The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-14


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SENATE DOCUMENTS p 70
Eriraei from Lord Broughaa's speech 1" hs b"s'"
House Of Lords.
He said
az He therefore locked forward most snxiousiy 10
the abolition Of slavery IN Texas he was cons'pe
cd that il would ultimately end In the abolition OF
s'syery throughout the whole of America. he knew
that the Texans would do much, regarded the abo-
iition of slavery II Mexico could be induced 10 re-
coeni-e their independence II, therefore, by our
good Offices, we could get the Mexican GoveInmen,
H. ledge q ind, pendence ofTexas he would
suggest hope that i, might terminate IN the abolition
of slavery ia Texas and ultimately the whole OF the
Southern States Of America"
Comment upon this is unnecessary.
Lord Aberdeen, the British Secretary for
Foreign Affairs, made the following reply
Extract from Lord ibeydesn's reply Nth Lord Bro.gh-
ans answer thereto
He said:
" He was sure that he need hardly say that no one
more xous than himself TO see The abolition OF
slavery in Texas and il he could not consent Ia
produce papers or to give further in fol nation II did
not arise fiom indifference, but from quite contrary
In the present state OF the negotiations De-
tween the two countries IN question, would not con-
tribute to the end they had in view, If be then ex-
pressed any opinion 10 the state of those negoua-
lions but he could his noble friend, that by
of urging his negotiations, as well as oy fpeTy
other means in their pooer her Majestys ministers
would press this matter"
"Lord Broupham observed that nothing could be
more satisfactory than the statement of ms noble
frend which would be received with Joy by all who
were favorable to the object of the anti-savery soc-
cites"
The attempt of Lord Aberdeen at explana-
ton subsequently to our Minister at London
is anything but satisfactory. The subjoined ex-
tract from the leuer of Mr.. Everett 10 The Sc
cretary of State of the United States, further
shows the fixed purpose Of the British Govern
ment.
Mr.. Everett, speaking of the Texan Charge
d'Afaires, says: page 400
"Mr Smith informs me that he was present at the
interview which took place last June between Lord
Aberdeen and several persons, British subjects and
others, committee of the general anti-saveTy con-
venton, who waited upon him for the purpose OF en-
gagng the corporation OF the British Government To
effect the abolition of slavery in Texas. On this occa-
SION Lord Aberdeen .ured the committee that her
Majestys Government won employ all legitimate
their power attain great and desirable an
object One of the members Of the committee after
wards in 10 med Mr. Smith, at his lodgings, that, In
their interview with Lord Aberdeen, his lordshp
made observations which waranted them in saving
that the British Government would guaranty, it ne
cessaIy, interest of loan which should be raised
and applied TO the abolition of slavery In Texas, but
not of Texan loan for any olher purpose whaever.t
These extracts are highly interesting aud i'm
porlant. Lord Aberdeen used language TO the
Abotionists which must be considered as very
strong and strange. Besides, he had omitted
in conversation with Mr.. Everett, as appears by
his despatch, TO tell him, that British subjects
were among The American Abolitonsts as AS
sociales, who called upon him. Mr. Smith, the
Texan Charge d'Atlaires Supplies the default
of memory in his lordship, and states the fact
that British subjects were of the committee
and called, and that he was present
But will add an extract from Lord Aber
deems despatch 10 the British Minister here
which takes the high ground that Great Britain
will act in regard 10 this subject in her gorern-
mental capacity.
nsraci from Lord .4berdssns despatch 10 the British
Minister, dated the 2Gih December, lS43.
SENATE DOCUMENT, p. 40.
"Whh regard to Texas, avow that we wish to
see slavery abolished there, as elsewhere; and we
should rejoice il the fecognili of that country by
the Mexican Government should be accompanied by
engagement the part Of Texas to abolish sa-
very eventually and under proper conditions through
out the Republic. But although earnestly dc sire
and feel II to be our duty TO promote such consum
nation, we shall not Interfere unduly, or with inn
proper assumption OF authority with either party, In
order 10 ensure the adoption of such a Course. We
shall counsel but shall not seek compel, or un
duly control either party. 30 far Great Britain is
concerned provided other States with equal for
to make their own unfeered arrangements with each
other bJih in regard the abolition of slavery and
all other points"
Ii is useless 10 accumulate comments upon
these remarkable extracts. The only points of
disclaimer, which they contain, are that the
BRUSH Government, " lille they are resolved 10
use their power TO effect abolition, ia all The
,oorH, will not unduiy" and ipiproperiyn
interfere. OF this they are always 10 be the
judges, and which she meansto interpret as the
use Of military force. Bot the counsel-the
control-the money-the counte-
nance-the unceaslng efforts of such a power
with her commercial extensions, numerous
agents, and able diplomalisfs, are immense
and with most nations irresistible. BY all these
she was moving upon Texas and Mexico,
knowing the effects, and doubtless designing
them, which would be produced upon the UNI
ted States.
think have now fully established that the
designs, interests, and movements of England
IN regard TO Texas are such, that the Govern
ment Of the United States had no alternative.
IN the performance Of their duty but 20 propose
the annexation of Texas; and this was done in
full view of all the considerations and response
bllitles, and under the circumstances | have
stated.
The true objects Of England were CONNER
cia, political, and military power As to Abo-
lIilon, that was her pretence her lever with the
Abolillonists, and only cared for as means TO
an end, to annihilate the sources which supplied
competition against her own labor. Her great
purpose would be effected by drawing a strong
Gordon OF forts and settlements around the Uni
ted States, weakening thereby our hold upon
Oregon, possessing herself of the entire com.
mand Of the Gull, and holding the fortress OF
Barbados, now next to Gibraltar in strength,
as The place OF rendezvous for outfits. repairs
and supplies, preparatory to attacks upon our
northern Atlantic cities
by this review it appears, then, that the fol.
lowing would have been her position on our
continent, II we had supinely folded our arms
and our Government had not acted as to Texas