The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-06
j. HowLAND, Secretary.
THE MEssAGE-TEXAS AND MEXICO


THE MESSAGE-TEXASA AND MEXICO.
With the present number, we complete our
extracts from the admirable Message Of Presi-
dent Polk. 1t is highly gratifying to us to find
that all parties speak in the highest terms of lis
dignity its patriotism, and force. Our political
opponents, have now found out "WHo JAMES
K. POLK U.s." and we expect that there are others.
of the foreign nations who will be as much en-
lighted on this subject, as our Quondam friends
have been. The extracts which we make below
Will be read with much interest, as il places our
affairs with Mexico clearly before the public
We submit them without COMMENT
In pursuance Of the joint resolution of CONGRESS.
for anneXing Texas to the United States NV
predecessor, on the third day of March, lS45, e.
ected 10 submit the first and second sections nf
that resolution TO the republic of Texas, as an
overture, the part of the United States for hey
admission as State into our Union. This cleo
tlun approved, and accordingly the charge daft
flares of the United States in Texas, under In
structions of the 10th Of March, lS45, prese n,ed
these sections of the resolution for the acceptance
of that republic The executive government. The
Congress, and the people of Texas in convention
have successfully complied with all the terms and
conditions OF the joint resolution. A constitution
FOR the government of the State of Texas formed
by a convention of deputies, is herewith laid be-
fore Congress. 1t is well known, also, that ,bs
people of Texas at the polls have accepted ,he
terms of annexation, and ratified the constitution
The terms of annexation which were offered bv
the United States having been accepted by Tex
as, the public faith of both parties is solemDlv
pledged to the compact of their Union NoihiEsz
remains to consumnate the event, but the passage
of an act by Congress to admit the State of Texas
=, Ill IL.
glnal States. Strong reasons exist why THIS
should be done at an early period of the session
1t will be observed that by the constitution Of
Texas, the existing government is only continues
temporarily till Congress act: and that tho
thlrd Monday of the present month is the day ap-
pointed for holding the first general election. On
that day a governor, lieutenant governor and
both branches OF the legislature, will be chosen
by the people. The President of Texas is re-
quired immediately after the receipt of official in
formation that the new State has been admitted
into our Union by Congress, to convene the le-
gsIature and, upon It's meeting, the existing 90
yernment will be superseded. and the State 90
vernment organized. Questions deeply interest
ing TO Texas, in common with the other States
the extension of our revenue laws and judicial
system over her people and territory as well as
measures of local character, will claim the ear
ly attention of Congress; and, therefore upon
every principle Of republican government, she
ought TO be represented in that body without un
necessary delay. | cannot too earnestly re-
commend prompt action on this important sub
ject.
AS the act to admit Texas as State
shall be passed, the union of the TWO republics
will be consummated by their own voluntary con-
sent.
This accession to our territory has been blood
less achievement. No arm of force has been
raised 10 produce the result. The sword has had
part in the victory. We have not sought TO
extend our territorial possessions by conquest or
republican institutions over a reluctant peo.
pie. 1t was the deliberate homage of each ueo-
pie TO the great principle Of our federative union.
II we consider tie extent of territory involved
in the annexaiion-lts prospective influence ON
Amerlca-the means by which il has been accom-
plished, sPrlnging purely from the chuice of the
people themselves to share the blessings of our
unOn,-the history Of the world may be challeng-
ed to furnish parallel.
The jurisdiction Of the United States. which At
the formation of the Federal Constitution. was
bounded by the ST. Msry's, on the Atlantic. has
passed the Capes Of Florida, and been peacefully
extended to the Del None. In contemplating
the grandeur Of this event. is not TO be forgotten
that the result was achieved in despite Of the
diplomatic interference Of European nonarchies
Even France--the country which had been our
ancient slly-the country which has a common
interest with in maintaining the freedom of the
seas-the country which, by the cession of Loui-
slana, first opened To us access to the Gulf of
Mexlco-lhe country with which we have been
every year drawing more and more closely the
bonds OF successful commentaries unex pectedly
and to our unieigned regret took part in an effort
to prevent annexation, and to impOs on Texas as
condition OF the recognition Of her independence
by Mexico. that she would never iVjn herself II,
the United States. We may reloico that the
Tranquil and pervading influence of the American
principles Of self government was sufficient To de-
feat the purposes Of British and French Interior
ence. and that the almost unanimous voice of the
people Of Texas has given to that Interference
peaceful and effective rebuke. From this exam
pie, European governments may learn how vain
diplomatic arts and nlrigues must ever prove
upon this continent, against that system of self
government which seems natural TO our soil and
which will ever resist foreign interference.
Towards Texas, do not doubt that liberal
and generous spirit will actuate Congress in all
that concerns her interests and prosperity. and
that she will never have cause to regfe, that she