Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-11-18
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, VA.
Monday Morning, November II, 1916.
WING ANNEXATION.

Volumes have been written by Wing Editors,
in denunciaton of the "plundering scheme OF
territorial asgrandizement consummaied by the
Annexation Of Texas. Melancholy predictions
Of the downfall OF our Republic, consequent upon
the grasping spirit after more territory, have
shrouded their columns, and tears have been libe-
rally shed over the degenerate spirit Of the age,
which would sacrifice The peace and happiness OF
the nation 10 greedy appetite for new lands
The Democratic policy has been likened TO that
OF Alexander, who sighed after another world 10
conquer, while he could not subdue his own rest
less and gnawing passions.
Texas, however, is hardly annexed to our terri
tory, when we see leading Whig journals crying
aloud for more soil. The New York Courier
makes The following suggestion, in connection
with the debt which Mexico owes 10 American
claimants:
"By solemn Treaty slipulaiions, she owes 10
our cilizens an immense sum of money, which,
in all probability, she cannot pay. Wetrust that
in the end the adjustment OF one Of these questions
NAV be found TO have embraced that OF The other
and that by fair, Just and mutually agreeable
arrangement, both California, and Tie debt 81
Mcrico 10 eur citizens, may be Transferred at onee
tie Government Of The United States.
The Baltimore American, while il does mol dl'
rectly express lis approval Of the proposition, M
dictates a far from unfavorabe feeling 10 It's con-
summation Let il speak for itself:
"The possession OF California is said TO be an
object much desired BY Great Britain. 1t is alto
gether probable that the occupancy of that cOun-
try cannot remain much longer in Mexican
ha nds-ior the reason that the hold which Mexi-
co has on il is but little else than nominal, and
not likely 10 be any thing more. II cannot be
peopled from Mcxico-it cannot be governed by
her-ior she is not capable oil governing her cen
tral provinces. In point Of position, il isa region
which cannot remain unoccupied much longer
| It's noble harbor Of San Francisco is the most va
liable point on the whole Pacific coast The
commerce of China and The East must one day
and that not very distant one, ind lis grand en-.
irepot at that very point"
!! Here, then, is the whole argument Of fata
extension of ourterrory, Internationally surren.
dered. 1t is an involuntary tribute 10 The wise po-
icy OF the Democratic Party, in justly and peace.
ably annexng country so important 10 the iu'
ture safety and prosperity Of our Union. II Ca.
lifornia presents such noble advantages 10 ouI
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East upon which we may surely count, does moi
Texas, TOO, offer important benefits 10 every por-
ton Of our country? Let US, then, first complete
the great measure OF Texas Annexation, however
faction may rage in few detached portions OF the
North. California may next come into view; and
we see no objections 10 the course marked out by
the Courier Ii we do not possess il, can any one
doubt tina, England WILL either BY diplomacy or
force, throw her sovereign power over its fertile
lands and magnificent harborsl And is there al
| American who would hesitate, under such con
tingency, TO extend our free institutions 10 hatfne
country7
| California, then, we take il for granted, will
one day or another, be part and parcel OF the
American Union. Every thing connected witt
its future destiny i, interesting, and We therefore
make brief extract from speech addressed By
Gen. Gaines TO meeting OF the citizens of New
| Orleans, convened TO appoint delegates 10 TN
Memphis Convention:
"Fifteen years ago proposed a railroad from
Memphis 10 Charleston, for the great purposes o
national defence. The Southern Atlantic coast
| for some one or TWO hundred miles inland, il
SpaISely populdleui duu must ielJ upou 'uS Sad
shooters Of the West, the citizens of Kentucky
Tennessee and the adjoining States, for defence
therefore proposed such improvements would
accomplish tho bringing together The strength o
! The country with the greatest possible Dispatch
I This is one OF the subjects that will be brough
before the Memphis Convention.
"a proposition will also be considered OF car
ryng the great railroad proposed from Memphis
to Little Rock, and on The Sabine Ridge. Some
OF my friends are in favor OF having il at once
extended 10 Calilorna-(great cheering)-bu
that IS mailer that will occupy your attention
another time. (Cheers.C