The Arkansas banner., 1844-01-02
ANNEvATInN- nE TEXAS

Louisville Journal, the fEst note Ot oppOsI- tion to this great measure. Wethen express ed our belief that the Journal was mistaken in supposing that the Western States would oppose the annexation of Texas to the Union. Subsequent intelligence, from various parts of the country-east, north, south and west, confirms that belief, and satisfies us. more than ever, that we had not misapprehended the opinions and feelings of our countrymen, in this matter. Even in Kentacky-the Jour nafs own State, and close at the Journals own door-the voice of the people has spo- ken, in terms not to be misunderstood nor disregarded. \ public meeting, without dis tinction of political party, has been held in Carroll county, Ky, which adopted resolu- tions of the very strongest character in favor ofannexation. That meeting appointed com mittees to urge their feIlow-citizens to action on tais great subject,sto urge their represen- tatives in Congress to exertion in its behalf, and to ask of the probable candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency their views upon It.
 The preamble to the resolutions, adopted by this meeting, discusses the question brief ly, but ably, in is several relations. The resolutions themselves are as clear, and as strong, as language can express them. We, here, copy four of the resolutions, which embody the feelings and determination of the meeting =
 '' Resozred, That where the vital interest of the nation, or any part of 1t, is involved, We arc opposed to all temporizlng sacrifices to any narrow views of political strategy, and that we trust our own noble State will be foremost in d unanimous and heart-stirring appeal to her sister States from Maine to Lou isiana, to come forward now, fearlessIy disre- garding how their action will operate on this or that mans prospects for the Presidency, ayow their determined resolution on this sub ieet, momentous as it may be, to our very existence as a nation.
 :. Rcsolced, That we will, to the utmost of our ability, concentrate all our energies yield all our prep ssessions-harmonize all dissensions-lor the accomplishment of this weighty and essential proposition. If ne- cessary for a compromise, we are willing that the Bank, the sub-Treasury, and the Dis tributlon bill, may sleep for the next four years, and the Tariff remain undisturbed
 :. Resolred, That we will frown upon any asBirant to the Presidency who shall prove so recreant to the highest glory and best in- torast, f bis rafi0,, o, f1 apIoax-,,- +, ,.esa-d the admission of Texas by entangling 1t with any minor considerations of home policy.
 s' ReS0lced, That in our name as men, as Republicans, and as Americans, we invite the nation of Texas home to our bosom and we pledge ourselves for the whole Union, that her s' Lone Star' shall be received into the .' Staf-sPangled Banner.n Let her, there fore, come forward boldly, with her CoHsti- tuition in her hand, and knock at the halls of Congress for admission. We will not call a blush of shame for our representatives by doubting her success. Let not the man who would oppose 1t dare return to the State he degrades by his refusal. His very mother, and wife, and sister, would turn from him in sorowful rebuke.n
 Such are the resolutions. They breathe spirit we admire and approve. They reflect the highest honor on the patriots who adopt cd them.
 How will 1Ir Clay respond to them'
 How will the Louisville Journal receive them?
 What will the Arkansas Gazette do in re- lation to them3
 MEXICAN RELATIoNs.-A very spirited correspondence has recently passed between Mir Upshur, our Secretary of State, and Gen. Alnloatc, the Mexican Minister, in relation to the annexation Of Texas. The letters of Mr Upshur speak the language of an American