Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30
RICHMOND, W
Friday Morning, May 80. 1915.
MEXICO AND TEXAS.

| The new aspect OF affairs occasoneu ny '"e
extraordinary scenes in Mexico which VIC yes
terday laid before our readers, presents lien
field for speculation as TO the effects likely 70 en-
sue TO Texas. and TO ourselves. We have before
us The strange spectacle of President OF consul
tulional Republic the creature OF Tree people d
one time exer,ing his influence againstthe adm's-
sion of The people of his country intoan intimate
union with their old friends and hrcihren-Rt an
other time. we see him forced, by The sweeping 'of-
rent OF public opinion TO convene The Congress IN
orderto deliberate uponso vital subject; deief'inS'
however, popular action until period so la'e do
10 Justify fears OF intrigue or sinister motives on
his part. Finally, The scene shifts IRON IeXas
10 the Palace Of the Montezumas-lhe mystery
is solved-lhe world is informed by the high a'-
lhori,ies OF Mexico, that This same President has
appealed 10 Mexico Tor recognition OF leSas
independcnce on condition that The overlues OF
The United States be rejected. His duplichy IS
exposed-his intriguing policy, under The inhu-
ence OF British cunning and avarice, Is lad bare
10 his own people, and 10 The civilized world
But will this unworthy attempt 10 defeat mea-
sure. so dear 10 The hearts Of The United Stales'
succeed? We have no fear-though we arc sur
prised 10 see in the "Mobile Herald & Tribune"
different sentiments entertained. That paper
SAYS:
aThe Mexican news this morning is both i'm
porrant and interesting. II appears from THIS
ha, The President Of Texas doubtless in CO.
vert manner,) has been making propositions 10
| Mexico for the acknowledgement Of the ndepen-
dence Of Texas. What the condition oil these
propositions is does not appear, but we know OF
none lha, would he entertained By Mexico, IN
| less based on 4 rejection by Texas OF The recent
overtures Of orr own Government
"'rhe diplomatic STYLE Of The Mexican Minis
Ter for foreign affairs betrays, through us coy
ness, most eager desire to accept The proposition
\ of President Jones, and no doubt his Government
will snatch at il, as the only means OF saving "
self from national degradation.
mThe question now is-wlil Texas approve OF
the action of lis Executive officer? w, iadeed,
Mnk there IS much probabilityef il. Unquesion-
ably, inasmuch as the ministers Of three Of The
I great powers OF Europe have inleriered 10 bring
I aboutlhi contamination other advantages have
| been offered 10 Texas. England alone has The
| power TO make her great country; and these adj
! vantaees, represented with skill 10 her Congress,
are likely 10 effect the end they are intended 10
accomplish.
"If we were a citizen of Texas, We Should o.
pose annexation Her interest, with independ-
ence ard commercial immnniies, lies directly
hostile 10 ours She produces what we produce.
and for this produce England is The great market
We NAV be injured UNNECESSARILY by The lea-
lousy of foreign powers, and all this injury
| would inure 10 the ben, fit OF Texas Here is
,emp,aton irresistible toa rejection OF The propo-
silion for annexation, and this temptation, doubt
less, will he arrayed in lis most plausible and Sc
ductive sarb."
We are as strongly persuaded as ever, thai,
there is no force in The views presented BY the
Mobile Herald. We are thoroughly convinced,
that no inducements, however great or plausible,
which France England and Mexico can hold out
10 Texas. will make her doubt or WAIVER in the
least abou. embracing Our offer. Natives OF The
same soil, breathing from their childhood The
same pure air OF freedom, cheefed on by The same
associations Of past glory and the same bright
prospects 81 noble destiny, The people OF Texas
yearn Tor reunion under The same broad nag
with their brethren Of The United States, from
whom lhar have been temporarily eslianged.-
We regard as utterly delusive The argument, that
England alone can make Texas great coun'
Try" With the examples of British oppression
and tyranny before her eyes, Texas will scarcely
understand The weight of this position. She viii
dread the fatal embrace of British diplomacy and
ambition. She will shake ofilhe inirisues, By which
foreign influence will seek 10 ninSe itself into
her bosom, and ultimately ensave herto The worst
political, social and commercial systems Let
the presen, intrigue of President Jones and Great
Britain be successful, and Texas necessarily be-
comes mere colony Of Great Britain, swayed by
her rulers and oppressed by her artificial policy :
She will be over-run By foreign settlers, imported
expressly TO ccntrol her American sentiments,
and she will fall 10 the rank OF the humblest vas
sal Of British power She sees and feels all these
inevitable consequences She has watched with
American States; She has seen and loved 10 OBJ
serve, the high position which our Republic
has, in 50 few years, assumed By The side Of the
greatest nations Of the Eath-marching on with
firm and rapid step 10 the highes, eminence,
both political and commercial. Experience has
proved conclusivcy, that under our liberal insli-
uions, under the protection Of our flag, her re-
sources would be amply developed and The rights
and safety OF her people thoroughly protected
Could she desire more? vii she accept less?-
When she has presented TO her certain prospect OF
honor and prosperity, under our shield, will
she rush Ia The embrace of foreign intrigue
and diplomacy, which history has demon
srated 10 be 50 fatal 10 The happiness and
liberty OF It's misguided victims. But il is
almost idle TO argue on such Il question.
The American blood OF the citizens of Texas
has already been aroused, and crculales with
new warmth and rapidly. Her people have, in
clear and thrilling voice, spoken defiance OF TO
reign and domestic intrigue. Her numerous pub
lie meetings, marked by all The enthusiasm and
fire of young and vigorous people, eager for the
blessings Of liberty attest The united wishes the
whole country. We fear not in her the least he
station or doubt, as 10 embracing our overiures.
There is a deep and fixed sentiment in favor oil
annexation. which cannot be shaken by any
brides, however plausible or tempting She has
solemny resolved 10 be portion Of our glorious
Confederacv, and nothing can prevent il. All
that We dread, is the excitement against her con-
slilu,ed government, which the double-dealins
course of President Jones may engender, on The
arrival of the news from Mexico. Badly as he
has acted, we trust that all violent feelings will
be subdued all symptoms Of disaftction be quel-
led. Lei The people prepare for the consumma-
lion OF this glorious measure Of annexation, and
they may, thereby, most powerfully rebuke their
own treacherous rulers and the cunning intrigue
and grasping ambition OF foreign nations.
The New York Journal of Commerce, in The
following brief but cogen, article, expresses oul
sentiments most thoroughly:
"DlssoLuTioN or THE UNios.-The U. States
are now exhibiting the most wonderful spirit OF
conquest which ever appeared in The wolld.-
They conquer, no. as other nations have done, by
fire and sword, killing one halt the people and de-
solaling the country for the sake OF conGuefing it
bat simply by establishing SO good and useful a