The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-05-02
Twenty.Eish,h Congress-
From the National Anti-Savery Standard
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, APRtL 21st, 1874.

WAsHINGToN, APRtL 2lst, 1874.
You will see by MIR. Beiser's speech,
of which have given a sketch under
the head OF q" Congress-" that we are
beginning to have an embarrassment
with our southern brethren. The Texas
battle will be fought on the true ground,
whatever comes Of it, viz the protec-
ton and extension of slavery, and the
pernicious political power and influence
upon the industry and destiny Of this
country, emanating from it. What Mr..
Belser avowed on the floor of the house,
the leading Southern members have a.
vowed privately for weeks, not only in
lobbies and committee rooms, but also
in the recesses Of the State departing nt
am credibly informed that the Secreta-
ry Of State in one Of his conferences
with the Mexican minister on the sub
ject of Texas, said that "the blacks
were very happy at the South, far hap
pier than they could be if free that it
could not, however, be disguised that
Christendom is combined against the
institution Of slavery that it is thereby
exposed to imminent danger and that
it was, as the only resource against this
danger, and not from any disposition 10
treat Mexico i'll, or to have a collision
with her, that the negotiation for the an
neAation OF Texas, was entertained. y
The Mexican minister is represented to
have asked in reply, Why, if this gov
ernment wished to refrain from treating
Mexico i'll, and to avoid collision with
her, they did not leave Texas as she is,
an independent nation, capable of main
tanning her independence Which the rec
ognitIon of her, on our part, had sup
posed. There was no probability that
the Texans would abolish slavery -
But, rejoined Calhoun, "the abolitionists
are formidable both in thus country and
in Europe. There are but %, OOJ slaves
in Texas, and they can buy them, and
set them free"
The means now resorted to, 10 carry
the treaty, are absolutely Incredible
Much and long as have believed in the
total depravl.y Of slave politicians, could
never have conceived OF such daring and
desperate proAg acy as they are preparing
10 employ at this crisis. General Gaines,
SO well known for his base and illegal pro-
ceedihgs On and BEYOND the frontier, in
1889, and for his order TO our troops last
summer. to disregard any boundary this
side Of the Rio BracO, has been directed
TO repair TO hescene Of his former infamy.
Ee is 10 concentrate there three thousand
op1 M 1Sps kne
surance to the Texan government, that
they shall receive aid from US, should il
be necessary, Immediately On the termin-
alton OF the armistice. This may seem
incredible, tu! have not the slightest
doubt that this assurance has been given.
AS little can there be that Gaines will lend
himself to the execution ofaoy order, how.
ever unconstitutional aud criminal, whic h
Tyler NAV issue TO that effect. The peace
of the nation is therefore in imminent daE-
ger. It is liable to be compounded in a
moment, without consulting Congress,
which alone has power TO involve this ma,
ton in war, and without any previous
discussion or knowledge on The part ofthe
people. You know il is a fnvorile dog4
ma with many in this country, who ought
to know better, that once engaged in a
war, i, is duty OF all to put hand 20
and get us out with success and honor.
Nothing more is wanting to bring about
a sudden collision, than TO initiate the con-
duct of General Jackson, and General
Gaines, his wretched tool, in 1886. Mex
leo is at peace at home, has a stable, and
vigorous government, and an eficient ar.
my, and rely upon it, the old game can.
not now be played with impnnity. Slill
Mr. Calhoun, in the face of the most ex-
pIicit, and positive declarations of the
Mexican minister, seeks to wheedle sena.
tors into belief that war will not ensue
upon the accomplishment of annexation.
Those declarations, | have reason 10 be-
lieve, were in substance, as follows; we
are sincerely averse to war with any ma
ton, and particularly with the United
States but if you annex Texas, you lea We
US 40 other alternative. If we submit TO
this encroachment, we invite new ones,
and we shall be compelled at last TO fight,
but with means constantly diminished,
both as respects the resources and spirit
of our people. You may beat US, but we
must fight, be the consequences VIVA! they
NAV
The Mexican minister, understand,
will leave Washington for New York
Immediately. / understand also, that the
British minister has informed The Texan
ENJOYS. that Great Britain will not have
political connection with Texas, on any
terms and that one of those ENJOYS,