The late triumphant success of the Texians, over their Mexican masters should cause every patriotic heart to throb with pleasure and pulsate with gratitude. How much, then, is the exultation enhanced when this theme excites emotions in the bosom of a citizen of these United States. And why? Were it some savage foe leaping in wild enthusiasm over the fallen fortunes of a Christian enemy, or were it some vice stained Tyrant proudly vaunting that he had probed the Goddess Liberty to her vitals, and was gazing with fiendish joy as her gasping vitality withered from the crimsoned blade, then, indeed, would that, which we now contemplate with rapture and delight, excite within us feelings of sorrow and regret.

But so far from having our joy marred by either of these appalling exhibitions, we hail with gladness the prosperous termination of an effort made in the noblest of all causes, and by those to whom we are allied by the strong ties of affinity and affection.

Having our sympathies early enlisted in favour of the struggle—at one time weeping over the tragical fate of Fanning and his gallant band, at another rejoicing at the unrivalled success of Houston and his undaunted followers. While thus suspended between hope and fear, the welcomed intelligence at length greeted our ears that victory had declared in their favour; and forthwith we pronounced them an independent people. And now we wish to urge upon the same body that made this commendable declamation to advance one step farther and recognize this Province as a member of the Union.

However dangerous and chimerical this measure may at first appear, yet if viewed in a calm and unprejudiced manner, if reason is suffered to direct judgement and if the true interest of the Union is consulted its adoption must unavoidably follow. That it would prove an immense source of wealth is unquestionable. With a soil fertile beyond comparison, and a climate far more genial and salubrious than the bordering country and in every respect adapted to Southern productions she bids fair to rival in agricultural pursuits the valley of the Mississippi itself Here, then, will be accumulated many of the materials of trade and commerce. To give a direction to which equally demands the attention of every portion of the Union. For such is the nature of our interests, that upon the success of the one depends the prosperity of the other. Whatever tends to promote the agricultural advantages of the South has a direct bearing in favour of Northern manufactures.Their mutual interest cannot be more forcibly illustrated, than by the pressure at present existing in every branch of trade. The sudden depreciation in value, of the staple commodity of the South, paralyzed instantly the whole North. If, then, the interest of North is so nearly identified with that of the South, would it not be the most consummate folly, in her, to take umbrage at this event resulting directly in her, because in conjunction with her the South is benefitted for whose welfare she should feel the deepest solicitude? No, rest assured that New. York and New. England in all their pride and magnificence, so far from exulting at, will ever deplore any adversity which may befal Southern agriculture. For here, as they are well aware, is the source of all their greatness. But it may be alleged that the pecuniary emolument thus acquired, would not be equivalent to compensate for the inequality of power which, it is supposed will be produced by throwing the preponderancy in favour of the South. Any circumstance having a tendency to unequalize this is truly to be deprecated. But the proposed addition instead of having this effect, contributes, directly, to the ballance great disproportion which has hitherto existed And after the South has witnessed so many deleterious consequences resulting from this—after she has seen this Union strained and tottered to its very centre, she would prove lamentably recreant to her best interest not to avail herself of the first opportunity presented of correcting an evil long and grievously borne.– It is then clear that if the affirmation of our question is acquiesced in, a fund of wealth will be added to our Government and the power so equall distributed as to give it permanency and stability.

Another reason why this addition should be made, is to provide for Foreigners. We have proclaimed to the world that our Land is the asylum of the oppressed. We have thrown open our ports and extended the invitation to the distressed of every region, telling them they will find a welcome upon our shores. The paupers of Europe and other quarters of the Globe have caught the enchanted tale and every vessel that now cuts a foreign wave is annually landing myriads of their migratory hordes at our wharves, who are bending their eager steps to the fairy land of West. Yet not one of them daring to advance beyond the pale of our protection. With this yearly increase and the large number of slaves annuall transported there, the population of this clime will become exceedingly dense; upon which will be entailed the concomitant evils of indigence, disease and death. Though this may seem incredulous in this fruitful land yet Virginia once equalling it in fertility can now scarcely afford sustenance to her sparse inhabitants. Turn for a moment to the kingdom of Great Brittain and witness the ill effects of the want of Territory. Though her bards may hymn forth her freedom and prosperity and her statesmen laud with admiration the wholesome provisions of her Government, yet what are the facts? Even she possesses thousands of the vilest menials that ever inhaled the breath of vitality. Doomed to the performance of the most servile offices that ever exercised human hands. That too for the paltry equivalent of a scanty subsistence, and even this liable to be withheld at the whim or caprice of some despotic Lord. And unfortunately the evil consequences have not been spared our own country. Every breeze that floats across the Land of New England performs the office of resperation for a race of beings a grade lower than our Africans who cringe for their daily support to the commands of some opulent proprietor. Yes so great is their dependence, that even the sacredness of the ballot has not escaped pollution. As not unfrequently the demands of nature have awed them to exercise this right in order to meet the approbation of an employer, however discordant with their own views.

Since their remains to us but two alternatives to avert from the South a similar state of things—Either to revive the Alien Law of-ninety-eight-forbid them access to our borders or extend the Territory, let the latter and more expedient be adoptedAgain, the rapid emigration of the intellectual and enterprising part of the community, speaks to us imperatively to make some provision for this national loss. A large number of those who are completing their Collegiate educations are generally bent upon locating in this Province. To endeavor to turn them from their course would be a fruitless attempt. We have no lucrative resources whence they may repair their beggared fortunes, exhausted for the laudible purpose of fitting them to grace with credit any part of the circle of society. We have no stations of honour for their promotion, from which they add a new stimulus to their noble aspirations to eminence. Hence their views will continue to be turned thither where fortune is lavishing profusely the richest of her gifts, and where talent and intelligance meet with the esteem to which their excellence entitle them. But this nursery of genius will be of no avail to us, pro[vi]ded this stipulation does not take place; as the benefit of their influence and wisdom of their councils will not extend to the precincts of our Government

And farther, our own security should prompt us to this recognition. If her independence remains permanent (of which their is but little doubt) she will shortly become one of the strongest Governments, in proportion to her magnitude, any where existing. Setting aside her numerous other facilities for increasing her population, the great quantity of land at her disposal, and which she is gratuitously conferring upon those who are willing to make no other sacrifice but of fixing their residence within her borders will enable her to induce many of the most efficient men to settle here. Seeing here will be a large amount of wealth and power ready to be wielded by men of talent and influence, it is incumbent upon us, to provide that we may not be the first to feel its effects; of which we may be apprehensive on two accounts.– First having refused her admittance into the Union, a measure tending greatly to her safety, her affections which are now so strong for us will become alienated. Secondly her nearness of location to much of our fertile Lands for instance those of Louisiana, may tempt her to unite with some Foreign Ally and reduce to subjection much of the Southern country. But did she form part of the Union she would serve as a barrier against aggressors.

No question has ever been discussed before our body upon which the decision is more liable to be biassed by prejudice, than the present. The idea of enlargement of Territory will naturally suggest to the mind of every one the melancholy fates that have befallen other Governments from this source. The enervating and corrupting influence which Eastern luxuries, thus acquired, have exercised over Greece and Rome will be arrayed in gloomy colours. But the reference is wholly inaplicable. It was not to be expected that wealth acquired in this lawless manner at the expense of blood and carnage, should procure to its possessors that tranquil enjoyment it otherwise would if equitably purchased. Besides, the soldiery who had borne the brunt and fatigues of war could not brook the idea nor look with composure upon the fruit of their toils contributing to enhancethe fortunes of Princely Rulers, while indigence and disease were their common lot. Thus feuds dissensions and finally civil commotions gradually sapped and over threw these Ancient Republics. What they accomplished by conquest we wish to effect by stipulation No treasury is to be exhausted, no armies levied nor no lives hazarded. Nothing more than a simple treaty is to be made; similar to that by which any of our Territories are recognized as states.

It may be affirmed that a difference in the mode of procuring, will not counteract the attendant evils of wealth. The facts, however, have been to the contrary relative to the United States; as may be inferred from the example of Louisiana. Purchased for the small sum of fifteen-millions its sugar interest is annually worth forty five millions and to estimate the wealth which has and will continue to flow from this lucrative source is utterly impossible. And have opulence and luxuries such charms for her citizens that, to acquire the one or revel in the other they have become lost to all manly virtue. No, a more Loyal people lives not on earth. And she now forms one of the brightest orbs in the Southern galaxy. This recognition often and unjustly been deprecated merely from the personal characters of the inhabitants. Nothing is more common than to hear many deploring the day, when this band of robbers, this lawless banditti as they choose to term them shall be made members of this Union.