The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-11

had hoped TO be met by cordial and manlV &C.
eeptance. They were disappointed Tsx.s v.s
treated with GOODNESS, reserve, or palpah1o d.
couragement. In this condition of our 80
common sense, with uncommon sagscity, -
gestsd the only feasible plan to attain the dsuspi
object, and that was, TO excite jealousv -
alarm on the part of the politicians and pee
pie Of the United States in relation TO the future
commercial and political connection Of Tsxas
with European nations. This was easily accom-
plished-by treating with silence all the charges
which Were made by editors Of various newspa-
pers in the United States
The Chief Magistrate Of Texas was charged
with ''treason"-selling Texas to Eng and-sub-
sidizing her TO France and in a short time ..as-
founding disclosures" of all these transactions
would take place. All these charges remained
uncontradcted BY the journals Of Texas. and
the effect was all that could be desired jealousy
toward England and France awakened
This begat excitement, which originated 2han-
tastes and coniured up notions of intrigues,
which had existed only in imagination.
| The facts, a. well as the diplomatic correspon-
dcnce Of Texas in all these matters, will vindi-
cate those engaged in tho administration of the
Government, a. will as the representatives offor-
eign nations.
Mr.. Tyler farther SAYS: In reference to the
measure Of Annexation NAY. I may go even
farther and declare, before the initiative was Ia
| ken, and when the preiminaries were nearly all
arranged, their completion alone being prevent
ed by the death of Mr.. Upshur and the appoint
ment Of an adjunct commissioner TO Mr.. Van
Zandt, by Texas" sc. From this il might
readily be inferred that obstacles had been inter
posed 10 a conclusion of the preliminarie., b.
the appointment Of an adjunct Commissioner
by Texas No steps Were authorized to be ia
ken BY any agent on the subject of the PROPOSE
| ton Previous TO the proposition of Mr Up
shur, through Mr Murphy, u. :. Charge DAT
fairies, Mr.. Van Zandt, had been instructed to
make known TO the Government Of the q nited
states, that the proposition for ARnsIati0n Has
no longer open 10 discussion
/ This, doubt, in connection with the procla-
nation Of an zrmistce between Texas and Mex
/ co, corroborated the authentic information re-
/ fsrred TO BY Mr.. Tyler, and caused the direct
proposition 10 be made for annexation.
| In December. ISL. the Executive of Texas
/ found the country surrounded by and involved
in, the most intricate ana Perious difficulties
/ To redeem tho nation, IL was necessary 10 &C
complish one of three objects, and he designed
his plans accordingly His first object was To
obtain annexation IL in that he did not
coed, his next was TO secure the independence of
Texas, BY the recognition Of Mexico, and #
should fail in these, the third 10 form treas
/ " with some power, defensive against Mexico
/ In advancing his policy. his first movement was
I 10 send a minister Mr.. Rely To the United
I states, Win INSTRUCTIONS 10 present 70 the OOv-
| ernment At Washington the subject Of annexs-
ton which had lain dormant for three yers i'm
Inediately preceding that period. These in
structions were carried out in the best manner
by Mr.. Reilly, but met BY encouragement on
the part of the Government Of the L nited States
In lo+2, Mr.. Rely resigned, and Mr Van Zandi
was sent on in his stead, when the proposition
! for annexation was renewed Inc renewal OF
the proposition was heard, and met with Ia
I hffual au4fnvs About tins
; which have alluded 10 began to operate, while
, there were means used which infused into them
! new life. The success Of the measure Of anHeJa-
ton depended upon the internal political condi-
, ton of the nited States, and not upon any in
, ,rgues of foreign power. or Of Texas
: The Executive Of Texas was not moved by
the "direct proposition for annexation" but by
the pledges given TO him BY Nr. Murphy,
Charge d Affairss Of the United States Before
an adj ubst Commissioner was appointed by the
President, sledges were demanded by him OF
Mr. Murphy, BASED upon Mr. Upshur's letter.
that a military end naval force Of the U ni,ed
States, sufficient for 'hs defence Of Texas should
be placed at she disposition OF the PRESIDENT
= and held subject 10 his orders This was as far
= as Mr.. Murphy felt authorized TO go in the mat
ter. Upon this. the Executive Of Texas waived
other demands which were, that IN the event Of
failure on the part of the Government of tina
United States. 20 eonsummste annexation, sfteI
negotiations were once opend between the tw.
: Governments she should be bound TO guaranies
the Independence of Texas, or enter into treaty
defensive against Mexico. These demands were
! waived for ;he present, with the assurance, thai
previous 10 open negotiations at washington
| City. these pleiges should be gwen 10 texas
t,,rough her Com miss ioners or the matter was
! 4, rrsi an nothing less than a perfect guarantees
f,r the security Of Texas. rvoud be satisfactory
, IN the President
: Ia November. lsia, the United States. Eng
, Land. and France had been invoked by Texas
4 and requested to act Jointly or seyeraly IN pro-
4 ducinp peace between Texas and Mexico Tex
:: a. found these powers all equally well disposed
: Z, leays her 10 her fate. rather than risk any
r thing in her behalf On the part Of Texas fhi'
$ looked like fsir dealing. though she were mo-
!: dealt fairly with BY others This certainty lei
;, no re6 Of intrigue 10 scatter 10 TIE rinds.
= The object of all men should b 10 rePreaens
n in Others what is wrong in itself; OF, IN ruin
- To impute whatever deserves rebuke. out u
charge either nations or individuals with fanif'
or crimes which do not exist because u IS Paia-
. table to a morbid taste which may prevail Tor .
time 10 not suited to the intelligence Of the age
!! Ii affords me pleasure 80 far as l am connect
ed with the transactions Of that day. to assert
5 that was delighted when Mr.. Tyler took the
g official ..initiative" in the measure of Annexa-
, ton. / thought this bold and manly course m
" assuming a Just and proper responsibility Wal
: such as should characterize the head of sresi
!. nation.
IS Accusations have been frequently made
against the authorities Of Texas indirectly, anS
against the representatives Of Foreign Oovern
y ments DIRECTLY that l have felt myself nnpera
lively called upon to svow TO all VINO fee' a.
interest in learning or embracing the truth Al
y regard 10 this matter, that there never was an.
iatriUue connected with Texas anc other pow
IN ers, nor wa. there ever any foundation Tor cue
IS ~h.ree. Though often reiierated,) only IN Tn
to feverish excitement of heated fancy, or the ms
m chievous designs Of the wicked
in / feel constrained TO say thus much in vindi
Is cation Of myself and friends who were scto'
w with me, and who sustained me through ID
~ period alluded to, well the representative
at az other Governments who rendered. us kind
81 nesses, without ever proposing s,ght whic
or could embarrass or degrade Texas in the day I
at her yeriest tribulation-
=" So much has been said in relation to annsx'
,ion-the policy Of the measurable eaus'
which produced it-those who brought il sbo'
v. and those who affected the greatest result
~ tina, I shall indulge in but one reflection. -
or hope il may not be necessary for me ever to -
er. more ON the subject
o and the people Of the United States--their ids'
., 6tv of character and the proximity Of the "
-. uations il was natural that they Should becou
81 united. For years, neither political party
- the II uited States was willing TO rely upon q
-, measure for political capital. Tex,s had be-
ma urgent in her opportunities for annexation, .
are they we're d.ssegarded. Gen. Jackson's lea;
nd, brought the subject before the American poop
- Thew took il up as q peoples measure, not Pl
sented to them BY politicians, for il was OF
great magnitude to be welded by anything 4
80 Than the maspes Of the two rations. In IN