The Arkansas banner., 1844-06-05
For He .5lf6aDsas Banner.
 WAsuINGroN ClrY. 10th May. 1911.

l your readers, have, as "a locker on Ill Vienna,o been ''takin' notes, D for their benefit, and hope you'll sprint 'em,o should they be found agreeable. Of old, was wont 10 cast my bread upon the waters through your neighbor, the Gazette, whilome an advocate of the democratic party, but as have heard that 1t has departed from its faith, and com menced woIshipping false gods, must cen, as it is joined 10 its idols, let it alone. So reqaiescat ia pace
 The all-absorbing topic just now is the l Annexation of Texas, and although all con- cur in the necessity and utility of its ulti- mate union with this country, much heart burning Is experienced in the ranks of both the great political parties by which this coun- try IS divided, as to> the proper period at which such union should take place. In fact the enthusiasm of the friends of the '.lone star" is such, that shall not be surprised to see candidate for the presidency selected almost with the sole reference to the subject of annexation. The Democratic Convention which assemblies at Baltimore on the 27th inst, will doubtless give this matter serious consideration; but notwithstanding the well known wishes of the great mass of our peo- pie, and especially that portion comprising the democratic party, fear we shall have 1 forced upon us a candidate 2tho IS not 1eith uS onHtis tital question. ] trust itmay be other wise, but with the lights before me, judge that the friends of Texas appear to stand no | chance of success Ill the event of the cleo ton of the two prominent individuals who are likely to be the rival candidates for the next Presidency. IL Is true that since the agi- tatlon of this subject, the republican members of Congress, guided by the palpable wishes of the people, have conversed on the subject of taking up some unexceptionable friend of the cause, whose success could admit of no doubt; but though this may cause some stir Ill tEe convention, yet, as l have before said, the decree of who shall be the candidate of that body, has gone forth. Yesterday, the Senate, after a secret session of some half dozen hours, concluded to take off the in- junction of secresy from their proceedings ill regard to Texas, so that we shall be daily advised of the progress of events concern ing that country. The treaty, in its present shape, cannot pass, inasmuch as a two- thirds vote Is requisite for that purpose; but should the proposed plan of joint resolu- ton be carried into effect, there can be no doubt of its passing both houses by a large majority.
 Y ou will have leaned ere this, of the de- feat ot the bill reducing the duties on imports, and the consequent continuance in force of the lnlqultious system of protection. The result Was brought about by the votes of the Pennsylvania democrats, assisted by few struggling votes from New ork and Massa- chusetts, where the manufacturing interest reigns triumphant. ,4H the wAigS qeent against reduction, except Mf. ChappeG of Georgia. Notwithstanding these delalcations, however, four coles would have turned the scale, the motion to lay the bill on the table being l05 to 99. No hope, therefore, need be entertained by the South that the present Congress will do anything to relieve them from their burdens. The great author of this miscalled "Ameriean system'' was in the House of Representatives at the time the bill was defeated, and his presence no doubt gave his southern allies sufficient temerity to vote against their better judgment He (Mr. Clay) departed for Ashland, via Wheeling, a few days since.
 The bill making appropriations for the continuation of the Cumberland road, has passed the Senate, and is now on the House calendar. From present indications, 1t will succeed, should 1t ever be reached-which, by the way, is the great difficulty with bills of similar nature. The subject of the Red River Raft has been alluded to several times since the commencement of this session, and 1t is to be hoped that this serious obstructo1 to Western travel will recieve that attention from Congress whichits importance demands. This, however, is more of president-making assemblage, than any thing else, and but little good may be expected from it's deliberations, notwithstanding the continued efforts of the acorkiag members 10 get the Houses in humor for business. Of the fate of the seve- raj measures calculated for the interests of your meridian, refer you to the daily jour- nals; but may remark, cn pasSant, that your delegation is one of the most indelati- gable and talented in the present Congress. and deserves well of their constituency for their arduous and untiring efforts in accom- plishmg whatever may tend to the interest of Arkansas, and the welfare of her citizens. 1t is gratifying also to add that their success III many instances is often, attributable to the personal respect entertained for them by the members generally.
 The position occupied by Resident Tyler, at the present time Is curious one; and if he had decided upon occuping it immediately after his first veto, he would have proved a serious obstacle to the exaltation of those who now ''headn him. ''Better late than never,n however, and we must give him all due credit, for the firm stand he has taken in defence of southern rights. His convention at Baltimore, must, of course, prove failure; but such has been his luck heretofore, that shall not be astonished to hear of him making bold stand, even though he fall under it; but, we shall sec all about it in short time
 Bills for the reduction of the Army and Navy have passed the House, but the Senate has so saddled them with amendments, that the friends of both services have no cause to fear the carrying out of the proposed cutting l INlun \ Ah11sn. hn ln,1ht .,.nt tI. A.......