Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-26
(From the Charleston .Nercmy.J
TES PAS

The New Orleans Bulletin, in reference TO the news
by the last arrival from Texas, makes some comments
aud undeniabe statements that deserve the serious nj
tention of the Legislators a, Washington The Bulle-
lin though conducted with great moderation, and with
entire freedom from party slang and violence. is Wing
paper, sustaining Mr.. Clay
(FrOm the N. O. Bulletin, april H.
Extract of letter received yesterday from dstin-
pushed gentleman in Galveston: 81 say 10 you, once
for ALL that if the United States fail to act promptly
The subject Of Annexation, Texas is lost to the United
States, and the South will mourn in vain. To this,
we think proper add, that have doubt of the
truth OF it, The letter does not come from one who
makes random shois, and its contents strengthened
and confirmed by circumstances, aud by reports from
every quarter. Its contents true. Affairs have
arrived at that crisis in Texas that ses no, to be held
any longer arms length by the United States, ready
to be drawn in whenever the latter pleases. We ought
not 10 expect itce need not erpert il. In whatever
point OF it is examined, THE PRE.EST-IHE
PRESENTS the time for action in this great mea-
sure. Texas does not hold out to as threat that
she will 90 elsewhere if we do not receive her. On
the contrary, she but friendly notice, that she
cannot wait pleasure any longer that if turn
her from ou- door, there other and advantageous
alliances awaiting her acceptance, and which she will
accept. Why wait, them Why refuse any longer 10
fulfil our solemn treaty stipualions with France, that
the country between the rivers Sabine and Del Norte
as well us the other parts Of Louisiana, should be in
corporated into the Union: Even il the paltry ambi
ton which is said to be entetaned by come, that a fu-
ture expected Administration shall have the glory oil
this reacquison Of rghtful territory, not SO
pary, why take great risk as the delay? Is The
matter less urgent than in 1895, when, in the very
first month nj their instalment at Washington, Mr..
Adams aud Mr.. Clay invited negotiations for the oh
iect which il is sought to postpone? Is it less
gent than in 1897, when these negotiations were
ne wed by The gentlemen or than in 1872 when
they were again attempted by General Jackson and
Mr. Van Buren, Allowing, however, that the delay
was dangerous-that Texas would consent 10 wait
until we 20, Executive to whom we were willing
the credi, Of the measure might accrne ()is there
any certainty TIM. insuperable difficulties would not,
meanwhile, arse at home: Suppose MIR. Clay were
elected the Presidency he could not reasonably ex-
pee, that Of the Senate would consist OF his
friends He could not carry the measure Then, as an
administration measure; and the support OF his pol'tl-
cal opponents could hardly be expected in scheme OF
such magnitude. If Mr.. Van Buren,, or any other
person running present party issues be elected the
same remark will apply. Tie present, therefore, IN
this view Of the case the tme-the appropriate time
the only safe time. Wing Senator'S and Democratic
Senators may support the project, without comproms-
ing themselves parlizans; without making any con-
cessions giving any advantage, one 10 the other OF
To any third party. Can these considerations be over
looked at Washington Can any party be 50 blind as
to run its stupid head against this knoty subject We
hope Motive trust not; and especially, we hope and
trust that the Wing party will not be SO infatuated