The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 36, July 1932 - April, 1933 Page: 114
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successful civil government, and was undoubtedly able to maintain
the physical independence it had virtually achieved. So why
should recognition be further delayed? This government would
not permit any foreign dictation in regard to any proposition from
an independent Texas. There need be no apprehension of a war
with England or France if we interfered.20 Whatever differences
might have existed among partisan journals in the South as to
the merits of the Texas question, now as in 1844, they were a unit
in repelling the prospect of foreign intervention. Their attitude
on this phase of the matter was voiced in an editorial in the
Commercial Bulletin: "It is the duty of the United States to offer
Texas their fellowship, if she is found deserving of it, if all Europe
frowned upon the measure. We ought to acknowledge them at
once, since the moral consequences of our recognition will be un-
conscionably great. There is no longer any doubt of their ability to
maintain themselves, and they will have in successful operation a
civil government at the meeting of the new Congress."'21 Similarly,
the Bee in commenting upon a debate in the House of Commons'
in August upon the Texas question, agreed with the New York
Courier and Enquirer that it was clear that England's role betrayed
a hatred for the prosperity of the United States. That power
would neglect nothing to render fruitless the Texan struggle with
Mexico, nor would it spare any effort to prevent the dismemberment
of the Mexican republic. It was clear that England feared great
damage to her commerce if Texas were annexed by the United
States.22 Since there had been so many "vetoes" at home, the
prospect of any more from abroad was not alarming. There was
nothing to fear from Mexico, if that enfeebled and bankrupt
country should take up arms against us.28
The message of President Burnet issued at Columbia, Texas,
October 4, 1836, was characterized by the Commercial Bulletin as
a "well-written, dignified and manly document," well calculated to
inspire additional confidence in the stability of Texas. Having.
thrown off the yoke of ecclesiastical intolerance and of central
despotism, that country was justly entitled to a place among the
20Ibid., September 17, 23, 1836.
"Quoted in the Telegraph, and Texas Register, October 15, 1836.
"Issue of September 23, 1836.
2GCommercial Bulletin, September 24, 1836.114
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Texas State Historical Association. The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 36, July 1932 - April, 1933, periodical, 1933; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth101093/m1/128/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Historical Association.