The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-26


selves between Independence and annexation, and
cannot complain of their choice, though II has been
against the object of his hopes. lie says ne has
| visited "Washngton on the Brasos" for the last
time and having done all that he can do in the
country, is now anxious TO return home.
l send you a copy of the Presidents procama-
ton; although il contains nothing which will be
news to you, it gives in official shape facts which
were before only known by common report. Al
though President Jones is well known to be in favor
Enumeration, his course in this matter has given
satisfaction to those opposed to it, and made many of
them his friends, who were not so before. He has
acted with great caution and prudence in the deli
cate and responsible position which the recent cir
cumstances of this country have imposed upon him;
and having determined in the outset to make no
attempt to decide upon any matter touching the ma
tonaiity OF the country, or bind 1t in any way, by
his own act but to submit every thing to the people,
ne will at least have escaped without any particular
fault or censure, though he may not be allowed to
take the credit which may follow the accomplish
ment of the objects for which Texas has been srug
Cling for the last ten years. Not so, however, with
Houston. He has doubtless had great influence in
bringing our affairs to their present position; and
nothing of importance happens here, without being
traced, in some way or other, to him; though fire.
quently, no doubt, without reason. Neverthe-
less, he is man of unbounded tact and in
fuence, and for the last four years has aston
shed both friends and foes by the amount of
labor which he has performed. While President,
he gave the most minute personal attention (exam-
nation) to the details of business in every depart
ment of the government, read the correspondence
of every subordinate officer throughout the coun-
try-lndan agents, collectors of revenue, district
attorneys, shers, postmasters, militia officers &c.
&c. The diplomatic correspondence alone, written
by his own hand, or under his dictation, forms
quarto volume of over 400 pages and contains
much TINT will day be of great interest to the
people of the United States. The sold Chiefn is
now more vigorous and clear-headed than ever.
With constitution unimpared, and iron from the
first, and an energy that rises in proportion to the
tax upon it, he has asonished and COMPOUNDED his
enemies, well surprised his friends, by the
magnitude and skill of the labor he has performed
since his last election to office.
The fleet under Commodore Stockton is still off
this port at anchor. The commodore is living on
Shore and seems vastly to enjoy the society-rding
driving, fishing, and bathing as well as the gor-
GUS sea-breeze of this delightful island The officers
Of the squadron, generally are equally elated; and
many of them will doubtless see the anchors of
their gallant ships weighed with many regrets.
Various rumors have been circulated here about
concentration of Mexican forces upon frontier
and prospect Of invasion. Colonel Wilson ar
rived yesterday from San Antonio, and reports that
all isquiet in that vicinity; and no unusual indica-
tons were observed on the Mexican frontier. Maj.
Hayes was at San Antonio with his company, but
believed that there was not the slightest prospect of
disturbance. The reports 10 the contrary were
probably raised by persons who were anxious for
another "brush" with the Mexcans before the final
fall of the curtain.
Galveston is still rapidly improving and presents
an animated and pleasing appearance.
Mr.. c. A. Wickliffe is here. He is reported to
be an agent of the United States government to
promote annexation, but nothing in his public
duct warrants such statement. He is living in
very retired manner and does not create, or seem
disposed to create any sensation.
p. s. You may rely upon it that there is no pros
ohadau of hair Ia,a ha-a a.,
prevent annexation.
Extract Of letter to gentleman in this city from
New ORLEANS, IL o'clock, p M,
June II, is45
"The steam-vessel New York came in about sun
down this evening.
"Capt. Elliott, her Britannia Majesty's charge,
came over passenger; met him on his arrival at the
hotel. He laughs and talks as usual, and appears
in good spirsfreely acknowledges that all is set
tied in Texas, and that annexation is certain; that
there will be no difficulty between Mexico and the
United States He said three years ago, or more,
when he went to Texas, he found the country going
very fast to leeward that when he left it the other
day, he presented us with independence; that the
late revolution in Mexico, bringing into power men
of more liberal views, had enabled her Majesty's
government to realize the assurances made to us in
| 1910 by Lord Palmerston, that England would use
her kind efforts with Mexico to grant us peace and
Independence that it gratifying to him that it
had been accomplished. England will have nothing
to say about annexation, as it is matter resting
entirely with the people fTexas. He will leave
for the North; and expects go back Texas,
unless he is ordered to do so by his government;
which he is certain will never be the case, &c.
81 might write much more; but the mail will
bring you full accounts from higher sources.
| "tOld Sam is elected to the convention from
Montgomery county, Richard Bache from Calves
| ton; Gov. Runnels from Brazoria We will have
as much talent in our convention as has been found
in such bodies for some time. Texas could always
boast of talent than money; all hands agree in
believing the latter commodity is to be quite abund-
| ant for the future
81 have been here for several days waiting an OPP
| portunity to 60 over Mr.. Raymond arrived to-day,
on his way out to Texas. find dispatches here
from the government of the United States, waiting
chance to be sent oversee am informed by the
collector.
| "Our consul has dispatches per last English
steamer, from the redoubtable diplomatist, Ashbel
Smith! He offers them to me to take over. | tell
| him that fear would "be mobbed" before reach
the seat Of government l am sure would, if it was
known that had them
"The steamer New York goes north, and it will
lie six or eight days before leave here for Gal
| weston. l had some idea of getting horse and
cross through. | could save time, but not money;
and, unfortunately, the latter is more valuable just
now, than it has been for a long while.
at is generally thought by my countrymen that
our congress VIII act upon a1nexhuoh ~ Soou uHe,
and then adjourn to meet in Austin, to "log-ro at
| the convention.
! 81 speak truly, when assure you that have
written this letter with a swarm of mosquitoes
around my hands and face, far exceeding the swarm
of ofice-seekers who were buzzing about Washing
ton when first had the pleasure Of making your
acquaintance. So you will, / am sure, give me the
credit of possessing patience and perseverance,
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| The public may form some opinion of the reck-
less character of many of the letterwrers from this
city, from the following dashing specimen Of a
scribbler in the Baltimore Patriot. 1t really seems
to us that the writer is Indifferent what he says,
provided he has something to say. We have a
strong disposition to hang his name upon the gipbet
for III. ,, ming NJ otbera The aIJnonn has treat