Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-07-11
SPEECH OF THE HON. WIN. sLADE

SPEECH OF THE HON. WIN. SLADE
In the Democratic Wing State Convention
Of Vermont, Oct 81, lsi3, the question being
the following resolution
RrsoLy,D. That we dcprccate the contemplated
annexation OF Texas to the Unlon.-We regard the
movemcn TO that end as orginaiing in a purpose to
perpetuate the Slave Power and deem it our duty
to declare that such anneIaon, II effected will be
virtual dissolution Of the Union-in, reducing as IL
vii, into the eonederacy, parties entirely beyond
the patton Of the Constitution thereby abolish.
ing the old by constitution Of political FAM
", and thus breaking up the foundations Of our ede
raj Union"
The increment for annexa,ion--its purpose
aud its result, are topics to which would SO.
licii a brief attention.
The Increment is Of no recent origin. /.
was among the first acts OF General Jackson's
administration TO seek cession OF Texas from
the government OF Mexico. The negocia,on
failed. Texas could not be obtained by ces-
sion: and thenreotward 1t was 10 be OBJ
famed by revolt aud annexation. To affect
this purpose emigraiions were encouraged and
encreased. Companies were formed upon
the basis Of pretended grants OF large Tracts
vt lands by the Government of Mexico; and
rights, in the form OF script, were disposed Of
to adventures, by agents in New Orleans,
New York, and o.her cities of the Union.
In 833, the movement became so far ma
tuned that revolt was proclaimed. Samuel
Houston. formerly Governor of Tennessee,
and subsequently, member OF Congress from
tAat State, was its leader who gave out, on
his arrival in Texas. that he was . in posses
sion OF the private views OF the President Of
the United States" and openly invited aid
from the United States. An invitation for
aid, and a disclosure OF the purpose OF the
revolt appear in the following extract from
his letter TO Gen. Dunlap, of Tennessee.
Having spoken of the force necessary 10
roul' The Mexican troops, he says,
For portion of this force we must look
to the United States. Ii cannot reach US too
soon. There is out one feeling in Texas. III
NV opinion; and that is, to establish the In
dependence of Texas, and 10 be attached 10
me United States. March as speedily as pos
slble with all the aid you can bring"
Here was an open invitation from the
Commander.in. Chief OF the TEXAN forces
for volunteers TO aid in wrestling from Mexico
his portion Of her territory. IN order 10 0nHel
II 10 the United Stdtss. The following iron
a Mississippi paper, (he Vicksburgh Regis
ieD will show how this invitation was res
ponded to-
Three Nuadrcd men for Teras.-Gen
Dunlap, OF Tennessee is about TO proceed Il
Texas with the above number of men. IN:
whole corps are now at Memphis. Every
man is completely armed, the corps having
lcen originally raised for the Florida war
THIS force, we have no doubt, will be able iC
carry every thing before it,"
Similar responses 10 similar invitations
were made extensively in the Southern ARK
Western States.
With the aid thus afforded the revolution
went on. On the second of March, 1886, III
declaration of independence was issued an'
on Inc 9Th Of the same month constitution
was formed. Invitations to embark IN TN
dsmemberment of Mexico, and anneaing
portion of it 10 the United States oecam
more open and urgent. The following iron
4 North Carolina Journal is specimen
" WHo WILL co TO TExAs
Major ]. ID Harvey, of lincolnion ha
been authorized by me, with the consent c
Mai Gen. Hunt, an agent in the Nesier
counties of North Carolina, 10 receive an
enroll volunteer emigIanis TO Texas, and VT
conduct such rs wish TO emgrate to ih7
Republic, abaut the first Of October next, I
,he expense Of the Republic Of Texas
J. u HENDERSON,
Brig General &C the Texan army.
August 10, 1886"
These efforts 10 excite the war spirit IN al
Of the Texian revolt, were seconded .
TeXian Land .lt bhers in various parts OF II
United States, arl by the universal sympalh
Of those who vi ,hed 10 extend and perpetual
slavery. Associations were formed. Col
iributlons of mohey were openly invited ar
arms and oihtr munitions Of war purcha 81
and sent 10 Texas. Volunteers for the w
were despatched under the name Of " En-
grants" and hravy guns shipped under Il
denomination II 4" hollow wafe,m while mar
nf 10Th went v houi any disguise whsieve
TarraRuy as the movements were in viol
tion of our laws ~ neutrality, no serious c
for, was made by our poble authorities
ares, them. % hcisi conniyance was, eve
where. the ord Of the day
Nor was this -. Cnter pretsnco OF II
cessi,y Of res,taiaiag the Indians IN Tex
rom committing hosi1iiues on our iraaiie
of which theie was 10 dlnger-Gonet
Gaines was or5eIed, with a portion OF /
V1ucd States troops, 10 march 10 Ter
lie obeyed, and took post al Nacogdoch
fty miles beyond The linz The eharae
Of his erpel idi,ion was thus described by
officer OF that Amy, in ls;er dated a,
r'gdorhes, an published In the Army
Navy Chronlcls. Referring 10 tbs object
1s expedition, be says
III i . crelie The impression IA Iei
Tea. Ae Government Of itc uni'et Sta
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