New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-29

Daring the administration OF Mr.. Adams, Mr..
Poinset, Minister oil the United States at Mexico
was instructed By me, with the Iresiden' author
itv, to propose rc-purchase oil IeSaS out He 'o'
bore even TO make overture Tor that purpose;
I-non his return TO the ni,ed States, he informed
mr. al New Orlcans that his reason for not making
II was that he knew the purchase was wholly IN
nracficable and That he was persuaded that, if ne
made the overture, it would have no other effect
than 10 aggravate irritations, already existing, upon
rna,iers OF difference between the two countries
The events which have since transpred IN Ie1us
| are we'll known. She revoted against the Govern
men of Mexico, few 70 arms and finally fought ana
won the memorable battle Of San Jacino, annihia-
ting Mexican army and making captive OF the
Mexican President. The signal success Ell that
Revolution was greatly aided. il not wholly achlev-
ed, By citizens OF the United States who had MI
grated TO Texas. These succOrs, II they could MOI
ALWAYS be prevented by the Government OF the I'M
Ted States furnished in manner and to an eX
tent which brought upon us some National reprcach
in the cves of an impartial world. And, III my opn-
lOn they impose the obligation oil scrupuiGusi
avoiding the imputaton of having instlgatsd aud aid
ed the Revolution with the ultimate vlew OF terrific
rial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. After the battle 0i san Jacn-
TO- the United States recognized the independence oil
Texas in conformity with the principle and practice
which have always prevailed in their councils OF re-
cognizing the Government de tdcf0, without re-
garding the question de iure. That recognition DID
not affect or impair the rights OF Mexico. or change
Tie relations which existed between her and Texas
She, on the contrary has preserved all her rights,
and has continued 10 assert, and 30 tar as know
yc, asserts her right to reduce Texas 10 obedience,
as part OF the Republic OF Mexico According 10
late intelligence, ii is probable that che has agreed
upon Temporary suspension OF hostllltles but, II
that has been done | presume 1t Is with Inc pur-
pose upon the termination OF the armisuce, oil re-
newing the and enforcing her rights MS she con-
-lhers them.
This narrative shows the present actual condition
pf Texas SO far IL [ have Information about 1t
ii be correct, Mexico has not abandoned but per
.eyercs in the assertion OF her rights by actual force
of arms which, if suspended, intended 10 be ~
ncwcd. Under these circumstances, II the Govern
nent Of the United States were 10 acquire Texas,
Il would acquire along with it all the membranes
which Texas is under, and among them the actual
OF suspended war between Mexico and Texas
OF that consequence there cannot be doubt
Annexation and war with Mexico identical.
Now, for one, certainly am not willing TO involve
this country in u foreign war for the object OF &c.
auirng Texas | know there those who regard
such a with indifference and ms rliling affair,
on account OF the weakness OF Mexico, and her IN
ability 10 iniict serious injury upon this country
But do not look upon it thus lightly regard
all wars as great calamities, TO be avoided, II
possible and honorable peace as the wlsest and
truest policy OF this county. Whit TIC Umted
STATES most need are union, peace, and patience
Nor do think that the weakness OF Power should
in or TO deprcciate the evils Of war; Honor and good
faith and Justice equally due from this country
towards the weak towards the strong. And, II an
act Of injustice were 10 be perpctratcd towards any
Power il would be compatible with the dignity
Of the nation, and, in my Judgment, less dlsionora-
BILE, 10 inilict 1t upon Il powerful instead oil weak
foreign nation. But are we perfectly sure that we
should be free from injury in state OF war with
llexicOl Have any security that countless num-
hers of foreign vessels, under the authority and nag
Of Mexico, would not prey upon our deenceless com,
mcrce in the Mexican Gulf the Pacific ocean, ana
on every other and ocean Whatconmerce, ON
the other hand DOES Mexico offer as an ndemnityior
our losses the gallanry and enterprise OF ourcoun-
trvmenl This view OF the subject supposes that The
war would he confined to the United States and alex
co as the only bellgerens. But have We any certain
guaranty that Mexico would obtain allies among
the great European Powers? Suppose any such
Powers, Jealous OF our increasing greatness, and
disposed 10 check our growth and cripple us, were
to take part in behalf OF Mexico in the war, how
would the different belligcrents present themselves
to Christendom and the enlightened world we
have been seriously charged with an lnordlnate
spirit of territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT; and, without
admitting the justice OF the charge, II must ho owned
that we have made vast acquisitions OF territory
within the last forty years: Suppose Great Britain
aud France, or OF thcm were 10 take part
with Mexico and, by manifesto, were 10 proclaim
that their objects were 10 ASSIST weak anu ilelp-
less ally to check the spirit OF encroachment and
ambition of an already oyergrown Republic, seeking
still further acquisitions OF territory 10 MAINTAIN the
independence of Texas, disconnected with the United
States, and 10 prevent the further propagation OF
Slavery from the United States-what would be the
effect Of such allegations upon the judgment OF an
impartial and enlightened world
Assuming that the annexation OF Texas Is war with
Mexico, is it competent 10 the merchandising power
TO plunge this country into war, not only without
the concurrence OF, but without degning 10 consult
l,,,.I l, loIn
exclusively the power of declaring war!
have hitherto considered the question upon the
supposition that the annexation is attempted with
out the assent OF Mexico. II she yields her con-
scnt, that would materially affect the foreign aspect
Of the questioni il did not all foreign difficult
ties. On the assumption OF that assent the question
would be confined 10 the domestic considerations
which belong TO it, embracing the terms and con
ditions upon which annexation Is proposed. do
moi think that Texas ought 10 be received into the
| mon, integral part OF IT, III decided oppos-
ton to the wishes OF considerable aud respectable
portion OF the Couiedcracy. think Ii lar more
wise aud important 10 compose and harmonic Tie
present Coniederacv, II now exists Than 10 nitro
duce a nev element OF discord and distraction INTO
il. In nv humble opinion, 1t should be the con-
slant and earnest endeavor OF American statesmen
TO eradicate preudces, 10 cultivate and foster con-
cord and 10 produce general contentment among all
parts of our Contedcracy. And true wisdom, II
seems To me, points 10 the duty OF rendering lis pre-
sent members happy, prosperous, and satlshed win
each other, rather than 10 attempt 10 introduce alien
members, against the common consent and with the
certainty of deep dissatisfaction. Mr. Jefferson en-
pressed the opinion and Others believed, that
was in the contemplation OF the trainers OF the Con-
stituton to add foreign territory 10 the Conederacy
out of which new States 10 he formed The
acquisitions OF Louisiana and Florida may be defend
ed upon the peculiar ground OF the entioa in which
thew stood to the States of the Union. Alter they
were admitted might well pause awhile, people
our vast wastes. develop resources, prepare the
means of defending what we possess, and augment
our strength, power and greatness. Thereafter fur
her territory should be wanted for an increased po-
puation need entertain no apprehension but that
II will he scquired by 1t 10 be hoped, tar,
honorable, and constitutional.
Its useless to disguise that there are those who
espousc and those who oppose the annexation OF
Texas upoa the ground OF The influence which ii
would exert in the balance OF political power. be-
tween two great sections OF the Union. conceive
that no motive for tie acquisition OF foreign Terri
tory would be more unfortunate, pregnant with
NOR, fatal conseOuencrs thnn that OF obtaining IL