The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-18

IA i. sss,sislt IA xat VIII ttsast, probably |
Wiih utkSf tbfeIxf h5syefs, ashsss6vs q the IN:
isvflts III tho Cnici irespsdlent In the present
financial condition of the country and not called
for by any general expression OF public opinion"
Every true Wing and well.wisher OF his country's
happiness, honor, and glory, will endorse these
opinions.
expresses himself like an enlightened statesman,
and has done himself infinite honor. by the straight
forward, manly, and dgnfed sentiments OF that
very able state paper. He agrees fully with Mr.
Clay on all important points Strange that the
expression of the same opinions should, IN one
instance, lead to political defeat, whilst, on the
other it will certainly lead to political triumph
| will now conclude my observations on the
annexation of Texas; my objections to It are as
to the time the mode. and the circumstances at
tending present annexation In pursuing which,
ave have warred with Mexico, deceived Texas.
insuted Great Britain, astonished the civilized
world and disgraced ourselves" The present
movement, prosituted as it evidently is, to SELF
ish and sectional purposes, is injurious to the
cause of annexation, and must end in delaying its
consummation. But it will be delay only An
nexaiion is the natural and inevitable order of
events, and will come" cit will come, because
the country to be recovered Il would say annex
ed) is geographically appurtenant to our country,
and politically, commercially, and socially con-
nected with our people and our institutions. And
1t will come, not in the shape of a secret treaty
between two Presidents, but as a legislative, as
well as an executive, measure, as the act OF two
nations, (the United States and Tsxas,) and with
the consent of Mexico, if she be wise, or without
her consent, upon the lapse of her rights" These
are the sentiments of Mr.. Benton, as expressed
ia the Senate, and with very trihing alterations,
/ can adopt them as my own, believing them to
be concident with the feelings of the majority Of
our citizens, Of the great Wing party and Of their
distinguished leader, Henry Clay.
One. word, at parting, 10 my Wing brethren.
Do not, beseech you, let any fancied security
any contempt for your opponents, lull you into
inactivity. think nothing done, whilst aught
remains to do" Do not slacken in single
effort The surest way to make your enemy
strong. is for you to regard him as weak. The
party banded against you, by the strongest OF all
motives, is powerful one, though its nominal
are behind the scenes; powerful machinery, al
though concealed, will be brought into play
against you. You have the power to achieve a
greater victory than you did in 1910, but to win
IL you must be active, jealous, and untirlng Do
not consider the organization of your party CON-
pete, until you have formed a committee of safety
and vigilance, in every village, town, city, and
district in the Union.
Let central committee be established in the
capital of every State let all the district and minor
committees in the State correspond with, and
seek the advice OF, their respective central CON-
mittees, and let experimenting committee Of
the whole be appointed. to consist of two men,
bers from each of the larger States, and one from
each of the smaller, and who shall assemble i'm
MediGsely on tie rising Of Congress, and agree
upon q circular and Instructions, to be printed
and forwarded to every part Of the Union. Let
this experimenting committee meet afterwards,
from time TO time, at such place as may be most
convenient and advisable, and keep up a constant
correspondence with the State central commit
tees. Let the prominent qualifications of Mr.
Clay and the principles of the party be kept con-
tinualy before the people. Let the press be con-
stantly employed in the dissemination of useful
and important information. Do not answer SLAM
der and reving soiM SANDER and reving, but
oppose them with truth, argument, and good
temper And above all, regard the cause you are
supporting as the cause Of your c&ntry, and not
the cause ola party. Ii you are true Wings,
these will be your principles, this will be your
conduct, and with such principles and such con-
duct, who can be doubtful of the result, especially
when they are combined with unwavering ZEAL
increasing watchfuness, and untiring industry
and exertlon. MARSHALL.