Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-02

clare 10 Inc people Vi AtAds tue ur'uhi
stale Of their affairs with respect 10 Mexi-
CO, 10 The end that they may direct and
dispose them as they shall Judge best for
the honor and permanent interests Of the
Republic.
During The course Of the last winter, i
reached the knowledge Of the Executive
from various sources Of information, UNI
official, indeed, but still worthy Of atten-
lion and credit, that the late and present
Government Of Mexico were disposed to
peaceful seitlement Of the difficulties with
Texas by the acknowledgment Of our in
dependence, upon The understanding that
Texas would maintain her separate exist
ence. No action, however, could be taxi
en- upon the subject, because nothing au-
theniic was known until the month Of
March last, when the representatives of
France and Great Britain near this 60
ysrnment, jointly and formally renewed
the offer Of the good Offices of those pow
ers with Mexico, for the early and peace
full settlement Of this struggle, upon the
basis Of the acknowledgment Of our inde-
pendcnce by that Republic.
Itwould have been the imperative duty
Of the Executive at once 10 reject these
offers, if they had been accompanied by
conditions Of any kind whatever. But,
with attentive watchfulness 10 that respect,
and great Discrimination to entangling al
liances Of any description, or with any
power, he must declare, in spirit Of jus.
tice; that no terms or conditions have ever
been proposed by the two governments in
question, OF either Of them, as the consi-
Iteration Of their friendly interposition.
Malurely considering the situation Of
affairs at that time, the Executive felt that
il was incumbent upon him not to reject
this opportunity Of securing TO the people
Of this country, untrammeled by condi-
lions, peaceful, honorable and advanta-
geous settlement Of their difficulties with
Mexico, if they should see fit to adopt
that mode Of adjustment.
Thus influenced, he accepted the good
Offices of the two powers, which, with
those Of the United States, had been pre-
viously invoked by Texas, and placed in
the hands Of their representatives state
ment of conditions preliminary to treaty
Of peace, which no declared he should
be ready to submit to the people Of this
country for their decision and action as
soon as they we're adopted by the Co.
yernment Of Mexics. But he emphatical-
ly reminded those high funclonaries, for
the special notice Of their governments,
that he was no more than the agen. Of
the people; that he could neither direct,
control, nor influence their decision; and
that his bounden duty was to carry out
their determination, constitutionally as
certained and expressed, be it what it
might. Our representatives at the courts
Of France and Great Britain, in addition
10 the task Of strengthening the friendly
dispositions Of those governments, was
also especially instructed 10 press upon
their attention, that, If the people Of Tex
as should now determine TO put an end
to the separate existence Of the country,
tho Executive, so far as depended upon
his official station, must and would give
immediate and full effect to their will.
The circumstances which preceded and
led to an understanding with Mexico, have
thus been stated and the people, speak
ing through their chosen organs, will now
determine as they shall Judge right. But
in the meantime, until theif pleasure can
be lawfully and constitutionally ascertain
cd, it is the duty Of The Executive to se-
cure 10 the nation the exercise Of choice
between the alternatives Of choice be.
tween peace with the world and lndepen.
dence Of annexation and its contingencies,
and he has, therefore 10 issue the follow
ing proclamation
WHEREAS, authentic proof has recently
been laid before me, to the effect that
the Congress Of Mexico has authorized
the Government 10 open negotiations,
and conclude a treaty with Texas, sub
ject to the examination and appreciation
Of tina. body; and further that the 60.
yemment Of Mexico has accepted The
conditions prescribed on the part Of Tex
asas preliminary to a final and definite
treaty Of peace:
Therefore, !, ANsoN JONES, Prosiden
Of the Republic Of Texas, and Command.
er-in.Chief Of the Army and Navy ant
Militia thereof, do hereby make know
these circumstances to the citizens Of thu
Republic, tiII The same can be fully com
municated 70 The Honorable Congress ant
Convention Of the people for theft Lawful
notion at The period Of their assembling
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