The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-02
The Annex.,,on Question,

oenef important news.
The Annexation Question.
We have had John Jones-John G. Calhoun
Henry Clay-Marn Van Buren-al out on the
annexation question; the two former favor OF IT.
aud the two latter against it, and we have now two
other distinguished men Just come out with then
sentiments CA the subjective mean Colonel Ben
ton OF Missouri or old Bullion" as he is called
and JamesG. Birney, the great abolition candidate
for the Presidency.
The course adopted by Mr. Benton, resembles
very much that attributed a certain distinguished
member of the British House of Commons
who, after long and eloquent speech iron
the famous Edmund Burke, used TO gel
uP, and also make a speech, saying ditto
TO Mr. Burke" Mr.. Benton's speech is ditto tc
Mr. Van Buren,, and he takes almost the very same
ground against immediate annexation, and princi
p.ly because il has been presented by Mr. Tyle
and Mr. Calhoun, although he is in favor of the
annexation Of Texas after the next Presidential
election. Mr.. Benton mixes up with his views OF
this subject, a sort of personal matter connected
with his personal history and personal efforts in re-
ia'ion to western affairs, all Of which is very good
IN itself, but somewhat foreign TO the question I'M
der discussion. Thus much for Mr.. Benton.
journals" or abolition papers, with long letter in
relation to the same subject OF course, his posi-
ton was well enough known without any letter,
as being that of an Incorporating, eternal, I'M
mutable, Interchangeable opponent--with all his par
~. blacks and whites, and of all shades of color
10 the annexation OF Texas, to-day, tomorrow,
and every day to come. This,s therefore, is the
position Of the 'liberiy party" who expect in the
nd Gt.t oil lon
votes in the next election; and this Texas question
from the peculiar position in which it is now pla-
ced, and the qualified ground occupied by. Clay
and Van Buren,, will certainly increase the aboli,
ton vote, and thus far may involve the issues be-
tween Clay and Van Buren, in great doubt.
"Who - the next customerP' Who is next &c
give his sentiments on the annexation? To what
great man must we now look for an opinion on this
SUBJECT We suppose all the great in the coun-
try will be out sooner or later with their senti
ments; but above them all will look upon the
opinion Of General c Joseph Smith, the American
Prophet, amounting to something; and possibly
We may expect an opinion also from General Ton
Thumb and the Giant, by and by. So, them com,
along as fast you please. We are to have grea
annexation meeting neN Monday, and we want a
much light on the matter as possible.
The STOLEN TREArY-The Senate are abou
sending for the editors of the Epening Post in or
der to institute inquiries relative TO the manner il
which they got possession of that treaty. II Seems
also that the correspondent OF the Albany Areu
wrote from Washingtonsststing that it would b,
published in New York and il would be well fo
the Senate to summon also the editor OF that Jour
nal, who was thus apprised that a copy had beer
obtained. The whole affair Is involved IN a gres
deal OF mystery. The editors OF the National IL
teufgenco deny that II came from their office an,
We have every reason 10 believe these gentlemen
who very particular and correct about all sucl
matters. IL Is not probable that any respectabl,
Senator would do il, but as the matter now stands
every one o. them lies under some sort of an inn.
putation, which they are bound TO remove by some
means
There is good deal Of suspicion attached ia
this city to an individual frequenting the Whit,
House, and that the remnant Of the CORPORAL
guard was the instrument which brought the mes
sage and documents here and placed them on tn,
table OF the editors of the Evening Post The in
divdual thus pointed at came on here at that yer,
time, and was making very merry about the treaty
and the efforts which he'd been made to get il
We hope to see the mystery cleared up soon.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Genera
Conference of this influential section of the Chris
tian Church began yesterday forenoon in the Green
street Episcopal Church. The attendance was very
full, comprising nearly all the delegates expected
from the different branches of the Church through
out the United States, the British Provinces Texas
Nc. &c The last session of the Conference wa.
held at Baltimore in lS4l, at which that popular
and eloquent man, the Rev. X. Newton, was pre-
sent as deputy from the English Conference
After the usual formallties were concluded, an,
the session opened by singing. and prayer, the cleo
ton of officers proceeded with The Rev
THOMAS B. SARGEANT, of the New England Con
ference, was chosen Secretary; and the Rev. ]. b
HeUeHTALINe, of Troy, Assistant Secretary
Bishop SoULE aci President The appointment
OF various Commltees was next disposed of. These
deliberations occupied the afternoon of this IN,
first day of the session. No business of great i'm
portance coming before the house, an adiournmen
took place at one o'clock Tomorrow, the bust
of the body will be resumed at 81 A. NJ, O
which we will take due notice
The TEXAS MEETING has been postponed Ill
Monday next. Great efforts will be made 10 col
lect large crowd, but we doubt whether mucl
stir will be made after all, that Clay, and Val
Buren,, and Benton out agains, il. II il believ
ed that this is merely Tyler movement Henc,
the fears OF its amounting to anything Never
theless, # the matter were properly placed befor,
the people, we have no doubt a tremendous gather
ing would be collected. As IL is, however. IL /,
not likely that much will he done tl after IN,
Presidential election.
YouNG AMKRIcA.-There will be- a most interes
ting meeting OF the American Republicans Al IN,
Opera House tonight Great speeches are 10 b,
made--a banner pre-ented-and the Mayor cleo
will'preside. A full report in Tomorrow Herald
CONNECTICUT LEoIsLATURE. learn byilecch
er's New Haven Express that the Legislature d