The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-10

schools and other institutions for the intellectual
moral, and religious improvement of the rising asn'
Grafton. With such population as Texas nos
sesses characterized il is with great inelligs
and enterprise, and with such elements of pfo.eeritv
as she now Possesses, genial climate and fertile
soil, IL will be her own fault if she does not reach an
! importance and social elevation not surpassed by
any community on earth.
Detailed reports from all the different depart
menis and bureaus, showing the transactions Of the
government since the last annual meeting Of Con-
gress, are made out and will be handed 10 his ex-
eelleney the governor, for transmission in due time
TO your honorable bodies. The information which
these contain will show the manner in which the
public affairs have been conducted since came into
ONCE, and constitute in part the ecessary data upon
which TO predicate your future action Il does not
come within ths province OF my appropriate duty TO
make any suggestions or recommend any measures
for your confederation This task now belongs 10
another, and will, am well satisfied, be discharged
with Zeal faithfulness, and ability. may, how
ever, express the feryent hope, which have, that
your important deliberations, commenced under
such favorable auspices, may result in the promo.
ton OF the permanent welfare of the State Of Texas
and that your labors may be crowned with album
dant blessings.
The lone star Of Texas, which ten years since
arose amid cloud, over fields of carnage, and OBJ
scurely shone for while, has eliminated and, fol-
lowing an inscrutabe destiny, has passed on and
become fixed forever in that glorious constellation
which all freemen and lovers Of freedom in the
world must reverence and sdore--the American
Union blending It's rays with It's sister stars long
may II continue 10 shine, and may gracious Hea-
ven smile upon this contamination of the wishes OF
The two republics, Row joined together in one
MAY the union be perpetual, and may il be the
means OF comforting benefits and blessings upon the
people OF all the States" Is my ardent prayer.
The final act in this great drama is now per-
formed. The republic OF Texas is no more.
GOVERNOR HENDERsoNs INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Gentlemen Of the Senate
aud House Of Representatives
This day, and within this very hour, has been
contaminated the great work Of annexation. This
contamination, IL seems TO me, should be full COM
pensation TO citizens for all their tolls and suffer
lngs endured for ten long years. Our hearts should
be full Of gratitude 10 the Oliver Of all good for the
many fayours he has bestowed upon us at all times
and under all circumstances In the beginning Of
our revolution, when the frowns Of the world were
upon US, his protecting arm shielded US from dan |
ger; and now at its close, when we have so happily
completed our labors and attracted the attention Of
the principal nations Of the earth he is still with
US. Who can look back upon our history and not
be fully and deeply impressed with the considera-
uon that the arm Of Deity has shielded our nation,
and his justice and wisdom guided US in our path
1t Is therefore our duty, in deep humility to make
our Acknowledgements for his many fayors.
IL is with deep sense Of the responsibility which
have incurred, that now enter upon the duties Of
the station which my fellow-citIzens have called me
TO ill. This station and this responsibility my own
disposition did not lead me TO seek; and only
hope to be able to discharge the duties which have
thus deyolyed upon me, in manner satisfactory TO
the country by the aid OF the representatives OF the
people, who will, | feel assured, act with wisdom
and harmony. II there has heretofore existed any
cause Of dispute difference between the different
sections Of our country in regard 10 the policy most
proper to be pursued, surely there is now no cause
for dsunlon, since we have the protecting ofthe
United States thrown around u.s. and repose qui-
ely under her broad banner. Let US then, | be-
seech you, commence our existence State Of
this great Union in the spirit Of harmony and for
bearance, and act our parts throughout as becomes
the agents Of free, enlightened, Christian people.
BY our constitution, which has been freely and
fully approved by the almost unanimous voice Of
the people, more power and patronage are given TO
the executive than is given by most other States Of
the Union TO their executives; and the merits Of the
system which we have adopted will greatly depend
upon the prudence, impartiaIity and wisdom with
which the executive exercises those powers confer
red upon him by our constitution. As far my ac-
tons are concerned, ! can only promise that will
endcovor to act cautiously, and imparally, guided
having in view only the public good. Regarding
good judiciary as one Of the main stays Of our
constitutional liberties, it is my anxious wish see
that department Of our government placed upon the
best possible footing. Judges who are possessed of
violent political party prejudices are dangerous in
any State. In exercising the veto power conferred
upon me by the constitution, | shall feel constran
ed as general rule, to conhne it to arresting the
passage of unconstitutional laws, and such laws as
are calculated, in my opinion, to impair public
confidence and embarrass the revenue OF the State
This is not proper time for me to advert to
measures which it may seem to me should be acted
upon by the Legislature; that l will do in a short
time, in making to you the communication required
Of me by the constitution.
We have this day fully entered the Union Of the
North American States. Let us give our friends,
who so boldly and nobly advocated our cause, and
the friends Of American liberty, no reason to regret
their efforts in behalf Henceforth the pros
perity Of our sister States will be our prosperity
their happiness our happiness-their quarrels will
be our quarrels, and in their wars we will freely
participate.