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Mr.. UpShur 10 Mr.. Eperen.
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No. GIL

WAsHIsoToS, SEPTEMBER %, lS43.
SIN: The movements Of Great Britain, with respect to
African slavery have at length assumed character which
demands the serious attention of this Government so long
permitted to believe that the effort 10 abolish sla
very confined to private individuals actuated by sense
Of justice or feeling Of philanthropy,
leave the issue TO the calm of people and
guaranty Of our Constitution and laws As domestic
question: the Government does possess, and, it is pre-
sumed, will attempt exercise any authority it.
But different aspect, and presents itself in
much formidable attitude. There many strong
reasons Tor believing that the abolition Of domestic slavery
throughout the continent aud islands Of America leading
object in the present policy Of England If that policy
confined 10 her dominions should have right
complain Although had just apprehend an
evil influence from the example which she in the liberia
ton Of her West India slaves that which she
had perfect right adopt and which therefore could not
justly subject her TO the charge Of unfendliness other
Powers But il il be her purpose extend her policy to
other countries, and to her influence bring about
state OF things calculated seriously affect the institutions
nearly half the States OF UnoD the duty which owe
not only TO interests, but TO Independence and gn
y demands prompt and decided on our part
The remarks Of Lord Bfougham aud Lord Aberdeen in
the House of LORDS the 18th Of August reported in
the London Morning Chronicle Of the succeeding day. have
attracted the Presidents attention. They reported fol-
lows
"TExAsln the House Lords on Friday the 18Th August
Lord Brougham introduced the subject Of Texas
very in the following reported the london
Chronicle Of the morning Of the 18Th
Lord Brougham said that seeing his noble friend h ad
Of tho Foregn Department his place. he wished obn som
information from him relative State great AZ
cSent mc namely, rexai That country Of indie
pendc,co de faco butts ndc cndons
ged BY Mexico from which II was torn by the
Of the revolution He that had
so TAR acknowledged by b country that had treaty with H.
The importance oil Texas could be uhderated 1t was
country Of the capabilities and extent fully "a
large as France posssssed soil Of the finest fertile
or and was capable producing nearly all pro.
duce, and lie climate healthy character Ii bsdno
cess to tho Gulf OF Mexico, through the river Mississippi with
which communicated by means Of the Red re The popua
IN L..
assured by gentleman VIII, ON country and who
was member Of the same profess r himself that tho whole
population fee and slaves white cooed did not
000o0 but he grie'cd learn that than one fourth
Of the population, 600 person. state OF
This point led him to the foundation Of which he
wished to putt his noble friend There very Ie or no
slave trade carried with Texas from Africa directly bu
age number OF slaves were constantly being
that country Although tho ma part Of the land was
well adaP'edfor white labor and therefore for free cultivation
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your mind proper be presented and calcu
lated to attain The object in view.
would impress upon you the absolute necessity that you
carefully observe the proceedings Of the British Government
touching this important and delicate subject and that you
spar pains inform yourself fully and accurately in re-
gard TO its objects and designs II highly desirable that
your communications this department should be as full
and frequent possible emitting nothing which 1t may be-
measures and policy
am, sir, very respectfully, your obeden servant,
A. P. UPSHUR. ,
EDWARD EvERETT, Esq, &c.
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Mr.. Upshur 10 Mr.. Van Zdndt.


WAsHSaToS, OcroBgR Is. lS43
Sin The subject Of the annexation Of Texas to the Unit
cd States by treaty. has engaged the serious attention Of this
Government well Of large portion Of people. Re-
cent occurrences in Europe which have doubtless attracted
your notice. have impaired the subject fresh interest," and
presented it in and important aspects cannot you
will readily see offer any positive that the measure
would be acceptable to all branches Of this Government but
have no difficulty OF assuring you Of the desire which Is et
to present IT, in the strongest manner to the consideration OF
Congress treaty of annexation is considered the most
proper form and unless the views Of the Administrator
shall undergo very great and unexpected sna %
prepared 10 make proposition to that effect "nfV you
shall be prepared with proper power y m'st =. y you
agree this view, respectfully suggest ha' no me ought
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w. s. MURPHY, Esq, DC.
Mr.. Murphy to Mr.. Upshm.-[ExrRAcrs.l
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
GALVESTON, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER %, ls43


Mr.. Murphy to Mr.. Upshur.-[ ExrRAcrs.l
LEGATION THE UNITED STATES
GALVESTON, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER %, ls43.
Your despatch, by Mr.. Abe made deep impression on
my mind For many years have looked with anxious SO
cude to this growing fanacsm, and the evils it likely
to bring upon my country The eloquent in which
have portrayed those evils has deepened those impress
sions and, adding to the dark shaded picture which you
have justly drawn the present prospect which England
OF Iexas, giving opportunity
her will in regard TO abolion I fell whirlwind o
emotion in my bosorn which will attempt To describe
Let the Government Of the United States take imme
date quick step this subject You have in this
pondence enough to justify immediate and prompt action
Pardon me if socious on this subject | feel
the deep interest stake Our whole Southern interests
involved in this negotiation and with the Interest
the Union ITSELF The great blow civil institutions is
to be struck here, and il will be a fatal blow if timely
arrested.
England anxious get rid OF the Constitution of Texas
because secures the and clear
the rights Of the his slave also prohibits
introduction Of slaves into Texas from any other
quarter than the United States Now all the United States
has to do is to aid the people Of Texas in sustaining their
Consttutonthat Constitution which, whilst it eectualy
the rights of the MASTER the people The
blessings of civil, political, and religious liberty. Say,
nothing therefore, which offend fanaca bre-
hren Of the North let the United States espouse the
cause of civil POLITICAL and religious liberty in this hemis
phere this will he found be the safest go before
the world with. On this issue defy the world and
the decision of this issue in our favor gains all we want to
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-11-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE POCK e BIBLE;
"Or, His Loving Kindness Changes not"
BY CHARLES A. GOODRICH.


was standing at the counter of a bookstore,
some years since, when a lady entered and en-
quired for pocket bibles. | knew her well. A
few years before she had married a respectable
young merchant who although, possessed but
Of little, ifany, capital himself, had been started
in business by q gentleman Of wealth, with eve
ry prospect of success. He was active, honest,
and enterprising and, although he married ear
ly and after commencing business for himself
perhaps too early-the lady whom he had select
ed as his companion was worthy of his choice.
She had more ambition, some of her friends
thought, than comported with their circumstan-
ces and although she contrived to repress il, in
consideration that her husbands income for the
present was small, it was apparent that her spir-
it was aspiring, and that she was a looking for
ward with some lmpatience, to the time when
she would be the mistress of a fine house, with
furniture corresponding. A friend of hers who
was married about the same time, had at once
entered upon the enjoyment of the objects of
her ambition, and had even q carriage at her
command. Quite possible Matilda Grant cher
ished the secret hope that she might one day be
able to visit that friend in q similar establish
ment other own.
The dispensations of God, however, not I'M
frequently intervene to thwart our plans, defeat
our hopes of worldly good. He has higher views
respecting us than we ourselves entertain-the
elevation Of our souls, and those of our friends,
to crown Of glory in his own blessed mansions
-anda preparation therefore is necessary which
requires sorrow here in order to Joy hereafter.
Through much tribulation must we enter into the
kingdom Of God.
For a few years Mr.. Grant went on we'll in
business. His purchases were made with Judge
ment, and his goods were credited to those who,
he thought, would be able to pay. But, unfor-
t~unntely and unforeseen, his principal creditors
failedand in single day Charles Grant was a
bankrupt.
At the time ofthis sad reverse he was i'll Of a
fever. 1t was d~ificultto conceal it from him
but the news had nstill more unhappy effect up
on him than was anticipated; and from that hour
he continued to decline, and ina few weeks
he was carried to,his long home, 1t was'a griev-
Gus blow to his wife, with whom her friends most
sincerely sympathized, and to whom they ten
dered for herself and two children--a son and a
dnughter--all tho kind assistance which their
circumstances allowed.
On an investigation Of Mr.. Grants affairs, his
failure proved even worse than was feared; and
although the gentleman who had advanced the
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A LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE.

A life on the ocean wave!
A home on the rolling deep!
Where the scattered waters rave
And the winds their revels keep.
Like an eagle Gagged, | pine,
On this dull unchanglng shore,
Oh! give me the flashing brine,
The spray and the lempest's roar.
Once more on the deck | stand,
OF my own swift gliding craft;
Set sail, farewell to the land,
The gale follows far abaft.
W. shoot through the sparkling foam,
Like an ocean bird set free,
Like the ocean bird, our home
Wen find far out on the sea.
The land is no longer in view,
The clouds have begun 10 fiown,
But with a stout vessel and crew,
Wen say let the storm come down!
And the song of our hearts, shall be,
While tho wind and the waters rave,
A life Oh the heaving sea,
A home OH the bounding wave.
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BAcCHUs AND THE This
wine is Miraculous" said we, filling a glass OF
tokay. eyes; | shall remain some time in Hun
gary" answered the Hermit, slipping the liquor
with educated lips. "Tbis," said the sage, hold
ing the wine between him and the light, " this is
the true blood of our dear mother earth. ! have
often wondered at the sneaking ingratitude Of
astronomical men.-In the name of grapes. why
should not Bacchus have a star to himself7 We
have only to reflect upon the characters of the
Pagan deities sidereally honored, 10 feel the in
dignity done to Bacchus. There is Saturn, the
child eater-he must be set in a ring, aud nomi-
nally hung in the sky. Mars, a bully, and nine
times out of ten no whit better than a highway
man or burglar he, too, must twinkle insulting
y upon men, made fools and rogue5, tyrants and
victims, by his abominable influences; yes, he,
the recruiting sergeant Of the heavens, must
stare with his red face upon us; and Mercury,
thief and orator to boot, may wink through the
long night, all having their admirers and worship
pers; whilst for Bacchus, he, with all his great
bounty, is ~starless and unhonorcd. 'Twould be
a pleasant, yea a proper thing" said the Hermit,
with a laugh, "to find a fine new planet for
hin ."-Huminatcd Mdgd=ine.