Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-10-03

IN LhlS way. ana Wndl a peTIect heaven oH
earth it is to ride on it, compared with the jar
ring and pitching and tossing which you ex-
perfence on the balance of the road. Do lay
the Raleigh g. Fayetteville Road with L Iron.
We don't know if we wouldn't go up ard take
ride over it just for the pleasure of the thing.
Compliment to Ex-President John Tyler
We all remember the abuse which the wing
party heaped upon the devoted head of Presi-
dent Tyler when he submitted the treaty for
the Annexation of Texas to this country, to the
Senate. We do not forget that some of our own
party in that august body, particularly the SEN
| ator from Missouri, also opposed that treaty, &
We connot forget that this latter opposition was
in our humble opinion the cause of its rejection
by the Senate. That Mr.. Benton acted up to
which he then pursued, we do not pretend to
doubt. We then however, disapproved of
that course; we have had little reason to change
cur opinion since. 1t is with pleasure that we
perceive that the people, as we'll of the United
States, as those of Texas, properly appreciate
the motives and the conduct of the much and
iIliberalIy abused John Tyler in regard to the
Annexation of Texas, whilst our chief ma
gistrate. The following correspondence which
We find in the Union, we republish with plea
sure. The resolutions of the Convention of
the whole people of Texas, cannot but be fiat
tering to Mr.. Tyler. His. response is worthy
the name and the occasion.
CONVENTION HALL,
.4ustin, Republic Of ISaas.
Dear Sir:-1t affords me very great pleasure
to transmit TO You the enclosed copy of a reso-
luton unanimously adopted by the convention
Of the people Of Texas. now in session. The
stand taken by you, on this great question, has
brought it to speedy termination, secured TO
you the lasting gratitude of the people of Tex
as, and will entitle you to occupy bright page
in the history of transaction deeply involv-
ing the interests of the two countries, and vi
tally affecting the cause of republican govern
ments.
have the honor to be, with the highest res
pect, your excelency's obedie1t servant.
THO J. RUSK,
His Excellency John Tyler,
Ex-President of the United States.
Resolution erpressire Of the gratitude Of this con-
vention to Ea-Presidem Join Tyler and his
Cabinet.
R'solved, That the early and resolute stand
taken by John Tyler whilst he was President
of the United States, to restore Texas to the
bosom of the republican family, has secured to
him the gratitude and venera,ion of the people
of Texas.
Resolved, that the like sentiments are due
to the assistance afforded Mr.. Tyler by the
able members of his Cabinet, who, with no.
bic enthusiasm espoused the cause of annexa
ton as national question, and co-operated
faithfully in securing its consummation by the
passage of the law which has enabled Texas
to become portion of the Union.
Resobed, That the president Of the conven
ton be directed to furnish certified copy of
these resolutions to Mr.. Tyler, and to each
one of the members of his Cabinet-the Hons.
John G.. Calhoun, George Nj. Bibb, William
Wilkins, John Y. Mason, John Nelson, G.
A. Wickliffe, and to the families of A. P. Up
shur and Thos. w. Gilmer, decd.
Adopted at Austin, Texas, July 8, 1915.
THO. J. RUSK, President
Attest: JAMES II. RAYMOND,
Secretary of the Convention.
TREPLy.1