Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-17

tHdHCc IS thrown over Tue Wnoic WoCteulhS.-
The Gordian knot will remain unraveed, until
the Congress of Texas, representing, as We
doub' not The wishes of the people, shall assemble
on The 10th instant, (o-dGp,) and, looking 10 hnt
solve all difficulties b. a decisive blow.
But strange as may be The conduct vi President
Jones, his oTgan plainly asserts, that he is now
friendly 10 annexation, and intends, We presume,
10 throw NJ impedinens in The way Of The peo-
pie of Texas Al all events, he mus, be now con-
WINGED, that in affairs Of The mighty importance
which II has been his lot to conduct, a frank
s'faI& t-forward, honest course is always the best
a man placed in his responsible position ought 10
deal frankly with his own people, ard with TO-
reign nations. His vaciatng, shutting move
men's have lost him the respec Of his fellow-ci.
ITEMS have weakened The moral force OF Texas
in The rank OF nations. and have cast shadow
over The destinies oi,he Republic And here We
would remark. that we canrot concur in The
"coque,li>h' policy Of General Sam Eous,on.-
lie may have a thorough know let'ee of the
workings Of the human passions, and his game
may be the true one in an affair Of The heart !"
oui VIC are sure tia, he has tnisapplied it i'll his
attempt 10 get the advantage Of as cunning
diplomats! IS Great Britain, represented as
she was ~ Elliot. the man Of China and
Opium noloicy. In his manpuvrc 10 excite
The jealousy Of the United States, and BY that
means 10 induce her 10 a warmer acknowledge
m nj OF the sui, Of Texas, we earlha Gen II. has
stimulated the hopes OF Grca, Britain, and caused
her % in.o!vc herself 50 deeply liz The game OF
ara,ce ard ambition thai she cannot, wi,hou! los.
ing her own sell-respecl and sinking her honor,
avoid giving some trouble to Texas as well as 10
ourselves. Our sincere impression is that The
unfortunate steps of Gen. Houston, taken in con-
neclion with his leaving The country at This criti
eel moment, though il were ior The noble purpose
OF taking ilnal leave Of his old companion-in-
arms al The Hermitage, will ROT gain him much
favor. either rom the people Of Texas or The L.
States. 0ae thing seems 10 be cerain-Texas
will agrre 20 annexation Blu; whatever may be
the effect upon Mexico and Great Britain, (and
PROBABLY npon France, lor CAPTAIN Elliott came
over in French Government vessel -aw there
lie mi We are satisfied that our Government
will 10 its du,y-sland up Tor the right-prolec
the pcor!e Of Texas in the new position in which
they will be placed by an union with us-and
guar. Inc rights and The honor Of the United
States against the Unauthorized Interference OF
any foreign nation however powerful and AFRO
giant.
The events in Texas and Mexico furnish a
picture iu Of strange features and most extra
ordinary combinations OF light and shade. Our
rcid,rs will compare the Interesting news below,
with VIA, we have already furnished them, and
vii have finc opportunity Of exe.ting their IA.
cullies, in giving orm 10 The chaotic clemens:
[firas Mc .N.,r O1i:ans Rsgah'jcon, Janc Il
SIX DAYS LATER FROM TEXAS.
b. The steamship New York. Captain Wright
which arrived Yesterday afternoon. we have re-
ce;;eG oates from Galveston 10 lie :'i inst. The
New icl; had a pleasant passage, and brought
| over - passengers.
Mr. Henderson, T. s. Consul at Galveston,
and Judge Baldwin, oi New York, were among
The passengers.
soon after The arrival If the New York, n let
te! from q source entitled 10 the most unlimited
VIZ make Inc following extract
Lock OFT FOR W.R wiru MsSlco. = Since
Elliott, arrival from Vera Cruz, This is all The
tain III saId, 100, that Mexico is concentrating
d large force On The Rio Grande. which is 10
more asains. Texas il She rejec> Eious lrea-
IT, Jc}t.ie lra: 'rM Lc ne ejcl of Tie steps re-
renEy M!fn hvfie Bfdi@ GOycrnm5m.
Elliot has 4 SCI .. proposals, Tor The nde2cnd-
ancc Of Texas, il she rejects annexation. These
proposals will be rejected or course The iniia
lion OF war is thrown back uron Mexico but, in
my judgment Elliott will conlrive 10 send secret
intelligence 10 the Mexicans on the Rio Gfande
and that they will not wal; for new orieT, rom
The Mexican Capital
The L ;. Squadron under command Of Com
Stockton. were lying Oh Galveston when the
New Yo:s len. No British ships Of war were
in sight
Captain Elliott Tie British Charge HAilaires,
hai arrived in Galveston with a treaty from
Mexico, acknowledging the independence o!
Texas, and sci out for the scat OF government
Immediately. The Galveston News on this sub
lect SAYS: The purpoH ofths treaty according tc
Eio;iS statement 10 friend OF ours, is simply
the recognition cf orr Independence, wi,hUu. re-
gard 10 limits, upon the condition that VIC re-
nouncc annexation to the United States, leaving
rs at liberty 10 be annexed 10 England or any
government: and comments very strongly against
Inc mcddiing oil this olicioas Minister.
On The other hand the official organ denies thai
President Jcrcs has sent Cr authorized any per
son 20 90 10 Mexico and treat for the indepen
Iencc 81 Texas, anl aiiirmS lhal he is favorable
to the IneaSlIs" ui annexation.
This Inc News attacks in the following man
ner:
The Telegraph has for several weeks past
been endeavorins 10 convince The public that Pre-
>ident Jones is sincere and ardent friend OF an
nexation. We have beer accustomed 10 Judge
It public men by their axis rather than their
professions Nothing worid afford Us more
pleasure than 10 be able 10 concur in the opn-
on with the Telegraph. Bu, his inference Of
Or. Jones friendly disposition towards anncSa-
ion is certainly not drawn from any statement
If existing facts, bul directly in the face OF them
The Telegraph makes this announcement, as il
we're ~ rchcd,n and officially We have
heard it suees. led that the Telegraph mas super
.eded The Register, and is in the confidence Of
he President II this he The case, il would be
rash 10 contradict lis statements and disclosures.
In relation 10 these strange proceedings The 'Te,c
graph SAYS: we have been assured that Presi-
lent Jones has made 10 proposals 10 Mexico, and
authorized 70 messenger TO proceed 10 Mexico
with proposals, and Then suggests that all these
neeoriatinns have originated in fraud, and q
forgery Of the great seal Of The Republic This
10 say the least Of il, is mos' extraordinary
mode Of explanation, and challenges no small
share OF crcdnity-especially as al this moment
Camain Elliott is in Washington, and PROBABLY
again in secret conclavc with The President. How
they will accommodate matters, it passes the
powers Of conjecture 10 imagine. Can they sue
ceed in making some irresponsible third party
The scapesoat Of all those irnposin IS 2 We can
find no trace of him here. Has The Englishman
this Mr.. Smith, this man in the rhitr hat shut
fed himself on, and kindly relieved all other par
lies from responsibility
In other respects we find bu lille OF Interest,"
Every preparation throughout the Republic was
making 10 push the election tordelegates 10 the Con
yention on with vigor, and from all appearance,
any proposition. save that OF re annexation 0!
Texas 10 the United States, would be rejected
with scorn and Indignation By the people. who arc
unanimous upon Thai subject.
Major Doneison, and General NJ. B. Lamar,
arrived in Galveston on the 18th ull.
MIR. Wells The well known dancer, was attack
ed OH Saturday last. while bathing in The gulf, BY
a Sharl:- ic side u1S cnt much bruised. and Two