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THE U. 8. GAZETTE AND TEXAS.

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THE u. 8. GAZETTE AND TEXAS.
The Gazette has, with much propriely, ad-
mitted into its columns several communications
warmly advocating the annexation OF Texas,
and discountensncing opposition to 1t by the
Wings rs a party. But the editor has adopted
for himself course in regard to this measure,
which, we opine, puts al fault his consistency,
and which in his more calm aud candid mo-
ments he will himself hardly applaud.
After some preliminary objections hestating-
ly advanced. and with little apparent reliance
upon their force, he settles himself down upon
his capital objection: to wit, that it is proposed
by John Tyler, and, therefore, it should be OPP
posed and rejected. Now we are perfectly
aware that many good Wings are little sore,
that Mr.. Clay should be anticipated in the con-
summation of this great object which he has al
ways had so much at heart. But we would
ask, in all soberness, should the first, and in all
probability it will be the only opportunity, which
may ever be presented of securing this impor-
Iant and long sought acquisition, be rejected,
simply because the favored occasion has occur
red during the Administration of Mr.. Tyler7
No one can deprive Mr.. Clay Of the honor
which attaches to his cons an, and ardent efforts
TO accomplish that which the course of events
has placed within the power of Mr.. Tyler to
consummate. Is Mr.. Tyler's Administration to
mature and carry out no good measure, because
the partisans of other statesmen wish to reserve
the occasion to do honor to their own favorites,
whom they hope to see, at some future time, in
the Presidential Chair2 Must great public in ;
terests lie in allegiance, awaiting the advent of
this or that candidate a? Will the friends of
Mr.. Clay consent to put his able and unceasing
efforts to annex Texas, upon the ground that it
was rather for his own glory than for the public
INTEREST," Do they wish TO postpone great ma
tional interests to add another leaf 10 Mr. Claws
laurels2 Such friends willn not only do injustice
to Mr.. Clay himself, but they will do more TO
leopard his hopes, than could, perhaps, his
strongest opponents.
Why does Mr.. Chandler venture the asser
ton that the annexation of Texas wa, a mea-
sure gotten up by Mr.. Tyler TO continue himself
in the Presidential Chair2
Mr.. Tyler concluded the A,hburton Treaty.
which was highly approved by MIR. Chandler
and large majority of the nation, certainly OF
the Wing party. Why did not Mr.. Chandler
denounce that treaty as Tyler measure, a
President-hunting measured The lsudations
poured out upon ii were loud and frequent
Mr.. Tyler proposes to treat with Great Bri-
tain for the possession of the Oregon Territory,
to which that nation prefers claim. This
course is ardenty desired by many, and the
President is supported in taking charge Of IT by
negotiation, by the universal Wing party
Why is it not denounced as a Tyler measure, a
President-hunting measured Why is not Mr.
Tyler charged with undertaking these Two ne.
go,ia,ions for the purpose Of obtaining the SUP
port Of those who desired it, and who approv,
his action on thcm7
No such apprehension is expressed Of tbes,
two acts, by the U. s. Gazette and others VIII,
denounce annexation" as a TYLER measure
The reason is very apparent why they give tt
Mr.. Tyler the credit Of honest and patriot,
motives in the conduct Of those two neQoti,
lions. 1t is, that popular and proper as hav,
been his proceedings on these two questions
they were not of importance, sufficiently deep
pervading and enduring, to excite a special O
dangerous regard for the Executive. But th
annexation Of Texas is matter of sucb com
mapding advantages and exciting interest a. +
sgiiate every bosom and to engros. public con
sderation.
Why should Mr.. Clay fear to let Mr. Tvlo
complete that grand and favor,e mea.ur, wbic
he so much desired, and which he strov. :
much to forward
Wecan ay,wi,h the most perfect sincerity a.,
truth, that the annexation of Texas had its or
gin in no party purpose whatever; il AROSE from
ama,ure consideration Of The great national -
terests which would be promoted by il, and n
security it would afford as defence. A,oon
the many reasons, which urged the subiect mo
the notice of the Administration, were the rel,
tive positions Of the two countries: the d,o..
OF collision with her As an Independent, n.,;on
The egregious wrong done to our pos,c,;,v l., !.
surrender; the threatening aspect of fo,.;a
policy in regard to that territory /; the ,.f.
il would afford to let slavery ou, of n.
it's importance to our commercial and meet.
turing interests; it, necessity to our pron.r ~