The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-01
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
FROM WASHINGTON.
FURTHER INTELLIGENCE
ON THE
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS TO THE I, STATRS.

ANNEXATION OF TEXAS TO THE u. STATRS.
We have received from our private correwond-
ent further intelligence from Washington by last
nights mail, of very important character relative
10 the Texas negotiation.
Mr. Calhoun, who is not accompanied by his
family, but only son, had interview OF full two
hours with the President on Saturday morning.
The subject Of conversation was the Texas and
Oregon questions-but are not authorized to
give any further limitations Of the matter. II is
understood, however, that in his reply to the AIT
horites at Charleston, S. c. on his journey north,
Mr. Calhoun stated that the Texas and Oregon
questions were the most important that ever had
been before the people of the United States, and
OF course, every one might draw inference, that
all the present party arrangements would be DIS
solved or be broken up before them
MIR. Calhoun Is undoubtedly the ablest, tho
purest man that ever was in the State Depart-
ment, and his ambition will be to surpass Daniel
Webster in every element of greatness during
his brief sojourn at the capitol. We have every
| reason to believe that under the premiershi of
Calhoun, Texas will be re-annexed to the Union.
and all the Oregon territory retained, without anv
breaking OF the peace or any approach to war with
any country. He will never give up part of tho
United States territory to get the remainder, as was
done in the Ashburon negotiation. Mr.. Calhoun
will be the master-spiiit of the government, while
he is member of it, and he will weld moral
force over the "ferce democracie" that will astO-
nish the Underwood sage as well as sold bullion"
of Missouri
General Henderson, the Texan Penipoten-
tary, has full powers to bring the annexation be-
fore our Congress, IN any way he chooses, either
by resolution or by treaty. If the mode of adms-
SION by Treaty should be adopted by our govern
meat, mass OF facts and will be placed con-
fldentlay before the Senate, that is supposed will be
sufficient to produce almost unanimous vote in
fapor Of the treaty. These facts and reasons are
supposed to be the confidential correspondence of
the British agents with the Texan government, in
which certain singular overtures are made by the
former power to the latter, in which Captain Elliot
will cut figure. 1t is also denied that Mr.. Paken-
ham, the British minister has made any disclosure
OF the Intentions OF England upon Texas
One of the terms of annexation will probably be
some provision for the public debt of Texas which
now amounts to nearly $S,OOO0 900, partly owned in
England and the United States But in requtal
for ihls assumption, territory in public lands will
be given to the United States, more than ten times
the value of the debt Another veryimporant fact we
learn Texas has territory enough to make ttco or
three free States, peN as the like number of slave
|
this principle, the jealousy arising from the
of Slave States will be effectually silenced The
relative power and influence Of the Union, as re-
CARDS slavery, will remain as it now exists.
Another point many fear that Mexico would
declare war if the admission takes place. In
deed Mexico has said as mucf-but those who
know Mexico state, that the threat is mere brS-
| tu,n ttttnncn-t will never and cannot be carried
| into effect. Mexico would fret, fume, and attempt
to annoy-nothing more. The only danger would
be from the attempt of England to foment difficult
ties-to stir up war; Mexico, on Texas, or sedton
and disunion in the United States In that case,
the quarrel would become European, and
France, with her formidable navy, would be called
into the field of action to be the umpire
| The question of annexation must also be de.
termined before the termination of the pre-
| sent session of Congress. This is the third
time which 1eras has knocked at the door Of
the Union for admission since 1887, and If the
treaty of annexation be refused mo,c, the idecisiom
is final and fatal both to Isras and to the Uni
ted States. IT Is THE LAST CHANCE Such
is the condition Of Texas, the accumulation Of
debt-the pressure of taxesthe paralysis of indus
try-all caused by the constant lowering Of the
Mexicans upon her border, that she must etheEbe
admitted to the United States or seek protection or
alliance either Nth England or France. This we
have every to believe is the secret insruc-
tons given to her Penipotentiary, General Hen
derson, gentleman of great sagacity, varied ia
Tents, and high diplomatic capacity for the very
delicate and important mission he has accepted.
| This is the best and most correct intelligence
we can procure on these momentous topics, up to
the latest date on Saturday last. In WASH
ngton every party and clique is in the
state Of the greatest excitement. The wings
and democrats equally afraid Of Mr.. Calhoun's
bold and mastery movements on these high ques-
tions. Some desperate attempt may be made BY
both factions to adjourn precipately and run away
from Washington to avoid the Texas and Oregon
questions, till the next presidency be seted-but if
they do so, we believe that Captain Tyler will, on
the day after such adjournment, Immediately issue
a Proclamation for an, Extra Session to take into
consideration the proprety of annexing Texas to
the United States. Wen see something soon.
Mr.. CALBoUN-Mr. Calhoun arrived at Charles
ton on Tuesday and was received in a manner of
which he may well be proud; for while the honors
paid him without distinction Of party, they
were most cordial and enthusiastic. He was met
at the Railroad Depot by acOmmIttec OF one hundred
on horseback and addressed by Henry Bailey, Esq,
Attorney General, welcoming him to the city. Ts
this Mr.. Calhoun responded in a brief and feeling
style procession was then formed, headed by
| Mr.. G. in open carriage, drawn by four grey
horses, attended by Hon Ker Boyce and Mr.. Bal
ley. After passing through some of the principal
streets, being cheered and greeted in the route by
the cltlzens-the fair, too, paying the homage Of
their smiles to Cardinals distinguished son.-the
procession brought up at the City Hall.
"On reaching the City Hall, says the Courier,
" Mr.. Calhoun was received with loud and repeat
ed cheers by the citizens, and met by the Mayor
aid Council, with their slaves Of office and his
| Honor, the Mayor, in a steam OF warm and lmpas-
stoned greeting, rendered to the lllustrous guest the
| welcome IL
tzens. Mr.. Calhoun made a bret and animated
response, in which he alluded TO the spontaneous
welcome OF his reception, without distinction OF
party, as one of the most gratifying events OF his