New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-08-05

vernment, longer 70 continue cvh or military 60
ven ment at Santa re any other portion Of the
State, and 70 demand that all instructions hereto.
fore existing for the maintenance OF such govern
m6Dt be revoked and further, that the troops in
the service Of the United States, occupying that
portion Of the frontier Of Texas be required q N.
poy themselves strictly in the discharge Of their
appropriate military duties.
If il is the policy OF the Government not N aid 4
sovereign State with Der troops in ia efforts 70
brirg under sutjecton 20 is avs areractory p0pu-
atlon, she IL at least required 10 observe strict
Doninterference. This ate will endeavor prop.
cry TO lock 10 the movements Of her ctiz Ems occ1.
pyMg the quarter alluded 10, but she would VII
hDely be saved the trouble OF combating the open
ana the secret influences exerted there, brought
about mainly, as it s understood BY the policy aad
directions Of the Executive branch Of the General
Government The proclamation oil Col Mqnroe
ccmmtncing 81 Santa Fe, on the 23i Of April last
would seem to establish this position beyond the
possibility Of rational doubt IT. no Eever, this
individual hes 80 far trauccended bis orders which
cannot be supposed'ss to promuleste this mostre
markable proclamation, it will be matter ior con.
grttuatf 10 our State and its citizens generally
IS there has always been very great reluctance to
view the United States in the light Of an adverse
claimant.
1t is worse than useless, gentlemen for me 10
tretpats on your time and patience Ia bringing for
ward proofs TO establish the boundary Of Texas
Our delegation in Congress faithful 70 their trusts
IN this retpect and able in the manner Of dischsrg
ing It, have convinced even the reluctant and
gwen trmness 10 the wavering. The right o. Tex
as to extend her civil and political organization
over every portion Of her territory, as proclaimed
in her Law Of Limits of s36 is considered perfect
and cannot now be yielded without compromising
her integrity. She has pushed on her claim look.
ing to the punci Je,of right rs n'ra.dstnguiGhed
TO one OF force and that this abritrsment il inst
II is only necessary 10 10 the opinions of en-
lightened nations, who have already with great
unanimity, rendered q Judgment q our favor.
In assuming this position, 30 manestly asst, it is
with due Difference and profound respect for the
government Of the MON and in urging With firm
ness and constancy our claim TO the territory in
question, no multiplied canOrs or implied threats
70 the federal government are intended to be put
forth: 1t 10 true that the powers and resources Of
The state must now be employed for extending her
jurisdiction to her remotest limits but no conflict
win the general government is desired or intend
ca. And j, in the record Of subsequent events
connected with this subject, any stain shall be
made thereon it shall not fall If possible, on the
pages Of our States history but, expunging from
il every feature not marked by propriety and JUS
tIce, we will eDdeavor to pass it with pride and
pleasure to those who have assimilated interests
and feelings with ourown.
In any conflict with the Federal Government
which is not anticipated and which all would de.
Llty and greatness, and of her own weakness But
this consideration it is TO be hoped, will never in.
Huence her eounses or her people 70 surrender her
sovereign attributes; and though conscious of her
physical weakness with justice on her side, she is
led to believe that her moral strength would be her
shield.
In urging the General Government 10 abstain
from any encroachments upon her territorial limits
Texas cannot be considered importunate. Mach
toll and many sacrifices gained for her independ-
eLce ss republic; and when she yielded her ma
tonslity to the Union, she did not expect that
Union TO absorb everything valuable that was hers
for she believed it was emphatcslly Union Of the
power and resources Of the two repo6lios
To curtai her Of her limits, is to deprive her of a
portion OF her wealth, to say nothing Of high poti-
cal considerations which cannot in these turbu.
lent times, De TOO much guarded. Texas honestly
ard truly believes that the Rio Grande, 10 its
whole extent is her rightfll boundary She car.
ried her flag to the lower and middle Il o Gran1e,
and actually established it there and left untram-
eled and even unaided, was perfectly prepared and
would Goon have conquered her boundary TO its
whole extent. Texas signs for, and really requires
TRANQUILITY: but if she love. :ce sue hates dis
honor With the inhabitants Of Santa Fe, | con.
slider the issue clearly and diktnctly made, and IT,
in like manner, with the federal government it is
greatly TO be regretted, but it will not change our
course. Texas knows her rights and will main
tain them with the means which God and nature
have given her
The constitution and laws OF the State indicate
to me my duty too plainly to be misunderstood-I
shall not be behind it, but will at employ the
POWER and resources which they confer TO secure
complete jurisdiction over that portion of State,
which misguided aud refractory population are
endeavoriDg to sever.
will not trouble you further, gentlemen than to
ask from you, as the guardians Of the honor and
interest OF the State, at the capital that aid and
hearty cooperation now so necessary TO secure
her against the evils and sinister influences which
assail her.
cannot conclude, however, without expressing
that deep feeling of profound love and devotion for
the Union which is so universally felt by the citi
zen, Of our State; aud am sure that cannot on
this subject better convey the public sentiment,
than to reterate the language which had the hon.
or publicly to express on previous OCCASION
1--WE will always endeavor to do our duty to the
Union. This is an obligation, and it implies reel
procty' "Too just to invade the rights OF others,
we will be too proud TO surrender our own
With the highest esteem and respect, have the
honor to be- gentlemsn your most obedient servant
(signed) 7. d. BELL
SLAVE EsCAPED.--A correspondent OF the Bos
ton Bee states that valuable negro, who had been