And after nine years of unavailing war
lapse of Time can add nothing lo her title
to independence.
A course of conduct such as has been
described, on the part of Mexico, in vio
lation of all friendly feeling, and of the
courtesy which should characterize the
intercourse between the nations of tho
earth, might well justify the U.S. in are
sort to any measure to vindicate their na
tional honor ; but actuated by a sincere
desire lo preserve the general peace, and
in view of ihe present condition of Mex
ico, the executive resting upon its inte
grity, and not fearing but that the judg
ment of the world will duly appreciate its
motives, abstains from recommending to
congress measures of redress, and con
tents itself with re-urging upon that body
prompt and immediate action on the sub
ject of annexation. By adopting that
measure, the U. States will be in the ex
ercise of an undoubted right; and if Mex
ico, not regarding that forbearance, shall
aggravate the injustice of her conduct by
a declaration of war against them, upon
her head will rest all the responsibility.
JOHN TYLER.
Washington, Dec. 1J, 1811.
Illinois Slale Deht. The entire
debt, principal and interest, according to
the "governor's report, calculating the in
terest on the canal debt, up to, this lime,
and on ibo residue up to January next,
willheS13,T77.SGrj 50.
Our relations with Mexico, Sec.
