Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-08

ID tho TnuV-
ledge q which have within the last few years.
MI Monroe am correctly informed. IN adopting tina
ne acioi uuds circumstances which oit him iue option
am not NJ Liberty 10 saie theu-the inform alton rec 81
ed coB6denusy. u sufficient state that no had a.
csained that the Senate would tauy treaty with
boundary farther west II was communicated to him b,
Senators o FIRST responsibility. Their reason for
o. fbufy treaty which would extend the boundary bevons
the Sabine do choose 60 into although n was com
inanescd 10 me with the information which have al
ludod.
Bat We take out Of the speech OF the senator h,, he
has stated IN relation to annexation and the Florida
IN which, have stated he has bu, repeated old and stas
charges that made not the slightest impression
Try at the une what there left OF his present attack up
ON met IL surprising that Of his experience and
sageey should suppose that tho OF these
bare charges regarded futile when FIRST made, shoud
make any impression Indeed may consider
obliged him for repeating them after such elabora e
preparation, ss affords the most conclusive proof how
cmpt my course has been from any during the
long period Of time in which he has attempted trace
To make good his allegation that the author of an
ncSanon caused the war; he asserts that
was In favor OF the annexation OF Texas far back
1896 Immediately after the battle OF San Jacnt and the
capture OF Santa Anna 10 prove which, he read
the speech which delivered resolutions from
Mississippi presented by her senator, Secretary the
Trossufy nsuucunR the senators to obtain immediate
recognition Of the independence OF Texas.
II that then advocated early recognition of
the independence OF Texas, and its admission this
Unon but was not alone IN that did take n lead
part IN the discussion; the two prominent advo-
Gates her that time the from Mis-
pp aud my then colleague Mr. Preston but they wers
seconded 10y large portion OF this body the time The
distinguished senator from Massachusetts bore part in
The debate and expressed his opinion in Of recosni-
carry period and Of the vast importance OF the
future condition OF Texas to country. have had
time examine the discussion; but find that among
those who advised delay until further information could be
obtnned and many for prompt acon but the sena-
from Missouri has thought proper, in the face OF
facts TO hold me up the only individual disposed for
promp, and immediate action. lie has done lie
ma suppressed the fact very important TO be known. that
before the close o; that session the report of the Com
miiiee Foreign Reations-recommendug that the
Acknowledgement Of the independence Of Texas
satisfactory information could be obtained that 1t had
ccssfully established goycrnmen-wes adopted by the
unanimous OF the Senate including the HIM
fUl that at the very next session her Independence
recognised.
Sir admit even that early period. saw that the in
corporation Of Texas into this Union would DE Indispensable
both TO her safety and saw that II impossible
sho could stand independent power between
aui Mexico without becoming the Of intrigue OF TO-
rtlrn puwe alike destructive the peace and OF
both Texas and ourselves. saw moe saw the bearing
ofte save question that early stage, and that would
bcc the hands OF fore On power OF
str sing blow u.s. and that coniermnous savehold
ing communities could no, co-exis, without being
welded the destruction OF the other. The senator Is
right What then said intended shadow forth the
ulrc that future which actually came, when was called.
by tho unanimous voice OF the county, take charge OF the
State Department reference 10 these very events. saw,
with General Jackson, that the golden opportunity had
CURED when take place in order to avoid
nlcrminabe difficulties and great disasters; and seeing IT,
sgued me, notwithstanding the difficulties from the weak
ness u the administration a, that period succeeded,
despite them, and that too. without war; and all the Ella
bprae efforts OF the from Missouri de-
pve of the credit which am entitled, IN reference TO
the great question OF annexation.
On a review OF the whole, my course, may say, eNh
b only foresight in reference to H. hut also
powers avetng the dangers ana securing the end which
desired.
Every measure towards the accomplishment Of annex
alton had been consummaed before the present admins
into No. lou Aufh
act OF annexation had been completed more than year
before tie rupture between and Mexico took place,
would war have followed all had acted with ordna-
prudence. That Mexico was chacd. cnagrncd, that
she threatened mach and clustered much; talked about
and the existence OF hosniliesare ali
was however, but talk TIE strong should always permit
the weak aud aggreyed Talk 70 buster aud scod, with
taking offence; and, had so acted and exercised
proper skill the management OF aairs, Mexico and
ourselves would, by this time, have quietly and peaceaOy
settled all difficulties, md been good friends. We have
chosen to pursue The opposite course, aud are in war.
Every senator knows that was opposed TO the war, but
knows hut myself the depth OF that opposition. With
my ptons OF ITS character and consequences 1t
impossible tor vote for it, When, accordingly, was
GCaered by every friend this side of the house. neud-
then honorable colleague, among the rest Mr Nc
DIis,l shaken in the least degree reference
my On the passage % tue recognizing he
war, said 90 many OF friends that decd had been
done from which the country would not be able
ir long ume II ever and added, Il has dropped cur
tain bets cen the pTscni ana the iuture ~hcE 20 me is I'M
pCnetfa5le and the first have been IL
lie lie, unable the future. a-o added that il
has closed the rt volume Of political history under the
constitutions cad opened the second, and that mortal
could tell what would be written IN II. These deep
pressons were made upon my mind, because saw from
the circumstances under which the made, total
departure from that course OF policy which had governed
the country from tue Of government u-
n that time and that, too, under circumstances calcula
Ted 70 lead 20 most disastrous consequences. Since then
less than year has elapsed bdtn that short PERIOD enough
has already been developed 10 make what ;hen said
look ike prophecy.
But the charges entertaining ne / did these i'm
prcssions that aid take stand and the march
o Gen. TtylUr the Rio del Nofie have already stated
Inc reasons another occasion why did not and now
uH~atact1ry they may be the suator they are
satisfactory myself end doabl they will be the
community 90 large. lie also inumatei thai ] ought 90
hsve communica ed my views to the President. / was
gully ~ no neglect IN that respect did fail state m
the proper quarter explicitly what though, would result
from the order given TO Cen Toyor, bat found very differ
on' views from mine entertained there.
Those 10 power were quite confident that the march
OF General Taylor 10 the Del Nofle would its con.
sequences involve war, as they that notice
IN reference the Joint occupancy Of Oregon
would not involve with E7giand
Ia looking back upon these matters have the saulac
ton 10 feel that fully performed my duty both LnC
elsewhere with reference TO these important questions.
Wh my view Of the ehafseier ana consequences Of tn
war, have foibOne much. have suffered little ID
The estimation o. my friends both and out % Congress
for refusing to vote Tor the bill recognising the exsioGc
OF made by the Of Mexico. have been urge,
by them 20 explain the for my that occa
son bot persisted in declining 20 do so, becaus could
that would be Of any the country while
might weaken TIE hands Of those VINO charged with
thc prosecution OF the ! adopted the only courst
which according my opinion, could with pr0pnety-
take ucyc leading part reference measures IN
tended for cauyins the war but give quiet and
lent vote ~ favor Of oil which did me cided
" Objectionable; but, In the time, look Tor lh
hst aSorsbc opportunity Of presenting my how th
should be conducted to bring IL adyan1s couBy
successful termination. accordingly embraced the Op
pouuny on the discussion OF the three million bill now be
Tore hc Senate to present. my ycws in the spirit
opposition but % kindness, the administrator Tosefyin
o. my'c The expression OF my opinion the
t.c war for some suitable occasion. IL seems. however
'hsi the friend. Of those in power satisfied viii
ths course my part. % became object OF assault boil
iu is chamber end without walls. The senator from
Tennessee Immediately my right Mr. TuRNEIl com
iuencd the attack here by directly charging with beini
the author - tho M, and has since been followed b,
tie senator from Missour this occasion have thu
been forced DO ecdfHcc 10 depart from the line whic
bad crb"d Of myself and 90 tho question
Who is tlc author tho Of bc war; The rcspon
rbli'y be- not me- but on those who have compelled mn
O. MAX. TIE dspuiJrc. Thus far have limited VIVA.
lave said afcty 8, self defence, shall also d. on tho