John Tyler: “I submit it to your mature consideration whether, in view of the important benefits arising from the treaty to the trade…”

The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not.

Texas herself wills it; and the Executive of the United States, concurring with her, has seen no sufficient reason to avoid the consummation of an act esteemed to be so desirable by both.

This subject is now submitted for the consideration of the Senate.

My fervent prayer is that it may never come.