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 cannot but repeat the opinion, expressed Ill my message at the opening ot Congress, that Il is time 1t had ceased The Executive, while 1t could not look upon it's longer con -tinuance without the greatest uneasiness, has nevertheless, for pl past time, preserved course of strict neutrality Il could not be ignorant of the fact of the exhaustion which war of so long duration had produced. Least of all was it ignorant of the anxiety of other powers to induce Mexico to cnter into terms of reconciliation Texas, which, affecting the domestic institutions of Texas, would ope rate most inluriousy upon the United States, and might most seriously threaten the exis- ience oI this happy Union.

 Nor could il be unatQuained with the fact 1 that although foreign governments might dis avow all design to disturb the relations which exist under the Constitution between these States, yetthat one, themostp powerful amongst them, had not failed to declare it's mark ed and decided hostility to the chief features in those l relations, and its purpose on all sWtable occa- sions, 10 urge upon Mexico the sdoption of such course in negotiating with Texas as 10 produce the obliteration of that feature from her domestic policy, IS one of the conditions of her recognition, by Mexico, as an udepeu. dent Stato

 The Executive was also aware of the fact, that formidable associations of persons, the subjects of foreign powers. existed, who were directing their utmost efforts to tue accom- plishment of this object To these conelu- sions Ii was inevitably brought by tho doea- ments now submitted to the Senate repeat, 8 the Executive saw Texas in q slate Of almost hopeless exhaustion, and the question was narrowed down to the simple proposition; whether the United States should accept the :. boon of annexation on fair and liberal terms, or, by refusing to do so, force Texas to seek q refuge ill the arms of some other power either through treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, or the adoption of some other expedient, which might virtually make her tributary 10 such power, and dependent upon italor all future time.

 The Executive has fuii reason to believe that such would have been inc result, without its interpretation, and that such will be the re- suit in the event either of unnecessary delay in the ratification, or the rejection of the pro posed treaty.

 In full view, then, of the highest public duty and as q measure of security against evils ln- ealcuahy great the Executive has entered into the negotiation, the fruits oi which are HOW submitted 10 the Senate

 Independent Of the urgent reasons which existed for the step il has taken, 1t mighty safely invoke the facts, which It confidently believes, that there exists no civilized govern meht on earth, having voluntary tender made fl el domain so rich and lerllle, so Feplete with all that can add to national greatness and wealth, and so necessary to its peace and safety, that would reject the o1ef Not are other powers, Mexico inclusive, likely, in any degree, 10 bc iniuriously affected ty tte ratification of the treaty The prosperity oi Texas will be equally interesting 10 all ill tho increase of Inc general commerce ot the world, that prosperity will be secured by annexation.

 But one view of the subject remalns to be presented. II grows out of the proposed en- lafgement ef cur territory. From lhis, am tree to confess, l sec no danger. The lede- ratiyc system is susceptible of the greatest extension compatible with the representation of the most distant state or territory to reach the seat of government ii time to participate in the functions of legislation, and 10 make known tine wants of the constituent body Our confederated republic consisted originally of thirteen members. Itnowconsists ol twice r that number, while applications arc before Congress 10 permit other additions. This addition of new States has served to strengthen rather than to weekea tlle Union New interests have sprung up, which require the united power of all, through the action ot the common goyerpment to protect aud te- lend upon the high seas and in foreign ports. Each State commits, with perfect security, to that common government those greatintefesis growing out of our relations with other na- lions of the whole world, and which equally involve the good of all the States. lts domes- tic concerns are left to it's own exclusive , management.

 But if there were any force in the ohec- t ton, il would seem to require an immediate abandonment of territorial possessions which . lie in the distance, and stretch toa laroif sea and yet no one would be found, 1t is believed, ready 10 recommend such an abandonment v Texas lies at our Yery doors, and in our ini- mediate vicinity.

 , Under every viea which I have been able to take of the subject, l think that the inte- rests of OUT common constituents, the people { of all the States, and love of the Union, lett the Executive no other alternative than to : negotiate the treaty The high and solemn duty of ratifying or rejecting it, IS wisely dc vclyed on the Senate by the constitution of the United States. JOHN TYLER

 Washington, April 9, 1s44.

 

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