The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-12

with the resolutions passed by the House. and by
the Senate. This was notso. The only question sub
med TO the House by the Speaker, OF that he could
submit, was "Will the House concur in the amend
ment Of the Senate" No vote could then be taken
upon the resolutions separately, or in connexion
with the amendment of the Senate. The resolu-
tons l had voted against, for the reasons above
stated, among others The amendment voted for,
because it was not subject to those objections. l
did not vote for the two in connexions nor Would
them or now. l approved of one mode Of an
ncxatiop and disapproved of another. Is il annex
alton that opposed, or was it the mode proposed
to effect il by certain persons? remarked, in the
little said upon the subject, that all the population
Of New York desired Texas, il Texas can be had
without slavery; and large proportion, perhaps a
majority are willing 10 Consent 10 a fair compro-
mise on that subjec but throughout the whole Of that
large State, you can scarcely drum up corporals
guard in favor Of surrendering the whole territory TO
the South, unless II be composed of men looking Jo
Office" That was Correct then, have no doubt;
and your "oblIgng correspondent will, on inquiry,
be found to be faithful member OF the "cofporals
guard, in pursuit of Office for himseLfor friend
In my remarks to which your Correspondent" re-
fers, stated distinctly that believed Texas might
be constitutionally annexed---at least much so
DIS Louisiana or Florida; and offered to vote for
such mode Of annexation This fact he omits TO
mention while, on the other hand he has perverted
facts. If you are induced to believe, from any,
thing stated by your Correspondent" that the
Texas feeling is more ardent here than l rep
resented il TO be; that the mass Of the democratic
party are ready to go farther than did you will in
due time be convinced of your error. Your cores
pendent says, "We carried the district under that
issue"-thc Texas issue. He omits, again, to show
how that issue was made up-in what shape, form,
or on what terms, we were TO have Texas; what
were TO be the Details the conditions Of the treaty,
or the provisions of the law of annexation. Was
il for Mr.. Browns resolutions that we were con-
tending, All'these, you are aware, were of course
left for future adjustment by those charged with that
delicate and responsible trust A portion Of that
responsibility fell to me. | performed my duty
honestly and conscientiousy, and, as far as have
been able to learn to the general satisfaction of those
by whose votes was placed in condition to act on
that que stion.
| have extended my comments farther than in
tended in the beginning, in order to be fully under
stood as to my position the Texas question.
have nothing 70 disguise, nothing to conceal, moth
ing to regret, in regard to the matter. would
change no vote, recall nothing have said. acted
under the responsibility of my oath of Office. |
could not act otherwise than did, without being
criminal, in my humble judgment. l would not
for the whole of Texasnay, not even to escape the
fangs of your "obliging correspondent" or the
more potential influence of the "Palriot''--vote
otherwise than did. My constituents are suffi-
GENTLY advised Of my course, sufficiently intelligent
and independent to correct their servant when neg
lectfu Of their rights and interests; and may lie
permitted to remark, that there are but few among
Their, who would seek advice or assistance ia an af-
fair Of that kind at the hands of the former editor
Of the Richmond Enquirer.
will thank you to insert this note in your paper,
in answer to the one to which it refers. ] cannot
close without expressing my surprise at your course
on this subject. What object you have in putting
into consequence the note Of malicious scribbler,
who perhaps has for the first time tried bis hand at an
editorial in country paper, is beyond my surmise.
have less difficulty in comprehendng why am
singled out from the large number Of good and true
trust shall at all times be found able to vindicate
my official conduct to those who alone possess the
right to call me to an account, and unhesatingly to
repel unprovoked attacks from other quarters.
Your obedient servant
GEO. RATHBUN.