The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-02

The Texas Question in Europe.
We give In this days paper in another column,
several curious extracts from the leading London
journals In relation to the annexation OF Texas to
this country, now before the people for determl-
nation, having been rejected in the form of atreaty
by the Senate. /. will be observed that nearly the
whole London press, of both parties, and, we may
add, that also Of Paris uniform in hostility to
this movement the part of the United States.
and assail II with degree OF bitterness which
would seem to spring from some secret and unac-
countable motives of opposition
Our readers will perceive, from the extracts
which we give, with what degree of almost
trenzied malignity the Leading journals of Great
Britain attack this country account of the move
ment for the annexation OF Texas to the broad
lands OF the Union. The Partisan journals fully
participate in the spirit displayed by their London
contemporaries, and one would imagine, from the
tone and language OF their articles this subject,
that they were assaillng some unexampled act OF
national robbery and violence the part of this
Republic. II is stated that protest from the
French King against the treaty of annexation, was
In the hands of the Minister some time ago, but
was withheld on account of his conviction that the
Senate would not ratify that deed.
The conduct of the British and French govern
ments in this instance is remarkably illustrative of
that mpudence and effrontery for which they have
been SO long conspicuous in their dealings with
other powers. No one needs to be reminded Of
the character Of the uniform policy Of Great Britain
IN adding to her dominions She has ever acted
on he old fashioned maxim that Might makes
Right" Colony after colony has been annexed to
her imperial domains with the most INSCRIPTIONS
disregard Of justice or honesty, and after the per-
petration Of horrors at which humanity turns pale
And look at the French Government at this mo-
ment-engaged in bloodthirsty war for the pur-
pose of annexing territory to which she has not
a shadow Of just claim And yet the moment that
this republic announces its intention Of receiving
into It's embraces province originally belonging to
IT. and which asks to be again united to it, those
grasping and ambitious governments Of the old
world raise yell of defiance and opposition, as if
they were indeed entitled to interpose any
obstacle
The secret of this opposition is easily explained
The old monarchica, tyranncal dynasties Of Europe
regard with just alarm the progress Of this country,
and the vast influence which it exerts upon the
popular mind Of the old world. The sublime spec
tacle of twenty millions OF freemen, selfgoverned
yearly making gigantic stridesto an imperial power
such as the world has never yet seen, being one,
the daily observation Of which, by the masses of
Europe, is so emnently calculated to stimulate the
down-trodden masses of Europe into active exer
ton for liberty, cannot fail to excite in the minds
OF their task-masters feelings Of the most malig
nant hate. And this deep-rooted hostility is ever
and anon bursting forth, as event after event pro-
claims the increasing advances of this country to
greater strength, and more extended dominion
This explains the loud-mouthed opposition OF the
London and Partisan journals TO the annexation OF
Texas. But Texas is ours, and must be ours.
PROGRESS OF THE "RINr" IN THE UNITED STATES
"A little repeal meeting was held up town some
where last night, and few dollars collected. So
1t will be all over the country, where there are
dozen 1rishmen whose patriotic feelings can be
wrought upon, so that those who follow this bust
ness Of collecting "rint' can get the way to their
pockets.
The funny thing in this business is, that all this
money goes into the treasury of England. 1t is 10
pay OConners fine; SO here we have the curious
spectacle Of Irshmen in this country tolling and
sweating from one end OF the week to the other,
and denying themselves some of the necessaries of
life, in order to be able to contribute few dollars
to be poured into the pocket of the English govern
ment. They had better begin and collect fund
tor the purpose Of paying off the national debt OF
Great Britain at once
SLAMMs LIBEL ON SroNE.-We published the
other day brief report of the trial of Slamm be-
fore Sheriff's Jury, for libel on Stone, with the
verdict of $1,000 damages. On the first glance one
would suppose this rather severe verdict, but a
little examination of the merits of the case, show