The Liberator

TEXAS.

The editors of the New Orleans True American have received President Houston's message to the Texan Congress. The following synopsis of it is given: The prospect of the fine crops is alluded to with becoming gratitude to Divine Providence! It seems that the agents to whom land scrip was issued by law for the purpose of raising funds, have not been faithful in their trust, and that in consequence the treasury has been straitened for want of means. The attention of Congress is earnestly called to the subject. It is urged on the Congress to re-model the land laws. Hopes, he says, are entertained, that the boundary between the United States and Texas will be settled by the treaty of 1819. Some dissatisfaction is expressed towards the conduct of the United States agent, in furnishing the Caddo Indians with rifles and ammunition. The conduct of Mexicans engaging with the northern Indians to furnish them 3000 warriors, is regarded with just abhorrence. The President congratulates Congress on the condition of the army, and states that the annual expenses are $229,000. He advises an immediate and effective organization of the navy. Great stress is put upon the prohibition of the slave trade, and appeals are made to England and the United States, to prevent the landing of Africans in the country (!) It is hoped that the subject of the annexation to the United States will receive the early attention of the American Congress. The General speaks in high terms of the wealth of the Republic yet in embryo, and alludes to its immense forests of live oak with no little satisfaction. A blinking is had towards England, should the United States look on them coldly. (!) The President recommends a liberal policy towards citizens of the United States holding lands within her limits. His message is well written, and concludes with a strong hope that the Almighty Being will watch over the Texans, and preserve and govern them as a chosen people (!!)