Mobile register and journal., 1845-12-12
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
Fellow citizens the senate and House

ihe aid of their cun;h1ned wisdom in the adnInis |. iration Oi The pabe affairs. In performing, Tor the hrst time. ihe duty imposed on me by the conslIiu- tion, Of giving ia ,ou information of the sinie ol the Unlon, and recommending to your consideTa- tiun such measures in my judgment are netes' sary and expedienl, an happy that can congrat- uaIe you nn the continued prosperity oi nur cuun Try. Under lhe blessings ol Divine Provi ence and the be ngn influence of our es institutions Il stands before inc world spectacle of national hap' piness.
 With our uHexampled advancement in all Il e elements oi national greatness, the affection of the people is conf, med for inc unio1 of the States and for the doctrines of popular lberiy, which e the fu dation of onr gp,, rnmenl.
 IL becomes Us, m humility, to make our devout acknowledgements to the Supreme Ruler o the Uni- verse, for the 'nest'mahle civil aud religions bless ings with which we are favored.
 In ealing ihe attention of Congress to our rela . tions with ioreign powers, am graliied 10 be able 10 sate, that, though with of them there have existed since your last session serious of ir- riIation and misunderstanding, yet actual hoslli- t'es have taken place. Adopting the maxim in the conduct oi OUT foreign affairs, task nothing that IS not right, and submit tn nothing that wrOng,' Il has been my anxious desire i0. preserve peace with all nations; but at lhe time, 10 be pre- pared to aggression, and to maintain all our just rights.
 In pursuance of the joint resolution of Congress, 7, ''tor annexlng Texas t0 the United Staies," my predecessor, the third day of March, lSi5. elected to submit the first and second sections ol that resolution the republic of Texas ;ts tnre, on the part oi the Cned States, for her ad- mission as State inIo Union. Fms election l appfoved,n accordingly the charge d'daires of the United States In Texas, under instructions of the tenth oi March, 1915. presented these sections Of the resolution for the acceptance of that republic. The executive government, he Congress, and the people of Texas in convention, have successive ly complied with all the terms and conditions ot Ihe JoihI resolution. A constitution Tor lhe govern ment oi the State of Texas, formed by convention oi deputies, Is herewith laid before Congress. It swell known, also. that lhe peope of Texas at the polls have accepted the terms of anne xaton, and ra- nhed the constitution.
 l communicate 10 Congress the correspondence between the Secretary oi State and charge d'attdres ln fexas; and also.the correspondence oi Inc liei wl;h ihe authorities of Texas together with the oihcal documents transmitted by him to his own government
 The terms of annexation which were offered by the United States having been accepted by Texas. the pubic hath of both parties is solemny pledged 10 the compact of their union Nothing remains 10 consummate the event, but the passage of an act by Congress- to admit the State of Texas into the Union upon an equal footing with the original States. Strong reasons exist why this should be done al an eally Ieriod of the session. It will be observed that, by the constitution of Texas, the ex isting government is only continued temporarily till Congress can act and thai the third Monday oi the present month is ihe day appointed for holding the first general election. On that day governor a lieutenant governor, and both branches of the legislature, will be chosen by the people. The President of Texas required, immediately alter the receipt of official information that the new Stat. has been admitted into our Union by Con 2ress, to convene the legislature; and, upon its meeting, the existing government will be super seded, and the State government organised. Cues tons deeply interesting 10 Texas, III 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 clau, the early attention of Congress-; and therefore upon every princple of republican government, she ought 10 be represented m that body without un- necessary delay. l cannot tOo earnestly recommend prompt action on this important subject.
 As soon as the act 10 admit Texas as State shall be passed, the Hnion of the two republics will be 'nsunmated by their own voluntary censent.H
 This accession to our territory has been blood less achievement. No arm of force has been raised to produce the result. The sword has had no part in the victory. We have sought To extend our territorial possessions by conquest, or our rrpub. lican institutions over Il reluctant people. IL was ihe deliberate homage of each people to the great principle of rur iederalive union.
 If we consider the extent of territory involved in the amnexation-ts prospective influence on Amer ica--the means by which il has been accomplished, springing purely from the choice of the people
  the history pf the world may be challenged to fur nish parallel
 The jurisdiction of the United States, which at ihe the foundation of he federal constitution was bounded by the St. Mary's, on the Atlantic, has passed the Capes of Florida and been ueaceiuy extended to the Del Nore. In contemplating e grandeur Ut lhis event, Il not to be lorguten, that the result was achieved in despite of Ihe diplomatic interference of European moLarchies. Even France--,he country which had been our ancient ally-the country winch has common interest with us iu maihtaining the freedom of the the country which, by lhe cesson of Louisianna first opened to us access to the Gulf of Mex ico-the country wIth which have been every year drawing more and more closely the bonds of successful commerce-lnost unexI ect- edly, and 10 unieigned regret, took part in an effort to prevent annexation, and to impose on Texas, as d condition o the recognition of her lu- dependence. by Mexco, that she would never join hersel To the United States. We may rejoice that the tranquil and persading influence ol the Ameri- can principle oi self government, was sufficient to defeat the purposes of British and French inter ference, and that the almost unanimous voice of the people of Texas has given to that inter ference a peaceful and effective rebuke. From ths example, European governments may learn how vain dipln- matic arts and inrigues must e.er prove upon this continent, agaInst that system of self government which seems natural to our soil, and winch will ever resist foreign interference.
 Towards Texas, do not doubt that liberal and generous spirit will actuate Congress in all thai concerns her interests and prosperity, and that she will never have 10 regret that she las united her ''lone star" 10 our glorious constellation.
 regret to inform you that our relations with Mexico, since your last session, have not been of the amicable character which Il is our dss ire to cultivate with all foreign nations On the sixth day of March last, the Mexican envoy extraordinary and minister pleDipotentiary 10 the United States, made formal protest, in the name of his govern
  "for the annexation oi Texas to the United Stales which he chose to regard violation of the rights of Mexico, and,in consequence of it, he de- m4nded his passports. He was informed that The government of the United States did aot consider Ihis joint resolution as violaiion Of any of the rights of Mexico, or thai It afforded any just cause of offence 10 his government; that the Republic of Texas independent power, owing no ale glance to Mexico, and constituting part of her territory rightlul sovereignty and jurisdiction. He was also assured that il was the sincere desire of thIs government to maintain with that of Mexl- co relations of peace and good understanding That functionary, however, notwithstanding these representations and assurances, abruptly terminated his mission, aud shortly afterwards left the country Oar Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenpoten tiary to Mexico was refused all official intercourse with that government, and alter remaining several months, by the permission of his own government he returned to the United States. Thus, by he acts of Mexico, all diplomatic intercourse between the countries was suspended.
 Since that lime Mex,co has, until recently, occu. pied an attitude hostility towal ds the United State has been salling and organising armies, issu- ing proclamatons, and avowing the intention 10 make lhe United States, either by an open declaration, by invading Texas. Both he Congress and convention of the people Of Texas n- vted thls government to send army into that ter riory, to protect and deend them against the me naced attack. The moment the terms ot anne xat0n