The New York herald., 1845-12-03
THE MESSAGE.
Fsllo,V Citizens of the Senate
and House of Representation:


people In Congress assembled, as it will be to
ceve the aid of their combined wisdom in the ad
minisraon OF public affairs. In performing, tor the
first time, the duty imposed on me by the consttu
ton, of giving to you information Of the state of the
Union, and recommending to your consideration
such measures as In myjudgment are necessary and
expedient am happy that can congratulate you on
the continued prosperity OF our country. Under the
blessings OF Divine Providence and the benign IN
f1uence OF our tree institutions it stands before the
world spectacle of national happiness .
With our unexampled advancement in ali the ele-
ments of national eatness the affection of the peo
pie confirmed for the union Of the States and for
the doctrines Of popular liberty, which lie at the
foundation OF our government.
II becomes us, In humility, to make our devout
acknowledgements TO the Supreme Ruler OF the uni
verse, for the lnestimable civil and religious bles-
sings with which we are favored.
In calling the attention of Congress to our rela-
tons with foreign powers. am gratifed to be able
to state, that, though with some of them there have
existed since your last session serious of
Tltauon and misunderstanding, yet no actual hosti-
ltss have taken place. Adopting the maxim in the
conduct OF our foreign affairs, to 'ask nothing that
is not right, and submit to nothing that is wrong"
1t has been my anxious desire to preserve peace
with all nations but at the time to prepar-
ed TO resist aggression and to maintain all Just
rights.
In pursuance Of the joint resolutions Of Congress,
s'for annexing Texas to the United States" my pre-
decessor, on the third day OF March, 1916, elected
to submit the first and second sections of that
luton to the republic OF Texas, as an overture,
the part OF the United States, for her admission as
State into our Union This election ] approved,
and accordingly the charge d'a1airs of the United
States in Texas, under instructions Of the tenth OF
March, 1885, presented these sections of the resolu-
;ion for the acceptance of that republic. The exec
utive government, the Congress, and the people OF
Texas In convention, have successively complied
with all the terms and conditions OF the joint
luton. A constitution tor the government of the
State OF Texas, formed by convention of deputies,
is herewith laid before Congress. 1t is well known,
also, that the people of Texas at the polls have
copied the terms OF annexation, and ratified the
constitution.
communicate to Congress the correspondence
between the Secretary of State and our charge d'af
fares in Texas; and also the correspondence Of the
latter with the authorities OF Texas together with
The official documents transmitted by him to his
own government
The terms Of annexation which were offered by
the United States having been accepted by Texas,
the public faith 0! both parties is solemny pledged
TO the compact OF their union Nothing remains
to consunimate the event, but the passage of
by Congress to admit the State OF Texas into the
Union, uoon an equal footing with the original
States. Strong reasons exist why this should BE-
done at an early period of the session. II will b.
observed that, by the constitution Of Texas, the
listing government is only continued temporarily III
Congress act; and that the third Monday of the
present month is the day appointed for holding the
first general election. On that day governor,
lieutenant governor, and both branches Of the egis
lature will be chosen by the people. The President
OF Texas is required diatey after the receipt OF
official information that the new State has been ad
mlted into our Union by Congress, to convene the
Legislature; and, upon its meeting, the existing go
vernment will be superseded, and The State govern
ment organized. Questions deeply interesting 10
Texas, II common with the other States; the exten
sion OF our revenue laws and Judicial system over
her people and territory, as we'll as measures Of a
locsi character, will claim the early attention OF
Congress; and, therefore, upon every principle of re
publlcaa government, she ought TO be represented
In that belly without unnecessary delay | canno
too earnestly recommend prompt action on this I'm
portant subject
AS soon the act to admit Texas as State sha
be passed, the union of the two republics will b,
consunmlted by their own voluntary consent
This accession to our territory has been blood
less achievement. No arm of force has beer
raised to produce the result The sword has had no
part in the victory. We have not sough. TO end
our territorial possessions by conquest, Or our re-
publican institutions over reluctant people.
was the deliberate homage OF each people TO the
great principle OF our federative union.
II we consider the extent OF territory involved in
the annexatlon-its prospective influence on America
the means by which it has been accomplished,
sprnging purely from the choice of the people them
selves to share the blessings OF our unon--h his
tory OF the world may be challenged to furnish
parallel.
The Jurisdiction OF the United States, which at
the formation ot the federal cons tuition was bound
ed by the st. Mary's, on the Atlantic, has passed
the Capes OF Florida, and been peacefully extended
to the Del Norte. In contemplating the grandeur
OF this event, 1t is not to be forgotten that the
suit was achieved In despite of the diplomatic inter
the country which had been our ancient ally--the
country which has common interest with US IN
maintaining the freedom of the seas-the country
which, by the session Of Louisiana, first opened 10
us access TO the Cult of Mexico-the country with
which we have been every year drawing more
closely the bonds of successful commerce-most
unexpectedly, and TO our unfeigned regret, took
part In effort to prevent xation, and ini-
pose Texas, 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 pervadng influence OF the
American principle Of self government sufii.
clent TO defeat the purposes OF British and French
interference, and that the almost unanimous voice
Of the people of Texas has given to that interfer
ence peaceful and effective rebuke. From this
example, European governments may learn how
vain diplomatic arts and intrigues must ever prove
upon this continent, against that systam OF sego-
vernment which seem natural to our soil, and which
VIII ever resist foreign interference
Towards Texas. do not doubt that liberal and
generous spirit will actuate Congress 10 that con-
Germs her interests and prosperity, and that she
Will never have regret that she has united
her 'lone STAR to our glorious constellation.
regret TO inform you that our relations with
Mexico since your last session. have not been Of
tne ancaDe character which il is our desire 10 cn-
vate with all foreign nations. On the sixth day OF
March last, the Mexican envoy extraordinary and
minister pienpotentiary to the United States made
formal protest. In the name Of his government,
against the loint resolution passed by Congress
"for the annexation OF Texas to the United States y
which he chose TO regard violation of,he RIGHTS
OF Mexico, and, IN consequence Of i, he demanded
his passports. He was informed that the govern
ment OF the United States did not consider th,s
JOINT resolution a violation of any OF the rights OF
Mexico, or that IT afforded any just OF offence
to his government; that the Republic OF Texas was
an independent Power, owing no allegiance to
Mexico, aud constituting no part OF her territory or
rlghul sovereignty and Jurisdiction. He was also
assured that II was the sincere desire Of this go
vetnment to maintain with that of Mexico relations
of peace and good understanding. That fmcuon-
ary, however, Notwithstanding these Representa-,
tons and assurances, abruptly terminated his MIS-
eion and shortly afterwards left the country Our
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenpolentary
10 Mexico was refused all official intercourse with
that government, and, after remaining several
months, by the PERMISSION OF his own government
ae returned to the United States. Thus by the acte