Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-08


sident is an able State paper, and speaks, we
feel satisfied, the sentiments of every Southern
citizen, without respect to party. We have
hope, that all "good and true," Southemers
will give the subject thorough investigation.
and then ask themselves, whom they ought to
support for the Presidency
P 1t will be seen that both MIR. Clay and
Mr.. Van Buren, are opposed to the present an
nexation of Texas. flour information be cor.
rect, we must take Texas noto or neUer. Their
objection is that we cannot, without violating
the law of nations, annex Texas until Mexico
mas acknowledged her independence, or given
US her consent II that position be correct, they
are risbt-If not, their argument falls TO the
ground. Mr.. Clay, when Secretary Of State,
under MIR. Adams, proposed to Mexico to pur-
chase part of her territory, for the purpose Of
annexing it to the United States. At that time
Spain had not recognised the independence Of
Mexico; but, on the, contrary, was actually
waging war with that country, for the purpose
of recovering it. Is that an answer TO Mr..
Clay's argument Mr.Van Buren,, afterwards,
during Gen. Jackson's administration, did the
self same thing, and under precisely the same
circumstances. Is bis argument answered
What then has caused this new light to break
upon their vision Is il the hope Of gaining the
Abolition vote of the Norhf OF is it the fear
that another leaf will be added to the laurel,
with which the brow of our own Calhoun is
already bound, should the Treaty be ratified?
Be the motive what it may, the act is sufficient
10 prevent any Southern man from voting for
either of them in the coming election.
We are unequivocally and unquali6edly for
annexation-for immediate a,dexation. The
reasons for it are 30 obvious that we deem it
unnecessary to detail them at this time. Ii is
useless too, to reason upona subject upon which
every man has made up his mind. The people
Of this District are in favor of annexation, and
we will not therefore waste our ink or weary
their patience by arguing in favor oft:
But there is one question that is worth their
attention. The Treaty is certainly lost by the
bullying of New England, and the treachery of
Mr.. Clay and Mr.Van Buren. What are we
to do7 Texas cannot stand alone. lfshe con-
no. come to us-she must 60 TO England. Is
there any thing we can do-nnd if so, are '7e
,olling to do it7
Without presuming to dictate what course
this State should pursue, we will for the present
simply suggest that a Public Mee'ing' Of all the
citizens of this District be held, at this place. on
next sale day.
U The Wing National Convention conven'
ed at Baltimore on the 2d inst. nominated
the Hon. Henry Clay, for the office of Presl-
dent, and the Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen,
for the Office of Vice President Of the United
States.
10 Thomas G. Pratt, ESQ, has been nomi'
ted by the Wing State Convention of Mary.
land, as their candidate for the Office of Cover
nor of that State.
Virginia Elections.-The returns, as fag as
received from this State, show Wing gain of
nlne members inthe House of Delegates. and
Democratic gain of two. The Democrats
have gained one member IN the Senate. For
the vacant seais in Congress, one Democrat
and one Wing has been returned. The Rich
mond Enquirer IS Of opinion, that the Demo-
cratic party will have majority in The Legis-
lature on joint ballot.
p The Globe says that the Hon. John c.
Spencer, hasresigned the Office of Secretary of
the Treasury, aud that Judge Green of New
Jersey, is to be nominated to fill the vacancy.
There is no particular reason assigned for MIR.
spencer's resignation, but it is stated, that for
several weeks past, there has been general
misunderstanding between him and the PresI-
dent.
p The Philadelphia correspondent of the
Charleston Courier. under date of the Both ult.
says: "The Baptist Triennial Convention is in
session here and more thon five hundred min.
listers in attendance. The proceedings have
been ofan interesting character, and especial
ly so upon one point, that Of slavery. This oc-
casioned a vigorous debate, but the matter was
finally settled by the adoption Of declaration