Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19
From n. Austin Democrat Eriro. FEB 20

elect made their appearance attended by joint COM
mittee of both Houses, and escorted by tie United
States officers of this station.
After being introduced, seated, &C., prayer rich
with the fervor of the Christian patriot, was made by
the Hon. r. E. B. Baylor.
The President then rose and delivered his valedic-
tory. He was loudly applauded. The oath of Office
administered TO the Governor by the Speaker of
the House, and the Inaugural followed. During the
whole time of enacIng these matters, the most In
tense emotion thrilled every bosom = tears crept
unconsciousy from the eye Of many weather-beaten
Texan, who had toiled, and suffered, and bed, to
establish an independent governmental win freedom
for people who were now being stricken from the
roll of nations they seemed TO feel if the republic
of Texas indeed " no more" She is secure in
the enjoyment of all that patriot could wish-her
destiny united to that of the mghtiest people on
earth Her watchword must be union," and her
progress will be 4" onward
Gentlemen Of The Senate.
aud Of the House Of Representatives.
The great measure of annexation, earnestly desired
by the people Of Texas, happily consummated. The
present OCCASION full Of interest 10 and all the people
IF this country is an earnest of that contamination, and
am happy TO greet you their chosen representatives
and tender you my cordial congratulations event
he extraordinary in the annals of the world and
which marks bright triumph in the history of republican
institutions government is changed both in its officers
and in its organic law not by violence and disorder but
w the deliberate and free consent Of its citizens and
amid the most perfect and universal Leace and tranquility
hs sovereignty Of the nation surrendered and incorpo-
rated with that Of another.
There is no precedent for this and henceforward an
nexation word of import in the political vocab-
nary Of America TO form subject for the pecuations
the slaiesman and the intellectual aboIs of the sage
Nations have generally extended their dominons by
quest their march to power involving boodshed and ruin
and their attainment of it often followed by suffering and
4 Il.
eft FIR the AngloAmerican inhabitants of the western
continent TO furnish mode Of enarging the bounds
Of empire by the natural tendency and operation of
the principles of their free Whatever ohjec-
tons may have been heretofore urged to the territorial
enlargement of the Union those objections must now be
regarded overued and being without practical effect
Annexation is the natural consequence resulting from
congenia impulses and sympe'hies; and the operation
and influence of like sympalhes and impulses is destined,
be important or necessary to settle all
cts in relation to the claim of the United States any
| territory now in dispute on this continent.
In accordance with the provisions of the Constitu
ton adopted in the Convention called by the 4h
of July last, State government Is perfectly and
fully organized and l. as President Of the republic with
my officers present surrender 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 perfect cheerulness and in respect
ful submission the public will For my individual part
beg leave further add that the only motive which has
heretofore actuaed me in conserving TO hold high and
sponsbie oilce IN adopted beloved country.
has been 10 aid, by the exertlons OF such abilities
possessed in extrica,ng her from her difficulties and 10
place her in safe and condition, where she
might he relieved from the long pressure OF the past and
repose from the tolls the suerngs and threatened dangers
which have surrounded her. have considered alton
on favorable The most and advantageous
for Texas and aoTdng the best prospect for
the attainment of the jet had in view and have
corling!y in different capacities abored assduousy
to open the door in the United States to its accomplish
ment. In this succeeded. sincerely wish the terms
could have been made advantageous definite
and less faught with subjects Of future dispute but
they proved entirely acceptable to vast majority Of my
fellow citizens, felt it to be my imperative Duty
as that fact known, faithfully and promptly carry
into full effect the will and the wishes of the people. This
/ have done; and in the execution of this work. am
happy add, have received the cordial support and
operation of every member Of cabinet and OF every
officer of the government home and abroad whose
vices have had occasion to employ in connexion with it,
Annexation has met with no impediment in Texas, mol
has any been attempted by the government and believe
justified in saving that 1t has been accomplished in
the very safest and best manner practicable and at the very
earliest possible period Of time. | know of course
which could have been adopted which would have effected
this object one single day earlier In the time
have obtained from Mexico a formal acknowledgment Of
national Independence, thereby removing the principal
objection TO the the part of the United States
Satisfied that the happiness and welfare of Texas
placed strong and foundation, and that she
will find many friends better qualified thaa myself
:
have alluded having actuaed me in holding Office IL
longer operative; and in retiring to private life, but in
duge my individual wishes, and lay down the honor
aud Presidency with infinitely more OF
personal qualification than assumed them The confidence
and the favors which the partay of my fellow -ctzen
has bestowed upon merit aud receive my gratitude
my heartfelt thanks Whatever injustice may have beer
done in moments of excitement, indulge the belle
that when correct Information is disseminated in regard t.
my whole course, the public mind will settle down int
proper conclusions. and that my fellow will thei
judge rightly AT least have the appreciation
own conscience reward in Itself above all price,
repnse upon the assured belief that history and poste
5 will do me wrong.
am happy congratulate you, gentlemen, upon tn
universally prosperous condition Of country the pre-
time Our foreign relations have all closed 10
satisfactory believe 10 all the governments wit
which have had intercourse. The frontier is quiet
l., and the husbandmaG and reaps his fields
peace. Industry and enterprise have received qua
antics and new impulses market is found at home f.
n nearly every thing citizens have dispose Of and
d large and very desirable immigration the country
taking place The expenses OF the government
have been in Office have all been paid in undeprecate
currency a very considerable amount Of debt incurred
pre- vious administrations has been paid off and surplu
h Of available sufficient defay the expenses of Il
government, economically administered, for the next Nv
yeas least, is left the disposition Of the Stale and
the belief that without taxation the pu
Of lie domain, if properly husbanded and disposed Of wi
fund sufficient 10 qudae the entire national del
upon equitable principles besides providing for the futu
support Of the State system ofcommon
re and other institutions for the intellectual moral and
% gious Improvement OF the rising generation With sue
population Texas possesses, characterized is
y great intelligence and enterprise and with such eIemen
of prosperity, she possesses genial climate and
fertile SOIL il will be her fault if she does
importance and social elevation not surpassed by
h. community earth.
III De allied reports from all the different departments
bureaus showing the transactions Of the government; sim
the last annual meeting Of Congress- made out
We will be handed TO his exceency the Governor for tran