The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-12-12

Inc JurlSulctOn OF tne Uniteu otateS,
which at the formation of the federal consti
tuition was bounded by the st. Mary's, on the
Atlantic, has passed the Capes Of Florida,
and has been peacibly extended to the Del
Norte. In contemplating the grandeur OF
this event, it is not to be forgotten that the
result was achieved in despite of the diplo'
matte interference Of European monarchies.
Even France-the country which had been
our ancient ally-the country which has a
common interest with us in maintaining the
freedom of the seas-the country, which by
the cession Of Louisiana, first opened to us
access to the Gulf of Mexco--the country
with which we have been every year drawing
more and more closely the bonds of success
full commerce-most Unexpectedly, and to
our unieigned regret, took part in an effort to
prevent annexation, and to impose on Texas,
as condition of the recognition of her in
dependence by Mexico, that she would mover
Join herself to the United States. We may
rejoice that the tranquil and pervading inf1u-
ence of the American principle of self-gov-
ernment, was sufficient to defeat the purposes
of British and French interference; and that
the almost unanimous voice Of the people OF
Texas has given to that interference peace
full and effective rebuke. From this exam
pie, European governments may learn how
vain diplomatic arts and intreagues must ever
prove upon this continent, against that sys-
TEN of self government which will ever resis!
foreign interference.
Towards Texas, do not doubt that lib.
eral and generous spirit will actuate Congress
in all that concerns her interests and prosper
itv, and that she v i'll never have cause to re-
gre: that she has united her lone star to ou1
, glorious constellation
Iregret to inform you that our relations
g with Mexico, since your last session, have
, not been of the amicable character which i
is our desire to cultivate wi tn all foreign na
tons. On the sixth day of March last, thu
!, Mexican envoy extraordinary and ministe
plenpotentiary to the United States, made
9 formal protest, in the name of his government
against the joint resolution passed by Con
!, gress, sfor the annexation of Texas to tn
United States,' which he chose to regard as
violation of the rights of Mexico; and,
consequence of it, he demanded his passport
! He was informed that the government Of til
:, United States did not consider this joint rest
= luton as violation Of the rights of Mexic'
or that it afforded any just cause of offence
. his grovenment; that the republic of Tex,
q was an independent power, owing no all
! glance to Mexico, and constituting no part Q
her territory or rightful sovereignty and juri
diction. He was also assured that it was Il
sincere desire of this government to maintai
:. with that OF Mexico relations of peace ar
. good understanding That functionary, how
= ever, notwithstanding these represent alto
= and assurances, abruptly terminated his mi
- sion, and shortly afterwards left the countr
Our Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PleI
ipotentiary to Mexico was refused all offici
:, intercourse with that government, and, att
!. remaining several months, by the permissie
u
- - United States. Thus by the acts of Mexie
: all diplomatic intercourse between the tv
!, countries was suspended
10 Since that time, Mexico has, until recent
70 occupied an attitude ST hostility towards Il
g United States-has been marshalllng and o
ID ganizing armies, issuing proclamatlons, ar
/ tka ,,top 70 lya
" United States, either by an open declaration
. or by invading Texas. Both the Congre
Mt and Convention of the people OF Texas, !
A. vited this government to send an army in
8. that territory, to protect and defend the
or against the menaced attack. The nome
,e the terms of annexation, offered by the uI
IN ted States were accepted by Texas, the latt
ID became so far a part Of our own country,
Mt to make it our duty to afford such protectc
nt and defence. I therefore deemed it prop'
to as precautionary measure, to order stro
IS: squadron to the coasts of Mexico, and
nd concentrate an efficient military force on tn
" western frontier of Texas. Our army W
IN ordered to take position in the country .
i tween the Nueces and the Del Norte, and
an repel any invasion of the Texan terrific
in which might be attempted by the Mexic
n forces. Our squadron in the Gulf was ord'
on ed to CO operate with the army. But thou
our army and navy were placed in positi
, . to defend our own, and the rights Of Tex
he they were ordered to commit no act of host
,ir ity against Mexico, unless she declared vi
or was herself the aggressor, by striking I
, = first blow. The result has been, that Mexl
,as has made no aggressive movement, and c
,rd military and naval commanders have execu'
90 their orders with such discretion, that
g. peace of the two republics has not been d
.u- turbed.
le- Texas had declared her independence
eat and maintained il BY her arms for mo