The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-16

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parties, the right of searching merchant vessels by
either party and expressly provides for the Of
this night, IN THE GULF MEXco' Ii provides
also Tor the exercise of this right whenever either of
The parties shall have 10 suspect that the vessel
Is or has been engaged in The slave trade or has been
lsd out for the said trade and all this To be done
whether the vessel carries the flag Of Texas or not
for saving US from the consequence Of the quntupe
treaty, and the right OF search which II granted by
inducing France to refuse to ratiy that treaty Gene
raj Cass Minister there has received nj deserved
| the thanks of the whole Amercan people. He de-
monstrated that such right of search would be fatal
10 the free navigation Of the ocean, and subject the
commerce of the world 10 the supervision of British
CRUISERS But here Is treaty, containing all the OBJ
noxious provisions OF the quintuple treaty, ia regard
10 the right OF search, and others that sl
dangerous. That treaty made, too, with nations
differing In language, and in many other respects,
from our own and therefore easily dlstngulsha-
BILE than the people and vessels of Texas. As the
flag not to designate the national character of the
vessel how these vessels Of Texas that are thus
TO be searched suspicion be dsti uisha BILE and
what is TO prevent American vessels and American
crews from being carried for condemnation within
The ports of England Recoect also that under
this treaty, the cruisers of England and indeed the
whole British navy or any part OF 1t, may be brought
INTO the GUY Of JMerieo and stationed in the narrow
pass commanding the whole outlet of the Gulf and
all the commerce to and from the Mississippi. To
the right OF search, under whatever name or form,
especially within our own seas, and upon our own
coasts, We never have assented, and never can
| assent but, here, under pretext of searching
| the vessels of Texas, the navy of England, or
any part Of II, may occupy the only outlet of
the Cult OF Mexico; and all our vessels entering
the Cult, or returning from the mouth of the MISS
slpp must pass by and under the vision of Brit
sh cruisers subject to seizure and dete non on sus
picion Of being Texas vessels concerned in the slave
trade. The British navy may thus also be quartered
on the southern OF Florida, and along the co ists
Of Cuba and Mexico, to seize upon CHba whenever
an opportunity presents. Such is the influence which
II is thus proved by official documents Great Brian
has already Obtained in Texas 1t is here proved that
Great Britain Offered her mediation" to Texas to
obtain peace with Mexico, and that she has already
induced Texas 10 assume, condtonalIy, million
pounds sterling Of the debt which Mexico owes in
England with all the accommodating interest from the
lst of January, 1885. A nation feeble as Texas
which should owe heavy debt in England, with
the payments secured by treaty would be as COM
pleely within British influence though already a
British colony, especially when consider the other
most extraordinary privileges which she has already
granted to England, including the right of search"
The following notice of British interference
in the affairs OF Texas, appears in the Houston
(Texas) Telegraph:
awe now learn, upon the authority of Captain
Elliot himself that England had advised Mexico
under no circumstances TO acknowledge the indepen-
as long possible; and in successful attempt at
annexation between the United States and Texas
took place, then TO go TO oar and England ,ood back
her IN the contest This confirms in the opinion
We have long entertained, that our Independence
will never be ackno aleGged by Mexico while there
is prospect Of annexation England will resist this
measure as long it can be resisted by diplomacy.
And our government journal admits that the inhu-
ence OF England Mexico is almost il n
tiIely unbounded.
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tempest-drven. They are alarmed-dismayed
at the uprising of the mighty spirit of the peo-
pie, which threatens their utter overthrow and
the proof of the fierce hostility which animales
the Wing leaders, who will control the party
If they acquire power, and who feel, and know,
and intend the issue TO be, Texas, now or never,
accumuates daily, with irresistible force, against
them. As part of such proof that is spread
over the land, the public attention is invited TO
the following extract from the late address Of
John Reed, Lieutenant Governor of Massachu-
sets Besides the alarm which II manfests, it
attests three facts:
First, That the election of Mr. Clay is look
ed TO with the hope tina, will forever defeat the
remuneration of Texas.
Second. That if Polk is elected, Texas will
be annexed.
Third. That, in great despair, the Wing
leaders are counting the abolitionists, and plead
ing piteously for them 10 come to the "rescue."
Extract from the late addres, Of John Reed the Wing
Lieut.. Governor Of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts IS anxious TO prevent the annera-
ton Of Texas, because such anne alton would be a
palpable violation of the Constitution because it
would increase and ensrge, and pepetuaie the slave
territory and slave power, They will endeavor, and
have no doubt will be successful in giving their
electoral vote for Messrs. Clay and Frelinghuysen,
for President and Vice President They would reject
. he. =, II, he 1n ted
because IL is unconstitutional and unjust. Will you,
who denominate yourselves o. tn, liberty party, er-
anime and consider the points and suggestions have
ventured to make. beg you 10 come TO the reseze-
Participate in the great revolution and rerm, which
| trust in God is abou TO take race. You cannot
choose Mr.. Brney. We are, as far | know,
agreed political views as to the policy of Gov
eminent generally, and most as.uredly agreed as to
the awful consequences which would result from the
annexation Of Texas If Nh. Polk is elected, Teros
iciu be anntIed | repeat unite with us, and share
The glory Of deftang the Tsras po. and saping ii,
try In reviewing these things have often express
ed the opinion that al least portion of the liberty
party would unite with the choice Of President
nd Vice President take satisfaction in ohershing
the hope Vesy respectfully,
JOHN REED
Let the patriots of the country be aroused to
renewed vigor, as our opponents turn with
Responding hope to the camp of the Abolition
lists Let your walch-word be, "Pok and
Teras, non and torerer, and no British
influence" Victory already perches upon our
banner, and the lone star Of Texas ascends in
triumph.
The subjoined table of facts speaks fearful
warning to the enemies of Texas, and is the
bow of promise to its friends. On-on-on TO
victory Let all who love their kindred and the
glory Of their country resolve to initiate and
equal the triumph Of their friends.
The following is the result in the seven
States which have voted since the nomination
of Polk. as contrasled with the vote between
Harrison and Van Buren, in 1910, taken from
the Wing Almanac, page u: