Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-12-04

IN maintaining the freedom cf the ,eis---ths
country which, b. the ccssiou OF Loo ale.
frat open 10 us across TO the Gulf of Mexico
the country with which wv have been every
year drawing more and closely The bonds vi
successful comm c--nost uncx PC Oily, aud
to our unicigned r'grst took part in am ,.ifor,
90 prevent annexation aud To in, pose OIL Tex
as, "a a condition Of IN recognition OF her ian.
dependence nv Mexico. that she would never
JON herself TO The United STATES. We may
rejoice that The Tranquil and pervading inau.
encc of the American principle Of lf-so,-m.
metnt was snilicien, TO d.iva, IN, pmposrs of
British and French intcrirrene, aud ,h., the
almost Unanimous voice oi'Tcxas has given to
that interference a peaceful and aflcc;iorstc
rebukc. From this example, European gov
tmnaats may lrarp how vain diplomatic arts
and in,riSucs must ever prove upon this con-
unent, against that system of sel-soyc,nnont
which seems natural 10 our soil, and which
will ever resist foreign interference.
Towards Texas, do not doubt that liberal
aud generous spirit will actuate Congress in
all that concerns her interests aml prosperity
and she will never have cause to rcgre, II, !, sic
has united her lone star to our glorious, !,
stcllation.
regret 10 inform you chat our relations
with Mexico, since your last session have 10,
been of the ainicable ohanct.r that IL is cur
desire 10 cultivate with all foreign nations.
On the sixth dayof March last The Mexican
envoy extraordinary and minister ~, nipotcn-
,iary 10 the United States made a formal pro-
test, in the name of his government, against
,he Joint resolution passed by congress- "iur
The annexation OF Texas 10 the United States,
which he chose 10 regard as violation ol the
rights OF Mexico aud III consequence he de-
n!andcd his passports. He WAS informed that
the government oi the Cniicd Stuics did not
consider this joint resolution asa violation of
the rights OF Mexico or that IL afforded any
Iust cause Of untuce 10 Mexico: that the re-.
public OF Texas was an independent govern.
! mcnt. owing no allegiance to MEXICO, and
constituting no part OF lrr territory, or right
iul sovereignty AMI Jurisdictions. lie was al.
so assured that 1t was the sincere desire oi this
government 10 maintain with lint of Mexico
relations oil peace and good understanding
That iunctionary, however, notwithstanding
these assurances, abruptly terminated his mis-,
lion, and shortly afterwards left the country.
Our envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary TO Mexico was refused all official
intercourse with that government. and after
remaining several months 10y The permission
NJ his own government, he returned To the
United States. Thus, ~ the acts of Mexico.
Ill dipionmttr Intercourse betwecn the two
countries WAS suspended.
Since that time Mexico has until recently.
coupled an attitude OF hostility towards the
United S,atts-aas been marshalling and or
5an!Llng armies, issuing rroclamations and
aiowii5 the Intention 10 make war upon the
United States either in open declaration or
~ invading Texas. Both The CONGRESS and
Convention oil xas invited this government
% send AL army into that rriIcry TO protect
mi defend them against the monaccd attack.
The moment the terms OF annexation, offer d
y the United States were accented BY Texas
ne Litter became as far part Of our counlry
. 10 make !, or duty 20 afford such nrctrc-
ION and defence. ] III 'rciorc deemed il pro.
ier, as precautionary measure, 10 ord, a
'ironS squadron 10 the coasts OF Mexico, and
-oncenlrdtc The military force on the western
roniier OF TrSrs. Our.ariny was ordered 10
axe position in the country between the
\ueces and the Dl Norie, AMI TO rrpel any
INVASION oil the territory OF Texas which was
attempted by the Mc,cans. Our squadron
"a the Cult was orlcrri 10 co-operaie .yith the
.fmy. But though our army anti navy were
'accd III position TO- defend our owh and
ne rights VI Texas, they were ordered TO
ommlt no actoi hostility against Mexico, I'M
css she drclsT, Il war or was, herself the az
reason by striking the tirst blow. The Z, suit
ias been that AlJXico has made no ag.ras,ivc
movement, and or naval and miiit.I; com
ndnd,Is have cxcculrd heir orncrs with such
litcreton, that The peace ol the two republics
mas not been disturbed
Texas had declared her Independence and
nlmcd II b. her AIMS Tor more than nine
years. She has had an organized govrmm Mt
in successful operation during that period
Her separate existence. as an indrputlcnt
State, had been recognised by the United
States and principal powers OF E1rop'. Trra-
lies oil commerce and navigation he'd been
concluded with her by different nations. and
il became manifest To Che whole world that
any further attempt on The part OF Mexico TO
conquer her or overthrow her government
would be vain. Even Mexico herself had
become satisfied Of this fact, and whist the
question OF annexation was pending before
the people Of Texas, during the past summer
the government OF Mexico by formal act
igrccd to recognise the Independence OF Texas
on condition that she would not annex Ia rs,.lf
10 any other power. The agreement 10 ac-
knowledge the independence Of Texas, whc-
ihcr with or wilhou, thp condition, i, CON
elusive against Mexico The Independence
Of Texas is fact conceded by herself and She
al 10 right or auIhoi:y To prescribe siric.
tons as to The form Of government which
Texas might afterwards choose 10 assume.
But though Mexico cannot complain Of III.
Y, 5, on account OF the annexation of Texas.
il is TO be regretted that Nous causes Of mis-.
understanding between the two countries con
linue TO exist, growing out OF unrcdr,'s,cd in.
luri"s inflicted by the Mexican uuthorirics on
people on the persons and prop 'riy OF citizens
of tile United States through a long series OF
years McXicO has admititd thes, injuries,
but has neglected. aud refused TO repair them
Such was the clmraClcru Of th" wrongs AMI such
the insults repeatedly Offered 10 Am rican cit
iLsns aud the American iltg b. NJ 'Aico, in
palpable violation OF the laws Of nations and
the treaty between the two Countn, TO the
fifth OF April. 1881 that they have been re-.
p'atcdIv brought 10 tn notice ef Congress by
my predecessors. Is carly as The eighth of
February 1897, tbc Pr' sid NJ Of the u =. 4 .
cldfcd, in tssagc 20 Z n,r"ss, that the
length Of tim sincc SON" OF ihe injuries have
becn committed, the repeated and mavaiing
annie A'ions for r..llrp-s '. ,yantot, ,hsr.,,e,