The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-15

tons escucheon and the restoration Of this fair land to
the bosom Of Its natural parent
aStion has been noby maintained by the indomi,abe
chivalry Of the people Of TeNasthe unparalleled Pendo
Of his career warrior and statesman had already hled
the his fame needed but this browning act Of
his eyenu s 10 mark him as the greatest OF
How peculiarly appropriate is IT, that he who trampled the
proud lion of Britain in the dust redeemed his native land
from the grasp Of her invaders and Disseminated her nom
all foreign should be the instrument in the
hands ofan awise Providence Of restoring this territory
Of which she had been so ungsty despoed By the
decking with its laurel
the garland which encrcles her brow.
BY recent visit to the Hermitage, have been painfully
venerated form Of its sage will been borne to its final
restingpace His honest and patriotic heart will have
ceased its pulsations and that hand whose last official act
was sign acknowledgment Of Texan independence,
will be Wondering in the grave.
spare him until this heartfelt expression Of
TONS gratitude may reach HIM that the last hour, Of the
efficient and patriotic labors felt and warmly appreciated
On motion Of Mr. Robinson the rule was suspended and
On motion Of Mr. scurry the rule was further suspended
and the resolution read third and the ayes and noes
On motion Of MIR Cage the Senates bill giving the con-
sent Of the existing to the Of Texas
Mr. Gage moved to amend by inserting the following ad
donal section:
SEC o Be II further resoiped That the proclamation OF
the President the republic of Texas bearing date May 9TH
iS15 and the election Of deputies to sit in convention at
Austin the 4th day Of July next for the adoption oil
constitution for the State of Texas had in accordance there
with hereby receives the consent Of the existing govern
ment of Texas.
Adopted rule suspended, and hill read third time.
June sESArE-Joint resolution giving the consent OF
the existing to the annexation Of Texas to the
United States and act making appropriation TO deay
the expenses Of the convention and granting to the mem
bers thereof the Thanking privilege Also transmitting
communication in writing.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June %, le4j.
To the honorable Senate!
The Executive respectfully transmits in reply to the res
oluton your honorable body OF the als instant the
closed communication from the Department State
ANsoN JONES.
DrPAnrMEsT OF STATE,
Washington, June %, lS45.
Sin: In to the resolution the honorable the Sem
ate adopted the 2st instant and referred to this depart
tons than those conded to the Senate have been made
by Mexico, and asking that such propositions, any
fore the Senate also requesting information wheth.
any Texian agent, or officer Of any other descrip
ton was employed in negotiating the conditions premi
nary TO treaty with Mexico, now before the Senate and
IL the person, rank and instructions under which he
aced-I have the honor to reply, that propositions
other those before the Senate made by
Mexico to this government and that with these PROPOSE
tons all correspondence had upon the subject has already
been submitted to the Senate
said resolutions reply respectfully but catesoricaly that
Texan agent officer Of any description employees
by this government in negotiating with Mexico the condi
/ have the honor, &c,
EBENR ALLEN.
Acting Secretary Of State.
To his excellency the PREsIpENr
ofthe republic of Texas.
Senator Greer introduced the following resolution:
R.s.Sfd sy the sIS That with the c0nssnt Of the
will adjourn sine die on the 25th inst at o'clock
Adopted
Onmoton the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning,
9 o'clock