Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-20
BURINGToN SATURDAY. DEcEABER 20 lsls

to share the blessings of our. union,-&he
history Of the world may be challenged to
furnish parallel.
The jurisdiction Of the United States,
which al the formation Of the federal con-
stitution was bounded by the st. Mary's,
on the Atlantic, has passed the Cspes Of
Florida, and been peacefully extended to
the Del Norte. In contemplating the gram
deur Of this event, it is not to be forgotten,
that the result was achieved in despite oi
The diplomatic interference Of European
monarchiss. Even France---the country
which had been our ancient ally the coun-
try which has common interest with us
in maintaining tile freedom of the seas
the country which, BY the cession of Lou
tisiana, first opened tous access to the Gull
of Mexico-the country with which We
have been every year drawing more and
more closely the bonds Of successful COM
inerce--most unexpectedly, and to our un-
feigned regret, took part in an effort to
prevent annexation, and to impose on Tex
as, as condition Of the recognition Of her
independence by Mexico, that she would
never join herself to the United States
We may rejoice that the tranquil and per-
vading influence Of the American principle
Of self-governnent, was sufficient to defeat
the purposes Of British and French inter-
ference, and that the almost unanimous
voice Of the people Of Texas has given to
that interference q peaceful and effective
rebuke. From this example, European
governments may learn how vain diplo-
matte 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.
Towards Texas, I do not doubt that a
liberal and generous spirit will actuate
Congress in all that concerns her interests
and prosperity, and that she will never
have cause to regret that she has united
her s'lone star" to our glorious constella-
tion. @ 7s4ki SAa ssHs
! Ifegret to inform you that our relations
with Mexico, since your last session, have
not been of the amicable character which
it is our desire to cultivate with all foreign
nations. On the sixth day Of March last,
the Mexican envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary to the United States,
made formal protest, in the name Of his
government, against the joint resolution
passed by Congress, 'sfor the annexation Of
Texas to the United States," which he
chose to regard as violation Of the rights
of Mexico, and, in consequence Of it, he
demanded his passports. He was inform
ed that the government of the United States
| did not consider this Joint resolution as q
violation Of any Of the rights Of Mexico, Of
that it afforded any just cause Of offence to
his government; that the Republic Of Tex
as was ali independent power, owing nc
allegiance TO Mexico; and constituting no
part Of her territory or rightful sovereignty
and jurisdiction. He was also assured
that it was the sincere desire of this gov.
ernment 10 maintain with that of Mexico
relations of peace and good understanding
That functionary, however, notwithstand
4 ing these representations and assurances
i abruptly terminated his mission, and short
lyafterwards left the country. Our Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentia,
ry to Mexico was refused all official inter
course wi,hthat government, and, after re-
manning several months, by the permission
Of his own government, he returned to tn,
j United States. Thus, by the acts Of Mex
leo, all diplomatic intercourse between the
two countries was suspended.
1 Since that time Mexico has, Until recent
tly, occupied an attitude Of hostility toward
Z the United States-has been marshalling
/ and organizing armies, issuing proclama
tions,, and avowing the intention to make
war on the United States, either by an opel
declaration, or by invading Texas. Boil
|, the Congress and convention Of the peopl'
of Texas invited this government to SEM
! an army into that territory, to- protect ant
defend them against the uenaced attack
; The moment the terms Of annexation, Of
! fered by the. United States, were accepts
! by Texas, the latter became % far pa1
, of our own country. as to- make it our dnt
to afford such protection and defence.
I therefore deemed it proper, as q precau
| tionary measure, to order a strong squad
: ron to the coasts Of Mexico, and to concen
trate an efficient military force on the west
} ern frontier OF Texas. Our army was OF
J dered to take position in the country be
: tween the Nueoes and the Del Norte, an
! to repel any invasion Of the Texan terrific
f ry which might be attempted by the Mex
= lean forces. Our squadron in the gulf wa
/ ordered to cooperate with the army. Br
: though our army and navy were placed j
Il position to defend our own, and the right
: Of Texas, they were ordered to commit a
), act Of hostility against Mexico, unless sh
: declared war, or was herself the aggressO
!. by striking the first blow. The result hs
q been, that Mexico has made no aggressiv
: movement, and our military and naval con
: manders have executed their orders wit
i such discretion, that the peace Of the tw
D republics has not been disturbed. NJ
= Texas had declared her independence
n and maintained it by her arms for more tha
nine years. She has had an organize
!. government in successful operation dnrir
t that period. Her seperate existence, !;
an Independent State, had been recognize
a by the United States and the principal pow
o ers Of Europe. Treaties Of commerce ar
q navigation had been concluded with HI
lby different nations, and il had becou
! manifest to the whole world that any fu
3 ther attempt on the part Of Mexico 70 co'
quer her, or overthrow her government
J. would Be vain. Even Mexico herself b;