Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-29
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

ANNEXATION Of TEXAS.
This is a question of absorbing interest-or
should be so,--and we have given much space to
it in this number of our paper We hope none
will fail to read Mr.. Webster's letter. and the ex-
tract from the National Integencer. In the first,
the constitutional question is stated by one whose
authority is entitled to great weight, and he also
fortGes his opinion against annexation by the au
thority of Mr. Van Burens Secretary Of State, viz.
Mr.. Forsyth, stakeholder himself; and in the
latter, we have the views of the Wing organ at
Washington.
AS to intelligence on this subject, there has been
something added by the papers of the past week.
Senator Walker of Mississippi (Loco) is the lead
ing man in favor of annexation, and is backed up
by an active and wealthy league of shareholders
at Washington Mr. Walker estimates that thirty
eight Senators Including all the Locofocos, with
the Southern Whigs) will vote for Annexation,
while but thirteen (al Northern Wings will vote
against it. This, however, is very confidently de-
MED in various quarters, and the general opinion
seems to be that expressed by US last week, that
the treaty cannot be ratified Nevertheless, we
know not what day may bring forth; the W0rSt is
possible, and no effort should be wanting to guard
against it. There is loud call in every quarter at
the North for the people to demonstrate. Let not
Vermont be behind.
The Madisonian (Tylor's organ admits that
Treaty is in progress; and strongly hints that it is
to be used for political capital.
In reference to this subject, we place much reli-
anco on Mr. Child, editor of the Slavery STAN
dard, who is in Washington. Deeply interested as
he is, he of course seeks for correct information
and being, in a considerable degree at least I'M
connected with any political party, he is not so IL
able as others might be to be warped by party feel
ings. From him we quote as follows:
March 10.
at has been ntimated to me, from a source not
to be disregarded that Teas land scrip is circua-
ting freely in the city. Undoubtedly the rumors Of
an expected, Or asceiained majority of two-thirds
| in the Senate have given new impulse to specu-
lation in Texan lands. do not think that there is
such a majority in the Senate in favor of annexa-
ton, but do suppose that there is an absolute rpa
iority. have not yet heard of any Senators from
the free States, who are considered to be in favor
of it, except fullerton and Hoodbtuy of N. Hamp-
shire; Allen, of Ohio; flanagan, of Indiana and
Semple and Breese, of Illinois. On the other hand,
Critenden and liorehedd, of Kentucky, are conf
IDENTITY said TO be opposed RieeS, of Virginia, is
non-committal. Mr. Rhstt Of South Carolina, has
affirmed that Mr. Fan Buren, favors the wishes of
the South, while letters are reported to have been
received from Mr.. Clan, within few days, declar-
ing himself decidedly opposed to the scheme, in
any and every shape. | think it probable that its
friends expect to be defeated at the first trial in the
Senate, and that they intend in that event. to carry
the question TO the polls, in the approaching presi-
dental election, making it, as far possible par
ty question a person connected with Mr.. Tyler's
! al.
istraton is already sure of two-thirds vote in the
Senate. think it proper to mention these reports
because it is possible that reports and rumors may
be all that shall have till the event is upon us
There is one thing which l feel entire confidence
in stating, and that is, that annexation, if it does
take place, will involve us in war with Great B,i-
tain well as Mexico. There is at this time an
unusual concentration of vessels Of war at Nor
folk, in Virginia"
March II.
81 have good reason to believe that the treaty of
annexation will be submitted this very week. There
are htty-one Senators present only one Mr. Niles
of Concentrating absent. | think there
are about thirty in favor of annexation and of course
about twcnty-one opposed oft. I'oo-hirds is thr-
ty-iour consequently, no great change is required
to consummatc the detestable deed. Still have
faith that the treaty will be rejected, and that the
question will be ultimately decided at the polls in
the next presidential election"
Various letters from Washington positively as
sert that the Treaty cannot get even majority in
the Senate.
Gen. Jackson has published letter strongly in
favor of annexation; Woodbury. of N. H. is on the
same side, and Buchanan of Pa. has intInated the
same. On the other hand some of the Southern
wing Senators are reported against annexation, and
the Louisville (Ky.) Journal says the western PEG,
pie will not tolerate single Senator who goes for
this measure.