The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-06-14
FOR THE MADIsoNiAN
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FOR THE MADisoNiAs
1t is impossible to regard the course of the editors
Of the Globe the Texas question with any other
feelings than disgust and contempt. At first disposed
to sustain the measure, then yielding to the influence
of Mr.. Van Buren's letter, and opposing Annexa-
ton, and now finally coming out decidedly in favor
Of it, and declaring that they would be exceedingly
gratfed if The bill introduced the Senate for the
Annexation of Texas, or some kindred measure,
could be adopted before an adjournment"
Indeed, Messrs. Editors Of the Globe it is to be
hoped that your qualification will be strong induce
ment with those Senators who have dsregarded the
interests of their country in order TO strike blow
at President who about to add TO his we'll
earned fame the glory of anneIing to the United
States a territory Of immense interest fertility and
resources, peopled by our own Ango-Saxon race
issuing from our own lons possessing the same love
of liberty, knowledge Of self-government, and ndom
table courage, and territory, the possession of
which is necessary for defence, the safety of
our domestic institutions, and the prosperity of
manufacturing interests. These were considera
tons to ope te upon patriot and when the Executive
found The pu1e about to be arrested from our grasp
by the diplomacy Of England, he seized the "goden
opportunity and placed it in the power of the Sen.
ate 10 ra,ify Treaty advancing the great interests
of the nation, and extending the blessings of our re-
preventative system over widespread territory -
But It is perhaps, reasonable expectation that
they who have disregarded the Just motives which
should prompt the actions Of a great statesman and
patriot, should listen 10 the suggestions Of party
leader, and do that with which he would be Eek
ceedingly gratfed," and give up TO party what was
denied to the nation.
They are pleased to talk Of the unauthorized
pledges of the Executive 10 Texas and seem to think
that the qualification Of the Globe should have been
looked TO before the Executive dared to take the
initiation. Pray, gentlemen Of the Globe, to whom
is the power Of entering into Treaties gwen, by
mot the patty the Constitution Is the Executive
hound to consult the Senate before treating' Or is
he bound to consult the great Globe Neither, ap-
prehend. How, then, has the President erred Sup.
pose he, his Secretary had expressed the opinion
that the People and the Senate were in favor of An.
nexation-had they not reason to believe that a
great majority of the People would favor il and
were they not bound to presume that the Senate
would do IFS duty Do you Of the Globe not believe
that the People in favor Of Annexation Your
article proves il. You would never otherwise press
the you do You say that "Texas
officially assured that the Senate had
been polled, and would certainly ratify the
Treaty" | know not the private history of
the negotiation, but knew the lamenied Upshur
well, and had all confidence in his integrity. Anv
assurance he might have given, mus, have been well
founded. am sure he would not have inten ionally
deceived. would sooner suspect that Senators led
away by party feelings, have fsiled 10 act with be-
coming righteousness. That splendid and excellent
man is cold in the grave, and can tell no tales.
presume is intended say that the Presiden,
gave assurances that he had held conferences
y, with majority Of the Senator'S and hat thew had
promised him to rsify the Treaty. Iii. au,,, i,
giving any assurance to Texas, must have acted on
information obtained, no, through the President, but
by himself; and those who knew that admirable man
will never suspect that he gave any assurance. 70
Texas which were not well founded No-th, n.r,v
have been offended by this a. well ar other oons,,o
onal acts Of the Executive. because he dared 70 s,ol
the fame of statesman and patriot by sd,,pc;no ~,
best Interests Of the country and thus neoess,,,lv
rendering John Tyler more dangerous rival Of the
party machinery candidate for the PresIdenov -
Hence we have the disgrace uI scene of Marty nm
posing measure commenced by the con,,i,ution,l
authorizes because so commenced and likelv To add
TO the fame Of the President and immeJ,.,elv az.
advocating the same measure under les n,o,,ht.
auspices and when they have lie, slip golden oppor-
ioni'y-Perhsps the only one--of acquiring Texas
ihere are many OF the Senators who will have 10
make heavy reckoning with their constituents. II
cannot be disguised that both wings and Democrat.
have run the rk Of losing Tsra. in the effort Il, A.,
propria,e to themselves sever.y the honor Of futor.
annexation Editors Of the Globe, / tell Won TIM,
this question is destined to raise storm th,, un,
sweep with ~hirI~ind power over all party maoh,-
merry and blow "sky high" all tn. unworthy servant.
who have regarded their party mofs then their conn