The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-14


might be 10 rouse them 10 one united ana power
full effort; sensibiy alive 10 the honor ana the
welfare OF the country, and jealous oi 'he en-
eroachments Of British power, as they properly
are the policy observed is. that OF silence mere
while me ohoie moral force Of me BIrhsh
name MAS brought 10 bear directly upon the
weaker power whom Mr. Elliot plies win every
cunning argument, and allurins hope. In The
first part of his letter, he cautiously, but dex-
trously, reproaches the Government OF Texas
with not having yielded TO the arrogant pfeten-
sons OF Mexico, ioho sought 10 treat her as
mere Department, and after urging multiplied
and ingenious excuses for the delays OF Mexico,
and the tardy exercise Of the Influence oil Eng
land in The behalf of Texas, he advances 10 The
special purpose Of bold and high-hdnded m
reference on The part of Great Britain, and tells
the Secretary Of Stale that IL is not too tate gel
If fhey WiH not prosecute the annexation, ana
piU piedge themselves dguins IL Tor me Ju-
ttre, 10 the corrupt and fdithiess Cabinet 81
Msrico. The recent warlike demonstration ol
Mexico against Texas is, unquestonably, under
the subtle strategy of British counseis, intended
to enforce upon the mind of President Houston
the necessity of listening 10 the propositions OF
the British Munster Mexican Commissioners
have gone 10 England, il is said, for the ostensl-
BILE object of getting money TO pay and supply
the army, which is designed to subdue Texas,
and certainly no observing man can doubt, WIN
the purpose al completing the British web WIN
which il is meant TO enclose The liberties oil
Texas, and circumvent the interests OF the Peo-
pie Of the United States.
submit an extract from the concluding part
of Mr. Elllol's letter. which is tolerably fair
sample Of the whole:
Extract from letter 10 the Ts,ian Secretary Of State
from the British Charge da6ares.
"GALvEsToN, April B. lo44
"The undersigned kinks he could not discharge
his duty ii he omitted TO express the earnest hope
that the Government and people of Teas wiH not
make the incaicuiaby heary sacrifice Of their sepa-
rate national erisence, under the impression that The
prospect of anilcable settlement with Mexico has
passed away. He believes that there is no good
ground Tor such impression and he Is also OF the
opinion that is slill in the power of the Government
of Texas 10 the negotiations with Mexico upon
hop full basis by reassurng that Government upon
point to which IT 10 Justly entitled to expect complete
reinsurance, before friendly negotiations with Texas
| are set on foot
"The undersigned cannot refrain from observing
that there want of evidence In the press of the
United States that very eminent and practsed states
in that country, firmly opposed to the annex
alton of Texas to that Union, either at ALL or at
leas, under any Other condition than the consent of
Mexico, peacefully obtained. Neither does II seem
be doubtful, judging from the sources, that
these opinions shared by large part of the peo-
pie of that conf, deracy. The undersigned trusts
that his sincere desire for the dependence and
prosperity of Texas, will be the for alludng
o these considerations, which, however, he has
10 intention TO dwell.
He will close this note with the renewed deca-
ration of the desire of her Majesys Government to
be helpful in the adjustment of this dispute upon
terms OF honor justice, aud advantage, both to Tex
and Mexico, and ruth the oppression Of the opinion
of her Majeys Government thai the preservation of their
independence is the best security Of the people Of 1eras,
for their ultimate prosperity, both political and CONNER
ciaL
He avails himself of this occasion to convey to
Mr.. Jones renewed assurances of the regard md dis
,nguished consideration with which he has he honor
to remain, his most obedent and faithful servant.
(Signed) CHARLES ELLIOT"
Labored comment would be useless. The de-
voted Official of great and powerful govern
ment puts forth all the arts of persuasion. The
period for menaces had passed away, and, ,ohile
The treaty is pending, he appeals again TO the
hopes of Texas, and the pledges of England
In the progress of events from December to
April, the British Charge at Texas, beginning
upon the question of slavery, and attacking the
United States in terms Of bitter severity, never
Losses sight OF his design TO defeat all our views
assailing our interests, lmplanting prejudices
against among our brethren, and by this last
letter, offering the largest temptations TO effect his
ends. What Amercan-l mean what true
Americau-wilI stand by quietly and approve of
this British Interference By has pOte? Or who
is IL will now venture TO declare that Great Bri-
tain is not convicted of direct and dctiue inter
ference against us Conricted By her olen
WifHess-by her opn official agent Does not
this close, unanswerably, the series of proof,
upon this subject. Every letter communicated
by the President 10 the Senate is noio sustain
I'd by official eridence. The question OF the
annexation of Texas here resolves itself into
an American and British question It's true,
military force is not employed. That has wise
ly become, IN these peaceful days of the i'm
proved morals and fortunes of nations rare
argument Half century ago and men
with bayonets were always depoyed upon ma
tons TO change their territory, their government
and their religion; bui, now, a more sttem
pered policy marches out upon mankind regi-
ments of IDEAS and the combinations Of vast
interests. In their fullest force, Great Britain
has employed these with untlring vigilance
against US in Texas.
To sum up the evidence of design and action in
few words, on the part Of England against US,
we hare private letters, from pirate and pub
lie men, history, and official dispatches, all
agreeing Even he who desires TO believe the
contrary must yield his conviction.
Those letters are potential-ther truth is
mighty. They all sustain the same facts
General Jackson speaks advisedly. President
Houston bears his testimony to the fact that il
is so, and, moreover, declares hims II, that the
failure OF the annexation OF Texas, nor, "woud
forever terminate expectation on her part"
VIII this satisfy The most sceptical7 Viii this
not prove that me annexation Of Terds has
no future beyond the pending contest? II
either fails forever with the election of MIR
Clay, or it must succeed with Colonel Polk, or
never Do not these letters sustain every po-
sition which have taken, and are we not call
ed upon by the solemn obligations which should
nerve the hearts of men, c0nsciou. that they are
engaged in the last-tie pery last peac ef.istrug-
gle, for the Liberties of the Anglo American
race, to staLd firm, to strike our blows with I'M
equalled zeal and manly forlitude, 10 sound the
tocsin OF alarm, TO summon the country TO the
rescue-each man his brother, and his neigh