Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1844-05-25
BENJAMIN +. GREEN. Esq, DC.
Mr.. Pakenham 10 Mr.. Calhoun.

WASHINGTON, APRIL 10, 1874
The undersigned her Brannic Msestys Envoy Extraor-
binary and Minister Penpoenary, has had the honor to
receive the which the honorable Mr. Calhoun, Secre-
ary Of State OF the United States pleased yesterday Ia
address him. containing observations despatch from
her Maestys Principal Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs
to the undersigned Of which the undersigned had the honor
at The request Of tho late Secretary Of State Mr. Upshu to
furnish copy, for the complete information Of the
Government of the United States
Mr.. Calhoun at the same time announces to the UNDER
signed by direction Of the President that treaty has been
concluded between the United States and Texas for the
nexation of Texas 10 this country part of ts territory,
which treaty will be submitted without delay the Senate
for its approval
Mr. Calhoun further takes occasion enter into expana-
tons the motives which have induced the
OF the United States adopt their present policy with regard
to Texas and he concludes by presenting certain remarks
founded statistical information, in defence Of the nsu-
lion Of slavery established in portion of this Re-
public and proof Of the necessity Of tdkng for
its preservation.
1t is not the purpose Of the undersigned in the present
communication to enter into discussion with Mr. Calhoun
resp citing the project thus formally announced the part Of
the Government Of the United States Texas to the
American Unon-that duty WILL if thought necessary, be
fulfilled by higher authortys less is the undersigned dis
posed to respass Mr. Cahoun attention by offering any
remarks upon the subject Of slavery expounded in Mr.
Calbouns note That note will be transmitted to her Ma
esys Government by the earliest opportunity and with this
Intnaton the undersigned would for the present content
himself it not for the painful impression created his
mind ny observing that the Government OF the United States
far from approaching at their just value the explanations
furnished by her Majesty Government in spirit Of frank
and good faith well calculated to aay whatever anxiety
this Government might have previously felt the particular
points Which those explanations have reference appear
have found arguments that communication favor of the
contemplated annexation Of Texas-hus, were assign
ing to the British Government share in the responsible
ity of transaction which hardly fail to be viewed in
many quarters with the most serious objection
All such responsibility the undersigned begs leave, in the
name OF her Majestys Government, ut and most posi-
lively to dscam Whatever may be the consequences Of
that transaction, the British Government will look forward
without anxiety the judgment which will thereon be pass
ed by the civilized world in far shall apply any pro-
vocation furnished by England for the adoption of such
measure.
With the political independence of Texas only has
Great Britain disavowed all intention interfere but is
well known fact that her most jealous exeons have been
directed towards the completion Of that independence by OBJ
tanning its acknowledgment at the hands of the only Power
by which it was seriously disputed
Great Britain has also formally disclamed the desire
establish in Texas any dominant influence and, with
spec to slavery she not conscious Of having acted in
sense TO cause just alarm to the United States.
From the avowed desire Of Great Britain slavery
abolished in Texas is inferred by the Government of the
United States that England endeavong through her d.
pomacy make the abolition Of slavery condition the
acknowledgement of the independence Of Texas by Mexico
If Mr. Calhoun will have the goodness to refer
the copy Of Lord AbeIdeen DESPATCH which lies before him.
he will find the following exposition of the intentions Of
Great Britain this point which the undersigned fsered
himself would have been sufficient forbid any such infer
encu With regard Tas, that TO see
slavery abolished there, elsewhere and should
Jolce the recognition OF that country by the Mexican
Government should be accompanied by engagement on
the part of Texas to abolish slavery eventually and under
proper conditions throughout the Republic But, although
we earnestly desire and feel be duty promote
such consummation, shall interfere unduly or
with improper assumption Of authority, with either
party (ether Mexico Texas) in order ensure the
adoption Of such We shall counsel, but shall
not seek compel unduly control either party So far
as Great Britain is concerned, provided other States
with equal fobearance those Governments will be fully
liberty TO make their unfeuered arrangements with
each Other both in regard 10 the abolition Of slavery and
oil other points"
The undersigned takes advantage Of this opportunity TO
renew to the Hon. Mr. Calhoun the Of his high
consideration. II. PAKENHAM
Hon. j. G. CALHOUN, DC.