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our origin, these speculations may seem chimerical, and that such things cannot take place. A common origin has its in- fluence, so long as a common interest exists, and no longer. Sentiment tells well in love matters, or in a speech, but in the affairs, and transactions of nations, there is no sentiment, or feeling, but one and that is essentially selfish. I regard nations, as corporations, on a large and sometimes magnificient scale, but no more than this. Consequently they have no soul, and recognize no mento1· but interest. Texas once set apart and re- jected by the States would, feel, that she was of humble origin, and if a prospect was once presented to her of becoming a rival to the U States, it would only stimulate her, to feelings, of emulation, and it would be her least consideration, that by her growth to power, she would overcome the humility of her early condition. So the very causes which, now operate with Texas and incline her to annexation, may at some future period, be the cause of most active and powerful animosity, between the two countries. This too we must look at for it will be the case. Whenever difficulties arise between the U. States, & Texas, if they are to remain two distinct nations, the powers of Europe will not look upon her affairs with indifference, and no matter what their professions may be of nutrality, they can always find means of evasion. The Union of Oregon, and Texas, will be much more natural and convenient, than for either separately to belong to the U States. This, too, would place Ivlexico at the mercy of such a power as Oregon and Texas would form. Such an event may appear fanciful to many, but I assure you, there are no rockey mountains interposing to such a project. But one thing can prevent its accomplishment, and that is annexation. If you or any Statesman will only regard the Map of North America you will perceive, that from the 46th degree of latitude North there is the commencement of a Natural boundary. This will embrace the Oregon, and from thence South on the Pacfic coast, to the 29 or 30th O S. Latitude will be a natural and convenient, extent of Sea Board. I am free to admit that most of the Provinces, of Chihuahua, Sonora, and the upper and lower Cali- fornias, as well as Santa Fe which we now claim will have to be brought into the connexion, of Texas and Oregon. This you will see by reference to the Map is no bug-bear to those who win reflect upon the achievements of the Anglo Saxon people. What have they ever attempted, and recoiled, in submission to defeat? Nothing. I would answer! Population would be all that would be needful, for with it, resources would be afforded, for the
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