Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-05-05
THE UNITED STATES, TEXAS. AND MExro'

| THE UNITED STATES. TEXAS, AND MEXICO
The Journal Of Commerce Of Wednesday contains "a
article apparently funded suihennc information, In
contradiction Of Of the that have recently
corning the Texss the subject Of the pend
Ststes.
In regard to the mission to England Of Mr. Ashbe Smith,
the present Secretary Of State for Texss the Journal
that have in view objects in every way proper and
expedent and entirely dstnc from any desgn embsr
Government sincerely desired annexation and entertained
the full expectation that such would be the issue OF the
overures now pending, II would be moro than due to
the courtesy heretofore manifested towards Texas BY En-
gland and France the early acknowledgment OF her in
dependence, andin subsequent acts of Kindness To
explain them, in the respectful the present
the probable result; and the Journal mantsns that such
explanation would be douby due, thoee Governments
had In time been solicited by Texas to eudeavor
procure the Of her by Mex
CO. and they had generously and faithfully exerted them.
selves for that end.
The Journal then proceeds the authority Of intel
heent gentleman just from Texas. who has taken deep
interest in the affairs Of ha country, and in pracea-
bio way informed himself the OF opinions
and facts, deny that Mr. Smiths mission In pursuance
Of any plan Of agreed by the Texan Cabinet
in consultation with the British Minister in Texas having
for s object put of all action the Joint Resolution
Tor Anne ration until further adsices be had from Eng
and The present being an important moment Tor Texas,
whatever sc determine pursue. there is
least prsprety in her having accredited Minister at the
Courts VI England and France: and could be
well qualified Mr.. Smith. who has resided at those
Courts nearly three years, and been instrument in all
that usnspred between those Governments and his
during that period. Tins the whole why the
Chief Officer Of State in Texas appointed to the
mission in question. There evidence that Mr. Smith
the Texan President and Cabinet opposed
ne1ation-hey having deemed proper. in the present
crisis TO avoid public declaration OF their views this
subject.
The Journal also says that President Jones
has been ampere with by the English aud French Minis.
that he has promised them any delay in submitting
the proposition at the United States Government the
Congress People OF Texas. On the contrary, il
well understood that President should be
formally in possession OF the Of tho United States
Government. he would submit them directly 10 the people
Tor their adoption rejection. Besides the expense OF
o Congress his mind doubtless influenced
by the further consideration that the members not
elected win any special reference 10 the question OF an
nexaton. aud that referred them the first
stance after all go back the people for aal dec
sion.
fered To acknowledge the independence OF Texas the
latter will renounce Tor the idea
United States. 1t however, he presumed that prof
icrng such All acknowledgment, Mexico would seek TO
place the dividing line far possible and perhaps
also require certain Of indemnity savo Tor her
honor. Ga each Of these points the Texan Government
must have definite understanding with Mexico before IL
will be able To Judge whether the proposition OF the latter
worthy Ut serious consideration. Such understanding
possibly be gained through the the
British aud French Minister'S both OF whom decidedly pre-
Ter Independence Should direct offer OF
satisfactory character be made by Mexico, before the
question OF annexation Is Submitted the people, the Pre-
siden deem his duty present both propositions
them simultoneously-yiz Anne Independence
that they may choose between them. There is however
reasonable doubt Of the result Almost all the Amer
who the great majority Of the
are favorable 10 annexation.
Ii is denied that Mr.. Donelson, our Charge dAhares
was treated with discouresy neglect his arrival
ut the seat OF the Texan Government lie arrived ON
Sunday, and coureousy received by President Jones
on the next day, TO the entire satisfaction of Mr.. ID.
IL Is not true (tho Journal continues) that Messrs. Ell
iot and Saigny, the British aud French Minister'S left
Texas for the purpose OF visiting Washington this ethyl
Mr. Elliot had special object in going the U. States
other than recreation. Mr.. Saligny only New
Orleans where he accustomed arend the greater part
OF his time, making occasional Texas
stances require.
ths that Messrs. Elliot and Sagny visited the
Texan pita Washington Immediately the arrival OF
the British frigste Euridce with dispatches from Vera
Cruz. The dispatches which induced them TO visit Wash.
ington brought by the Euridce, but from
England and France by way OF the West Indies. The
dispatches by the Eurdce them their from
Washington TO Galveston; and alter opening them and
partially reading them, they continued their course Gal
weston, and had not again visited W ashnston.
In conclusion the Journal expresses belief that the
Texan Government Is pursuing honest patriotic and
udcious courses and adds the authority before cited
Than ten duty imports sufficient all
the revenue necessary 10 meet the ordinary
Government, and that fifteen per would leave
siderable surplus. The actual public debt is between l2
OOO 900 and 5000 900; the country extremely pros
porous; business good the products Of the earth
and the unquestionable, consisting OF gold and
| silver.-Nat. lat.