The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1844-12-27


ed by the war, subjected both Mexico and
Texas 10 the interference of other powers;
which without the interposition Of this gov.
lernment, might eventuate in the most seri.
Gus injury to the United States. This Gov
lernment, from time to time, cxeried its
friendly offices to bring about termination
OF hostllitles upon terms honorable alike 10
both belligerents- Mexico aeeRed, almost
without an object to psrseVere ia the war,
and no other alternative was left the Execu-
tive but 10 take advantage of the well known
| disposition of Texas, and to invite her TO
enter into a treaty for annexing her terrific.
ry TO that Of the United States.
Since your last session, Mexico has threats
ened 10 renew the war, and has either made
or proposes to make, formidable prepare.
tons for invading Texas. She has issued
DEGREES and proclamations preparatory to
the commencement of hostilites, full of
threats revolving to humanity, and which II
carried INTO effect, would arouse the atten.
ton Of all Christendom. This new demon
stration of feeling, there is too much reason
TO believe, has been produced IN conse-
Iquence Of the negotiation of the late treaty
of annexation with Texas. The Executive,
therefore, could not be Indifferent to such
proceedings; and it felt it 10 be due, as we'll
to itself as 10 the honor If the country, that
a strong representation should be made TO
the Mexican Government upon the subject.
This was accordingly dona; as will be seen
: by the copy Of the accompanying despatch
) from the Secretary of State to the United
States Envoy at Mexico.
Mexico has no right to leopard tile peace
of the world by urging any longer, use
less and fruiiess contest.-Such condition
, of things would not be tolerated on the
European continent. Why should it be on
this? A war of desolation, such as is now
: threatened by Mexico, cannot be waged
y without involving our peace and tranquility.
! lit is idle TO believe that such war could
), be looked upon with indifference by our own
= lcitizens. inhabiting adj joining States; and
Jour neutrality would be violated, in despite
y fUf uii efforts run ElIe part or the Government
= to prevent it. The country is settled by
= emigrants from the United States, under
: invitations held out to them by Spain and
> Mexico. Those emigrants have left behind
! them friends and relatives who would not
= fail to sympathse with them in their diff.
lcultles, and who would be led by those sym
= pathles TO participate in their struggles,
however energetic the action of the Govl
y eminent TO prevent it. Nor would the nu.
g merous and formidable bands of Indians, the
u most warlike to be found in any land, which
"a occupy the extensive regions contiguous to
Is the States of Arkansas and Missouri, and
l0 who are in possession of large tracts of
a. country, within the limits of Texas, be
. likely to remain passive. The inclination
. of those numerous tribes lead them inyari.
y ably to wa7 whenever pretexts exist.
Of Mexico has no longer just ground of dis
pleasure against this Government or people
a, for negotiating the treaty. What interest
h. of hers was effacted by the treaty? She was
be despoled of nothing, since Texas was for
is ever lost to her. The independence o
nj Texas was recognized by several of the lead
:. ling Powers of the earth. She was free /,
q. treat-free to adopt her own hhe of polio,
In free TO take the course which she believ
,r, ed was best calculated to secure her happi
av mess. Her Government and People decid
Az ed on annexation to the United States; an
the Executive saw, in the acquisition c
:. such territory, the means of advancing
~ their permanent happIaess and glory VIVA
~ principle Of good faith then was violated
49, What rule of political morals trampled IN
,"o der foot?
90 So far as Mexico herself was concerned
~ the measure should have been regarded /
al" her a. highly beneficial. Her inability to r,
acN CO Quer Texas had been exhibited. / reBea
by eighl--now nine wears of fruitless an
to ruinoys contest. In the mean time, Tex
in has been growing in population and resou
ion ces. Emigration has flowed into her teri
ex. tory, from all paris of the world, in a Gu
oh rent which continues 10 increase in airengt
-. Mexico requires a permanent boundary b
Vs. tween that young Republic and herself
Ut Texas, at De distant dav, if she continu
IAN seperate and detached from the United State
that will inevitably seek to consolidate her siren
tual by adding to her domain the contiguous pr
that vinces of Mexico.
tied The spirit of revolt frem the cen;rel of 4
ion. Central Government has, heretofore. mar
onr tested itself in some of those provinces: Al
- it is fair to infer that they would be incGn
to take the first faverite opportunity to pl
'e'o claim their independence, and TO form ella
incl alliances with Texas. The war would N
ne> be endless; er, if cessations of hostiliti
ests should occur, they would only endure fol
anne season. The interests Of Mexico, therefor
could in nothing be better consulted than
- peace with her neighbers, which wet
~" result in the establishment of a permane
auc' boundary. Upon the ratification of the III