The southern press., 1850-09-02

herseif IN the eyes OF her SISTER States OF the SOuth
by giving her assent To measures so manfestly IN
tended TO strike blow at their most vital interest,"
and she regards the attempt purchase her acqui-
escence IN so unholy scheme, as an insult offered
To the integrity, common sense and honor OF her
citizens. IL proposition had been made founded
upon her acknowledged rights cf territory, to pur-
chase from her that portion of lying north OF the
34th degree OF north latitude, and accompanied
with sufficient guarantee that the provisions OF
the Joint Resolutions for annexation respect TO
slavery should be observed, the most respectful
consideration would have been given to it, and |
risk but little in saying, that large majority of
our fellow citizens would have met such propo-
stion in the most liberal spirit and with sincere
desire to accord every thing reasonable and just
thai might have been asked in reference TO il.
have deemed it my duty to call your attention
to this subject, because 1t may not be inappro-
pirate for you, coming directly from the people,
to give AN expression of the public sentiment in
regard to It. Such an expression may have a
salutary influence esewhere--lf not in producing
more liberal and just action towards us, at least
IN cutting off discussion which must be frultless
in the attainment of It's object. 1t is true that this
proposition objectionable and offensive in its
terms to us, has not, so far as we are informed
obtained the sanction of either branch Of Con-
gress, and the hope is still INDUCED that it may
receive such notifications and changes as will
make 1t meritorious and worthy of our consider
atlon; but while we may fatter ourselves with
this reasonable expectation, you need not be pre-
vented from an expression of your opinion in
reference to II, clear and unequivocal and should
not, in my humble judgment, prevent your de-
cided and prompt action In regard TO the course
to be pursued in sustaining in relation to Santa
Fe, the integrity, character and interest of the
State.
In my message submitted to you in December
last, used the following language: ssThe State
should unquestionably use the necessary means
har Ia.aF az.l<1 ...l
&C. therefore recommend that the Executive
be authorized to send To Santa Fe, if the necessity
for doing so should continue to exist military
force sufficient to enable the civil authorities to
execute the laws of the State in that portion OF
the territory, without reference to any anticipated
action of the Federal Government, or regard to
the military power of the United States stationed
at Santa Fe. | make this recommendation with
more freedom, because cannot conceive that a
measure of this character, will, or ought to give
rise to any disturbance in our relations with the
Federal Government. S#4
The right of Texas TO enforce her jurisdiction
is not more perfect in the county OF Travis, than
it is in the county OF Santa Fe; and if the EN-
ployment of the necessary force to enable her to
exercise that right over refractory population,
should produce collision with the Federal au-
thorities, the fault will not be hers. She will
stand exonerated in the judgment Of Just men
from all the fearful consequences which may re-
legislature the proprety OF authorizing the Ex-
ecutive to send military force to Santa Fe, am
not unmindful of the increased pecuniary bur-
thens, which the exercise of the authority will
impose upon our present tax-paying citizens.
trust, however, that the necessity of carrying into
effect measure of this sort may yet be averted.
Ii the difficulties encountered in our efforts to ex-
tend the jurisdiction of the State over that por-
ton of her territory, have resulted from the tar
dness of action on the part Of the Federal au-
thorlties, rather than from deliberate design to
do us wrong, (and it may be ascrbed to that
cause,) we may still encourage the hope that a
sense of magnaninlay and justice may induce
her, upon being advised Of the course we have
resolved to pursue, IL driven to it, to adopt such
measures as will supercede the necessity OF incur
ring this expenses; but the indulgence Of this hope
should not prevent your action upon the subject
such action may accelerate--it cannot reard the
issue and adjustment Of the question. - =
must be permitted to express my regret that
the honorable legislature did not accord in the
propriety of this recommendation, since every
circumstance which has transpired in connection
with this matter establishes the fact that their
concurrence in the views then expressed, and by
placing at the disposal Of the Executive COM
paratvely small military force the difficulties and
embarrassments now surrounding this subject
would have terminated, our jurisdiction formally
established in that county, the State saved from a
heavy expense, and the Executive from the un-
pleasant necessity Of assembling you at this un-
favorable season of the year. Even the military
commander at Santa Fe, intmated to our commits
sioner, that if Texas, at that period, has made a
suitable military demonstration at Santa Fe, il
would have had the effect of keeping in check the
rebellious and disorganizing spirit, fostered and
kept alive there by designing and political dema-
gogues,-and 1t requires no prophetic spirit to
foresee, that had we then, or at previous day,
taken possession Of the country, under circun,-
,.,t.. 4
1t, a very different course would have been
adopted in reference to our claim from the one
which is now brought forward and attempted to
be established. ss.a oaa.
do not, assure you gentlemen, advert to
these things in any spirit of querulous complaint.
1t was my duty to submit to you such recon-
mendations as deemed proper, it was your privi-
lege to take such action thereon as your Judgment
sanctioned; but they are referred to, that we may
profit by the experience of the past and not per-
NIT any delusive hope to stop or retard present
and future action. We have already suffered
from confidence in others too generous and inn
plicit. Let us not increase that suffering by af-
fordng additional advantages to those who would
seek to despo us of our rights sIJy
have had prepared and herewith lay before
you, copies of all documents connected with this
subject which may be useful to you in your de-
llberations. Among them are my instructions to
Maj. Neighbors and address to the people of the
CouhtieS oi Iesluio, FL IaSO, w ortn ana santa
Fe, marked Z. .,..
! might elaborate the subject Of our difficulties
connected with Santa Fe, by tracing their origin
and progress more fully, by enumerating the va
rious expedients which have been employed to
ALLEVIATE the population of that part Of our territory
from US, and strong appeal could be made to
your sympathies and feelings OF State pride, by
references to the blood-bought sacrifices which
Texas has made in the acquisition Of the country
over which she claims sovereignty. But it is not
necessary. will remark that Texas cannot with
any propriety be charged with being impatient or
preclpate in this matter of disputed boundary; on
the contrary her too patient reliance on the Justice
of the General Government has brought her pre-
sent evils upon her. Humility and patience have
characterized her course so far, and should occa-
sonally any feeling of indignation be betrayed in
her councils or by her citizens, let it be remem-
bered in justice, that the great head Of the family
of States may not claim entire exemption from
the frailties of nature.
But there should be no ordinations OF recrimi-
nations between the Federal and State Govern
ments. A proper appreciation OF the Union and
It's benefits abdes in our State and so long as this
sentiment can exist consistent with independence
and honor, 1t will be fpstered with pride a.