Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-30
LEWIS CAss AND TEXAS

The letter of this gentleman will be found
below. He bids high for the nomnation-goes
for the Annexation under all cicumstances-plas-
tiers General Jackson-brings up all the old tales
about England and her desings-and upon the
whole proves clearly his title to be cassed among
the lowest Demagogues of the day. He is just
the man for those who wish to break down Van
Buren, TO use, for he is among the most pliable
OF Creation. He was an old Federalist Owed
ln'the wool, very proper preparation fora mod
ern Democrat-was at one time devoted adherent
OF MIR. Adams, but deserted him when he had no
longer any patronage to besow--became a warm
advocate of Gen. Jackson soon as that chief
clutched the "Spos"-was Bank man until il
became unsafe to entertain such opnons-wth
the zeal OF young convert, afterwards turned
against the Dank-and in fine, was, is and all
ways Will be, that which enureS most TO his own
advantage. He is the very beau ideal of a cand-
date, for those who wish to use him.
His letter is absolutely below comment Our
rsaders must take it for what it is worth
Richmond Whig.
DETRoIr, May 10, 1874.
Dear Sir,-In answer to your inquiry, whether
am favorable TO the Immediate annexation of
Texas to the U. States, reply that am. As
you demand my opinion only OF this measure,
and briefly the reasons which influence me,
shall conhne myself to these points.
shall not dwell upon the policy of uniting
cotermInons countries, situated like ours and
Texas, with no marked geographical feature 10
divide them, and with navigable streams penetra-
ting the territories of both; nor upon the common
origin OF the people who inhabt them upon their
common language, manners, religion, institutions,
and, In fact, their Identity as branch of the hui
man family. Nor shall urge the material inte-
rests involved In the measure, by the free inter-
course it would establish between the various
sections OF vast country mutually dependent
upon, and supplying one another. These consi-
deratlons are SO obvious, that they need no eluci-
dation from me.
But, IN military point of view, annexation
strikes me as still more important, and nv mind
has been the more forcibly impressed with this
idea from reading the able letter of General Jack
son upon this subject which has Just come under
my observation. With the intuitlve sagacty
which makes part of the character OF that great
man ana pure patriot, he has foreseen the use
winch European enemy might make of Texas
IN the event OF war with the United States. A
Judgement in that country would Law open our
whole southwestern border to his devastations
we could establish no fortress nor occupy any
favorable position; for the immense frontier nav
In vast many places, be crossed as readily as
man passes from one part of his farm to another
!he advantages an active enemy would enioy I'M
der such circumstances it requires no sapacity to
foretell. "
These considerations recall to nv memory an
a1tfcie which made Its appearance just before
4eft Europe, in leading tory periodical in Eng
land, which is understood to speak the sentiments
VI PoWctiui MS is FrdZer'S Magazines:
and more nefarious article never issued from
prohigate press. 1t ought to be stereotyped and
circulated from one end of our country to the
other, TO show the designs which are in agitation
against u.s. and to teach that our safety in that
mighty contest which is coming upon us, is in
knowledge of our danger, and in determination,
ny union, and by a wise forecast, TO meet it, and
defeat 1t. The spirit Of this article is sufficiently
indicated by its title, which was, "a war with the
United States blessing to mankind" | cannot
Ieier 10 IL at THIS moment, but must speak of it
from recollection. | have often been surprised it
mas not attracted more attention in our country
Its object was to provoke war with the United
States, and to lay down the plan of campaign.
which would soonest bring ii to fortunate con-
cluslon for EDga The basis of this plan was
the Organization Of the necessary black force in
the west India Islands, and its debarkation upon
our southern coast. The consequences which
our enemies fondly hoped for, in such case. but
WIN an entire ignorance of the true state of the
country were foretold with rare union Of phi
ianlhroPy and hatred. | wish had the number
at hand, 10 Gull some choice passages for your re-
nec,lop. ne result was TO be the destruction of
the Southern States, the ruin or depression of the
others and the dissolution of this great and plo-
Iious confederacy, on which the last homes of
freedom through the world now rest.
What more favorable position could he taken