Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-09

all equally well disposed to leave her to her fate
rather than risk any thing in her behalf On the
part Of Texas this fair dealing, though she were
not dealt fairly with by others. THIS certainly left
no iceb Of intrigue TO scatter to the minds.
The object of all men should be- to reprehend in
others what is wrong itse-or, in truth, rebuke
whatever deserves rebuke; but to charge either
tons individuals with faults or crimes which DO
not exist because it is palaiable a morbid taste
which may prevail for time, is not suited to the
intelligence of the age
1t affords me pleasure $50 far as / was connected
with the transactions of that day. to assert, that
delighted when Mr.. Tyler took the official in-
tiative in the measure of annexation. | thought
his bold and manly course, in assuming a Just and
proper responsibility, such should characterize
the head of great nation.
Accusations have been so frequently made against
the authorities of Texas Indirectly, and against the
representatives of foreign governments directly, that
have felt myself mperatively called upon to avow
to all who feel interest in learning embracing
the truth in regard to this matter. that there never
any intrigue connected with Texas and other
powers, nor was there any foundation for such
charge Qhough often reiterated) only in the eversh
excitement of heated fancy, or the mischievoUs
designs of the wicked.
feel constrained TO say thus much in vindicaton
of myself and friends, who actors with me, and
who sustained me through the period alluded to- as
well as the representatives OF Otner governments who
rendered US kindness, without ever proposing aught
which could embarrass degrade Texas in the day
Of her veriest trIbulation.
So much has been said in relation to annexation
the policy of the measure-the causes which produced
it-those who brought it about-and those who effect
ed the great resultant shall indulge in but one
reflection, hope it may not be necessary for me
to say the subject.
Taking into view the genius of the Texans and the
people of the United Siates-thelr identity OF char
acter, and the proximity Of the two nations, it was
most natural that they should become united. For
years, neither political party of the United States was
willing to rely upon the measure for political capital
Texas had been urgent IN her opportunities for
alton, but they dsregarded Gen. Jacksons letters
brought the subject before the American people. They
took upas peoples measure, not presented to them
by politicians for it of great magnitude be
welded by anything less than the of the two
nations. In their action, the people gave a happy
illustration of the genins Of our Institutions and of
the omnipoence of their voice in important matters
touching public veal. General Jecksons influence,
arising from bis wisdom and fervd patriotism, led the
way, and gave direction TO the measure, and to
American feeling, than all other men. Others fol-
lowed where he led The subject was of such grand
import to the United States that, like Aaron's rod,
ii swallowed the rods of all political sorcerers and
while it advanced the prospects of many able men on
one hand, who supported it,-on the other, like a
destroying angel 1t carried destruction on Its wings.
Ii unmade and made the great men of America. 1t
fixed the great seal TO Jackson's achievements.
am truly your fellow-cizen and friend.
SAM. HOUSTON.