The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The Bulletin is a Wing paper; and lnasmuch
as a is said Mr. Clay is opposed TO apnexa-
lion, we should think The editor would not IN
dulge in idle speculation on such subject,
when such a course would be likely to iDIure
ils standing in The party. The Intelligencer,
however, may think differently.
From he NJ o. Commercial Bulletin
For more than year past we have entertained
no doubt that the British Government was endeaso
ring 10 establish for itself controlling influence IN
the affairs of Texas and early the 18th April
last we felt warranted in calling the attention OF our
readers to the subject under the assurance that for
the rumors that reached US from that. country and
from Mexico there must be some foundation. The
ntrgues, negotiations, whatever else they may be
called, had been conducted with SO much circum-
spection, that but few circumstances of tangible
nature could at that time be laid hold OF to support
the allegation. Still there circumstances which
assured that England was interfering in the affairs
OF Texas and Mexico, IN manner incompatible with
the true dignity and policy of the United States, as
the leading power of this hemisphere, if not, indeed,
directly hostile to their interests and institutions.
Almost az the same moment that we were calling
attention TO the subject, highly respectable city
contemporary (lhe Bee) published letter from a
correspondent in Texas, which not only confirmed
the suspicious which were entertained, but described
with considerable accuracy the projects which were
afoot, as they have since been partially developed
About the tine, individual then recently
from Texas, called on us with communication, in
reply TO the letter in the Bee, in which il was dis
unctly avowed that schemes for negro emancipation
in Texas, through the intervention of England,
discussed in influential circles both in Texas and in
London This individual has since figured pretty
largely in connection with the subject among the
Northern Abolitonists, and went afterwards on
a mission TO London, where he took part in the pro-
ceedIngs Of the English and Foreign ti-Savery
Society,"" and had communication, appeared by
the public prints upon the question in point with the
British Minister of Foreign Affairs, from whom he
received satisfactory assurances.
These are circumstances which were made known
to our readers months ago We recur to them now,
becausetbe subject having forced itself upon public
attention-many leading presses would persuade the
country that what has been said of British Interior
ence IN Texas, has no better foundation than surmse
and conjecture; and we consider il proper to show
that on however slight grounds the inference at
first drawn II was not drawn idly at hap hazard,
but was succeeded directly by circumstances to in
crease The probabilities of lis correctness. We shall
now follow up the proofs which have multiplied since
and which render il certain, that the British Gov
eminent IS negotiating and ntr gung for the possess
sion Of controlling influence in Texas and particu-
larry with view to effect negro emancipation in tina,
State, That II seems wonderful that any well. informed
person press should deny IT.
We pass over the circumstances connected with the
Puoiicatoh ol lhe letier OF ouuawry against Commo
dore Moore and his associates because however
direct the indications that ii was issued with the
knowledge and at the instance Of the English repre-
sentatiyes IN Mexico and Texas and for the purpose
OF still further embarrassing and weakening the latter
State we are not compelled to rely upon any thing
short OF positive testimony TO show that by the middle
OF June last the most intimate relations existed be-
tween Texas and England aud that the British Gov
eminent assumed position scarcely less than soye-
reign towards Texas.
1t was on the 18th Of June, that President Hous-
TON issued The Proclamation that armstice had
been established between Mexico and Texas This
document informs US in the first place that the cessa
uon OF hostilites is IN consequence of can official
communication received from Her Britannia Males
Tvs Charge d'Afairs in Texas founded on a des-
patch he had received I" from Her Malesty's Charge
dAiiaires IN Mexico" aEd, in the second place that
the armistice is only TO when due notice shall
have been formally announced through The same
tUnctionaTies viz. Her Britannia Maiest,'s Charge
dAfiaires, al the respective Governments -
There is no higher power in State than that which
dictates war and peace and this proclamation of
President Houston contains internal evidence more
than conhrmatory Of all that had been said by the
press Of this city of the active interference OF Britain
IN the politics of our neighborDg Republics and OF
the influence which that great power had obtained
over those weaker States.
About the same time that this proclamation was
issued the English and Foreign Anti Slavery Soci
ETY." held its annual meeting in London In the pro-
eeedngs OF tins body as published in the principal
London journals, we find that at one Of the .tngs-
Among variety Of other business, the discus.
sions turned mainly on Texas. Mr. Stacy said that
deputaton had an interview with Lord Aberdeen
Minister OF Foreign Affairs on Monday, and the
Earl promised that legitimate m ans should be spared
TO effect The great object of abolishng slavery in the
Republic Of Texas adding, that NJ underhand or
sinister policy would be adopted, but that the Britt
Government were determined TO proceed BY the fair
aud open interchange Of diplomatic intercourse with
Texas or its accredited representatives"
This the signal for opening the subject in the
London press, and II was discussed AID the project
urged upon Government with great zeal. Ii was
urged that the present opportunity was the most "a
yorabe one likely to arise for the nierposition of
Great Brtsin-the inlcrposlton being insisted upon
for reasons Of STATE apart from considerations of hu-
manity and philanthropy. Indeed, it was said Eng
land ought not TO have suffered Texas to separate
herself from Mexico Even the possession Of Florida
by the United States, II argued was the cause of
just alarm TO England for the safety Of her West In
dia dependencies and that owning Florida the ex
tension OF principles or policy in another direc
ton ought TO be jealousy watched. II was insisted
that when the United Sotes, some years ago caused
to be ntmated 10 the British Cabinet that this coun
try could not consent 10 the possession of Cuba by
any other European power han Spain, England should
have seized the occasion TO secure TO f,ioo the en-
tire country beyond the river Sabine. That opportu.
nifty however, having passed, II urged that the
British Government ought TO hasten to correct the
omission and avail itelf Of the present posture of az
fairs m MEXICO and Texas TO induce the latter to
emancpsie her negroes, and hedge in our Western
frontiers with territory having distinct and different
interests from ours.
These suggestions Of the press, however they may
have served to prepare the public mind, were lost
upon the Government Of England, which had ALREADY
taken steps in advance even Of the recommends
OF the newspapers The unofficial assurance Of Lord
Aberdeen to the Committee Of the Anti Slavery So.
ciety, was repeated on the 18Th Of August, more EN-.
phatcaly aud distinctly IN his place IN the House Of
Lords, and 10 answer TO question put to him as the
head OF the foreign department The conversation
here referred TO was published in our colums when
hrst received IN is county, but we rensert to-day
ION first page) for convenience Of reference; and
we invite the attention 10 il Of every reader who has