The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-28
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
AUSTIN, Texas, july 6. IS45


SIRi The undersigned charge d'affares of the
United States, has the honor TO acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your note Of the 9Th inst, transmitting
certified copy of the ordinance adopted by the con-
venuon of Texas, accepting the proposals, condi-
tons, and guarantees contained in the first and Sec
ond sections of the joint resolution of the Congress
Of the United States for the admission of Texas as
State of the Union.
This ordinance shall be Immediately forwarded
by special message to the President of the United
States, who will receive it with the qualification its
dignity and importance are well calculated TO pro-
duce in every patriotic heart. Texas has thus mani
tested to the world with unanimity unparalleled in
the disposition OF debated political question, her
preference of an association with the republican
States composing the federal Union over all the
advantages, real or imaginary that held out TO
her as separate nation. With discrimination
quickened by her contact with foreign influences,
she has learned in her battle fields and in her civil
experience the necessity of union among the vota-
res of freedom; and in voluntarily agreeing take
her place hereafter n sovereign member of the
American confederacy, she has paid tribute to the
cause Of popular government, which will command
the admiration of the world.
From the date of this ordinance, Texas will have
acquired right TO the protection Of the United
States; and the undersigned is happy to inform you
that the President of the United States has taken
steps to afford this protection in the most effective
manner against future Mexican and Indian inva-
sion.
That the deliberations Of the convention thus far
distinguished by eamness and prudence, may pro-
duce constitution for Texas as perfect as her trials
in the achievement of her Independence and liberty
nave been great and triumphant, is the sincere hope
OF both The government and the people Of the United
States to the expression of which, the undersigned
begs leave to add the satisfaction with which he sub
scribes himself, with sentiments of great regard for
yourself, and the honorable body over which YOU
preside,
Your very obedient servant,
A. j. DoNELSON.
To the Hon. THos. ]. RusK,
President of the Convention now in session.
CoNvENTIoN-RooM,
Austin, (Texas,) July Z, lS45
SIR BY order of the convention, have the hon.
or herewith to transmit to your excelency the en-
closed copy Of resolution adopted by the honora-
BILE convention this day.
Very respectfully, your excellency's most obedi-
ent servant,
THoS. J. RUSK, President.
His Excellency A. J. DoNELsoN,
Charge d'Affures Of United States.
Resolution relative to the introduction of the United
States forces into Texas.
ftsoirtd by the deputies Of The people in conren
lton assembled, That the President Of the United
states OF America is hereby authorized and reques
eu 10 occupy and establish posts without DELAY upon
the frontier and exposed positions of this republic
ana 70 introduce, Tor such purpose and defence Of
the territory and people of Texas s,cb f,rcos as
may be necessary and advisable for the same.
Adopted in convention, at the city of Austin no
public of Texas, July 7th, l945.
THO. J. RUSK, President.
Attest:
JAS. III. RAYMoND,
Secretary Of the convention.