Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-02-07
GUBERNATOHIAL PHlLOLOGY.

IL Is well known that the tate OF the Union ioi one ~
hung upon the knoty question OF the Texas boundary-
The difficulty had been aggravated by the naupcous Pro-
ceedpes of tho admis,,a,on IN threatening the sovereign
State of Texas with the arm OF the General Govern
meu II WAS feared and with controlling reasons, that II
Congress- did not adjust controversy the Central Govern
men, would ady press lis military power into the limits Oh
State that a collision must enaue, that civil war would
throughout borders and this coneceated Union 50
down In blood and amidst the hoase sAricks OF rejoicing from
the hoary absoluss OF the old world. The suspense was
most painu and nchng eyes OF tho patriot were direct
ed with eager anxiety toward the proceedings OF Congress:
Fortunately wise ana so5cr counse preyaied-ani an ar
ragement made leaving 1t 10 The wisdom patriotism
and hrh responsibility nf Texas accept reject tho
terms in accordance with what se regarded her true inter-
ee, and honor The shifted and a eyes were uiaea
10 the people OF Texas That State conscious Tint she
was pct o! tho Coniceacy-aware that she %1s made the
innocent cause OF which h1i cost immense blood and
treasure to the Unon while crowned capitol with the
wreaths OF vctoryknowing full well that in her hands
rosed the destines OF the unionTeAas molly redeemed
the pledges she had given entering The conederacy and
by an overwhelming vote ratified tho terms OF the agree
mcn and saved Union Tho dark shadow OF war which
hung over land passed and the largo and nce1s
ing immigration into her rich lands and beautiful praes,
gives bright promise that under tho blessings OF harmony
and union she will strong and BE- of tho Empire
States of the Union In view Of The past gloom and the
present happy calm which lights up the ds;nca of Tc1ls,
Gov Bell mas pu, forth following Of ,hanis
| giving; a,r.o,
By THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
The year 1850 closed upon Il has bccn prcan
with peril glorious institutions OF government and
full Of incident worthy TO be e12avsn on 'ls memories o.;
the living and BY them be faithfully recorded for the in
formation and benefit Of p1stety II has been rendered
memorable from The vast und perpexing questions which
have uci.aed divided the pubic councils In poll
bright has been overcast with
ous clouds threatening break with disrupIlvc force
the noble fabric reared by fathers in The purity l.elr
patriotism and by them dedicated human freedom. lne
most enlightened and iron-bound spirits Of the land have
stood appalled, surrounding events and dsconsoae the
accumulated and accumuatng danger "hch hfea'ene ne
peace country. The memory Of the mighty
dead has been recalled In icrid and g"wing appeae and
their unexamped virtues invosed in Md o! the common
cause-,hat o nainalnng our great caartc' IN s oglhi
purity undefed by false interpteaons unscathcc BY the
unworthy aacss Of ignorance ind fanaticlsm-as Con
| stituiIan, e;nphaticay, oi Union with Equality.
Our beloved State oo has hli her ravai!s and m share
of political inqgetudci ami By that unconroabe cutrent OF
which docs and will 10 that which mans and
ofhim, well Nigh for period being tcnetcd from that
very Union which she vccies ana loves an IN when nre
bound The highest hopes o mankind IL s fortunate that
this the political elements fierce and angry a ragsd
has yet been boodless aud the exciting contest through
which the country has passed has been but the contest OF
onnion wearing indeed nj times ;nast uniriendy aspect
subecng OF government tho trials and
occasionally menacin2 pcrpetuy oau Union which has
long dispensed the riches; and dearest blessings to all who
who have been tho happy participants under Kind and con
| ciatory powers.
But amidst the disturbing through which
try has passed during the memorable year. .here Is much
derived from hope and cause Tor c"ngIatnaon One
useful esson nj least will have been ncuicated, and will
prove is hoped wholesome warning 10 those whose
minds incline them 10 oppression That in our representa-
tire The principle (he cW fe majory though
sacrsd must prera yet, that will, righriu be-
reasonable This truth is clear and worthy Of ali nccepta
tiou; It should be scu;ued MARBLE and inscribed on
every escucheon.
But evils manifold and great have for
shadowed the harmony and tranquility OF the country the
issue Of its misoftuncs has been happier Than was an
tcpaed by its devoted and sanguIne riends aud may
congratulate my !eliaw citizens Ut Texas that they will
OH salute the New Year under better and more
proptous auspices for State than was her lo 10 en-
poy al the beginning OF the cd aoou 10 expire
and may no also in this pleasing association, embracing
the length and breadth VI the Union tender my congraua
,ions for the general peace and say truly in the beiuli
and expressive language Of the Bible "The winter OF Our
dsconen gone the rain is and Pasl the time of he
sprngng of the flowers md tho voice OF the turtle
Is heard in our land!
We are yet however, in the midst of stormy agi;a,ons
from which the country only be relieved by prudence
fobearance caution md the active exercise of the most
exalted virtues. IL Is manifest, that in every Crisis
past und present, the hand Of a-wise and inscru
table Providence Is plainly traced. We are exempt
from the disasters OF internal external wars; universal
health pervades the and the horn Of plenty Is full and tho
fountains Of religious light and knowledge open 10 tho
| humbcst citizen.
For these and many other blcssngs conspcnousy dis
penscd 10 the conederacy, and especially grow.
ing State becomes Us 10 address ferven: gratitude 10
the Gver o every good md perfect gift hunioY thanking
him that We spared the dstn used privilege VI CIV
and relious liberty and .uppcac His guardianship and
guidance In all ture time for the preservation OF tha peace
and harmony wch uascs the rich enjoyment Of freedom -
dear 10 u5 all.
For this purpose therefore, H. P Hansboouoh Bell Coy.
enor OF the State Of Toxas do hereby se apart the hs
THURSDAY in March next day Of thanksgiving to Al
mighty God and recommend that the be observed oy
the people OF this S'ne bv absainng from all secular en-
poymentsi and all The officers of the State requested 10
close their Offices and business that day.
In testimony Whereof have hereun.o my hand and
caused the s9a Of The State be affixed A. AUSTIN the
RI ,hirty-hrs dny OF December 10 the year oil our
% Lord one Thousand eight hundred and fy, and OF
the independence OF the United States the seventy hth ana
of Texas, the fifteenth.
BY the Governor ?. H. BEL.
JAMES WEBS, Secretary OF State.
Now while 1t must be admitted that, for Sta;opaPcr
the style is rather too ambitious and that high Official like
Governor should be punctious in making accurate
quotations public documents which spread before the
whole country and become part cf its historical archives
we think the press have been little severe upon Gov
Bell for his slip OF memory in quoting fron, the bole a.
the close of Of the phs Of the above PTocam
on Is what processes DO quotation from the Bible Inc
Texas Journal this point down upon Gov 6s
thus ferociously;