The Arkansas banner., 1845-02-12

treachery of herown citizens; and the erowtI of her independent interests would soon plae, them beyond the reach of tcmptation.o
 But if either evidence were wanting Of tht interference of Great Britain in the concern. of this country us regards is relations witf Texas, we have it i'll the subioined letter which (although written, as wilt be seen from It's context in the interchange of friendly cor. respondence not for publication contains ill., formation of such vital interest to the eoun- try, that we cannot hesitate to throw it be- fore the public. The venerable patriot from whose pen it comes, will, we feel assured. pardon the liberty we take. when he sees. in the article from the London Times, what vast combinations in Europe are contemplated to give effect 10 the influence now at work in | Texas
 HERMITAGE, January l, 1915.
 My DEAR MR. BLAIR :--I cannot forbear. on this first day of the year 1915, to let you know that am still in the land of the liyinr. although greatly afflicted and debilta,ed. My whole family join me in kind saluiations to you and yours. wishing you the joys of the season. May you all live to see many hap py new years.
 observe that you have before Congress too many joint resolutions for the re annexa- tlonol Texas. This argues want of unanmi- iy Ill the Democracy upon this great national and most important subject 1 have just re- celyed hom Maj. Donelson. letter in Wash ington, in Texas, from which would infer. that if Congress expect 10 annex exas to the United States, they must act spe edly. or i, will be found to be beyond our grasp. Tho rejection of the advances of Texas has oiven offence to some, and handle to others to press the liberal propositions of England up on the Texans, together with the splendid vlew ol Texas independent, growing into a vast republic, in time 10 embrace not only the limits ol Texas, but all the domain once Mon tezuma's. This view, to ambitious aspirants. added to the guaranties of England of her in- dependence, and thesloan of large sums for ten years, based upon treaty that English manufactures shall be free of duty, is gaining party m Texas. General Houston is still the leading star; and his influence alone can be counted upon to resist the present influ- enee of England and it's increasing power.- How long this influence of England can be successfully withstood i'll Texas. is becoming " 'Si 'thtatlpbdhit lidtlST. lluEc taken q view of the whole ground, giving to all nfor- nation its due weight, and say toyou that, unless Congress acts upon this subject promptly, Texas will be beyond our grasp, and lost to the UnitedSates forever. unless re- gained by the sword What will be the sit nation ot our country, with British manufac- lures introduced duty free into Texas2 Com ment Is unnecessary.
 hazard nothing in saying that, if the pre- sent Congress do not act promptly upon this subject, the next will not have the power.- The consent of Texas cannot then be obtain ed. Great Britain will have laid the lions paw upon her, and bound her by treaty
 am exhausted but, from Major Doncl- sons letter, and other sources of information. the danger of losing Texas seemed so immi- nent, that, although feeble, could not for bear to say this much to you, that you might communicate il to my friends. May God bless you and yours.
 ANDREW JACKSON