The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-05-24

The first document IS letter lrori
Messrs. Van Zandt and Henderson, the
Texan agents, 10 Mr.. Calhoun, alleging
the desire of the Texan people for ,ha an
nexation aud showing the assets and liza
bilities Of the single star republic as fol-
lows land unappropriated, 1856, Ill ,3l7
acres; debts OF various descriptions, ~,
900, 900.
Next is a letter from Mr.. Van Zandt TO
Mr.. Webster, Dec. IA, lsi2, showing the
brutal and civilized character Of the war
waned by Mexico on Texas, and urging
the interference of the United States eth
er 10 stop il or enforce It's conduct IN
more christian fashion.
The next is a letter from Mr.. Upshur TO
Mr.. Murphy, four Charge in Texas,) da-
ted August 8, ls43, in which he repeats
rumor founded on II private letter from
citizen in Maryland, that England desir-
ed tie abolition of slavery in Texas. On
this slender foundation long argument is
based, showing the bad effects of British
influence in Texas, morally, politically and
commercially. Mr. Murphy replies, show
ing this movement was designed to be eff
iected upon proposition made by MIR.
Andrews, of Texas, and ihut for meddlng
with the matter he was subsequently drlv-
en- out Of the republic by force. He adds:
But the negotiations nor on foot betireen
7'eras and Merico, through the media
ton or rather under the control of Great
Britain have changed entirely the whole
character of affairs, and demand the most
prompt and energetic action OF the Gov
, ernmen, of the United States.
The people of Texas love their constitu-
ton and forms of government and ninety
nine out Of a hundred pould die for hetr
: preserration.
The constitution of Texas secures to the
master the perpetual right to the slave,
and prohibits the introduction Of slaves in
. to Texas from any other quarter than The
United States.
3 If the United States preserves and Sc.
: cures to Texas the possession Of her con,
sti,ulion, and present form Of government
: then have we gained all that we can de-
: sire, and also all that Texas asks or wishes
He deprecates the idea Of Texas sub
= hitting to Roman Catholic country, and
; asks the U. States TO take ground in hel
behalf.
;, Another letter from Mr.. Murphy, dated
4 Sept. 30, reiterates these opiniIns.
Next is letter from Mr.. Upshur to
q MIR. Murphy, urging him TO keep up fire.
r quent and free communications with Mr.
. Thompson, u. $. Minister at Mexico.
i The next is letter from Mr.. Upshur IL
b Mr.. Murphy, marked confidential, ant
. dated September 22d, lS43, which goe:
y warmly into the subject, deprecating Brit
in interference, expressing doubts how
:, 'sr Congress and the people will sustain
:, Tyler in his views, and endeavoring t'
:. show that the interests of the North, !
properly understood, would appear 10 be il
unity with the wishes of the South.
{ Next is a letter from Mr.. Upshur t.
81 Mr.. Everett, our Minister 10 London, da
" ted Sept. 2s, 1913, expressing anxiety a
u TO the intentions Of England With regard t,
: slavery 10 this part of the world, and quot
e states the sObsiante 81 an iIf'Ndaiapt Madg \,
: Lord Brongham, Of Lord Aberdeen, as {,
:, the policy pursued by the British Govern
: ment with regard TO slavery in Texas
" Lord Aberdeen was reported to have snit
: that he wns treating with Texas, for The
: abolition of the slave trade" Mr. Upshu
requires Mr. Everett 10 make himself ac
quained with the British Government, ant
: to communicate fully and often with biz
own.
: Accompanying this was sent a confden
! tful laItar A. E,.r,I, IL
views more at large, and with increased
urgency, AMI arguing IN praise Of the do
nestle institution"
Next Mr.. Upshur writes 10 Mr.. Van
: Iandt, proposing 10 open negotiations for
a treaty Of annexation. Date, October 0,
, 1913.
Next is Mr.. Eyerott's reply TO Mr.. Up.
shur's first letter. Date, November 3,
le43. We extract the following:
had an interview with Lord Aber-
deem the first day Of his return to town.
having requested il while he was moi in
. the country.
Lord Aberdeen snid he was glad had
mentioned this subject, for it was one on
which he intended himself to make some
observations.
; Ills attention had been called 10 some
; suggestions in the American papers in ia.
vor oil the annexation of Texas 10 the
Union, by way of counteractug the de.
signs imputed to England and he would
say that # tins measure were undertaken
on any such grounds, it would be wholly
without proYocation. England had nc.
knowledged the independence of Texas,
and had treated and would continue 10
treat her as All independent power. Tia,
England had long been pledged to encour.
age the abolition Of the slave trade and of
slavery, as far as her influence extended
ana IN every proper way f.; but had no wish
TO interfere in the internal concerns Of for.
eign Governments.
she gave her advice where she though,
II would be acceptable, in favor of the nh.
clifton OF slavery, but nothing more. In
reference 10 Texas tho eun,ae,;s a