The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-24

For the Union.


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ExICo-TExAS-THE UNITED STATES
| 1t is possible that Mexico, provoked by her for
eign creditors, who may wish TO take advantage OF
\ her reconsideration she owes British subjec,ss
millions Of dollars to pay the interest OF which,
very irregularly, her mines, her mnts, and her
cusiom-houses are all mortgaged, as well as her
lands;it is possible she may be persuaded to make
declaration Of war against the United States, IN
consequence of the annexation Of Texas
lfihis is done, the result Of the contest cannot be
doubtful, but the end cannot clearly perceive
Mexico must yield to the energy, activity and power
ofthe United States-prepared TO meet any hostile ac-
tion from any direction; although desire prevails
among us for war; unless it becomes indispensable
to fight!
| The repetition in some newspapers of threats
of leters-of.marque TO be issued by the Mexicans,
appears to us ridiculous Wher the French UNI
dertook to vindicatc their national honor no time
was given, nor any. attempt made, to exercise
power of so objectionable character.
II is not probable that the government Of the
United States would be less prompt, or less success.
ful in its nterprise and action But do not wish
to see exhibited the extent ofour powero sister RE-
public, who has always rightly regarded the policy
of the United States as essentially different In its
character from that of European nations.
The Mexican government, although unsettled IN
its character, and undecided In its administration,
has been prevailed upon by our commercial rivals TO
offer the acknowledgment ola quasi Independence to
Texas by the false fears she has been influenced TO
entertain of the aggressive disposition of the United
States! while it is impossible to point out a gov
eminent in Europe which has eper attained an ac-
cession of territory by SO open, kindly, or such
honest proposals upon both sides.
The Interference ofthe agents Of France and Eng
land has been for purposes Of commercial profit to
EACH besides desire for political preponderance on
this continent. The connection between Texas and
the United States is one Of language, blood, neigh
borbood, and principle of mutual self-defence, and
community of interests. The European governments
know what may be done in the acquisition of terri
tory by false pretences and the reckless lust of
dominion. They have attached the same DISPOSE
lion to the United States, which they would have
entertained under similar circumstances; and they
persuaded the Mexcans to attempt to interpose
recognition of very doubtful independence, in order
to prevent evils Of which they themselves haze created
the impression, and magnifed in the maginatons OF
the ministers Of a disordered government, and Of a
sensitive, jealous, and suspicious, though kind
hearted and well-rneahing people.
We do not desire to see any success attend
so glaring an attempt to cause perpetual enmity,
(ichich war piH occasion) between the United
States and Mexico, while any means of reconcia-
tion upon an honorable basis, may remain. We
have done much to exhibit the careful movements
and equitable dispositions felt upon every occasion,
by our government, towards sister republic; and
we may, with proprety, repeat If il is necessary,
the same arguments, to prevent the success of ef-
forts unquestionably exerted to provoke contest,
alike uncaed for by our intentions or acts, and the
true welfare or honor of Mexico
While every exeron and preparation should GER
tainly be made to meet successfully every attempt
to invade the territory of the State of Texas, we
feel persuaded that a friendly disposition should
still be shown, in every possible manner to the peo
pile Of JNerieonot only their account, but also to
exhibit to the various governments of own con-
nent, as well as elsewhere, the truly pacific char
acer OF our institutions openly prepared to defend
acts of justice and merciful necessity, such we
deem the annexation Of Texas to be, while, at the
same time, we are inclined to make every reasona-
BILE allowance for the natural predictions, even
false prepossessions of othersto our rights
with an equable temper, with disposition to ar
range eequitably any injury which may result to
our neghbors by our actions. Such the princi-
Piles of our instutons-such have been the express
ed disposition and intention Of our government to-
wards Mexico, from the beginning; and we per-
ceivc no good reason why II should not be again
expressed But In no case must we sanction any
negotiation, except it be in the most honorable man
ner We should be prepared for either alternative
to WELD the sword or to accept the olive branch The
first overture, however, Should in my Judgment, |
come from Mexico. Our troops will suffer more
from their voyage to an unhealthy climate at this
season of the year, than from any attack of an en-
envy they are well prepared to meet trust that
every pfecaulion will be taken to protect them
against the climate while they will prove prompt to
repel any enemy from the new boundary they are
directed to defend, let II be where II may.
Communicated
A letter received by the Britannia, from |
Bremen, of 29th of August, from the house of III. |
H. Meier and Co., which says, that son the 18th |
instant we already informed our friends of the |
favorable reaction which had taken place in our
tobacco market; and have now the pleasure of add
ing, that the same continues aided by the accounts
and orders received by the Great Western and |
Halifax steamers so that il has carried prices oil
ordinary and good ordinary Virginia and Kentucky
tobacco up from q grotes to 3la3s gs, which makes
the advance about G. per ID. We must however,
remark, that purchases were chiefly made on spec
ulation; wherefore the better qualities were much
less affected by it, and the advance in them not as
considerable. So far, tobacco stems have continued
without change in prices, and no speculative feeling
seems to exist for them which we ascrbe to their
having been out of proportion to prices Of tobacco.
If our supplies are small, are led to believe
by our advices, the want Of them will cause prices
to rise hereafter.
sour cotton market is quiet, and we have only to |
notice the sale of 1T bales good middlng to
mddling fair New Orleans, at 81 gs.; ll8 bales
ordinary to good ordinary New Orleans, at "a gs
per h.; las bales good ordinary Texas cotton, at
.. gs For cargo of 634 bales middng New
Orleans cotton, bought by Spectator, 81 gs have
been offered Our stock in first hands This day
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