Independent Democrat., 1844-08-07


treaty when communicated to lhe Senate,
demand our most serious considerations
In conversation which occurred in the
British House Of Lords, between Lord
Brougham and Lord Aberdeen, Lord
Brougham. after remarking on the impor-
lance of Texas, its extent, capabilities
&C., introduces the subject of slavery and
proceeds:
"The markets from whence they OBJ
tanned their supply Of slaves were Geor-
gio, the Carolinas and Virginia, which
States constantly sent their surplus slave
population, which would otherwise be
a burden TO them. to the Texan mar.
ket. No doubt it was true, as has been
stated, that they treated their slaves toll
erably well, because they knew that it
was for their interests 10 rear them, as
they had such a profitable market for
them in Texas. This made him irresis-
tibly anxious for the abolition Of slavery
in Texas; for if it were abolished there,
not only would that country be cultivated
by free and white labor, but il would put
stop to the habit of breeding slaves for
the Texan market. The. consequence
would be, that they would solve this great
question in the history of the United
States; for it must ultimately end in The
abolition of slarery in America. He
tsherefore looked forward most anxiously
TO the abolition of slr.S.y T--~-,
he was convinced that it would ultimate
ly end in the abolition of slavery through
out the whole of America. Heknew
that the Texans would do much, as re-
garded the abolition OF slavery,if Mexico
could be induced 10 recognise their inde-
pendence. If, therefore, by our good
offices, we could get the Mexican Govern
meDt to acknowledge the Independence
of Texas, he would suggest hope that
it might terminate in the abolition Of sta-
rery in Texas, and ultimately the tohole
of the Southern States of America. The
abolition of slavery in Texas must put an
end TO one Of the most execrable crimes
(for he would not designate it'by the hon
orable name of trafic) that could dis
grace people-namely, the rearing and
breeding of slaves, or the being engaged
in lthe sale of our iellow-creatures. He
therefore hoped that his noble friend would
have no difficulty in letting him know whe-
ther he could give any information as to
the state of the negotiations on this sub
iect, or as to the nature of the instructions
that had been given TO our minister in that
country. If the production of such docu-
ments in the furnishing such information
was not suitable at the present moment,
he would not press his noble friend; but
he had no doubt that his noble friend could
confirm his statement, and he trusted that
the Government would not lose any OPP
portunity of pressing the subject, when.
ever they could do SO with hope Of sue.
cess"
"The Earl of Aberdeen, in reply, said
that he could state that not cnly had this
country acknowledged the independence Of
Texas, but also that we had a treaty of
commerce and treaty for the abolition of
the slave trade with that Power. He did
not believe that there was any importa.
ton of slaves into Texas by sea, but it
was true that there was a large importa-
ton OF slaves from the United States into
that country. Immediately on the nego-
tiations being entered on with Texas, the
utmost endeavors of this country were
used to put an end to the war which pre-
vented the full and entire recognition of
the independence Of Texas by Mexico.
Their endeuvors had met with very great
d d.fficulties; and he was unable to say that
there was an immediate prospect of OBJ
tanning the recognition OF the indepen-
dence of Texas OH the part of Mexico;
but it was with great pleasure that he was
able to say that, probably, the first step 10
this had been obtained, namely, that an
armistice had been established between
the two. Powers; and he hoped that this
would lead TO the absolute acknowledge
ment Of the independence OF Texas by
Mexico. The armistice was an important
step TO obtain; and he need hardly say
that every effort on the part of Her Ma
! iesty's Government would lead TO that re.
suit which was contemplated by his noble
| friend. He was sure that he need hardly
say that no one was. more anxious than
himself TO see the abolition of slavery in
Texas; and if he could not consent TO pro-
duce papers, or TO give further informa-
tion, it did not arise. from indifference,
Tut from quite contrary reason. In the
present. state Of the negotiations between
the two countries in question, IT would not
contribute 10 the end they had in view, II
he then exnreasal r.. r..
| Stale OF Hose negotiations; but he could
assure his noble friend, that by means Of
urging his negotiations, as well as by
every other means in their power, Her
Majesty's ministers would press this mat
ter.o
Lord Rrouoham observed that nothing