The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-12-05

: of forco has been raised 10 produce III
result. The sword has had no part ii
! the victory, We have moi sought 10 ex
tend our territorial possessions by con
quest, or our republican institutions owe
reluctant people. Ii was the delber
homags OF each people to The great prin
lclple of our federalive union.
If we consider tae extent of territory
involved IN the annexa,ion-its pros
peclive influence on America--lht
means by which il has heen sc
complished, springing purely from
he choice of the people themselves 10
share the blessings of our union-the
history of the world may be challenged
10 furnish parallel.
The jursdiclion Of the United State,
which a, the formation Of the cons,ilu-
ton was bounded by the ST. Mary'S OF
the Atlantic, has passed ,he Capes OF
Florida, and been peacefully extended d
10 The Del Norle. ln conlemplal.
ing the grandeur ofthis event it is no
to be forgotten that the result was a.
chleved lB despite OF The diplomatic in
reference of European monarchies
Even France e-lhe country which had
been our ancient ally-he country
which has a common interest with Us in
maintaining the freedom of the seas
the country which, by the cession oi
Louisiana, first opened 10 US ascess 10
The Gulf Of Mexico-ihe country with
which we have been every year draw
ing more and more close y the bonds
of successful commerce-mosl unex.
pecedly, aud 10 our unfeigned regret
took part in an effort 10 prevent annex
,tion, and 10 impose on Texas, as con-
dition Of the recognition of her inde-
pendence by Mexico, that she would
never join herself 10 the United States,
We may rejoice that the tranquil and
parvading influence of the American
principle of self-government was suffi-
cisnt to defeat the purposes of British
and French interference, and tina, the
almost unanimous voice Of ,he people OF
Texas has given 20 that interference
peaceful and effective rebuke. From
thi, example, European governments
may learn how vein diplomatic arts and
inlrlgues must ever prove upon this
continent, against that system Of self.
government which seems natural 10 our
soil, and which will ever resist foreign
interference.
We have from the message confirmation
If the report lha. diplomatic Intercourse has
been rene we'd between our Government and
that Of Mexico, and ,ha, distinguished cit.
lzen of Louisiana has been appointed Minis
ter Plenipo,enHary to the latter government
to settle existing differences. This gentle
m an has probably reached Mexico by this
lime.
1t also appears from the message ths, all
attempts a, compromise on the Oregon
question have failed The present admin
istration has been disposed 10 a moderate
conciliaiory course in respect to the Oregon
dispute, and il has endeavored 10 bring the
matter to a successful issue by repeating the
offer Of the parallel Of 40 degrees as di.
yidng line, which had been made by ,wol
preceding administrations, with the differ.
ence' that the free navigation Of the Colu n-
bia was no. surrendered 10 Great Britain as
in the former instances. This offer was re.
jected by the British Minister. 1t was then
Withdrawn, and our title to the whole Terri
tory asserted as it was evident no compro.
mise which the United States ough, 10 acs
ceP, could be effected. In this state of al-
fairs the President submits the question to
Congress 10 consider what measures are ne.
cessary 10 be>adopted for the security and
protection of our citizens in lhs, territory
and The mantainauee Of our just title. The
proposition referred TO, he says, was made
IN Difference to what had been done by hi.
predecessors; had it been new question
coming under discussion for the frsi time
II would not have been made, and thus elo.
qaeRtly speaks upon she subject.
"Oregon is part of tlle North American
lconIincni, 10 which, it is confidently aC
lfrmed, the title OF the United Stale is ,h
best now ia existence. For the ground
m which that ttle rests, refer you to tn
correspondence Of the late and presen,Sec
n reiary OF Stale, with the British plenino
entiary during the negotiation. The Bri,