The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-05


We find some additional intelligence on the sub
ect Of annexation in the New Orleans papers of the
z0th, which is extracted below.
There seems now to be no reasonable doubt of the
triumph of the measure, notwithstanding the delays
and secret hostility of the present Texan govern
ment The people carry every thing with rush for
the union. .Eff
The announcement of the appointment of the Hon Ash
bel Smith Charge to England and France confirms the
observations made last week respecting that gentle
mans appearance in this city at critical uncure.
He has thrown up his seat in the cabinet Before leaving
New Orleans he heard to say that he had written
letters to Texas which he thought would procure his
vessel
Public meetings have been held in Richmond and Bra.
zo ana the people in each OF these countless almost to
man, have declared for annexation.
In Fort Bend county says the Telegraph the American
nag was raised by an immense crowd Of old settlers
VINO had gathered from all parts Of the county to plant
the glorious symbol of upon the
spot where the od three hundred" first planted Amer
can institutions. Old Fort Bend rung with the loud
shouts of the grey-haired pilgrims Of Austin who re.
oced that they were permitted to the standard of
their native land planted the soil that they had
from Mexican tyranny.
Gen. Houston expected TO address meeting at
Houston in favor Of the inst the ami
Versy Of the battle OF San Jacnto.
Tho following letter. written the day before President
Jones issued his proclamation convenng Congress the
o.n q June embraces whatever else OF interest we have
peen apie to discover In our files
"A word or two tin relation to annexation. II is now
SAID that President Jones' unable longer defer it. to
call Congress together un6th Of June next and is
said that not more than two three Of the members are
opposed to the measure. The fact is that nine of
the people in this and the adjoining countiesone Texan
tells me that ecyententhsare in favor Of immediate
nexaton Tho little opposition that is seen, rather
heard comes from either the ofceholdcrs else from
easily enough distinguished.
The President has been unwell for week past con.
fined to his house by bilious attack He is now conva
esclng however. The only members Of the Cabinet
now here are Mr. Allen, the Attorney General and Col
VIM u. Cooke, the Secretary of War and Marine. The
latter although said to be opposed to
Of the best officers Texas has hadecent in every
way and closely attentive to the duties of his station
General Houston has not yet openly expressed his
views in relation to annexation although II confidently
asserted that he will not oppose the He does not
appear to be altogether in favor Of the terms thinking
the resolution sdo not copcee much to Texas they
should yet thought by those who know him best
that this feeling will not induce him to throw his i'm
mense influence in the scale Of opposition.
surmised by some that before Congress comes
the community that propositions for the digestion of that
body will be received from England and perhaps from
France we'll II Is certainly very singular that the
extraordinary philanthropy Of Great Britain should have
broken out suddenly in favor of Texas and that
should now burn fercey If that power can induce
Mexico to acknowledge the independence of Texas now
she could have done it three years ago. What pity
she did not think Of it sooner.
Major Donelson, the U, 8. Charge, now here-so
too, 10 Gov Yell. The latter, on account of business
hos been obliged to give up his contemplated excursion
to the buffalo grounds. You shall hear from again at
San Antonio-perhaps before. G. w. X"