqus.
ton OF territory. For If to-day Texas be acqu red to
strengthen part of Conederacy Cana
da may be required ndd strength to another And az
ter that gh have obtained still other and further
acquisitions would become necessary equaze and i'd
balance
gsss of this spirit of universal dominion the part Of the
Confederacy which is weakest, would find il elf still
weaker from the imposibty of securing theatres
for those peculiar institutions which is charged with
being DESTROYS to extend.
But would Texas ultimately, really add strength to
that which is now considered the weakest part of the
federacy If my information be correct, it would not
According to tina the territory of Texas susceptible Of
division INTO five States OF convenient and form OF
these tive only would be adapted those peculiar inst
buttons to which have referred and the other three
ing and north of san Antonio being only adapted
farming and grazing purposes from the OF their
institutions In the end therefore, there would he two
slave and three free States probably added the Union
II this view OF the soil aud geography Of Texas be
might diminish the zeal both OF those who OPP
pose and those who arr urging annexation
should Texas be annexed to the Union, the United
States will assume and become responsible for the debt OF
Texas be its amount wha il may. What ii is, do not
know certainly but the least have it stated at is
thirteen millions of dollars And this responsibility will
exist whether there be stipulation in the treaty
expressly assuming the payment of the debt OF Texas
For suppose it to be undenabe that il one nation be.
incorporated another all debts obliga.
tons. and umbrances and OF the incorporated
nation become the debts and obligations and incum.
frances and wars OF the common nation created by the
Incorporation.
II any European nation entertains any ambitious de-
signs upon Texas, such that of coonizng her, in
any way snbugating her should regard it the imper-
alive duty Of the Government of the United States to
pose to such designs the most firm and determined resist
to the extent if necessary Of appealing
prevent the accomplishment OF any such designs The
the aims and views OF foreign powers with regard TO
Texas and presume that there be any of the excep
onable character which have indicated the Executive
VIII disclose to the coordinate departments of the Co.
vernnent if not to the public the evidence ofthem From
what have and heard, believe that Great Britain
has recently formally and soemnly disavOwed any such
purposeshas declared that she is DESTROYS only
of the Independence Of Texas and that she has incn
ton interfere 10 her domestic institutions If she has
male such diavowal and declaration presume they
in the possession of the Executive,
In the future progress events probable that there
will be voluntary forcible separation of the British
North American possessions from the parent country
strongly inclined to think that it will be best for the
ppness OF all parties that in that event. they should
be erected into separate and independent Republic
With the Canadian Republic side. that Of Texas
the other and the United States the friend OF both
between them each could advance its happiness by
such constitutions. laws and measures, were best
adapted to its peculiar condition They would be natural
allies ready by cooperation, to repel European
foreign attack upon either Each would afford secure
rsdse to the IF @ a"a on1 no
each other in improvements, in free institutions, an
in the science of self government Whilst Texas has
adopted Constitution the model OF hers she has in
several important particulars, greatly improved upon it
Although have felt compelled from the nature OF the
inquiries addressed to to extend this communication
to much greater length than could have wished. I
could not do justice to the subject and fairly and fully
pose my opinions in shorter space In conclusion,
they may he stated in few worda to be- that consider
the of Texas at this time without the Of
Mexico as compromising the national
involving certainly in with Mexico, probably
with other foreign Powers dangerous to the integrity of
the Union pedient in the present financial condition
Of the country and not called for BY any general expires
sion Of public opinion
/ am, respectfully, your obedient servant.
H. CLAY.
Warrington.
Correspon 'ence of the Hereld.l