The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-02

shall be passed. the union OF the two republics will
be consummsed by their own voluntary consent.
This acceulon 10 our territory has bern q blood.
less achievement. No arm of lorce has been raised
10 produce tho result. The sword has had no part
in the victory. We have not sought 10 extend our
territorial possessions by inquest, or our repub-
lIcan institutions over reuclanl people Il was
the deliberate homage OF each people 10 the great
principle of our federalive union.
II we consider the extent of territory involved in
the anne xaion-ils prospective influence ON Amer
ica-the means BY which it has been accomplished
springing purely from the choice OF the people
themselves to share the blessings of our union
The history Of the world may bechsllenged to fur.
nish parallel 80
I The jurisdiction of the United States, which al
the formation OF the federal constitution was
bounded by the ST. Mary's, on the Atlantic, has
passed The Capes Of Florida, and been peacefully
extended 10 the Del Norte. In contemplating the
grandeur ofthis event. Il Is not 10 be forgotten thai
The result was achieved in despite of the diplomatic
Interference of European monarchies. x Even
France--lhe country which had been our ancient
ally--lhe country which has q common interest
with Us In maintaining the freedom OF the seas
the country which, by the cession OF Louisiana
firsi opened tn rs access to The Gulf of Mex
ico--the country with which we have been
every year drawing more and more closely The
bonds vi successful commerce-most unexpect-
eddy, and 10 our unieigned regret, took parl In an
effort TO prevent annexation, and 10 impose on
Texas as condition of the recognition Of her in
dependence by Mexico, that she would never Join
herself 10 the United States We may rejoice that
the trsnqu,l and pervadipg influence ofthe Ameri-
can principle Of selfgovernmeni, was sufficient to
defeat the purposes OF British and French inter.
ference, and thai the almost unanimous voice of
The people Of Texas has given to that interference
a peaceful and effective rebuke. From This ex-
ample, European governments may learn how
vain diplomatic arts and intrigues must ever prove
upon this continent, against that system Of self
government which seems natural TO our soil, and
which will ever resist foreign interference
UPWARDS Texas, do mol doub that liberal and
9 nerous spirit will acuae Congress in all thai
concerns her interests and prosperity, and that she
will never have cause TO regret thai she has uni.
led her lone star" TO our glorious constellation.
Iregret 10 inform you that our relations with
Mexico, since your last session, have NOT been
sire TO cultivate with all foreign nations. On
the SIKH day Of March last, the Mexican en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
10 The United States, made formal protest, in
the name OF his government, against the joint
resolution passed by Congress, :" for The annex
alton of Texas TO the United States" which he
chose 10 regard as violation of the rights OF
Mexico, and, in consequence Of it, he demanded
his passports He was informed thai the govern
ment Of the United States did not consider this
JOINT resolution a violation OF any of the rights
of Mexico, or that il afforded any just cause OF
Texas was an independent power, owing no allie
glance to Mexico, and constituting no part OF her
errilory or rightful sovereignty and jurisdiction.
He was also assured that it was the sincere desie
Of this government to maintain with that of Next
CO relations of peace and good understanding
That functionary, however, Notwithstanding these
representations and assurances, abruptly termi
mated his mission. and shortly afterwards left the
country. Our Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipo,entiary to Mexico was refused all official
intercourse with that government, and. afler re-
naming several months, by the permission Of his
own government, he returned to the United States
thus, by The acts Of Mexico all diplomatic inter-
course between the two countries was suspended
Since that time Mexico has, until recently, occu-
pied an attitude of hostility towards the United States
has been marshalling and organizing armies, issu
ing proclamalions. and avowing the intention TO
make war ON the United States, either by anupe n
declaration or by invading Texas. u Both the Con-
gress and convention of the people of Texas invited
this government 10 send army into that territory,
to protect and defend them against the menaced at
tack. The moment the terms Of annexation, offer
ed by the United States, were accepted by Texas,
the latter became so far part of our own country,
as TO make it our duty to afford such protection
and defence. therefore deemed it proper, as a
precautionary measure, 10 order strong squadron
10 the coasts of Mexico, and 10 concentrate an eff
cient military force on the western frontier Of Tex
as Our army was ordered 10 take position IN the
country between the Nueces and the Del Norte,
and 10 repel any invasion Of the Texan territory
which might be attempted blythe Mexican forces.
Our squadron in lhe gpf was ordered 10 co operate
with The army. But though onr army and navy
werr placed in a position to defend our own, and
the rights Of Texas. they were ordered to commil
no ACT Of hostility against Mexico, unless she de
clared war, or was herself the aRgressor by siri-
King the first blow. The result, has BEEN, thai
Mexico has made no aggressive movement, and
our military and naval commanders have executed
tha,r ord will diSprcttoD that tho If
the TWO republics has moi been disturbed.
Texas had declared her ind. pendence, and
maintained II by her arms for more than nine
years She has had an organized government IN
successful operation during that period Her
separate existence, as an Independent State, had
been recognised by the United States and the
principal powers Of Europe. Treaties Of COM
merce and navigation had been concluded with
her by different nations, and it had become mani
fest to the 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 whilst the
question Of annexation was pending before the
leople Of Texas, during the past summer, the
government OF Mexico, by formal act, agreed to
recognize the independence OF Texas on condition
that she would not annex herself to any other
power. The agreement 10 acknowledge the indie
pendence OF Texas, whether with or without this
condition, Is conclusive against Mexico. The in.
dependence Of Texas is fact conceded by Mexico
herself, and she had no right or authority 10 pre-
scribe restrictions as TO the form of government
which Texas might afterwards choose 10 assume
Rutthough Mexico cannot complain ofthe United
States on account OF the annexation of Texas is
10 be regretted that sarious causes Of msunder.
standing between the TWO countries continue 10
exis, growing out of unredressed Injuries indicted
by the Mexican authorities and people on the per-
sons and property of citizens of the United States
through 6 long series OF years. Mexico has ad.
mited these injuries but has neglected and refused
to repair them. Such was the character OF the
wrongs, and such the insults repeatedly offered TO
American riiizens aud the American flag by
Mexico, in papable violation Of The laws Of ma.
tons and the treaty between the two countries Of
the fifth Of April, 1881, that they have been
repeatedly brought 10 The notice Of Congress BY my
predecessors. As early as the eighth OF February
1887 The President Of the United States DECLARED in
a message to Congress- thar "ihe length Of iimt
since some Of the injuries have been committed
| ,be repeated end unayaiiDg applications for re-
dress, the wanton character of some Of the out
RACES upon the parsons and properly Of our citizens
upon the officers and nag Of the United States, in