The Arkansas banner., 1844-10-16


 The farming, manufacturing, maritime an,
 mercantile interests all claimlhe peculiar con
 sldefatlon of the national Congress Texas klndependent, would te free from the aoifa
 tons arising from this condition of thinrs.- i he interests of the North and South reD
 der It almost two distinct nations. Tn, l question ot slavery cannot arise in Texas 0ne portion of the republic cannot on tbf,
 subject be arrayed against another By an. nexation we should subject ourselves 10 tbt
 hazard of tranquility and peace on this sub. Ject' which, as separate power, would no
 exist. The debt of Texas is a mere s.dror Tn the bucket.7 Our public domain compli- ses at least l50,000000 acres of land. with every delightful variety of climate, and every
 natural advantage which country of the same extent conld possibly enjoy.
 but, notwithstanding take this view ot
 things, my deliberate judgment has led me to the conclusion, founded upon an intimate ac- qualntance with our condition. that the pre- sent policy of Texas dictates that should uhreseryedly cooperate in the contemplated measure think it wisdom growing out of necessity, and not an abandonment of prinei- pie. If there is any selishness i'll my heart.
 do not know it. have now lived for hall centnry, and thirty years of that time l have been chiefly engaged in active employ 1 ment for (as beieved) the advancement of human happiness. How far 1 may have been useful, IS a question l never ask How my actions are to be appreciated, so they are right, ] never care. l have been actuated all my life from feelings of honora- ble emulation, but not those of empty amb- ton, nor the idle vanity of commanding the plaudits merely of the world Circumstan- ces have thrown me into prominent.a and re- sponslble situations; and, like yourself, Ge- neral, have received a full share of abuse. But that has never deterred me from doing what 1 believed to be right, regardless of consequences.
 have no desire to see war renewed again i'll Texas. It IS not the apprehension of per sonal danger that would alarm me, but rather the deleterious influence it has upon our po- pHlatIon. The revolution has already intro duced into Texas more wicked and ambitious men than could be desired in our present condition. In armies and in camps, such men have an opportunity Of extending their acquaintance, and Of deriving some promi- hence from association, which totally dis qualities them for usefulness in a peaceful community. Unwilling to embark in the useful ayocations in life, in many instances they become restless demagogues or useless loafers. They are either ready to consume the substance which they have not earned, or to form combinations uHiavorable to good order and the administration of the laws Peace to Texas would relieve Us from such people; and ii the absense of their baeful influence give to society a vigorous conslitu- ton and healthy complexion. All the evils which we have experienced have resulted from such characters and unless we have peace permanently established among us, we cannot tell when September election might subject the country to the misrule of such men for three years.
 Furthermore, wish to reside in land where all will be subordinate to law, and where none dare to defy its mandates. | have arrived at that period of life when l earnestly desire retirement and assureance that whatever l possess will be secured to me by just laws, wisely administered. This privilege l would deem rich requital for whatever may have eperlormed useful in life. With it, would be happy to retire from all the cares of public station, and live in the enjoyment of the reflection that, if had been seryieeable to any portion of mankind, their and happiness were ample recom- pense. would give no thought to what the world may say of me, when l can transmit to postcrty the reputation of an honest man
 \ special minister, together with our re- sident charge, has been appointed with full powers and despatched to consummate the work of annexation. But that you may be the more perfectly informed of everything in- terestng connected with the subject, have directed my private secretary and confden- tial friend, W. D. Miller, esq, to convey my personal salutations and embraces to veu, with authority to communicate everything and upon every subject. Mir Miller is a young gentleman who has been connected with me in my office since the commence ment of my present administration. He knows all my actions and undertakings, all my motives. have concealed nothing from him, nor will he conceal anything from you. Mr. Miller bears despatches to the secret le- gation al Washington. If you should desire to send any communication to Washington, you will find hm ready writer, and he will take pleasure in serving you.
 Now, my venerated friend, you will per ceive that Texas is presented to the United States as bride adorned for her espousal. Butif, in the confdenthope of the Union, she should be rejected, her modification will be indescribable. She has been sought by the United States, and this is the thild time she has consented Were she now to be spurned, it would forever terminate expectation on her part; and it would then not only be left for the United states to expect that she would seek some other friend, but all Chrstendom would justify her in course dictated by ne- cessity and sanctioned by wisdom. However adverse this might be to the wishes or the United States, in her present situation, she could not ponder long, The course adopted by the United States, if it stop short of annex alton, will displease France, irritate England, and exasperate Mexico. An effort to post pone 1t to>a more convenient season, may be