The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-09

under the dominion of Spain, and, In connection
with Mexico became independent, We also know
that in turn, Texas alone became too strong for her
central government, shook It off, and has for years
been numbered in the ranks Of nations. We had
acknowledged her independent. Was this a mocke-
ryl Should we straightway proclaim that she was
not independent, by negotiating with some other
power for her alliance or in that spirit OF candor
and fair dealing which has ever influenced our coun-
cils should not raufy by our acts the sincerity
of our declarations in favor Of the infant republic
On the question of annexation, we claim that only
two nations on earth have the right TO be heard
We seek a great national object, and It is not IN
cumbent on us to step aside TO consult the wishes
and views of our neighbors, though we would not
willingly incur their displeasure We do not know
Mexico in the proposed treaty; and for any course
she may see fit to pursue, either of her will, OF
mpelled by the Vaccinations of foreign intriguers
we are not responsible. Our short history does no,
reproach us with unnecessary war, nor is It's
page vet stained with the record Of submission to
insults the menaces of power in order TO preserve
an ignoble peace. Conquest by the sword is no
part Of our policy; but do trust confidently to the
resistess progress of thought for rlumphs like that
we are about 10 achieve
In considering our relations with Mexico, the
gument drawn from her weakness and our strength
might be short and simple, but would be unworthy
great people. We can afford to base it on high
moral ground. That power well knows that we
justice, but that conduct in respect to annexa-
ton has been fair and consistent. She fact,
cedes the point by offering herself to admit the
independence of Texas on condition BY offer
ing to treat she removes the last poor bubble to
which the foes of annexation had chung with such
tenaciy. England has joined in the same conces.
sion. Though protesting to think the rights OF
Mexico have been violated, she eschews that open
and manly interference, UNSUITABLE in the protection
of the undoubted right Of weak and oppressed
power She prefers the dsgraceful intrigues she is
conducting at this moment to persuade Texas to
choose the one and refuse the other Motives are
offered only to free-will agent.
In spite of the active exertons of its opponents
open disguised, it is hardly figure of speech to
say that annexation is thing of the past. Its sub
stance was obtained in the determination of the Tex.
ian people. They are about to supply the forms
when this great American measure will proceed
steadily, and, it is hoped and believed, peacefully to
its fulflment. Yet, this may not be. Madness is
sometimes inflicted upon nations as upon men; and
if be true that the Deity, in his inscrutabe wis
dom, first dement's the people whom he would de-
stroy it may be that the time is not distant when
the banner Of freedom will float on her hill-tops and
the Plaza of Mexico be the 'camping-ground Of an
American army. OTSEGO.
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY.
P. S-Only a brief reply if any, is deemed ne
cessary to the "New York Express" The tone Of
its article the most conspicuous feature, was fifty,
anu IL is hopeu, eHectlvely reOuKeu In Inc 1eW words
Of the "Union' of Tuesday.
"Otsego" mourns the ingratitude Of the Express.
Several days since it called for information about one
of our public men--a Mr.. Thomas Jefferson-a
prominent politician forty years ago. Though the
EDITORS knowledge seemed to be limited for an edit
on, he apparently professed an humble and teacha-
BILE spirit. A casual reader ofhis paper took him at
his word, and ventured few hints intended merely
to excite an interest in the subject, and lead to
study of our country's history for more nforma-
ton. 1t is gratifying to perceive that the seed fell
on good ground; for assured that the Express
is pursuing the subject, and may thereafter" take
can opportunity OF exhibiting the extent of his
quirements. "Otsegos" object is fully accomplish
ed yet he cannot but regret that his benevolent e
fort was received in unamable spirit With
Paul Pry, he has almost determined that che will
never do good.natured thing again"
"Osego"is complimented by the suggestion that his
unpretendng article might, by possibility have been
the work of so experienced writer the editor OF
the "Union" 1t is nevertheless true, that the "Penn-
sylvana Democrat" did actually 'vouneer;'' and
he is sorry to say that Mr.. Richie never heard his
obscure name.