Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-07-07

TIE United State. to this Government, for the
Of Texas and Its nccrporacn State into that great
and kindred Conedersey together with the correspond
between the two Govsnmens which has arisen out
of the This correspondence, entering. as IL does,
very fully the aud sentiments OF the Govern
question: renders for the Executive
add TOR the information consideration OF Congres
but little thereto in reference To the proposed measure.
The Executive has much satisfaction in observing
what no doubt will forcibly the attention OF the
Congr sthst although the terms embrace in the reso-
u,ions cf the United States Congress may first have
peared less favorable than desirable for Texas the
~ liberal and msgnsnimous views entertained by the
President OF the United States towards Texas. aud the
promises made through the representative OF that county
in regard the advantages be extended to her
she the proposed unon render those terms
much acceptable than they would otherwise have
been.
The state public opinion ani the great anxiety Of the
people definitely upon the OF annexation by
CONVENTION ct deputies. prescribed IN the resolutions
Of the Uni,ed States Congress, induce the Executive to
issue his proclamation the 5h OF May, uuno, recon-
mendng election for sixty dupnsies, to be held in
the several counties throughout the republic, the 4h OF
the present month"; and assemble in convention. nj the
city OF Austin the 4h OF July next This recomnen-
sion the sanction Of the citizens Of Texas gene
rally and deputies in the several Countess 50 tar as
heard FROM having been elected upon the basis proposed
it confidently expected the convention will assemble st
the time and pae. fixed upon. To this convention, the
question and the adoption OF State con-
sluon will probably bclorg and they will de,e'nIine the
great question OF the nationality OF Texas them shall
seem most conductive the interest happiness, aud pr
psr,y Of the people whom they will represent IL is I'M
po.tanI thEt the OF the existing Government
sho1 be given their exercising the powers which have
been delegated them order comply with require
rvnt to effect the resolutions the subject ut
nexation passed nv the American Congress For this
purpose the preen, extraordinary session OF the Congress
OF the RrpuJc Teas has been eonvoked. and 10 is
wisdom coordinate department, the Executive now
submits the determination Of the matter.
The services be performed by the Convention "a I'll be
lous and vii prbiby enSase It for considerable Pc
soi time; and :he Executive would respectfully recon-
Coagrvss the PcoPeiy q makiEs suitable ap
p-,pFissfan tor payment OF lie members, well as the
: icers it NAV lind oeelsiNn to employ.
The Executive has the pleasure m addition presenting
CoasrcsS the proposition concerning annexation 10 infcim
thra that certain eoEsluons. preliminary to treaty OF
ueaee uPOa basis OF recognition OF the independence
~ Texas by Mexico, signed the part OF tie s'iei
Mexico, the ls'h q May last, aud were
rszasi;cd tns Govs5amenton the "a instant, BY the
bzrsn Aeye te Cypsey. minister peniPo'entary ot his
king OF the French al hN court, by the hands
OF Capt T. io her Butaagie MaJc,n's Charge d AtiiEs
scar G5y,rnuicnt. Ia consequence OF the signing ct
tics, p-Giasstts the Executive believing i 10 DC his
90 the People Ut Texas and ttcle aad proclaim
Ston OF noSuJies between Texas and Mckee, until the
sane could be Communicate! 10. and acted uPOn, by Con
Ersss and the Convention about 10 assemble \ Prcea-
IN ton this pGrPCse consequently issued on tue
!ta instant, copy winch herewith Transmitted The
p-el.naae 5eing IN the OF treaty, ~i with all
the cossot dccce RELATION thereto, be forthwith
communicated ;hc honorable Senate, for constitution
sd,icc. such action as in m wisdom the same shall
seem require.
Tie Alternative OF annexaticn or independence will thus
Dc placed before people Texas, aud their cc soye
reign aud unbiased voice will determine the ainporiant
ssue ir itshiH depend upon TIE Executive to
act he will give immediate Hna fC. effect u the e1PFess!oa
.. ,hoT will.
Ills situation in regard to the important subjects now
communicated Congress has, siaee their late ADJOURN
men,. been Of delicaey and embarrassment
Questions c: much difficulty nave been prrsen,e for his
determination, rpon which the fate and welfare ct the
country Cspslde; and without precedent or constitution
n guide for ssycnance. he has b-ea Obliged assume,
consequence and severe esPons bIIiies lie trusts
hJ~eyeT that Congress will approve the course he hss
adopted and, hy heI9 zhored cOunses relieve ard G
him the hereafter TO be pursued IN relation
10 those questions.
TIE Exceuuv, is happy to announce Congress that
Tex4s is peace void; that with az foreign
osrs with wh4- have hai Intercourse. friendly rels
maintained. Ins diefeGt inbes OF Indians on
tortsEs. with whom ea;Ies exist, have continued 10
observe the 10 " n good faith; and within the lat
days. Information ms been received - te only band OF
C;aaanchcs within limits, who had maintained until
then hostile altitude iowsid Texas, have sued tor psacr
and expressed wash to be Pesmr'sd to come to Be1' TO
treaty Of friendship which. the OF this
tiovernms ~ hss been complied with.
The arrangement made al regular session, for ad
di;ona companies Of to be mustered into scr
vice. have been carried full effect and have aH,rded
adequate and very efficient protection The
receipts me treasury been sufficient the
various expenditures Uf the goyeTnmcLL specie cur
rency has been E5IGiiued without difficulty; aud all the
exch6quer bills which in circulation the period Ct
your late al ouTnmeni have been redeemed aud Withdrawn
ccuaIIOBi sud ihe ESernse happT TO conGrau-
ate Congress and the country upoh STALE II peace,
happiness and prosperity, before experienced By
Texas and rarely. Il equaed by young nation
II only remains for the Executive TO express an ASSURED
confidence your individual wishes TO sustain the best
II Texas and the ieryent hope thai He who holds
the desiines OF and nations IN his hand may
your deliberations With his richest blessings.
ANSON JONES.
Joint RESOLUTION.