Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-07-22

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with Great Britain in relation to that ter
ritory gave little foundation for the expec'
iaiion that we could get amlcaby the
whole country we have now secured south
Of the 49ih parallel Of latitude; and Il the
information have derived from the Off
GERS who have explored different portions
Of that country be correct, few years
will satisfy our people that we have OBJ
tanned nearly all which would have been
| valuable TO us-a territory extending fur.
Their north than The most northern point
ever occupied by any portion OF our peo'
pie, and if The term "Oregon Territory
was properly applicable to the valley OF
the Columbia, or Oregon River territory
more valuable than could be claimed in the
valley drained by that stream and all its
tributaries.
In The south we had another question Of
boundary unsettled: and though all proper
efforts we're made to adjust il amicably,
they proved abortye. The minister sent
to Mexico under previous understanding
that diplomatic relations should he renew.
ed, and invested with full powers 10 treat
Of all questions in dispute, was rejected,
without even being allowed to present his
credentials. 1t could not be permitted to
our rival claimant thus TO decide the ques.
ton, and though the insult would have jus.
tilted an immediate declaration of war, in
n spirit Of forbearance, the administration
RETAINED from recommending this mea-
sure, and merely moved forward our troops
to take possession OF the entire territory
claimed as our own, when there was no
longer a prospect of adjustment by nego-
tiaton. This led to hoslIiles as render.
ed il necessary to recognise the existence
of war. Our government made the dec.
laration in the mode provided By the con.
stiution; and proceeded steadily TO supply
the means for vigorous prosecution OF the
war into which we have been so unexpec.
tedly drawn. In this connection it is wor-
Thy of remark that before declaration
was made on our part, the President Of
Mexico had made a similar declaration,
and the appointments Of the Mexican army
which crossed the Rio Grande to attack
the forces Of Gen. Taylor, Clearly show
1t had advanced on the frontier for the
purpose Of invading the State Of Texas.
The zeal shown in every quarter Of the
Union 10 engage in the service Of our com.
mon country-the masses who have vol
unfairly come forward in numbers far ex.
ceeding the necessities Of the occasion
attest the military strength Of our Repuh.
lie, and furnish just cause for patriotic pride
and graduation, regret the dsappoint.
menl felt by so many of my felow.cilizens
Of Mississippi at not being called into scr.
vice; and have not failed t. present the
case fully to the Executive Of the United
States. Your patriotic anxiety is well APP
preciated; norris the propriety Of your con.
duct in waiting until regularly called for,
iOrg ten; and il the war should continue,
as further supplies Of troops be required,
there is no doubt but that our State will be |
among the first looked to for new levles
There are several subjects connected
with the local interests OF Mississippi up
on which it would have been agreeable 10 |
me to have said something; but the great
engh to which this letter is already ex.
ended, induces me with few remarks
bearing more particularly upon myself, to
terminate it.
Unless the government of Mexico shall |
very soon take such steps as to give full
assurance OF speedy peoce, so that may
resume my duties as your Representative
At the beginning of the next session of
Congress, my resignation will he offered |
1t an early day, that full time may be al
owed to select successor.
Grateful 10 the people for their conf
Ience and honor bestowed upon me, have
abof ed as their representative iudustri.
Dusly. Elected on avowed and establish. |
ed principles, the cardinal points to guide |
my course were always before me. How
well that course has accorded with your
wishes; how far it is approved BY your
Judgment, II is not for me to anticipates; but
confidently rely on your generous al.
ow0nce TO give credit to my motives, and
or the rest, as becomes a representative,
will cheeHuIly submit TO your decision.
JEFPN DAVIS.
July 10, 1916.
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