Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-17


II is to me source of unaffected satisfaction to
meet the representatives of the States and the peo
pie in Congress assembled, it will be to receive
the aid of their combined wisdom IN the admlnstra-
ton of public affairs In performing for the hrst time
the duty imposed on by the Constitution, OF CIV
ing to you information Of the state OF the Unlon and
recommending to your consideration such measures
as in my judgement are necessary and expedent,
am happy that can congratulate you on the contn-
ued prosperity of our country. Under the blessings
of Divine Providence and the benign influence of our
free institutions, stands before the world specta-
Gle of national happiness
With our unexlmpeI advancement in all the ele-
ments of national greatness, the affection of the peo-
pc is confirmed for the union of the States and for
the doctrines of popular liberty, which lie at the foun
dation of our government.
1t becomes us, in humility, to make our devout &C
acknowledgements to the Supreme Ruler of the Uni
verse, for the nestmabe civil and religious bless
ings with which we are favored.
In calling the attention of Congress to our rela-
tons with Foreign powers, | am gratied to be able
to state that with OF them there have existed
since YOU last session serious causes CT irritation and
misunderstanding, yet actual hostiiltes have ia
ken place. Adopting the maxim of the conduct of
our foreign affairs, task nothing that is not right,
and submit to nothing that is wrong" it has been
my anxious desire to preserve peace with all nations;
but at the same time, to be prepared to resist ag-
erosion, and maintain all our just rights.
.4nneration of Teras.
In pursuance of the Joint resolutions of Congress,
"for the Annexation OF Texas to the U. States my
predecessor, the third day OF March, S45, elected
to submit the first and second resolutions to the Re
public of Texas, as overture the part OF the u
nited States for her admission, as State, into
Union. This election l approved, and accordingl y
the charge d. affairs of the United States to Texas,
under instructions of the 10th of March, 1915, pre-
scented these sections OF the resolutions tor the
ceptance of that Republic. The Executive govern
ment, the Congress, and the People, of Texas In
vention, have successfully complied with the terms
and conditions OF the joint resolution. A Constitu-
tion for the government OF the State OF Texas for
med by Convention of Deputies, is herewith laid be-
fore Congress- 1t is well KNOWN also, that the peo
pie of Texas at the polls, have accepted the terms
of annexation, and ratified the Constitution.
communicate to Congress, the correspondence
between the Secretary OF State, and our charge al
fairs in Texas and also the correspondence OF the lat
ter with the authorities in Texas, together with the
official Documents transmitted by him to his own
government.
The terms Of annexation which were offered
by the United States having b=en accepted by
Texas, the public falh of both parties solennly
pledged TO the compact of their u0ion. Nothing
remains to the event, bat the passage
of an act by Cougres to admit he stale of Texas
iuto the Union upon an equal footing with the orig
inal states. Strong reasons Exist why this sho AID
be doAe at an early period Of the Session. Ii wil
be observed that by the institution Of Texas, the
existing government Is only Continued temporarily
WlI &c rgress can act, aud that the third Monday
of the present month Is the day appointed for hol
dug the first general election. GA that day, a
governor, Il lieutenant governor,and both branches
of the legislature will be chosen by the people,
the President of Texas is required Immediately al
e &c
new state has been admitted Into our Union BY
Congress, To Convene The legislature, aud upon
SIS meeting. the existing government will be super
seeded. and the state g vernment ofgan'zed.--
@ ieslons deeply interesting to Texas. in Com
non with the other states, The extension of our
revenue laws aud Judicial system over her people
and territory, as We'll measures of local CD If
acier.will claim the early attention Of Congress:
and therefore upon every pTlucipi" OF republican
government, she ought to be represented III thai
b,dy without Unnecessary delay. Cannot to-
earnestly recommend prompt action Oh this i'm
po,tant subject.
As soon as the act to admit Texas as a state
shall be passed, the epIon of the two republics
will be consurnmated by their own volullary
consent.
This accession of our territory has been blood
icSS dCniSsHcnt. 1NO dIu Vi lOICe Ids DeeH IdiSC.
to produce the result. The sword has had part
in the victory. We have not sought to extend Oul
territorial possessions by conquest, republican
institutions over reluctant people, twas the de-
iberate homage of each people to the great pincpe
of our federative union.
If we consider the extent of territory involved in
the annexation-its prospective influence on Ameri-
ca-the means by which it has been accomplished
springing purely from the choice of the people them
selves to share the blessings of unon,-the his
tory of the world may be challenged to furnish par
alel.
The jurisdiction of the United States which at the
formation of the Federal Constitution was bounded
by the st. Mary's on the Atlantic, has passed the
Capes of Florida and been peacefully extended to the
Del Norte. In contemplating the grandeur of the
event, it is not to be forgotten that the result was
achieved in dspite of the diplomatic interference OF
European monarchies. Even France-the country
which had been our ancient ally-the country which
has common interest with us in maintaining the
freedom of the seas-the country which, by the ces-
sion of Louisiana, first opened to access to the
Gulf of Mexico-the country with which we have
every year been drawing more and more closely the
bonds of successful commencement unexpectedly,
and to unfegned regret, took part in effort to
prevent annexation, and to impose on Texas, a
condition of a recognition of her independence by
Mexico that she would never join herselfto the Uni
ted States. We may rejoice that the tranquil and
pervading influence of the American principle of self
government sufficient to defeat the purposes OF
British and French ntererences, and that the almost
unanimous voice of the people of Texas has given
TO that interference, peaceful and effective rebuke
fhis ovaunlo Europpan Governments NAV learn