The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-02-11
THE TEXAS BILL.

1t is with reluctance that publish my opinions or my
name in newspaper.
Only private citzen-my personal interests OF little
concern to the public, my taste is in accordance.
The necessity of long sojourn in this city looking after
nv interest as "Texas creditor" has hswever led
acquaintance with many of our public mea. Ny habit,
nevertheless has been to annoy members of Congress
or other fuuctonares here with importantly have
sought give them the least trouble possible consistently
with strong desire to obtain from this government that
which so many of them believe may properly claim and
have.
have abstaned from participating in The animadver-
sions upon members of Congress which have occasionally
appeared in the newspapers respecting the adjustment of
this business have often felt that this subject is imper
fecy understood But have overlooked the fact
of the difficulty of 300 members, all the while
crowded with many subjects and many duties giving
their especial attention to this matter.
The most that | have in the world has long depended
the decision of Congress. Yet have endeavored TO be
patient and hopeful.
The of the last four days must afford my apology
for this publication.
By members of Congress is suggested that Texas
may accept either of the proposed of adjust
voted by the House of Senate
bill amended by the Committee of Ways and Means or
that modified at the instance of Mr. Jones OF
Tennessee.
By other members il is suggested that Texas finding she
do better will gladly ray the basis of six and
a half millions
In all candor say, and in no intentional disrespeet
the latter measure to any gentleman who voted for
it, that its adoption cannot possibly adjust this contro-
versy.
As one creditor, frankly declare that would readily
accept this measure of choice but in submission
the Judgment of those in authority who deem it right
der ali the circumstances.
The of Texas however presents different ques-
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and of her people would consider it loss of time ask
her acceptance of the finally modified the in
stance of Mr.. Jones.
On the other hand may say with equal confidence that
Texas would accept the Senate bill providing eight and
half millions. She might probably to the Senate
BILL coupled with remuneration to Indian depreda-
tons.
Last autumn was in Austin the Of government of
Texas when and where filed releases for myself and other
creditors amounting nine millions of dollars to be eff
fecive condition Of the bill be-
coming law. Since my return to this city have re-
ceved authority file like releases additional amounting
to seven hundred thousand dollars.
Looking to the compact of 1885, the authorities in Texas
and the people of Texas unite in the belief that they al
ready have in the treasury here six and half millions
dollarsabou the provided in the amendment adopted
by the House of Representatives.
With equal confidence they believe that they have fair
and valid demand against the United States for near four
millions exclusive of nerest account of Indian depre
dations-depredatio resulting directly from that policy
of the United States which crowded their Indians on the
borders of Texas and into her territory.
Hence the Indian wars, which cost expenditure of
money. These Indian cost Texas than her
with Mexico.
Exclusive of interest the debt thus incurred by the
treasury of Texas the very bonds and other evidences
of debt which Congress propose to pay issued
defray the expenses of those Indian
This great fact together with the other great fact that
the to Texas of the Indian wars inadvertently enaed
her by the policy of the United States, her
money than her with Mexico, ought longer be
misunderstood by the world,
In conclusion repeat the expression Of my conviction
that the OF the House of Representatives preeudes
all present chance of adjustment while the measure Of the
Senate insures accommodation acceptable all parties
concerned JAMES S. HOLMAN.