Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-06
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Gad rapidly DC.
RIcHMoSp, April Sd, 1874.
Dear Srs,-At my special request, and under The
same restrictions, mentioned in my first letter. Uhe
omissions oil names, mere praises &c.,) number Of
letters, 10 Senator Walker and Others showing the
progress oil public sentiment, upon the great question
OF the remuneration of Texas, have reached my
hands ana having some discretion in submitting them
10 the inspection of my personal rs well political
irienos, Know not how can well promote the OBJ
Jecs, winch The writers aim at srew them broad.
cast INTO the Enquirer, that they may awaken the
temptations oil other minds and bring proper scrunes
every where, to right results
would call your very special attention TO the two
hrst letters now nclnse They both from most dis
tngulshed WHIGs-Men who have both occupied and
are sun occupying most conspicuous pos',ions-each oil
them exercising n commanding influence in the Wig
party-one in the Norlh-one in the South-one in
New fork-and thes other in Tennessee: both of them
gentlemen oil decided abilities With what cogent and
admirable reasoning, the first letter maintains the
deep stake that the North md Eas, hive in the Rean
nexatlon. RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE.
WIG SENTIMENT on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AND
SOUTH.
EXTRACT 81 n Litter fr0m -, Gerry dishn
guished Wing Of the city Of Acto York, and holdne
conspicuous position htrs, to gentleman at Dash-
iagton, dated
"NEw YORK. March 10Th, 1871.
al, then, we reject the proposed annexation as a
matter of treaty either subject ourselves be
war; or, what would be more probable, the immed
clement of Texas with SONG powerful foreign ma
ton, Who Will assume the debts Of the Government,
establish ery posts, and, finally, the political adj
mlnIstraton. The people have not the capacity un-
aided, to defend themselves They nre no. in condi-
ton 10 support the expense OF independent nation
but they do occupy al extensive rich, and highly i'm
por'ant portion of country, every way TOO
temptation to Great Britain to be Eazarded By the u
States. shall BE- much disappointed, if il do not,
hereafter, appear that England has been making ad-
vances, and that her negotiations have only been
rested, from the difficulty attendant on an alliance
with country maintaining the practical doctrines OF
negro slavery.
"Ihe same cmbarIassmenis would not exist with
France-sie not pretending 10 the same adherence of
savery-bu she has no taste tact for colonization,
and must know, that, in this case she would be parti-
cnlary unsuccessful she could hold any perma-
nent influence over n people entirely different in
their habits, language, and empoyments from French.
men put France out OF the question; attempt on
her part would not BE- tolerated by Great Britain, it
might, If successful lay the foundation Of combined
powe. dangerous Ia English control the Canadas
"Fhe question :hen comes back, in my mind, TO a
mere question, whether tie United States shall adopt
Texas, part OF her confederate sovereignty, whe-
ther Grea, Britain shul! acquire ascendancy and
finally military possession, by of which we are
to be surrounded BY the only power of whom we have
any real and substantial for jealousy.
at is evident from the slavery notions Of Great
Britain redoent with fanaticsm in this hemisphere,
that the institutions Of the South could long endure
under the influences of The poison of such contact,
and it must necessarily follow the prospect o; such
mischief either that take Texas by annexation, or
that the Southern States selfdeence form sectional
association with that country. and organizing new
Governnen make offensive and defensive alliance
with England. The this matter is traced, the
greater will be The objections against dissent
alton become apparent
"Il Texas remain independent and unaded the ef-
forts at reconquest will involve US ultimately in war
with Mexico, and, in proportion 10 its procrastnaton
will the contest assume character Of general int
rest to The grea, family Of nations disturbing the public
peace and the other hand should Texas throw her.
self in the Of Great Britain, the vital and cardi
nal interest Of the South will be endangered, fearing
such event. the lesser injury will be sought, that Of
disunion
'.lf we abandon these, consequence OF refusal
10 unite with Texas, and admit that she should enjoy
only the patronage of Great Britain, would We moi
have borders potent rival competitor in the pro-
duction Of cotton, To he paid for in British manuiac
lures: and surrounded, should be, by English
Yorkshire smugglers, what would become of
nue. and American manufacturers
''ln less than Twelve months, the Southern States
wouli be supplied free oil duiy and those who now
see much evil in The project of annexation, would
then become lie mos; clamorous advocates II were
to speak 10 my Northern fellow citizens on this sub
icci, should most solcmny declare that not only
their interests but absolutely necessary TO maintain
the integrity OF the Union
In the matter of right as between the United States
and Texas, and both as concerns Europe, there can
be no dispute but, how far Mexico might consider
herself aEsrieved, cannot be ascersined, without
practical trial believe, utter little vaporng, I'M
pertnence, and Boosting, the whole matter w settle
down TO the permanent benefit Of Mexico and the u.
States in q treaty of mutual amty and reciprocal ac
commodalion. The right of sovereign people 10
amaIcamate with another, for common :.elfare, can
scarcely be contested by those powers who have been,
and are in the constant practice of receiving and dis
posing of masses of their Subjects without the
courtesy OF consultation. Look 10 Tie conduct OF
England in the East of France in Africa and Of Rus
STA in Europe and in Asia Have those nations scrn-
pied in their career of uggrandizement
| 81 have not contemplated the acquisition of Texas,
as subject of cupidity we have territory enough
and therefore, do not crave the accession; but es-
the annexation, not only necessary politically and
nationally but material 10 protect Northern in
dustry from the dangers of competition from an Illicit
combination trained in every arice Of disgraceful
smuggling and made the less hishonorabe because
It nav have been tolerated in the administration of Bril-
tish jurisprudence.
rAs far as this annexation may have future benr-
mo on the subject of slavery, feel assured that it
may lead to establishment favorable II emanci-
uation through series of arrangements, the emana.
lion and process of good ling and discreet judgment
materially alleviang to the South, without endanRcr-
,ur hc free Labor OF the NORTH the latter of which
would be rendered worse than slavery could Tic
phosophical mqolltlc and unphan,liropc efforts OF
visionary and wicked abal.tions;s sncceed,
"Thc establishment oia negro colony on the Pacific
Ocean would do much more 10 relieve the conntry,
than can yer be expected from The partial and insight
can efforts of the African Colonization Society. The
free negroes could be removed in masses, travelling
through fertile region without risk, supporting them
selves on their way and looking forward to respeota
bty in the land Of promise. In my and every event
esteem such al arrangement as the surest and sa'est
establishment for free negroes; they may be there in
slructed and prepared for the enjoyment of civil liberty
whou, which, independence wonld prove only source
Ct perpetual misery.
| "CLARKsyILLE, TEys., March H. 1914.
sSir-Although stranger to you, must be allowed
the pleasure of acknowledging TO you the delightful
and instructive treat had last night in reading your
powerfu and conclusive argument in favor OF The "a
nexa,ion Of Texas" | wish 10 God, that this Pamph
let was in the hands Of every American and Texan
and after the perusu 10 shu, the book and go 10 work
There is not moment to he lost. AM there i:
not an unprsiudiced mind throughout the Union, will
one particle OF sense who can resist the reasoning yol
employ convince them, beyond ell Controversy tina
Won are right Sir, it IS The most important book tia
ever was written for The benefit happiness and honor
America; and, Notwithstanding, you ere in opposition
10 my side of politics. yet should with the good peo