The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-10
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.
 As our readers well know, we are decided and uncompromisng advocate fthe annexation of Texas 10 the Union; considering, as we do, that it is by far the most important, and vtally interesting nea sure which has been presented to our people, since our National Independence. Apart from all other consideratons-an they are numerous and weighty, we would rest its claims to adoption, upon its rela- tens to our domestic institution of Slavery and feel sure of triumphant support from every sane man, who duly values Southern institutions and property, and is not biased by special uterior views of mere personal interest. Upon this ground, therefore, contend for annexation, as measure of efdefence and preservation to the South Western States We might even pause in urging it upon this ground if we could believe that injury would be inflicted by it upon any of our sister States. But this is not even pretended, by the most violent and strenuous oppo nents of the measure. If such an objection could have been urged, it would have been, long since.- The main opposition, as we understand it, is based upon the same question, upon which we rest our ad- vocacy of the measure,-and that IS the Institution of Slageyy. In word, the ,4bolihontsts oppose nexation, from the motives which influence their opposition to Slapery If it were proposed to admit Texas, "free State"-ay, as free negro
 State, all opposition, on the part of the Eastern States, would cease. They would then be open mouthed for annexation and urgent in their camoIs,
 in proportion 10 the facilities afforded for slaves
 to escape from their owners. "The ertension and dissemination of stduery,'-is the rea and might almost say the only ground of opposition to annexa- ton. Before it was slaveholdng country, John .la pense of million of dollars. Noc that it is slave holding State, He, and all his abotionst abetors, declare their purpose to oppose annexation not only at the expense of blood, but at the expense of dissolution of he Union! " hat is to be inferred from this? Abolition is at the bottom of opposition to annexation. This is the true light in which we view it. And every Southern man who views it differently is indulging dream from which he may be reused amid the ruin of his country. What say the abolition presses of the East on this subject? Do they oppose annexation measure of policy calculated to prejudice any interest of those States or of the Union? By nc iaeahs.-Bat solely and exclusively because it will extend the limits of the slaveholding country. Let Southern think of this. Let them consider the ground of opposition to this measure--and then let them say on which side of the question they will array themselves Hear the "Boston .aias'--the organ of Daniel Web- ster John Quincy .4doms and the whole generation of Eastern .4bolitioaists
 .s For our own parts-as conductors of Public Press-as citizens of this free Republic we declare-solemnly seriously, advisedly that we will not stand by, and see the inde- pendent Nation of Texas annexed to this oC pl widespread field for the extension and dis semination of Slavery. We will resist 1t, in every way in which resistance can be effective. We will resist it, with our pen. We will resist it, with our tongue. We will resist it, with our whole soul-with every nerve and muscle of our body. We will resist it, with the last drop of our blood. There is no hope of happiness on earth that we will not sur render, rather than submit to this accursed, hellish plot
 We are, at present, most ardently engaged in political campaign, the result of which we have deeply at heart The brightest and most cheering prospects have spread them selves out to our view. Success seems to be within our grasp. There has never been time, when the advantages of true and faith ful administration of our government, by wise and able men, and upon the basis ofthe prin- ciples indicated by the Whig Party, appeared to be more thoroughly appreciated, or more eagerly sought for, by the, great majority of the People, than at the present moment. If 1t is the purpose of those who wield the power of the government at Washington, to carry through this project of Annexation, we say at once-decidedly and unequivocally ally-that, rather than yield to it, we will abandon all other political associations, BUT THAT OF oP- POSITION TO THIS PROJECT. We will yield | our high hopes of success. We will give mp the strong attachments, which have been so dear to us. We will surrender the Whig | cause We will, even, abandon Mir. CLAY. We will drop every other political considera- ton and association, and league ourselves with those, whoever they may be, who are determined-at every hazard and upon every peril-to prevent the annexation of the SLAVE | TERRITORY OF TEXAS to our country. THIS | MUST NOT BE DONE. TT SHALL NOT BE DONE.
 We yield to no American citizen, in the | strength of our attachment to the political in- of our country-in the devoted af- lection we bear to that country-and in the cherished estimation in which we hold the Union of these States. If, however, the Con- stitution is to be trampled upon-if the wishes and feelings of a large and patriotic portion of our People are to be overlooked and disregarded-if the curse of slavery is to be spread yet more widely, its influence inter- ninably extended, and its seeds sown, broad ] cast, over our otherwise free land-we say, that this once glorious Union will have been shorn of its blessings, that the ties which have bound us to it will be loos- ened, and that imminent danger will impend, ofits instant and irrevocable dissolution"
 FRONTIER DEFENCE.