of whom the valley of the l\'lississippi can furnish, perhaps, one hundred thousand, ready to embark in any enterprise promising lo be fraught with stirring adventures, what but peace is lo prevent an army from Texas marching on Mexico-a city which is now, more than in a former age, possessed of those fatal charms that once tempted the Spaniard to her ruin? The project has in it more of romantic attractions to daring ambition than any presented since the days of Pizarro and Cortes. Who fears successful resistance? The European Spaniards hav~ been cut off or driven from the country by the Mexican revolution. The Mexican native never could fight, nor has he a motive; he of the mixed blood is no soldier, and the creole a most indifferent one. Before an army made up of the materiel supposed, Mexico would fall without a struggle. This it is the business of the United States to prevent; and it can only be prevented by recognising the claim of Texas to be severed from Mexico, and an interference to end the war. With such interference we have strong assurances Mexico herself would rest content. The thing must be so in the end, and the sooner the better for all interested. But suppose Texas has reverses: the idea of permitting Mexico to overcome her, and of us standing tamely by, to see our sons and daughters, sisters and brothers put to the sword and exterminated from the country, after having been anxiously invited there, is abhorrent; it is a test we hope Congress or the Executive will not put us to: it is not in our nature to permit it; and we implore Congress to believe-'this thing must not be.' We have heard some persons doubt of the propriety of recognising the independence of Texas during the present session of Congress. They say the change in Texas has been so sudden, and so recent. This is the very case where, if men doubt, they should act. Interest and patriotism concur that there should be no delay. Precedents arc at hand. So France acted ,'lith us; so Holland acted with us. That Governments are suddenly changed, is nothing new; and that a successful battle decides their fate, is most common. The change that recently severed Belgium from Holland was produced in four days. We recognised Belgium. The revolution that changed the Government of France, and placed Louis Philippe on the throne, was the work of three days. We instantly recognised the new dynasty. The revolution that overthrew the late Republic of Mexico, and founded on its ruins the present central military depostism, was the work of a single battle. Our minister to the deposed republic was continued; we delayed not a moment to recognise General Santa Ana's new government. And why not republican Texas
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