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i We have received, in the "Austin Democrat Ex
ira" OF the 10th February, the yaledietory address
Of President Jones, and the inaugural address o
the new governor, Mr.. Henderson, 70 the first legs
ature Of the State Of Texas. We again hail the in
corporation Of Texas into our Union as one Of tn.
most remarkable events of the age. II was accom-
plished by no violence Of the sword; no effuson o.
blood; no corruption Of the people; no consrant up
on thsir incinslions-but in the best spirit of the
age; according to the purest principles of free gov
ernment by the free consent Of the people ofthe two
republics. We'll may President Jones have said
at was left for the Anglo-Amsrcan inhabitants oil
the western continent TO furnish new mode Of en-.
larging the bounds Of empire, by the more natural
tendency and operation Of the principles Of their free
government" What a remarkable contrast does
this spectacle exhibit, to the scene Of annexation
which is now performing in Hindostsn, under Brit
ish auspices. Witness the proclamation of the gov
ernor-general, which declar the entire Sikh ter
rtory the left bank Of the Sutle annexed to the
Indian empire" of Great Britain; and the procsma-
uon is to be carried out by the sword Of the con-
queror-through bloodshed and amid "ruins."
From the Austin Democrat Extra, Feb. 10
The INAUGURATION.
Preparations were made for this event by deco
rating the Capitol with flags, &c. Their sxeeleneies
the President and the Governor elect made their ap-
pearance, attended by joint committee of both
houses, and escorted by the United States officers
Of this station.
After being introduced, seated, &C., prayer, rich
with the feryor Of the Christian patriot, was made
by the Hon. K Z. B. Baylor
The President then arose and delivered his vale
dietory. He was loudly spplauded. The oath of
Office was administered TO the governor by the
speaker Of the house, and the inaugural followed.
During the whole time Of enacting these matters,
the most intense emotion thrilled every bosom
tears erept uneonsciously from the eye Of many
weather-beaten Texan who had toiled and suffered
and bled, to establish independent government
TO win freedom for a people who were now being
stricken from the roll Of nations; they seemed TO
feel as il the republic Of Texas was indeed "no
more" She is secure in the enjoyment Of all that
patriot could wlsh-her destiny is united to that
Of the mightiest people on earth. Her watchword
must be 'unlon," and her progress will be ION
ward"
PRESIDENT JoNEss YALEDICToRY ADDRESS
Gentlemen Of The Senate,
and Ofht House Of Representatives.:
The great measure of annexation, so earnestly
desired by the people Of Texas, is happily consum-
mated The present OCCASION so full Of interest TO
nest ofthst contamination, and am happy to greet
you their chosen representatives, and tender TO
you my cordial congratulations on an event the
most extraordinary in the annals Of the world and
one which marks bright triumph in the history Of
republican institutions. A government is changed
both in its officers and in its organic law; not by
violence and disorder, but by the deliberate and
free consent Of its citizens; and amid the most per-
feet and universal peace and tranquility, the
reignty Of the nation is surrendered and incorpo-
rated with that Of another.
There is no precedent for this; and henceforward
"annexation" Is a word OF new. import in the pot-
cal vocabulary Of America, to form a subject for
the speculations Of the statesman and the inteec.
tual labors Of the sage. Nations have generally
extended their domnons by conquest their march
to power involving bloodshed and ruin, and
their attainment Of il often followed by suffer
ing and calamity TO a despsirng and subjugated
people. II was left for the Anglo-Amercsn in
habtants Of the western continent TO furnish a
new mode Of enlarging the bounds Of empire,
by the more natural tendency and operation OF
the principles Of their free government. Whatever
objections may have been heretofore urged to the
territorial enlargement ofhe Union those objections
must now be regarded overruled, and as being
without practical effect. Annexation il the natural
consequence resulting from congenial impulses and
sympathies; and the operation and Influence Of like
sympathies and impulses is destined as as can
be important or necessary, to settle all conflicts in
relation the claim ofhe United States TO any ter
ritory now in dispute on this continent
In accordance with the provisions Of the new con-
sttution adopted in the convention, called by me on
the 4th Of July last State government is now per-
fectly and fully organized, and President Of the
republic, with my officers, am now present to sur
render into the hands Of those whom the people
have chosen, the power and the authority which
we have some time held. This surrender is made
with the most perfect cheerfulness and in respect
full submission to the public will. For my indvid-
ual part, beg leave further to add that the only
motive which has heretofore actuated me in con-
senting to hold high and responsible Office in this
my adopted and beloved country, has been to aid,
by the best exertions Of such abilities as |
possessed, in extricating her from her difficult
ties, and to place her in some safe and secure
condition, where she might be relieved from
the long pressure Of the past and repose from
the tolls, the suffcriigs, and threatened dangers
which have surrounded her. | have considered an
nexaon on favorable terms the most secure and
advantageous measure for Texas, and as affordIng
the best prospect for the attainment Of the object
had in view and have, accordingly, in different
pacites labored most assiduously to open the door
in the United States to its accomplishment. In this
| succeeded sincerely wish the terms could have
been made more advantageous, more definite, and
less fraught with subjects of future dspute but as
they proved entirely acceptable to a vast majority
of my fellowcitzens, felt it to be my imperative
duty so soon that fact was known faithfully and
wishes Of the people. This have done; and in the
execution of this work, am happy to add, have
received the cordial support and cooperation of eve
ry member Of my cabinet, and Of every officer Of
the government at home and abroad, whose services
have had occasion to employ in connection with
it.. Annexation has met with impeachment in
Texas nor has any been attempted by the govern
ment, and believe am justfable in saying that it
has been accomplished in the very safest and best
manner practicable, and at the very earliest possible
period of time. know of no course which could
have been adopted which would have effected this
object one single day earlier. In the mean time
have obtained from Mexico a formal acknowledg
ment of our national independence thereby remov-
ing the principal objection to the measure on the
part Of the United States.
Satisfied that the happiness and welfare Of Texas
are placed on strong and secure foundation, and
that she will now find many friends better qualified
than myself who will take of her interests, the
motive to which have alluded as having actnated
me in holding Office is no longer operative; and in
retiring to private life, but indulge my indl-
vidual wishes, and lay down the honors and the
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