Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

tory OF Texas is susceptible Of division Into
hve States OF convenient size and form. Of
these, two only would be adapted TO those pecu-
liar Institutions TO which have referred, and the
other three, lying west and north Of San Antonio.
being only adapted to farming and grazing pur.
poses, from the nature of their soil, climate and
productions, would not admit of those institu.
lions. In the end, therefore, there would be two
slave and three Tree States probably added to the
Union. If this view of the soil and geography of
Texas be correct, it might serve to diminish the
zeal both of those who oppose and those who are
urging annexation.
Should Texas be annexed to the Union. tho
United States will assume and become RESPONSE
Die ior the debt OF Texas, be its amount what il
may. VIVA, 1t is, do not know certainly; bur
the least have seen it stated at is thirteen mil.
lions OF dollars. And this responsibility will ex-
list, whether there be stipulation in the treaty. or
not expressly assuming the paying of the debt OF
Texas. For suppose il to be undeniable that.
IT one nation becomes incorporated in another. ali
the debts, and obligations, and incumbrances. and
wars Of the incorporated nation, become the debts
and Obligations, and membranes, aud wars of
the common nation created by the incorporation
IL amy European nation enteriains any ambi
tlous designs upon Texas, such as that of coloni.
zing her, or IN any way subjugating her. should
regard it us the imperative duty OF the Govern-
ment Of the United States to oppose to such de.
signs the most firm and determined resistance. In
The extent, 1t necessary, of appealing to arms to
prevent the accomplishment of any such designs.
Inc Executive Of the United States ought 10 bs
informed as to the aims and views OF foreign
Powers with regard to Texas, and | presume
that if there be any of the exceptonable charac-
Ter Which have Indicated the Executive will
disclose to the coordinate departments of the Co
vernment, If not to the public, the evidence of
them. From what have seen and heard, be-
iieve that Great Britain has recently Formally and
soiemniy disavowed any such aims or purposes
declared il nj NJ III IL
dependence CT Texas and that she has no ia.en-
non to interfere in her domestic institutions. If
she has made such disavowa and declaration, /
presume they are in the possession of The Exc
cu,ive.
in the fu,uraprogfess of events, is probable
that there Will be Il voluntary or forcible separa-
hon OF The British North American possessions
from the parent country am strongly inclined
to think that it will be best for the happiness
OF all parties that In that event they should be
erected into separate and Independent Republjc
With the Canadian Republic on one side, that of
Texas on the other, and the United States, the
TREND OF BOTH between them, each could advance
its own happiness by such constitutions. laws
and measures as were best adapted 10 its peculiar
condition. They would be natural allies ready,
by corporation, to repel any European or FOREIGN
attack upon either. Each would afford secure
refuge to the prosecuted and oppressed driven
INTO exile by either of the others. They would
emulate each other in Improvements, in free in
stiiuilons, and IN the science of self government.
W hist Texas has adopted our Constitution as
the model OF hers, she has, in several important
particulars, greatly improved upont.
Although have felt compelled from the nature
OF the inquiries addressed TO me- TO extend this
communication to a much greater length than
could have wished, could not do Justice to the
subject and fairly and fully expose my opinions in
shorter space. In conclusion, they may be stated
In few words to be, that consider the annexa-
ton Of Texas, AT this time, without the assent
OF Mexico, as measure compromising the natona.
character, involving certainly in war with
Mexico, probably with other foreign Powers, dam
gerous to the integrity of the Union, inexpedient
IN the present financial condition of the country and
not called Tor by any general expression of public
opinion.
| am, respectfully, your obedient servant.
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