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Matagorda Bay (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
on. Sam. Houston M. Hunt Webster T. W. Gilmer Jackson J. Q. Adams Van Buren Clay Benton Polk Tyler Calhoun. the name Texas originally designated an ill-defined and mainly uninhabited region lying between the French possessions on the Mississippi, and the Spanish on the Rio Grande, but including no portion of the valley of either of those great rivers. Though the first European settlement on its soil appears to have been made by La Salle, a Frenchman, who landed in Matagorda Bay, and erected fort St. Louis on the Lavacca, prior to 1687, he is known to have intended to settle on the Mississippi, and to have drifted so far westward by mistake. The region since known as Texas was, even then, claimed by Spain as a part of Mexico; and a Spanish expedition under De Leon was dispatched to the Lavacca in 1689 to expel La Salle; but, on entering that river, learned that he had been assassinated by one of his followers, and his entire company dispersed. De Leon returned
Albuquerque (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
des of the river from its head-spring to near the Pass del Norte — that is to say, half way down the river. This department is studded with towns and villages — is populated, well cultivated, and covered with flocks and herds. On its left bank (for I only speak of the part which we propose to reannex) is, first, the frontier village Taos, 3,000 souls, and where the custom-house is kept at which the Missouri caravans enter their goods. Then comes Santa Fe, the capital, 4,000 souls; then Albuquerque, 6,000 souls; then some scores of other towns and villages — all more or less populated and surrounded by flocks and fields. Then come the departments of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas, without settlements on the left bank of the river, but occupying the right bank, and commanding the left. All this — being parts of four Mexican departments, now under Mexican Governors and Governments — is permanently reannexed to this Union, if this treaty is ratified, and is actually reannexed
Wisconsin (Wisconsin, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
of the annexed country between slaveholding and non-slaveholding States. VI. The assent of Mexico to be obtained by treaty to such annexation and boundary, or to be dispensed with when the Congress of the United States may deem such assent to be unnecessary. VII. Other details of the annexation to be adjusted by treaty, so far as the same may come within the scope of the treaty-making power. This was rejected by 11 Yeas — all Whigs from Free States--to 33 Nays. Mr. Walker,of Wisconsin, moved to add to the House proposition an alternative contemplating negotiation as a means of effecting the end proposed: and this was carried by 27 Yeas, to 25 Nays — the Nays all Whigs. The measure, as thus amended, passed the Senate by Yeas 27--all the Democrats present and three Whigs, of whom two thereupon turned Democrats — to 25 Nays — all Whigs; On the final vote in the Senate, the Yeas--for the Proposition as amended — were as follows — the names in italics being those of
Red River (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
Spain, by which Florida was acquired, and the Sabine recognized as our western boundary, he says: My opinions of the inexpediency of the treaty of 1819 did not prevail. The country and Congress were satisfied with it; appropriations were made to carry it into effect; the line of the Sabine was recognized by us as our boundary, in negotiations both with Spain and Mexico, after Mexico became independent; and measures have been in actual progress to mark the line, from the Sabine to the Red river, and thence to the Pacific ocean. We have thus fairly alienated our title to Texas, by solemn National compacts, to the fulfillment of which we stand bound by good faith and National honor. It is, therefore, perfectly idle and ridiculous, if not dishonorable, to talk of resuming our title to Texas, as if we had never parted with it. We can no more do that than Spain can resume Florida, France Louisiana, or Great Britain the thirteen colonies now comprising a part of the United States.
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
oved as futile as La Salle's. The cession of Louisiana by France to Spain in 1763, of course foreclosed all possibility of collision; and when Louisiana, having been retroceded by Spain to France, wat Gen. Wilkinson, our military commander in Louisiana, and Gen. Herrera, who directed the small Sp early months of 1821, from western Texas to Louisiana, he was robbed and left exposed to every hartion, however, the case of Louisiana arose. Louisiana was obtained by treaty with France, who had on a footing entirely different from that of Louisiana and Florida. There being no necessity for eolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. He failed, however, to win the favor of Mrights and obligations. * * * Having acquired Louisiana and Florida, we have an interest and a fronto that than Spain can resume Florida, France Louisiana, or Great Britain the thirteen colonies now uth Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and [9 more...]
Columbia, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
ert the danger of war with Mexico into a certainty — Annexation in defiance of the susceptibilities and convictions of the more conscientious and considerate half of the population of the Free States as to the evil and peril, the guilt and shame of extending and fortifying Slavery by the power and under the flag of our Union. No matter what the People meant by electing him President — they had voted with their eyes open; and he, while equivocating Witness the following letter: Columbia, Tenn., June 19, 1844. dear Sir:--I have recently received several letters in reference to my opinions on the subject of the Tariff, and among others yours of the 10th ultimo. My opinions on this subject have been often given to the public. They are to be found in my public acts, and in the public discussions in which I have participated. I am in favor of a Tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the Treasury to defray the expenses of Government economically
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 12
, instructed Joel R. Poinsett, our Minister to Mexico, to offer one million of dollars for the cessi. Texas proclaimed her entire independence of Mexico, March 2, 1836. War, of course, ensued — in fnstration was made against the new republic by Mexico, subsequently to Santa Anna's disastrous failu Power had made sacrifices to wrest Texas from Mexico — with what intent? Mr. Webster, in his speeccases, would be marked with great injustice to Mexico, and peculiarly liable to the darkest suspiciomong them, the actual or suspended war between Mexico and Texas. Of that consequence, there cannot annexation is attempted without the assent of Mexico. If she yields her consent, that would materi character, involving us certainly in war with Mexico, probably with other foreign Powers, dangerous, in his letter to the United States Charge in Mexico several days after the treaty was signed, and lipas, would be an act of direct aggression on Mexico; for all the consequences of which the United [38 more...]<
Starved Rock (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
Spanish on the Rio Grande, but including no portion of the valley of either of those great rivers. Though the first European settlement on its soil appears to have been made by La Salle, a Frenchman, who landed in Matagorda Bay, and erected fort St. Louis on the Lavacca, prior to 1687, he is known to have intended to settle on the Mississippi, and to have drifted so far westward by mistake. The region since known as Texas was, even then, claimed by Spain as a part of Mexico; and a Spanish exp expel La Salle; but, on entering that river, learned that he had been assassinated by one of his followers, and his entire company dispersed. De Leon returned next year, and founded the mission of San Francisco on the site of the dismantled fort St. Louis. From that time, the Spanish claim to the country was never seriously disputed, though another French attempt to colonize it was made in 1714, and proved as futile as La Salle's. The cession of Louisiana by France to Spain in 1763, of course
New England (United States) (search for this): chapter 12
dence, it was found, with a few exceptions, the members of that body were ready to take ground upon it as upon the subject of Slavery itself. With all these facts before us, we do not hesitate in believing that these feelings influenced the New England Senators; but one voting in favor of the measure; and, indeed, Mr. Webster has been bold enough, in a public speech recently delivered in New York to many thousands of citizens, to declare that the reasons which influenced his opposition was hligious feeling, it would become irresistible and overwhelming. This language, coming from so distinguished an individual as Mr. Webster, so familiar with the feelings of the North, and entertaining so high a respect for public sentiment in New England, speaks so plainly the voice of the North as not to be misunderstood. We sincerely hope there is enough good sense and genuine love of country among our fellow-countrymen of the Northern States to secure us final justice on this subject; ye
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 12
nds of President Monroe, he had opposed the Missouri Restriction. Gen. Harrison was, therefore, on the whole, quite as acceptable, personally, to the Slave Power as Mr. Van Buren; and he received the votes of Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. He failed, however, to win the favor of Mr. Calhoun, and so had no considerable support in South Carolina; which State gave its vote, without opposition, to Mr. Van Buren, though it had opposed his elective secured Mr. Clay's election, giving him 141 electoral votes to 134 for his opponent. As it was, Mr. Clay received the electoral votes of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee--105 in all, being those of eleven States; while Mr. Polk was supported by Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, an
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