Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-03-13


and the arest and richest province Of the great valley
given away to SPain TO injustice and despotism-is
again embraced In glorious confederacy OF repub
hes the only free government earth. The political
chicane which sacrificed this fine country TO the Jeal
oasy of the monarchical spirit with which British
influence at early period, infected portions of the
UAion busy this crisis to prevent its redemp-
ton from the fate to which il had been consigned.
But all the articles Of tins cunning Inscriptions and
most dangerous party could no longer prevail; and
this day Its power in this country was broken, and
we believe il can never be renovated With Texas
and Its train of new Sates-with Florida, and Iowa,
and Oregon--the whole Northwest - bringing the
giant force Of Their incorruptbe Democracies to sus
tain the already dominant popular party IN the Union,
all the Machiavean policy the intrigue and corrupOny
the cunning combinations and political machinery,
piled by Federalism heretofore with partial success,
will, for the future, be piled In vain
The power Of Federal Vaccinations will be seen in
the cosenss of the vote in the Senate against the voice
of the country One Senator from Maine, from
Virginia, two from Tennessee, one from North Caro-
lina one from Georgia one from louisiana two from
Kentucky, from Indiana, from Michigan.
voted against the well known viii Of the people of
their respective States Tie Joint Resolutions from
from the House. blended with those of Mr. Benton
the Senate, would with those votes, have passed by
vote Ct 40 to T. The question, under party drill,
carried only by II to 70 so much potent
is party discipline than popular authority Several of
the members Of the Federal party, it is known were
inclined 10 vote the VIII
Messrs. Johnson, of louisiana Merrick, Of Maryland,
and Henderson, of Mississippi had the manness and
moral courage discharge this high duty. They
deserve the thanks of the whole country. But for
them, one-baf Of the invaluable acquisition obtained
by the craftsmanship of Mr.. Jefferson-lost through
the diplomacy of MIR. Adams, and restored by the
soldiership of HoustOn-would again have been cast
away by Federalism p possibly lost to the Union
! forever
We cannot but express our JOY at the happy con-
flof,, .loJ,
trying occasion. All personal emulations and jeal-
ousies were banished from the bosom of every man.
! Not vote was lost: and we look upon it as one of
the most fortunate of this blest restoration of
Texas TO the Union, that Its first good effect was seen
IN restoring harmony TO the Democratic party If
this be perpetuated the march of country to pros
perity and greatness can never be embarrassed by
enemies at home abroad We annex the Joint Act
as 1t passed the Senate, and the vote it.-Glo6e
JOINT RESOLUTION,
Declaring The 1oheh Congress admit Tnas into
/ the Union a State.
BE 1t reSOred by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires of the United States Of 4ReTioa CoagreSs assem-
bted That Congress doth that the territory pro-
perry included within, and rightiuly belonging to- the
republic of Texas, may be erected into a State
be called the State Of TeraS, with republican of
government to be adopted by the people of said republic
deputies in Convention assembled with the of
the existing Government in order that the same may
be admitted of the States of this Union
See. 3 find be 1t further resOlred. That the foregoing
consent of Congress given the following condi
tions, and with The following guarantees, 10
First Said State TO be formed, subject 10 the adjust
by this Government all questions of boundary
that may arise with other Governments and the Constr
tuition thereof with the proper evidence of its adoption
by the people of said republic OF Texas, shall be trans
med TO the President of the United States be laid
before Congress for its final action, before the first
day of January thousand eight hundred and orysx.
Second. Said State, when admitted into the Union,
after cediDg the United States all mines minerals salt
lakes, and springs and also all public edifces, fort6ca
ons barracks ports and harbOrs, navy and navy yards
docks magazines arms, ornaments and all other property
and means pertaining 10 the public Defence belonging
said republic of Texas shall retain all the public funds
taxes and dues of every kind, which may belong
be due or owing said republics and shall also retain all
the vacant and unaPproprated lands lying within lis
limits TO be applied to the payment of the debts and La
biIies of said Republic of Texas and the residue Of
said lands, after dischargng said debts and Liabilities
be disposed of SAID State may direct but in
said debts and liabilities TO become charge upon the
/ Government of the United States.
I Third New States of a convenient SIZE and having
sufficient population, may hereafter bv the consent Of
said State be formed out of the territory thereof which
shall be entitled TO admission under the provisions of the
Federal Constitution. And such States as NAV be formed
out Of that portion Of said territory lying south OF thirty
six degrees thIrty minutes north Latitude commonly
known the Missouri compromise ine shall be admitted
into the Uuon with without slavery the people of
each Stale asking admission may desire.
SEC. 3. find be further resOlred, That If the Presi-
dent OF the United States shall in his judgment and dis
creton, deem it advisable instead of proceeding
submit the foregoing resolution TO the republic of Texas
the part of the United States for adms-
sion, 10 negotiate with that Republic, then,
Be Il TeSOtred, That State to be formed of the
present republic of Texas with suitable extent and
boundaries, and with two Representatives in Congress
until the appOonment of representation, shall be
admitted into the Union by virtue of this act, an
equal footing with the existing States the
terms and conditions of such admission and the
of the remaining Texan territory the United States
shall be agreed upon by the government of Texas and
the United States; and the sum Of one hundred thou
sand dollars be- and the hereby appropriated TO
deay the expenses of missions and negotiations 10 agree
upon the of said admission and cesson, either by
treaty, be submitted TO the Senate, by articles
be submitted TO the two Houses of Congress, the
President may direct.
The following the yeas and nays the above
Resolutions
/ YEAS-Messrs: Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Aiherton,
Bagby Benton Breese, Buchanan, Colquitt, Dickinson,
Dix Fairfield Hannegan, Haywood, Henderson, Huger,
Johnson Lewis McDufie, Menick, Niles, SempIe,
Sewer. Sturgeon, Tappan, Walker, aud Woodbury-27
5 NAYS - Messrs. Archer, Barrow, Bates Bayard ,
Berrien Choate Clayton, Crlenden, Dayton, Evans,
Foster Francis Huntington, Jarnagln, Mangum, Miller,
E Morehead, Pearce, Phelps, Porter Riyes, Simmons
Upham, White, and Woodbrdge-25-
SANTA ANNA.-Santa Anna is to be tried on the
following charges
| LIST. High treason, in attempting to subvert the
constitution and elevate himself to the supreme
! thority as Emperor of Mexico
ID For violating the constitution by an arbitrary
exercise of powers not delegated to him.
Sd. For malfeasance in office, applying the moneys
of the government TO his use, and sending out of
the country on his individual account several millions
of the public money appropriated by Congress for pa
tional objects.
18th. For violating the principles of at Pueba.