New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-29

This version OF the ridiculous transaction played
of ia l.ondon as understood here BY several inteu-
cent citizens who had conversed with Andrews. al
ter his return on the subject may 10 illustrate
the meaning of your London correspondent in that
part of his statement OF Andrews proposition which
would seem TO treat the money by the Abolition So
cety, 10 be advanced, IS loan.
Bu, the negotiation now on foot between Texas
and Mexico through the mediation or rather under
the control OF Great Britain. has changed entirely
the whole character oil Affairs, aud demands The
most promp, and energetic action Of the Government
Of the United States.
Mr.. Murphy does not say what this 'negotla-
ton" is The rest of the letter is filled with ar-
gent advice to the United States to take an ' i'm
mediate quick step" for the safety Of the beloved
domestic institution.
To the same effect is another letter from Mr.
Murphy, dated September %.
Next letter from Mr.. Upshur to Mr. Murphy
urging him to keep up frequent and free commun-
cation with Mr.. Thompson, U. 5. Minister at
Mexico.
Then follows letter from Mr.. Upshur to Mr..
Murphy, Of September -, from which we take
the following:
You will learn, from nv last public despatch, for
warded By Mr. Abel, the apprehensions felt by this
Government in regard 10 the policy and measures ni
England in the Gulf of Mexico. She claims TO have
al this moment Il controlling influence there, and
her statesmen in Parliament speak openly OF the
necessity OF :" maintaining her ascendency' ii Is
not possible 10 misunderstood her. So far as this
Government is concerned ii has every desire 10 come
To the aid OF Texas, in the most prompt and electua
manner.
How far we shall be supported by the people,
regret TO saw is somewhat doubtful. There is no
reason TO fear that there will be any difference OF
opinion among the people OF the slaycholdlng States
and there Is large number in the -sIaveho!dnS
States with views sufficient" liberal 10 embrace u
polio, absolutely necessary 10 the salvation o! The
South, although in some respects Objectionable 10
themselves
The North would find in i, a new or least an
enlarged market for their manufactures. cLeapen-
ing oil cotton, the principal raw material, new field
for their commerce, and considerable extension of
their navigating interests. Of this have every rea-
son 10 hope they will soon be convinced; effort
will be spared 10 lay the truth before them.
iii, should he successful, the desnies of Texas
will be bright indeed ii ii should fail, she will at
least be no worse ofthen she is at present. Hence
she has every motive to hold TO her present posi-
sition and 10 yield netbing 10 British c0unsels or
British influence. She may rest assured that the
very moment that she shall commit herselto British
protection, she will be the lamb in the embrace OF
the wolf.
| cannot, of course, authorize YOU TO say these
tnnES Ill I'LL Di, DtCuu-c w fpt hl'ON
far Congress will be disposed TO sustain the meo-
sures of the Executive. My object is merely to en-
able YOU to understand our views and feelings, and
10 estimate The chances Of success in the policy
which we wish to pursue.
You can make them known, in an unofficial way
10 any extent 10 which you may think II prudent 10
20. AT all cvcnts, Texas must moi be permitted to
throw herself into the arms of England, under any
impression that this Government, or this people, Is
either hostile or even cold toward her
Permit me earnestly to urge upon YOU the most
unliring vigilance Of: the movements OF the British
Government She ia pushing on her policy more
rnpdv than she herself intended. and IFS results
threaten TO endanger the peace Of the world. Our
country has an interest in it, which involves her des
tinra.
Next despatch from Mr.. Upshcr to MIR. Ever
cit, September II, 1343:
SIR: The movements Of Great Britain, wit, re-
spect 10 African slavery, have al length assumed :
character which demands the serious attention OF
this Government. So long rs we were permitted
TO believe that the effort to abolish slavery was con-
fined TO private individuals, actuutcd by sense OF
Justice or feeling of philanthropy, we were content
10 leave the :sue 10 the calm reason Of our people
and the guarantee of our Constitution and Laws.
But il now wears different aspect and presents
itself in much more formidable attitude. There
are MANY and strong reasons Tor believing that the
abolition Of Domestic Slavery through the cont
nent and islands OF America is leading object in
the present policy OF Eng land. If that policy was
confined to her own dominions we should have no
right TO complain.
But if it be her purpose to extend her policy to
other countries, and TO use her influence TO bring
about state of things calculated seriously 10 affect
the institutions of nearly half the States OF our I'm
ion, the duty which We owe, not only 10 our inter-
es,s but TO our independence and dignity, demands
a prompt and decided counteraction on our part.
The remarks of Lord Brougham and Lord Aber-
deem in the House of Lords, the 18th OF August,
as reported in tho London Morning Chronicle OF the
succeeding dav, have attracted the President atte-
ton.
The language attributed to Lord Brougham is per-
fcctlv explicit and plain. He is hostile 10 slavery
upon principle and anxious TO abolish II everywhere
He is however particularly DESTROYS 10 abosl! in
Tcxas, because the abolition OF ii in that country
will in his opinion. necessarily lead 10 the same re-
suit in the United States.
Whether or not the language attributed TO LoIu
Aberdeen was meant 10 extend beyond the single
fact of the liberation of the slaves OF Texas may per-
haps admit of doubt But it is fairly susceptible Of
much more extended constructions.
Lord Brougham had spoken OF the abolition oil
slavery in the United States as necessary aud pro-
mnent consequence of the abolition OF 1t IN leSas
and Lord Aberdeen him that every effort on
the part oil her Majesty : uo'eIHliiSht "o"i' ~"
thar result which was contemplated by his noble
friend !, is quite clear that the abolition OF slavery
in the United States the most important result
contemplated by Lord B.ougham: and II Is not I'M
reasonable to suppose that was the most prominent
in the mind OF Lord Aberdeen.
The President would be reluctant 10 believe that
any design unirendly TO this country, or aiming at
the institutions OF any OF the States OF our tnon
enters into the policy of England. lie cannot how
ever, look with indifference upon such declarations
as these, made by her leading statesmen, and with
the full authority OF her Government. lie attaches
the importance to these declarations, because
cciyed from other sources all tending to the con-
cluson that the policy of England, in regard TO the
abolition OF negro slavery, is not limited to Texas
alone.
Hence i, is OF great importance that this Govern
ment should be fully and accurately informed IN re-
gard to the intentions and measures OF the British
Government with reference TO African slavery on
this side the Atlantic. Our own policy will neccs-
sarily be affected by hers.
The object of this Government is to discover