Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-07-25
I BEHOLD How BRIGHTLY BREAKS
THE MORNING

THE MORNING"
BY the las, mails we have received intelligence
enough 20 convince Us OF the result Of the late cleo
brightly upon the Wings, and we are truly grstifed
TO know thu, the People Of Louisiana are alive to
the true interests Of their Country-hrm in their
attachment to our blessed Union, and determined
20 preserve our National faith pure and unsred.
The Loco Focos are attempting to figure out ia
,orabe result for themselves, but they cannot sue.
coed; the facts and the figures are against them,
and well they know the Wing banner is this mo-
men, floating in triumph The State of louisiana
The Polkites looked with the most intense anxi-
ETY. TO Tho election in Louisiana, and fully cslcula
ted sweeping the State with the force OF trop-
itai tornado. There, there, they calculated the
Texas humbng carrying them in triumph, but they
have missed their calcuations, and have been moot
signally defeated on their chosen battle ground.
The State Of Louisiana, as all are aware, borders
: Immediately Texas, and the sagacious Demo
Gratis thought 1t absolutely certain that she at least
would catch hold Of thu gided bait with ayidity.-
The Loco Foco calculations Of sweeping Louisiana
with tho Texas intrigue. shows what estimates they
pnee upon the virtue and intelligence of the People
II the intrguers hsd succeeded ia carrying LOUISE
ana, they would have heralded it forth as an en-
photc expression of the People in favor of " Polk
and Texas, and proclaimed it as decided tri
umph OF immediate annexation. But the virtue Of
our People is too stern, and their intelligence TOO
enlightened to be humbugged into the advocacy
and Aunrott of ,4ausa n.tfays moi bou Inv;
ing il may be, at the expense of National faith,
National honor, and National bravery. Poor Mex
sco, how she has been buyragged and brow beaten
by the crocodile eaters" in this Country, as
Gen. Wsddy Thompson calls the advocates Of i'm
mediate annexation. They have been wonderfully
brave. because they thought Mexico poor, half
savage, and imbecile nation. who would crouch be.
fore their loud Dragging like a whipped spaniel
Capt. Tyler and his squad, Col Polk and his bat.
TALON, would not be half so brave, if they bad
power to contend against from whom they might
apPrehend any danger of fair and equal fight.
towards brag and bully weak and defence
less antagonist; the brave and true hearted never
descend TO such ung sllsnt and paltry conduct The
result of tho Louisiana election shows what the
doubt the people OF Louisiana desire the annex
alton Of Texas to the IT, States, but unless its a.
QUESTION be gained with honor, they. with the
large majority of the People Of the United States,
are for letting her remain where she is. They we'll
know the history of Henry Clay's efforts in behalf
of this Texas territory; they know that when Sec
Ietsry Of State, during Mr.. Adams ADMINISTRATION
he II.
originally known as Texas. His late letter does
not expires, any opinion in opposition to the uti-
mate annex alton Of Texas-bst like Mr. Van Bu-
rem, Mr.. Benton, and nne-,enths of the emnen,
Statesmen in this Country, he is opposed to the ill.,
timed, disgraceful, and barefaced conduct of the
present Administration and advocates of immedi-
ate annexation. The People know Mr.. Clay, and
know if it be desirable to bring Texas into the Uni
on, the measurc will be accomplished during his
administration with honor to ourselves and perfect
satisfaction TO all parties concerned This is the
proper way to do things, and are satisfied the
people Of Louisiana have viewed il, and the re-
sui, OF their late election shows most conclusive,
tina, she will throw triumphant vote for Clay and
treiiughuysen in the approaching Presidential cleo
lion.
We have carried the lower House of the Legis-
lsture by majority of s. We have 8 members of
the State Senate; the Locos 8, and If Morse, who
ia now member OF the State Senate, be elerted
70 Congress. of which think there little doubt,
Senator will have to be elected in his place. which
will doubtless result in the choice OF Whig-the
returns Of the late election showing decided Wing
majority in the Senatorial District now represent
ed by him, which will give the Wings both branches
uf the Legislature. There were fout members OF
Congress electedin two of the District. the Wings
made no opposition. Mr.. Thbodaux wv } is cleo.
ted over Lsbranche, ths present member in the
New Orleans District by a very large majority;
and Mr. Morse L. succeeds in the Red River
District Judge Bordelon by very small ma
jcriiy--less than 100. This District is now rep
resented by Gen. Bossier, (L.) who was elected
last year by majority of 500, The Wings have
carried a majority of the Convention, chosen TO re-
model the Constitution Of the State. This is glory
enough for one day. Wing Legislature, gain
ofons member of Congress and majority Of IVhiss
To the Convention.
We have made glorious commencement. We
shall be enabled in the course of two or three weeks
to lay some glorious victories before readers
Kentucky, Indiana, &C., vote in August. They
~iil follow Up The f,e of Louisiana in gallant style
Verify. the day of the Country's redemption is at
hand.
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