The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-04

commanding al SANTA re, or the 23d of April last
would seem to establish this position beyond the
possibility of rational doubt. IT, however. this.
individual has so far transcribed his orders (Which
cannot be supposedly as TO promuige this most re-
markabe proclamation, il will be matter for conpra-
tulation 10 our State and its citizens generally. as
there has always been very great reluctance to-.
view the United States 10 the light of an adverse
claimant.
Ii is worse than useless, gentlemen, for me to.
trespass your time and patience in bringing for
waId proofs TO establish the boundary Of Texas. r.
Our delegation in Congress, faithful TO their trusts
in this respect and able IN The manner OF dlscharg
ing it, have convinced even the reluctant, and
given tfmness TO the waveriDg. The right of Tex
as TO extend her civil and political organization
over every portion of her territory, as proclaimed
in her Law of Limits of leJ6, is considered perfect,
and cannot now be yielded without compromising
her integrity. She has pussed on her claim, look
ing TO the principle Of right as contra-distnsulshed
of force and that this arblrament Is Just -
is only necessary TO recur TO the opinions OF en-
lightened nations, who have already with great
unanimty, rendered judgment in our favor.
In assuming this position, so manifestly just it is
with due Difference aud profound respect for the
government of the Union; and ia urgng with firm
ness and consistency our claim TO the territory liz,
question, no multiplied clamors or implied threats,
TO the federal government are intended to be- pat
forth it is true that the powers and resources OF
the State must now be employed for exte aiding her
jurisdiction TO her remotest limits; but no conflict
with the general government is desired or intend
ed. And it, 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 it
every feature not marked by proprety and justice,
will endeavor TO pass it with pride and pleasure
to those who have assimilated interests and ceilings
with our own.
In any conflict with the federal government
which is not anticipated, and which all would de-
precate-Texas is fully sensible OF lis power, dig
nifty, and greatness, and of her own weakness.
But this consideration, 1t is to be hoped will never
influence her counses or her people to 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 TO abstain from
| any encroachments upon her territorial limits,
| Texas cannot be considered importunate. Much,
| toll and many sacrifices gained for her indepen-
| dence as republic; and when she yielded her
nationality to the Union, she did not expect that
| Union to absorb everything valuable that was hers,
for she believed it was emphatically Union of the
! power and resources of the two republics.
To curtail her of her limits, is TO deprive her OF
portion Of her wealth TO say nothing of high poll
| teal considerations, which cannot IN these turbu-
! lent times, be too much guarded Texas honestly
and truly believes that the Rio Grande, to its whole
extent, is her rightful boundary She carried her
| flag TO the lower and middle Rio Grande, and ac-'
tualy established it there; and, left untramelled.
and unaided was perfectly prepared, and would
| soon have conquered her boundary TO its whole ex-
teRt. Texas signs for, and really requires tran
guilty; but if she loves peace, she hates dishonor
With the inhabitants of Santa Fe, consider the
issue clearly and distinctly made, and it, in like
manner, with the federal government, 1t is greatly
to be regretted, but il will not change course.
| Texas knows her rights, end will maintain them
with all 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
shall not be behind il, but will at once employ the
| power and resources which'they confer, TO secure
complete jurisdiction that portion of our State
which a misguided and refractory population are
endeavoring to sever.
/ will not trouble you further gentlemen, than
TO ask from you, the guardians OF the honor and
interest OF the State, at the capital, that aid and
hearty cooperation now 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-
zens of our State; and | am sure that cannot on
this subject better convey the public sentiment,
than TO reiterate the language which had the
honor publicly TO express on previous occasion.
I'VE will always endeavor to do our duty to the
Union. This is an obligation, and it implies reci-
procity leo 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, gentlemen, your most servant
(SigneD p. ii. BELL.