The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-18
f.s"os"t S'"Ss'- L-Ata~ In Favor OF ~slA
ate Annexation.

DETROIT May 10, ls4A
In answer to your inquiry whether am favorable to
the immediate annexation OF Texas the United States
reply that am As you demand my opinion only of hi.
shall conkne my self to these points
shall not dwell upon the policy of uniting cotermnous
geographical features divide them and with nsvigs.
Die streams penetrating the mts OF both Nor upon the
common origin OF the people who inhabt thsm upon the
common manners language religion, institutions and in
fact their identity as branch Of the human family Nor
shall urge the material interests involved in the mea-
sure by the Tree intercourse would establish between
the various sections of vast country, mutually Deepen
dent upon and supply another These consdera
tons are so obvious that they need calculation from
But in military point of view, Annexation strikes me
orcby impressed with this idea reading the able let
ter oil Gen Jackson upon this subject which has just
come under my observation With the intuition which
makes part Of the character Of that great man. pure
patriot he has forseen the which European enemy
might make of Texas in the event OF with the Uni
ted States Judgement in that country would lay
the whole South Western border to his depredations We
could establish no fortress, occupy any favorable po-
ston to check him. Tor the immense frontier may vast
many places be crossed readily "A passes from
part OF his farm to another The active
enemy would enjoy under such "Reminiscences requires
no sagacity to ioretell.
These considerations recall to my memory article.
which made its appearance just before lett Europe in a
leading Tory periodical in England which is understood
to speak the sentiments OF powerful party. This il
Frazers Magazine and more neiarious article never is
sued from profgate press II ought to be stereoy ped
and circulated from end Of country to the other
70 show the designs which in agitation against
10 teach us that our safety that mighty contest which
is coming upon MS Is in knowledge OF our danger and in
determination by union, and by wise forecast
and defeat it. The spirit of this article sufficiently
die lted by its title which is with the United
States blessing to mankind" cannot refer to It at this
moment but must speak of il from recollection have
often been surprised has not attracted attention in
country. It's object was to excite with the
United States, and to lay down the plan OF campaign,
which would soonest bring II to fortunate conclusion
Tor England. The basis OF tn plan the organize
ton OF the necessary black force in the West India
| Islands, and its debarcation upon our Southern
coast. The consequences which our enemies
fondly hoped for in such but with entire igno
of the true state of the country oreold with
a union of philanthropy and hatred. wish had
the number ut hand to Gull some choice for
reflection The result 10 be the destruction OF tho
Southern States the ruin depression OF the Others and
which the last hopes OF freedom through the world
rest.
What more favorable position could be taken for the &C.
cupation Of English black troops and for letting them
loose upon the Southern States than is afforded by Texas
Incapable Of resisting in event Of between
and England she would be taken possession of by
latter under another Of those pretences which
every page Of her history furnishes and the territory
operations against u.s. and attempt to add a servle var
TO the other calames which hostilies bring with them.
He who doubts whether this would be done. has yet TO
learn another trait in the annals OF national antpatby
would be done and would be called philanthropy.
Every day satisfies and that majority
OF the American people in favor OF annexation Were
they not the ought not to be affected But as
they are the is affected me better. do not touch
the details OF the negotiation ihat must ps rev 70 me
responsibilities of the government as also must the bear
ing of the question upon its reception by other countries
Those points do not here enter INTO
am, dear sir, respectfully,
your obedient servant,
LEWIS CAss
Hon Enw,pn H.NSEcAS.