New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-07


arrived at Annapolis, Maryland, on Thursday after
noon at clock. We have Texas dates TO the go
of June-lrom Washington to June 81, from Gal
weston to June %. The news comes to us in Post
script to The Union. The President of the United
States received the official papers at halfp
O'Clock on Thursday evening by Special Messen'
ger from Annapolis.
By this news it will be seen that the Annexation
Resolution passed both Houses OF the Texan Con
prcss unanimously, and that the Senate had also
unanimously rejected the proposed Treaty with
Mexico. They Judge correctly that they would be
foos to turn their attention TO Mexico, when they
have 80 great goose to pluck as Uncle sam 1t il
stated that Capt Waggaman had arrived at Wash
ing,on Texas to select posts to be occupied by the
o. s troops. A Resolution had been introduced
into both Houses of Congress, requiring the Execu
tive to surrender all posts navy-yards, barracks,
&c to the authorities of the United States
The Texan Congress assembled on the 10th OF
June according to proclamation. The President
sent in the following Message;
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Washington June l6, loia
Gentlemen Of he Senate,
and Of he House Of R7resenta'tres'
am happy TO greet you. this interesting occasion
a. The Representatives of the People, again assembled
IN the discharge OF your high and important duties. The
call of An Extraordinary Session OF Congress at tins early
day. by the Executive was not made without the most
mature dcberatiOn, and due reference TO the srea
crisis which has arisen since your late Adjournment IN
the affairs Of Texas. "a well the almost unanimous
expression of public will which took place Throughout
the country IN regard 10 the same
The Executive has now the pleasure 10 transmit 10 me
Honorable Congress for such action as they may deem
suitable the propositions which have been made on the
part Of the tnied States 10 this Government for the
| pcfV and lncOYlOraflOI. : state.
into that great and kindred Cor'cdeacy together with nc
correspondence between the two Governments when ma
arisen OF the same Ihs correspondence eh'ets
a. il does very fully into the views ana sentiments o me
Governments question: renders II unnecessary Tor the
Executive add dOr the Information or consideration
Of Congress- but little thereto IN reference 10 me pro-
posed measure
The Executive has much satisfaction in observing
what; no doubt Will fOrcby arrest the attention OF ihc
Congressihaf although the terms embraced IN ine res
mtons Of the United states Congress may ~ hrsi nave
apeared less favorable than desirable for Texas,
the very liberal and magnanimOus views entertained p,
the President OF the United States towards Texas aud
the promises made through the representative OF ihai
country ogard TO the iutuIe advantages 10 DC tA'
tended TO her she consent % the proposed union render
those terms much acceptable than they would 9th
erwisc have been.
The slate Of public opinion and the great anxiety OF
the people 10 act definitely upon the subject Of AnneXa
non by Convention Of deputies, as prescribed IN the
resolutions of the United states Congress, induced the
Executive issue his proclamation OF the ON OF May
utmo recommending an election Tor sNiy-one ueputle-
10 be held in the several counties throughout the Republic
on the 4ih of The present month ana to assemble IN con
ven,ion at the city Of Austin on the An Of July nexi
This recommendation has met the sanction OF the ell
ens of Texas generally and the deputies in the several
counties SO heard from having been elected upon
The basis proposed il is confidently expected the conven
ZION will assemble at the time and place hxed upon \"
this convention the question OF Annexation, and the
adopiion of State constitution, will properly belong
and they will determine the great question OF the nation
sity of Texas as to them shall most conducive 10
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whom they will represent Ii Is important that ne con
sent of the existing government should be gwen 10
their exercising the powers winch nave Deen deeged
10 them in order comply with requirement 70 tha
effect in the resolutions the subject OF Annexation.
passed by the American Congress For ms purpose thc
present extraordinary session OF the Congress oil Tue re-
nnblic of Texas has been cOnvoked and 10 lis wisdom
a. coordinate department. the Executive now submits
the determination of the matter.
The services to be performed by the Convention will
be arduous and will probably engage for considerable
norod of time and the Executive would respectfully
recommend TO Congress the proprleiy OF making sta
bic appropriation for the payment OF Its members as wei
As The officers may find occasion to employ
The Executive has the pleasure in addition to present
ing Congress the proposition concerning annexation 10
inform them that certain conditions preliminary TO
treaty of peace upon the basis Of recognition OF de
pepdencc of Texas by Mexico were signed on the part
of the latter at the city OF Mexico, the 18th Of May
last and were transmitted TO this government on the %
instant by the Baron Aleye de Cyprey, Minister Pen
potenary of his Majesty the King OF the French al that
iestys charge dafiares near this government In con
sequence OF the signing othese preminarcs the Execu
1--WE believed to be his duty IN the recess oil Congress
10 make the fact known to the people OF Texas and 10
declare and proclaim cessation Of hosties between
Texas and Mexico until the same could be communica
ted TO- and acted upon by Congress and the Convention
about TO assemble proclamation Tor TINS purpose whs
consequently issued the 4th instant copy of which
Is herew It'll transmitted. The prelmnares being in the
nature of treaty will with all the correspondence IN
relation thereto be forthwith communicated to the hon
ifs constitutional hdNlce and such
lion as in It's wisdom the shall seem TO require.
The alternative of annexation independence VIII
thus be placed before the people OF Texas ana the
free sovereign and unbiased voice VIII determine thc
aLimportant issue and far as il shall depend upon
the Executive to act he will give immediate and full
effect TO the expression OF their VIII
His situation in regard the important subjects now
communicated TO Congress has since their late adjourn
ment been one of great delcacy and embarrassment
Questions of much difficulty have been presented Tor M
determination upon which the fate and welfare OF th'
country depended and without precedent constitu
onal guide for his governancc he has been Obliged Ia
assume in consequence, great and severe responsbh
lies lie trusts however. that Congress viii approve
The course he has adopted, and by their enlightened
counses relieve and direct him IN the course hereafter
TO he pursued in relation to those questions
The Executive is happy 10 announce to Congress that
Texas i. al peace with the world; that with all foreign
powers with whom have had intercourse friendly re
| iations are maintained The different tribes OF indians
on our borders with whom treaties exist have continued
Ia observe the with good faith and within the last
lew days. information has been received. that the only
| band OF Camanches within our limits who had main
tained until then "A hostile attitude towards Texas have
ed for peace and expressed wish 10 be permitted to
come To cxar 10 celebrate treaty OF friendship which,
ON the part of this government has been complied with
The arraneonen made al your regular session Tor
additional companies of rangers 20 be mustered INTO ser
ycc have been carried into fun effect and have afforded
ADEQUATE and very efficient protection 70 our rontiers-
The rcccjrs into the treasury have been sufficient 70
| meet the various expenditures Of the government 4
suece currency has been maintained without diiicuiy
and Nh the exchequer bills which were IN circulation al
| Inc period Of your adjournment have been redeemed
,od withdrawn from circulation; and the Executive i
hapy fo congratulate the Congress and the country upon
state of peace happiness and prosperity never before
experienced by Texas and rarely If ever, equaled by
| 80 young nation.
only remains for the Executive 10 express an assured
confidence in your individual wishes 20 sustain the best
interests OF Texas and the iorven, hope that lie VINO
holds the destine- OF men and nations in is hand may
crown your deliberations with His richest blessings
| ANSON JONES.
| Resolutions asserting TO Annexation were nitro
| iuced into both Houses simultaneously, and almost
| IDENTICAL in their tenor The Senate passed Their
| resolution unanimously on the 18th OF June, and
sent il TO the House The House laid II on the table
| and passed their own resolution UNANIMOUSLY, ana