American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-02
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ington City Union, be correct, the old adage,
lhIt "therc is many slip twixt the cup and
the lip " seems likely to be verified as relates to
the annexation Of Texas to the United States
for Just 1t the moment when our Government
had made sure OF the consent Of Texas, and
considered that territory already within our
grasp, we appear to have lost our hold, and
shat country has slipped from our embrace
This Is veXltlous to those who had fixed their
hearts upon the union, though we confess that
it gives rs little concern, for we have ever OPP
posed the annexation Of Texas, as likely to be
productive o.: more injury than benefit to the
United States. We were apprehensive that it
would bring us into difficulties with other coun-
tries, who would not quietly acquiesce in our
acquisition OF a territory which would bring us
into contact aud collision with Mexico, which
we should nai53 aJably conquer and also annex.
it seems, b. the publication III the Union, that
lho negotiation between Mexico and Texas has
been completed, so far as the executives Of the
Two countries are concerned. The terms are
Euae& 20 DC, ''that Mexico acknowledges the
independence OF Texas, guaranteed by France
and England, provided Texas rejects anneXa-
ton with the United States or any other coun-
try
lf this information prove to be correct, alls
our negotiations and hurrahs about the annexa-
zion OF Texas, will have been 50 much time
and breath spent in vain. The right of Texas
10 decide in this matter in accordance with her
own Inclination, cannot be denied We have
80 right to attempt to force her into the mea-
sure of anne1ation--nor would it be prudent
under the circumstances. We do not doub'
that Mexico has rendered the recognition
her Independence; and, it may be, under the
guarantees stated, 1t will then be for Texas to
determine whether she will take her stand as
an Independent power or renounce indepen-
dence to become a territory of the United
States. We are of opinion that she will de-
eide for the former. Had Mexico recognized
her independence few years ago, we doubt
whether the project of annexation would ever
have been entertained; for it was probably sug-
gested in consequence Of the embarrassments
the uncertainty of their termination. A
change Of circumstances will probably beget
an indisPosition to extingush the clone Star"
and an ambition to figure amongst the in
dependent powers of the earth,
In this altered condition of things, should it
take place, we must take one of two courses
either fight for the possession Of Texas, or
quietly suomit to the disappointment Of the
lhopes winch have been entertained. Passion
and prejudice would impel us to adopt the for
mer, even at the immense sacrifice which would
ensue: Justice and reason will urge the latter,
and we hope that they will prevail; for we have
no desire to see the country delugcd in blood
and plunged into debt, in contest for tract
of land, of doubtful benefit if acquired.
The information given in the Union is said
to be from reliable source; but few days
will probably decide as to its correctness-we
shall therefore look anxiousy for the next news
from Mexico and Texas.
REYoRM. The Cumberland Civilian has a
long and ably written communication from GA
Whig, j" on ''thc Maryland Judiciary" in which
the writer compares the expenses Of the judi
CARY system Of this State with those Of other
States for the same object; and shews, that New
York, with population of 2,42s,92l persons,
mas but fifteen Judges, at the annual charge of
S25, O0-NIassachusetts, with population of
1871 500 persons, but six judges, at the yearly
cost Of SCI ,OOo-whlst Maryland, with po-
puation of only 470, 900 has twenty-five iudg-
es at an expense of about $40 900 per annum,
The writer asks--"why is it that six Judges are
enough to administer justice in Massachusetts
and Maryland should require twenty-five Is
it because Justice is better or more speedily ad-
that the reported decisions ofthe courts of New
York and Massachusetts,, stand as high, and
contain as sound law as our own; and surely it
is not from 4 more speedy administration, here,
than elsewhere; for it is notorious, that in no
State are the proceedings in law more tardy,
than in Maryland"
The Judiciary is a heavy charge upon the peo-
pie Of Maryland, and we cannot see any reason
why justice should be so much more expensive
here than in other States. Public attention is
being attracted to this subject as well as to 9th
er means OF rctrenching expenditures; and the
necessities of the people will compel reductions
wherever they can be made. The writer in the
Civilian proposes to abolish the present Or
phans' Court system, and to have "but one
Judge, competent man, who shall be invested
with certain powers now in the chancellor
,,ob nc the habeas corous the GRANTING of or