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

connected WIN
a akadilion or cousequerSs
INlhe cou.-a of last Sumner he had
been visited on, as he supposed was aware
al the time, by depuiallOn Of American
abolitionists, who were DESTROYS Of engag-
ing the British Government in some such
measure, wiz. Of loan, connected with
the abolition Of slavery but that he had
given them no countenance whatever; he
had informed them that, by every proper
means of influence, he would encoufnge
the abolition of slavery, and that he had
recommended the Mexican government TO
interest herself in the matter but he had
told them, al the outset, that he should con-
slider himself bound in good faith to repeat
every thing tina, might pass between them
TO the Texan charge d'ailaires.
We next have letter from the sane to
the same, communicating the result OF his
correspondence with tie Texan charge
Mr.. Smith did not feel authorized TO give
Mr.. Everett, copies of his correspondence
with Lord Aberdeen, but would send them
TO Mr.. Van Zandt.
Next are extracts from three letters, Mr..
Upshur TO Mr.. Murphy, all expailaling on
the benefits Texas would derive from an
nexation, and urging its annexation to the
United States.
Next is a letter from Mr.. Packcnham 10
Mr.. Upshur, Feb. &c, lSI4, covering one
frcm Lord Aberdeen with MIR. Calhoun's
reply, published below
Mr.. Packenham to Mr.. UpsIur.
WAsHSGroN, Feb &c, 1874.
Sir--In compliance with your request 10 that
effect, have the honor herewith to transmit 10
you copy of the despatch from her MaJesty's
Principal Secretary Of State fnr Foreign Affairs.
which had the honor 10 read to you on Salur-
day last
have the honor TO be with high consideration,
your obedent servant, X. PACkENHAM.
Hon. A. P, Upslur, &c.
7 rNo.91 FOREIGN OFFIcE. Dec. &c, l643.
Sir--As much agitation appears to have pre-.
vailed of late in the IT, States relative 10 the de-
signs which G. Britain is supposed 10 entertain
with regard 10 the Republic Of Texas, Her Ma
lesty's G government deem il ex pedent TO teke mca
sures for stopping at once the misrepresentation
uhich have been circulated, aud the errors into
which the Government Of the U. States seems to l
have fallen on the subject of the policy of g. BFi
tain with respect TO Texas. That policy is cea4
and simple. and may be stated iD few words.
G. Britain has recognized the Independence II
Texas and having done so, she is desifous OF seq
ing that independence finally and formally ostaI
lisLed, and generally recognized, especially VI
Mexico But this desire dogs not arise from al
motive of ambition OF self interest. beyond that q
terest at least, which attaches 10 the general II
tension Of our commercial dealings with cthl
countries.
We are convinced that the recognition Of tt
as by Mexico musi coFduce TO the benefit of ~
these countries, and. as we take an interest
the wen being Of both, and in their steady
!. vance in power ana wealth, we have put
selves forward in passing tina GoyernEeniN
Mexico TO acknowledge Texas as independ4
But in thus acting We have no occult desifn}
ther with reference to any peculiar interesting 4
we might seek 10 establish in Mexico or ~
es or even with reference 10 the slavery VI
nov exists, and which we desirs TO see abolIi
j., in Texas. L..
With regard TO the hitter po;n,,it must b
is well knosn 10 the IT, States and TO The -
vsIav thss 6 REil tr ID, desires and
, which rhe has adopted, and win M ipe
~ ~ '"' humane ans vrtnons narnosI
open ana uha'sguised iShc win 10 nod,,,
efe''y or o-a1rhand She desire, thai =.
seen by all. ana 30
Wilh regttd to Toas. We .ron
zoe sEo,,It rt.ia" ~ ~ mere, rs elsewhenN
,,v bv tbo 49, ~ ~ ~ ogndlou of tast
companied bi an engshncn, ~ 4. sHolN
as 10 abolish slavery eGtnsIly
per conditions, throught tho b, 1T uaosi
we earnestly desire and NJ !, Pu'hs
promote such cunsuma in oW
teritre unduly, ot with sinn,a5. snt
of authority, with either n, l. p,4
the adoption Of such a coaF 10
but we shall not seek 10 co., =. at
troll, either party. So far d. p.ttw
cerned provided other SialeS, IN
bearance, those governmental
erty TO mako their own unfsttt 80
with each other both In fegars .h
Of slavery and TO all other poipi
G.. Britain, moreover docs nota II
in Texas, whether partially dspfl,
co OF entirely independent, (w6iet
two we consider IN every respect IL
dominant influence. She nHiy Jg
her influence equally With all other,
objects are purely commercial, an,lsX
thought or intention NJ seeking tai
or indirectly in political sense, on
through Texas,
The British Government as the u
know, have never sought IN any way
disaffecti0n element Of any kipd
holding States Of tie American un
as We should wish TO see those Se
the firm and solid footing which Sc 60 4
ly believe is to be attained by gem b.
alone, we have never in our treatm a.
made any difference between the slay be
free States of the Union. All are, h,
entitled, as component members of u 70
equal political respect, favor and forvbn
our part TO that wise and just pokl
continue to adhere and the GoyerntA
slaveholding States may BIZ assured Et
we shall not desisl from those openfnA
efforts which we have constantly madfcuA
ing the abolition Of slavery throughofoThA
we shall neither openly nor secretly = anyl
measures which can tend to disturb tfrnalA
tranquility, or thereby to affect the Nv Of
The American Union.
fou will communicate tins despaIf w.
States Secretary of State, and Il he dire
u, you will leave a copy Of il with
am, &c, ABtI.
Right Hon. RICHARD PAcKESHAJ
MR.. CALHOUN To MR.. PfSkM.
DFPARTMrYA
~, Washington, ApnfX
6. nc Undersigned Secretary n the U.
states has laid before the Pref hoto Of
INC right honorable Mr.. Psc hoy ex.
uaordinary and minister plenf of her