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received into the Union, as an integral part ol It, ID decided opposition to the wishes of considerable and respectable portion of the Conlederacy. l think it far more wise and important 10 compose and harmonze the pre- sent contederacy as il now exists, than 10 in- troduce a new element of discogd and dis traction into it. In my humble opinion, it should be tse constant and earnest cudeayor ot American Statesmen To eradicate preju- diees, to cultivate and faster concord, and to produce general contentment among all parts oi our Conlederacy. And true wisdom, il seems to me, points to the duty of rendering lis present members happy, and prosperous and satisfied with each other, rather fhan ut tempt to introduce alien members against the common consent, and with the certainty off deep dissatisfaction. hlr. Jefferson expressed the opmlon, and others believed, that it was never m the contemplation of the flamers of the Constitution 10 add foreign territory to the Confectionery. out of which new States were to be formed. The acquisitions of Flo rida and Louisiana may be defended upon the peculiar ground of the relation in which they stood 10 the States of the Union After they were admitted, we might well pause people ouryastwastes,d degelope ourrasources. prepare means of defending what we possess. and augment our strength, power and great mess. If, hereafter, further territory sEould be Waaied for an increased population, we need entertain no apprehension but that 1t will be acquired by means. it IS 10 be hoped. iaif honorable and constitutional.

 lis useless 10 disguise that there are those who espouse and those who oppose the an- neNatlon of FeXas upon the ground of the influence which il would exert in the balsHce ot political power between two greal sections oi the Union. conceive that no motive for the acquisition of foreign territory would be more unfortunate or pregnant with more fatal consequences, than that of obtaining ii for the purpose of strengthening one part against another part ot the common confedcraey- i Such principle put into practical operation would menace the existence, i itnot certainly SOW the seeds of dissolution of the Union. l It would be 10 proclaim 10 the world an in- satiabie and unqnenchable thirst for foreign conquest or acquisition of territory. For ii to-day Texas be acquired 10 strengthen one part of the Confederacv, tomorrow Canada may be required to add strength 10 another And alter that might have been obtaned- still other and further acquisitions would be necessary to eqaalize and adjust the balance of power Finally, in the progress of this spirit of universal dominion, the part of the Goaiedefaey that is now weakest, would find ] itself sill weaker from the impossibility Of securing new theatres for the peculiar nsti- tutions which it is charged with being desi- rous to extend.

 But would Texas, ultimately, really add strength to that which is now considered the weakest part of the Couicderacy If my information he correct, itwould not Accord ing ta that, the territory of Texas is suseep- tible oi a division into five States of conqen- ient form and size. Ofthese, two only would be adapted te those peculiar institutions to which nave referred, and the other three, lying West=and north of San Antonia, being only adapted to farming and grazing purposes, from the nature of their soil, climate and pro- auctions, would not admit of those institu- tioHs in tIe end therefore, there would be two slave and three free States probably added to the Union. II this view of the soil and geography of Texas be correct, tmicht serve to diminish the zeal both of those who oppose and those who are urging annexation.

 Should Texas be annexed 10 the Union, the United States will assume and become responsible for the debt of Texas, be is amount what 1t may. What il is, do not know certainly; but the least have seen it stated al is thirteen millions of dollars And this esponsibility will exist, whether there be a stipulation in the treaty or not expressly assuming the payment of the debts of Texas. For suppose t 10 be undcniable that if one nation becomes incorporated III anolhcf, all the debts, and obligations, and ineumbrances, and wars of the incorporated nation, becqmes the debts, obligations, and lncumbrances, and wars of the common nation created by n- corporation.

 If any European nation cntertains any am bilious designs upon Texas, such as that of colonzing her or in any way subiugating her should regard ii as the imperative duty of the Government of the United States to oppose such designs by the most finn aid determined resistance, to the extent, if neccs- sary, of appealing t0arms to prevent the ac- accomplishment ol any such designs. The Executive of the United States ought 10 be informed as 10 the aims and views of foreign powers with regard to Texas, and presume that, if there be any of the excepiionable character which have indicated, the Execu- tive will disclose 10 the co-ordinato depart ments of the Government, ifnot to the public, the evidence of them. From what I have seen and heard, believe that Great Britain hasrecendy and formally solennly disavowcd any such aims or parposes-has declared that she is desirous only of the independence of Texas, and that she has no intention to in- teffere in her domestic institutions. If she has made such disayowal and declaration, l presume that they arc in the possession of the Executive.

 In the future progress of events, 1t is pro- bable that eere will be a voluntary or forcible separation of the British N orth American pos i sessions from the parentcounty lam strong

 inclined to think that 1t will be best for the happiness of all parties that, ia that event. they should be erected into q separate and i independent Republic With the Canadian