The North-Carolina standard., 1844-04-10

from Texas, renders that Certain WhIcn mas DeeH I
heretofore reported, that the question of annexa-
rion is nowsthe subject of discussion between this
country and that republic 1t becomes important
therefore, THAT the public sentiment should speak
out if its will is TO be consulted We had hatter-
ed ourselves with the hope that this would be a
national question-that but one opinion would
exist upon it. Bun it would seem from the tone of
the articles in the National Inteligencer the great
organ of the Federal Whig party. and the man.
ner in which the Whig press has generally re-
sponded, that the Wing party, per Sc, is likely to
go against the measure; and this conclusion is
strengthened by the cautious manner in which the
matter is treated by the Wings hereabouts. We
see too that Mr.. Bolts, who it is known has been
hanging on about Washington for some time, has
just made speech in Richmond against annexa-
tion aNtr Bolts is too much of partisan to speak
without authority, and too devoted Wing to
do what he might thiak his party would op-
pose.
The objections urged by the Whig party, as
far as we have been able to collect them, as to
the manner of conducting the business, and as to
the time of doing it. 1t is objected that Mr.. Tyler
has conducted the matter in too secret way, and
that he proposes annexation by treaty. We meet
this objection by asking these punctilous gentle
men if the Territory was net originally acquired
by the Louisiana treaty in 1902 Did Mr. JEFF
ferson then make known, pending the negota-
tions, what had been his instructions 10 minis
ter in France2 So we beg TO inquire of these
same objectors, if this very Territory Of Texas
was not surrendered to Spain by the Florida treaty
in 1892 Did the President then disclose his in
structions to his Secretary of state2 Was not the
negotiation transferred from the Court of Spain to
Washington City, and, as the letter of Gen. Jack
son now shows, when our minister at Madrid was
prepared to have negotiated more favorable trea-
ty2 Does any man believe the public would
have sanctioned that treaty of cession had the fact
been publicly known at the time2 1t SEEMS then,
that Texas was acquired by treaty from France
in 1903, and was ceded by treaty to Spain in 1919;
and most certainly there can be nothing wrong in
President Tyler acquiring that in the same way
in which Mr.. Jefferson originally obtained it
that is, by treatv. But what will become of this
objection, should the matter be so arranged as to
be submitted to Congress by the President, under
a recommendation that an act be passed for the
admission Of Texas into the Union free and
independent State2 1t is possible such may be
the result of the pending negotiations.
single word as to the time for annexation,
Every sagacious observer sees now that we must
have Texas very soon, or lose her forever. She
admits she is in no condition to maintain her nde-
pendcnce, and her patriotic sons give expression
to the fear that circumstances may throw her into
an alliance with the government Of England Do
we want England all around us2 And shall we
let her obtain permanent hold upon Texas, when
word from US would humble her pretensions in
that quarter, and ensure TO the Union large, and
populous, and wealthy State2 Not an hour is to
be lost. But hear what General Jackson says
upon the subject:
Erfracf of letter from General 4ndre,o Jackson
| distinguished Member Of Congress, dated
etHERMITAGE, March IL.
! "Thc PRESENT golden moment to obtain Texas must
not be lost, or TEXAS MUST, FROM NECESSITY, be
thrown into the arms of England, and BE FOREVER
! LOST TO TIE UNITED STATES ! Need call your
attention TO the situation of the United Staes-Engand
possession OF Texas or in strct alliance and
! defensive and conendng for California How easy
would it be for Great Britain TO nterpose force sufi
cien prevent emigration to California from the Unit
ed States, and supply her garrison from Texas Every
REAL AMERICAN, when they view this, with danger to
New Orleans from British from exas. MUST
! UNITE ANNEXATION OF
/ TExAs TO THE UNITED STATES. 1t will be strong
IRON HOOP AROUND OUR UNION, and BULwARK
against all foreign iaUuSOn aggression. say again,
lie, not this opportunity slip to regain Texas, or it may
elude grasp FOREVER cost us oceans OF blood,
and millions Of money, to free from the evils that may
be brought upon hope and trust there will be as
many PATRIOTS in the Senate, will raify the treaty,
which have doubt ,OH be promptly entered into.
again say to you, that THIS MOMENT MUST NOT BF:
LOST, REAL NECESSITY MAY COMPEL TEXAS TO
LOOK ELsEwHERE FOR PRoTEcTIoN AND SAFETY.
I But is it because the Wings are unwilling that
President Tyler shall have the honor of deciding
this question, that they object to the negotiations
now in progress? If SO, we assure them that if
they will come forward and sustain their own
government in this important measure, they at
least shall have full credit with the country for
their patriotic efforts
but if this great question is to be used for party
purposes, we desire TO know what are the senti-
ments of Mr.. Clay in relation to it. Is he for or
against annexation2 We call upon his Wing
friends here to h0oe this question 0mswered sohen
he makes his speech IN this city We want to see
no lodging on his part, or on the part of his
friends. Let him speak out, and tell US whether
he entertains the same views now that he express
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