Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1844-05-18

gagged in ffuess effort conquer Texas the injury
which such potaced Of things has inflicted upon
commerce IN the Gulf, the interference Of England in the
strife between these Republics here border se
erey endeavoDg TO persuade and immediate
adjoining the United States TO give up the other, and
surrender her independence and civil, POLITICAL and religious
liberties to Roman Catholic country the inpossibiiy of
excos ever being able pay off TO England the forty
hity millions debt claimed by England due for many
years, unless Texas again added Mexico and perhaps
after such addition transferred England full payment of
the debseeng that this surrender Of sovereignty by Texas
to Mexico al beates all The slaves in Texas and that
England thereby gains all she wants. and than she
expected, the Government of the United States longer
doubt what to do!
Pardon me, am warm this subject. Ought not the
United States say Mexico, You shall keep this
contest upon no longer you by doing ncng serious
Injuries on the of the United States you ent
cling and invlt ng the ingnes and interference of foreign
Powers who have no business here, right 10 in
termedde in this matter you have had eight years
quer Texas you have tried and always failed and
demand peremptory that you acknowledge the in
dependence Of Texas that these evils which have borne
long enough on your account, may cease Let the United
States do this and she gains every thing-England nothing
Excuse the warmth of my feelings. have gone too far
to give my advice But have only stated what know to
be the wishes of the people of Texas Take this position
on the side Of the Constitution aud the laws, and the civil,
POLITICAL and religious liberties Of the people Of Texas
cured thereby saying nothing about aboion and oil the
world will be with you
With sentiments profound respect and esteem have
the honor to be your obedent servant,
W. s. MURPHY.
Hon. A. p UPsHuR,
Secretary Of STATE efthe United States, DC.
Mr.. Upshur TO Mr.. M4,phy-[KxrnAcr.l
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHISoTos, SEprKMBEn ~, ls43
My despatch (No 81 will have informed YOU of the very
deep with which the President the policy and
measures OF England with reference Texas No doubt is
entertained that The success Of her efforts will produce the
most serious effects not only upon the interests but upon the
tranquility OF this country. Her operations necessarily
embrace Mexico well Texas hence there strong
necessity that there should be frequent free comnunca
tons bftween yourself and Mr.. Thompson Minister
Mexico.
Mr. Upshw to Mr.. Murphy.-[ExrRAcTs.
lConfdenil
DEPARTMENT STATE,
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER %, lS43.
Sin: Your letter of the 9th Of July, marked private,
is received.
regret exceedingly 10 learn that there any msunder-
standing on the part of any portion of the people of Texas
in regard to the feeling with which the United States regad
that country Surely there existed stronger
for national sympathy than that which binds us to the people
OF Texas We have every motive of interest well
feeling to cherish that people, encourage and aid them
all honorable courses and TO rejoice in their prosperity 1t
Is very important that this should be understood in Texas
You will learn from my last public despatch forwarded by
Mr. Abe the apprehensons felt by this Government in
gard to the policy and of England in the Gulf
Mexico She claims to have this moment controlling
influence there, and her statesmen in Parliament speak
openly Of the necessity of maintaining her asendencu
not possible 10 misunderstood her. So far this
Government concerned has every desire to come to the
aid OF Texas in the most prompt and eectual
How far we shall be supported by the people regret
is somewhat doubtful There is to fear that there
will be any difference Of opinion among the people of the
slavehodng States, and there is large number in the
onslageholdng States with views sufficiently liberal to en-
brace policy absolutely necessary the salvation of the
South although in respects Objectionable to them
selves The the subject is reflected the more will
the truth appear that the North have much deeper
IN 1t than the South. The policy which the South would
pursue would simply give them security and other ad-
vantage whatever the contrary, it would injue their
caie agricultural interest by raising up powerful compel
tor. The North, the contrary, would find in il new oil
at least enlarged market their manufactures cheap
snng OF cotton. lihe principal raw MATERIAL new field
navigating interests. or this have every hope
that they will be convnced-no effort will be spared
lay the truth before them. n it should be successful
the desinies OF Texas will be bright indeed if il should
s she VIII at least be of than she is at present
Hence she has every motive hold present posi-
tion, and 10 yield nothing British British
fuence She may assured that the very that
she shall commit herself British protection she will be the
lamb in the embrace OF the wolf
cannot OF authorize you these things in
an official form, because do know how far Congress
will be disposed 10 sustain the Of the Executive
My object is merely enable you understand
and feelings and estimate the chances the
policy which we wish to pursue. You make them
known, in unofficial way, any 10 which you
may think prudent to At all events Texas
be permitted 10 throw herself into the Of England
der any impression that this Government this people
either hostile or cold towards her.
Permit me earnestly 10 urge upon you the untirng
vigilance of the of the British Government she
pushing her policy rapidly than she herself
tended aud its results threaten endange the peace Of the
world Our country has interest in il which involves
her destines. bope therefore, that you will fail 10
communicate with this Department frequently possible
emitting nothing which may have bearing
the important TO which your attention has been
called have the honor to be- sir your obedient servant
| w. s. MURPHY, Esq, &c. A. p UPSHUR.
/ Mr.. UpShur TO Mr.. Eperett
No. 81. DRPARTMEST STATE,
| WAsHIsGToS, SEPTEMBER %, lS43.
SIN: The movements Of Great Britain, with respect Il
African slavery have at length assumed character which
demands the serious attention of this Government long
as permitted to believe that the effort abolish sla
very confined to private individuals actuaed by sense
Of justice feeling Of philanthropy,
leave the issue the calm of people and the
guaranty Of our Constitution and laws As a domesi,
question: the Government does possess and it is pre-
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