The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-12-13

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of this event, it is not to be forgotten that tn
result was achieved in dispite of the dipIo
matte Interference of European monarchies
Even France-the country which has beef
our ancient ally-the country which has
common interest with us in maintaining tht
i freedom of the seas--the country which, b.
the cession of Louisiana, first opened to III
access to the Gulf of Mexico--the country
with which we have been every year draw.
ing more and more closely the bonds of sue
cessful commencement unexpectedly, and
to our unfeigned regret, took part in an effor
to prevent annexation, and to impose Oh
Texas, as condition of the recognition Of
her independence by Mexico, that she would
not join herself to the United States. We
may rejoice that the tranquil and prevailing
iiaduence of the American principle of self
government was sufficient 10 defeat the pur-
poses of British and French interference, and
/ that the almost unanimous voice of the peo-
| pie of Texas has given to that Interference a
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
system Of selfgovernmsnt which seems
natural 10 our soil, and which will ever
resist foreign Interference.
Towards Texas, do not doubt that lib
eral and generous spirit will actuate Con-
gress in ali that concerns her interests and
prosperity, and that she willnever have cause
10 regret that she has united her "lone starr
10 our glorious constellation.
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with Mexico, since your last session, have
not been of the amcable character which it
is our desire TO cultivate with all foreign ma
lions. On the sixth day of March last, the
Mexican envoy extraordinary and minister
pienlPotentiary to the United States made a
formal protest, in the name of his govern
.meni, against the joint resolution passed by
Congress, "ior the annexation. of Texas to
The United States" which he chose to re-
gard as violation of the rights of Mexico,
dlld, inc consequence oft, he demanded his
passports. He was informed that the Gov
eminent ofthe United States did not con sid
er this joint resolution as a violation of any
OF the lights of Mexico, or that it afforded
any just cause of offence TO his Government;
that the Republic of Texas was an indepen-
dent power, owing no allegiance to Mexico,
nd constituting no part OF her territory of
1lghtbIi sovereignty and jurisdiction He
'as also assured that it was the sincere de-
sire OF this Government TO maintain with
tAAt &C Ai@..s<,o st;v..v 1.-S~ s,uuu
understanding. That functIonary, however,
noi@llhsta' linz these representations and
assurance. abruptly terminated his mission
and shortly afterwards left the country. Our
envoy extraordinary and minister plentpoten-
tIdry 10 Mexico was refused all official inter-
cortse with that Government, and after re-
naming several months by the permission of
his own Government he returned to the u
Hiied States. Thus by acts of Mexico, all
diplomatic intercourse between the two coun-
tres was suspended
Since that time Mexico has, until recent
ly, occupied an altitude of hostility towards
the United States; has been marshaling and
organizing armies, issuing proclamatons and
aud ayOwing the intention to make war on
the United States, either by an open decla-
ration or invading Texas. Both the congress
and convention ofsthe people OF Texas in
vted this government 10 send an army into
that territorylo protect and defend them "a
gainst the menaced attack. The moment
the terms of annexation offered by the Unit
ed States were accepted by Texas, the lat
ter became SO far part of our own country
as to make it our duty 10 afford such protec-
ton and defence. | therefore deemed it
proper, as precautionary measure, to order
strong squadron to the coast of Mexico,
and to concentrate an efficient military force
on the western frontier of Texas. Our ar
my was ordered 10 take position in the coun-
try between the Nueces and the Del Norte,
and To repel any invasion of the Texan ter
ritory which might be attempted-by the Mex
lean forces. Our squadron in the Gulf was
ordered to cooperate with the army. But
though our army and navy were placed in
position TO defend our own, and the rights
of Texas, they we're ordered TO commit no
act of hostility against Mexico unless she
declared war or was herself the aggressor
by striking the first blow. The result has
been, that Mexico has made no aggressive
movement, and our military and navy com
manders have executed their orders with
such disc retion that the peace of the twore-
publics has not been disturbed
Texas had declared her independence, g.
maintained it by her arms for more than nine
years she has been an organized Government
in successful operation during that period
Her seperate existence as an Independent
State had been recognised by the U. States
and The principal powers of Europe. Trea-
ties of commerce and navigation had been
concluded with her by different nations, and
it had become manifest TO the whole world
that any further attempt on the part of Mex
leo to conquer her or overthrow her Govern
ment would be vain: Even Mexico herself
had become satisfied OF this fact and whilst
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