The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-13

when they were in other situations MI 'onn -
Adam. 4. AT this moment an avo~ed enemy 10 annex
alton. and MIR. Clay would also be It's enemy u he
dared How was the question Of the annexation OF
Texas viewed by these gentlemen dunng The admin
isuation of Mr.. Adams, and the Seoresarysh'p oil
State Of Mr.. Clayl suppose that Mr. Clay . let
ter of 18th March, 1927, written TO Mr. Ponselt our
then Minister 10 Mexico, is well remembered by all
who have taken an interest IA the politics oil me
country. In chat letter he argued that the popuiao"
of Texas, being Of the some sentiments as 10 laws
rights and religion ourselves, would be an ineuln-
brance 10 Mexico, aud source OF frequent suiie
and for the peace of Mexico and the welfare OF tins
country Texas had better be part of our Union-
that he eas authorized 10 offer one million o. dollars as
compensation 10 .usrieo for her claims.
L. for one am not afraid of the consequence OF an
mex alton in the light given 10 II BY the wings
That cry had been heard in our country before: AZ
the time when the bill for the cesson OF Louisiana
was before the House OF Representatives, Mr. JOSIAH
Quincy, then member OF the House, and Tue Lead
ing Federslist from Massachusetts,, rose IN his seat
and said "Sr if this bill passes regard II AZ VIZ
tual dissolution of the MON. The States alb
solved from their mutual obligation and as II will be
the duty of some 30 ii will be the right of all to pre-
pare for the emergency, peaceaby II they can, lorc-
bly If they must Tins language was echoed by
many of the Fed1gsfsts of that day, but Louisiana
was coded AID wdp got through all our threatened
difficulties without q dissolution after all. | think
this by heby, proper place 10 ask you, my friends
to turn.toThe history of the last war. There you
will find that these very men who harped 80 much
about are the identical persons who refused
to appypriate single dollar for the purpose of
ryipc ont the last war. Bear this in your memories
The Tact is well worth weighing. The Democrats
have never been heard Irating about disunion They
have ever been content with our happy Union, aud
have sought nothing than 10 dihuse and extend
happiness among our people. They have always
held the reins of mower and they always should hold
them. Even in 1910, when through buhoonery and
coonery the Wings succeeded, the Almighty came
with his power to order all the right.
But in reference to this annexation question, the
Democracy of the Union are gravey told that Eng
land will interfere, that she Will not allow this coun-
try farther extend its Territory. Indeed is this
really SO, and are we not afradi James Madison,
during his administration, told the powers OF Europe
that should allow interference with our own
affairs on this continent that England might deal as
she pleased with her feudal territory but must
not interfere with ours At this moment, | contend
that England do nothing to assist Mexico, except
in one way the way in which she is now trying to do
it, by the power of gold Depend upon it, that if
Mexico ever again attempts 10 invade Texas, ii will
be through the fundamentally OF British gold Such
infamous tamperng with the affairs of this continent,
surely would have right to counterac and check.
After Santa Anna had been taken prisoner on the
plains Of San Jacnto, it the understanding if he
should be allowed to go Free that he would do bis
tries and, afterwards at Washington, he acknow
lodged that it best for the two countries TO be
parated and had he had the honor OF the old Roman
General Reguus, he would have re urned 10 captiyi
,y or succeeded in his pretended object
But independent of this gross breach of faith, and
the fact of Santa Annas beng captive in the hands
Of the Texans, let look his doiDgs in 1885, when
he usurped the government, of Mexico, trampling up
the Constitution and laws under which the people
ofMeAico had heretofore been governed. Had not
then the people Of Texas the right to assert their
liberty would the people of the 5 ate of New York,
If military che ftain should usurp The reins of gov
eminent over these U lied States : think that the
question of righl is clearly established Now as to
the eIptdiency of the measure
We all know that cotton is main staple. Eng.
land has attempted It's production in her possessions
and ialsd The East India possessions, Egypt and
the BrazIls raise but small portion supply her
wants. She therefore looks to a footing this
tnent TO supply her Deficiencies Is it not mat er
ofexpediency for us to say emphatically to this
Texas great market for our agricultural roduc-
tions being dependent upon cotton and sugar in a
great measure.
Gen. Jackson urges Annexation" in another
point Of view. He looks upon with the eye of a mill
tary chieftain viewing the inteImnable waste upon
the ,outhw, stern fIontler of Texas almost in
surmoun,abe barrier. The abolilions's look upon
this in still another point of view But looking to
the amelloraton OF the negro race is not more proba
bic that they should receive sympathy and aid from
those who most resemble Intensely es-the mixture of
the Spapiard, the negro and the Indian--than from
the white race. l might consider this question in
still other lights, and more particularly in those
which have Just discussed. But l. refrain, other
speakers have to follow me. | have considered this
question as a matter OF both right and expedleDcy,
and believe that have established both to your salts
faction.
sincerely believe that this question alone, fairly
put to the American people, will settle the Presden-
tial election in favor of the Democracy. We must
fight upon the broad principles of truth and justice,
and it is greatly in favor that the party lines
were never more distinctly drawn than at this mo-
ment. After having carefully cast about me- am
firm 10 the belief that Mr. Clay cannot get than
81 Electoral votes But let rally in all strength
As heretofore, II has been said from Maine to
Georgia." so let il now be said "from Maine to Tex
as" And rs "from the Atlantic to the Mississippi ~
so let the welkn ring with the cry "from the Allan
tic to the Pacific" Let us display on our banners
"Polk, Dallas, Texas and Oregon" and victory
awaits efforts as sure the stars now shine
us.
Mr.. McAster, of Georgia, followed Mr. Wig
gins and received with much cheering. Mr..
McAls,er, IN mastery speech, of which we have
taken a correct report tore Gays Texas letter TO
pieces; showed the ueacbery which bad always cha
rsclerlzed the diplomacy Of Great Britain, and dive
upon the necessity of Immediately putting i, out
OF its power to act he traitor in respect to Texas
We much regret the impossblity from the length Of
the speeches that preceded it, of publishing Mr. Nc
Aster's able effort, although we cannot refrain from
giving his last paragraph
"Fellow- citlzens-You have been entertained du-
ring our recesses this evening with fireworks Be
leve me, those fireworks illustrate the destiny OF
the Wing party. In 1910 they went up like rocket
and in 1914 they will come down like stick -
Laughter and cbeers)
TYRAssy AND BARBARIry IN RUssh-The Co
logne Gazette contains an account OF the punishment
Inflicted on five Ru,sia deserters, who were sppre
hcnded when close to, not upon the Prussisn terri
tory. They received | 500 strokes of the knout;
is very seldom the yiclim survives the thousandti
blow. Notwithstanding the deaih of The five II