Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-12-11


aaining the freedom of the seas--the country
which, by the cession of Louisiana, first open
ed to us access to the Gulf of Mexico-the coun
try with which we have been every year been
drawing more and more closely the bonds of
successful commerCe-most unexpectedly, and
to our unteigned regret, took part in an effort
to prevent annexation, and to impose on Tex
as as a condition of the recognition of her inde
pendence by Mexico, that she would never join
herself to the United States, We may re
Joice that the tranquil and pervading influence
OF American principles of self government,was
sufficient to defeat the purposes OF British and
French interference, and that the almcs; unan
imos voice of the people of Texas has sivento
the interference peaceful and effective re-
buke. From this example, European gov
erntnents may learn how vain diplomatic arts
and msrigues must ever prove upon this conti-
nent, against that system of self government
which seems natural to our soil, and which will
ever resist foreign interference.
Towards Texas, i do not doubt that liber-
al and generous spirit will actuate Congress III
all that concerns her interests and prosperity,
and that she will never have cause to regret
that she united her "lone star" TO our glorious
constellation.
i regret to inform you that our relations
with Mexico, since your last session, have not
desire to cultivate with all foreign nations -
Oa the sixth day of March last, the Mexican
envoy extraordinary aud minister plenipoten-
tiary to the United States, made formal pro-
test, in the name of his government, against
the joint resolution passed by Congress, Z" tor
the annexation of IeXa> to the United States,
which he chose to regard as violation OF the
rights OF Mexico, and, in consequence of It, he
demanded his passports. He was informed
that the government of the United States did
not consider this joint resolution as violation
of any of the rights of Mexico, and constitu-
ting no part OF her territory or rightful
sovereignty and jurisdiction. He was also
assured that it was the sincere desire of this
government to maintain with that of Mexico
relations of peace and good understanding.
/ hat funCtionary, however, notwithstanding
these representations and assurances. abruptly
terminated his mission, and shortly afterwards
left the country. Our Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentary to Mexico was
refused all official intercourse with that go
vernment, and, after remaining several months,
by the permission of his own government, he
returned to the United States. Thus, by the
I acts of Mexico, all diplomatic intercourse
between the two countries was suspended.
| Since that time Mexico has, until recently,
occupied an attitude of hostility towards the
| United States-has been n:arshallng and or
! ganlzing armies, issuing proClamatlons, and
avowing the intention to make war on the
United States, either by an open declaration,
/ or bv invading Texas Both the Congress
and convention of the people OF Texas ln-
vited this government to send an army into
that territory, to protect and defend them
ae ainst the menaced attack. The moment the
terms of annexation, offered by the United
Stares, were accepted by Texas. the latter be-
! came SO far part OF our own country, as to
make it ouI duty to afford such protection and
defence. therefore deemed it proper, as a
precautionary measure, TO order strong
! squadron on the coasts of Mexico, and TO con.
centrate an efficient military force On the
western frontier of ] eXas Our army was
ordered to take position III the country be-
F, tween the NueCes and the Del Norte, and tc
repel any Invasion of the / exian territory
which might be attempted by the Mexican
forces. Our Squadron in the gulf was ordered
1 tC cooperate with the army. But though oul
i army and navy were placed in position te
defend our own and the rights OF Texas, the,
were ordered TO commit no act of hostility
against Mexico, unless she declared war. ol
Was herself the aggressor by striking the
I first blow The result has been, that Mexico
has made no aggressive movement, ana oui
military and naval commanders have eXecntes
their orders with so much discretion, that tho
peace of the two republics has not been dis
turbed
/ Texas had declared her independence, aI;
maintained it by her arms for more than nine
wears She has had organized governmen
in successful operation since that period. He
. seperate existence, as an independent State
had been recognised by the United States ans
I the principal powers Of Europe Treaties OF
commerce and navigation had been concluded
with her by different nations, and 1t had be
come manifest to the whole world that AMI
|, further attempt or the part OF Mexico 10 con
ouer her, or overthrow her government
, would be vain Even Mexico herself hat
become satisfied of this fact; and Whilst th'
question of annexation was pending bef"f
{ 1.-The people of exas. during the past summer
the government oi MexiCp, by "A formai act
agreed To recognize the independence OF eHa
on condition that she would not annex hersei
TO any other power. The agreement to ac
, knowledge the independence ct eXas wheth
er with or without this CoudIuon, Is conciusV'
against Mexico. The independence Of exa
is a fact conceded by Mexico herself, and sh'
had no right or authority To prescribe restric
: tioas as 10 the form of government -~hioi
Tex.s might :fterw ards choose To assume
- But though Mexico cannot coUpIaia o
the United States on account OF ;hf annex
alton Of Tenas, II Is 10 be fegielttd ilia
serious causes ei MISUNDERSTANDING bt'
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