Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-05-25
TEXAS.

TEXAS.
Texas has thrice reached out her hands to us
filled with requests for admission into the Amer-
can Confederacy; the people there, are extreme-
" anxious concerning the negotiations now pen :
ding at Washington. Now is the last chance, and
if the treaty be notratifed the decision is final and
fatal.
We are surprised that there be those who
view this question as involving iniquitous deeds,
as a means of perpetuating slavery, that there
are others who seek by hook or crook, to frame
political engines out OF it, Such we esteem fa-
uatics, partizans, and prejudicod men; they are
cravens, foes to their country, and either throug
wiful ignorance or blinded by the jaundice of enl
ousy are the creates. enemies to their country 3
veal. 49,.
Texas will accord to the United States millions
of fertile acres-the best cotton lands upon earth;
place within our boundaries broad states yielding
new impetus to commerce, industry and enter
prise. In return for this cession Texas naturally
expects some provision in regard to her national
debt, amounting 10 some S7,O00,OO0 which is
owned partly in this country, partly in Engan
But what is that debt,Swhich can be liquidated
in various ways, in comparison with the rich a.
LuUia, OF Texas. worth in wild state ten times
the amount of the debt? Texas has heaped up
debt taxes weigh her down, industry is paralysed,
all begotten by the predatory and ceaselsss incur
sions of the Mexicans upon her borders there.
fore, must she be Immediately admitted, or she
will find alliance and protection with England or
France. And are we willing TO see that have
we moro nat ional pride and honor are we will.
ling to engage in wars with England, as we inevl-
taby shall if Texas becomes an ally Of Brit.
ain, in which France will be made an umpire
and thereby set the world in blaze are We
ling thus to embark in war which will Co
millions upon millions, rather than offend Easl
land rather than interfere with political dema,.
gogues who fear the destruction Of their schemes q
rather than Stir up the puny hate of crazy persons
VINO raise hues and cries against annexation, be.
cause. forsooth, slavery may be increased or abo
ltionsts displeased rather than run against the
delicate opinions OF those who misinterpret the con
stituion, in order to frame some plausible excuse
under which to hide their animosity towards ma.
tonal question because it initiates against private
interests!
Of old Federalism raised just such hue and
cry against the Louisiana Purchase, as their
offspring the National lntelIigoncer wings dc now
against Annexalon--the same objections were
then raised--the same reasons were then advanc.
ed. Yet what has added more to the wealth of
our country than that Purchase Has it not made
the North rich Texas is a vas,er Louisiana, a
richer domain and the fruits of its annexation
the ill omens which the .blue-
cockade' federalist descendants may say they see
hovcri ng--will be rich and great in the same ra.
to. 1t will benefit the Farmers, Mechanics, Mer
chants, and Professional men--it will benefit Mex.
leo and the whole world. Where then, is the
heed which should be paid TO tho tug -h9a of Nnth
ern dissatisfaction Nothern threats Of dsso!u.
ton
We do not believe that chicancry, policy an Id
ambition. can delay much less put down this ques.
llon, but that Calhoun with his wisdom and sagac.1
Ity, will speedily adjust the treaty.
Surely the men who oppose this question.
through party, personal, or ambitious motives de-
serve the sharpest rebuko; more especially those
who move in "hgh places,' who would subvert
tho interest of the nation to mature their own
aims and aspirations. -r Er-