The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-07-18

last and were transmitted 10 this Oosefnment on
lie 81 instant. by the Baron Alleye de Iyprey,
N,nis,er Pleniuoien,ary Of his Majesty Tue King
~ ths French. Al that Court, BY the hands u
CAPTAIN Elliott her Britannia MsJeslys Ihafgs
d'Affaires near this Government In consequence
OF tho signing of these prellminafies, tue EAo,
eutve believed it TO be his duty, IN the recess p
Congress TO make the fact known 10 the people
Of fcxss, aud To declare and proclaim cessation
of hosilities between Texas and Mexico, until
the same could be communicated TO, and acted
upon by, Congress and the Convention about 10
assemble. A proclamation for this purpose was
consequently issued on the 4sh instant, copy 81
which is herewith transmitted. The preimina.
ries being IN the nature Of Treaty, VIII, with al
tie CORES pondence relation thereto. be iorth-
with communicated to the honorable Senate, Tor
its constitutional advice. and such action as, IN
its wisdom, tho same shall seem to require
The alternative Of annexation or independence
will thus be placed before tho people OF Texas.
and their free, sovereign, and unbiased voice VIII
determine the all importa ut issue and 50 far as
il shall drpena upon the Executive TO act, he VIII
give immediate and full effect 10 the expression Of
their will. Ills situation in regard 10 tie impof
liant subjects now communicated to Congress
has. since their late adjournment, been Que o.
great dsleaey and embarrassment. Questions o
much difficulty have beon presented Tor hrs DC
. termination, upon v hlch tho fate aud welfare 0
the coanuy depended, and without pfeeeden
or const .tutlon4l guide for his goveranec. ne la
; been oil ged 10 sssums, u consequence. gfsa
aud ,evere responsibilities. lilo trusts, how y
/ that Congress will approve the course ha h~
) adopted and, ~ their enlightened eonnseis' 70
lave and direct him 10 tie course Hereafter 20 b
pursued in relation to those questions.
The Executive is happy 10 announce TO Con
: gress that Texss Is II peace with the world ths
NTH sill foreign Powers With whom we have ha
intercourse friendly relations Gro maintained
; The a. ffcrent lriber OF Indians our borden
i rth whom tIoltiss ex 81. hty w. continued 10 O.
/; serve lie same wtth good fa4,h and within u
! last rev DAYS IN formatiom las becn received TIA
tho cniy baud Of Csmanehys within our limit
Who lad maintained until then hostile attsiut
J, towards Texas, have sued tor peace, and expire
sed wish 10 bs permitted 10 come 10 BeEaf
i celebrate treaty Of friendship which, or y
part this Government, las been compiled wit
= The arrangements made al your regular .
= sion fur additional ontplnieG 81 rangers 70
l. mustered ialo service. have bsen carried INTO q
!. ,fsct. and have tIorded adequate aul very cf
4 cent protection 10 our fronter- Tie toeetp
INTO lie Treasury have been sutIicient 10 me
!. tho variol. expenjltur,s u the Government
u .pccie currency has been maintained without d
,e Eculty aud al the eKuhcqucf bills which sc
n. IA circulation al tie period Of your adjeurnme
:. hsve been redeemed and Withdrawn iio.n euro
! lation aud the Executive is happy q eonsfat
- lato tic Congress and the counify apon stata
O. peace. happiness, aud prosperity never before {
.. pereneed BY TeSss sad rarely. 4 ever, equal
~ ~ 50 yonhs nation,
II only remains f5r the Executive e etpr'
~ Il -s.ated confidence II your individual vs.
IN 10 sustain the best Interests u Teris, and
he feryen, hope that IL : holds tho des,iu :
10 men and natioua ia lis hand may crown yoar
li5egatloAs w.yA "a riches, blessings.
VI ASsON JONES