The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-01-03
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

Mr.. BELsER, of Alabama, yesterday gave no
tice of his intention 10 offer a JOINT Resolution
for the Annexation Of Texas; which is as fol-
lows:
Preamble and joint Resolutions for the 9nneratOn Of the
Republic of Teras TO the United States Of america.
In view Of the present peculiar situation OF the re-
public of Texas and the influence which she IS des-
tined from her immediate location upon our western
borders, and her intimate connection with the terri
tory population and Of the United States
10 have upon national security tranquility, and
commerce, we, the supreme legislative authority OF
the American Unon IN order TO secure the blessings
of peace and prosperity ourselves, and safety good
government and liberty TO the inhabitants of Texas,
do hereby adopt the following resolutions, anneXing
The said republic TO the United States.
Resoiued By the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires Of the Uniied STATES Of insyiea in Congress assem-
bLsd, That with the consent of the authorities OF
Texas, much of the territory rightiully belongs
10 the said republic, be, and the is hereby, an
neIed TO the United States, and made one of the ter
Tltores of the same, under the name Of "the Terri
tory Of Texas"
2. find be il further resoiped That as jurs-
dction the territory of Texas shall be obtained
by the United States herein provided, the Presi
dent of the United States is hereby authorized and
directed TO take immediate possession of the same
and until other provision be made by Congress to es-
tablish therein temporary government upon the
principles regulating other territories Of the United
States so far as the same may be applicable; and the
military, civil, and judicial powers hereby vested
in such authorities as he may establish in pursuance
of this resolution for the protection and maintenance
of the Inhabitants of the said territory in the full
enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion.
g. find be further resolred That these resolutions
are hereby declared TO be the fundamental law of
annexation between the United States and Texas, so
soon as they shall be concurred in by both govern
ments and that if any dispute shall thereafter arise
with any foreign power respecting any boundary OF
Texas, the President Of the United States is hereby
authorized to open all necessary negotiations for the
settlement of the same upon Just and honorable
terms, subject TO the ratification of this Govern
ment
4. .and be il further resolved, That if, during the
tendency of these propositions, any attempt shall be
made by any foreign power TO occupy by military
force or to invade any part of the said republic Of
Texas, or TO harrass destroy her commerce, the
President of the United States is hereby authorized
and directed to afford protection 10 the same and
for that end may employ such parts of the militia
ry and naval power of the United States as may be
necessary.
5. find be i further resolved, That soon as these
resolutions shall have passed the Congress of the
United States and been approved by the President,
he shall forthwith transmit copy Of the same to
the government of the republic of Texas for its con-
currence.