Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-27

1hC w CuIOIl VI VIC ON llSt.
says: We understand that Mr.. McLane's
reception in England, public as well as
private, has been most gratifying to him
and complimentary TO our government and
President; for, after all, in spite of our own
democracy, the statesmen of England
chooses to regard our minister rather as ar
ambassador, representing the person of the
sovereign. Mr.. McLane's reception by
the Queen herself, is said to have beer
most gracious, and accompanied with unu.
sual expressions of respect for our govern.
ment and chief magistrate. A letter from
an intelligent Engishman says that Amer.
lean things are looking better, and the PEG.
pie are recovering from the senseless clamor
which the fanaticsm of politics had crea.
ted in regard 10 American affairs.
MAKING READY-Mr. Van Buren, has
written the following letter, which seems 10
indicate that he is not yet willing to let
the country entirely lose sight of him:
LINDENwALD, Sept. 2, 1845.
Dean SlR--l have had the he 1or 10 receive
your friendly letter, conveying to me, by its di.
rection, the proceedings Of spontaneous meeting
Of the Democracy OF the 10Th and 18th Wards
of the city Of New.York.
The just discrimination and patriotic ardof by
which those proceedings are distinguished, do
honor to the meeting, and are in harmony with
the invaluable principles and past lives Of those
who composed it. have read them with great
satisfaction and do not, in the least, doubt that
they speak also the sentiments Of the Democracy
Of the whole city.
Without more particular notice OF the con-
tents OF the Resolutions, in respect to all OF
which my sentiments are well understood, will
content myself with single remark upon one
only oil the points they embrace. 1t is well
known that the preliminary steps taken by the
late Administration for the annexation OF Texas,
did not, under the then existing circumstances
meet with the appreciation Of portions of the
Democratic party. Yet you are, in my judgment,
quite right in assuming that that measure has been
so far consummated under the sanction of the
constituted authorities OF both Governments, as
10 render all farther agitation of the question, or
obstacles to its amicable completion by the cit
zens OF either country unwise and highly inexpe.
dent. To refrain from such course is not only
in honorable consistency with the justice and
sincerity Of the dissenting opinions TO which
have alluded, but, Under the circumstances the
performance Of a solemn duty on the part OF
those who held them. 1t can scarcely be neces
sary to enlarge upon tie extent to which the
operative nature OF that duty would be increased
should our country be involved in war with
Mexico in consequence Of The adoption Of au
thorzed measures 10 carry into full and fair effect
the compact Of Annexation. That no such con.
sequences may follow is, for many reasons, to
be most earnestly desired. But if the result be
! cannot permit myself to doubt the
Administration will, as it ought, be supported
in the prosecution OF such war by the hearts
and hands Of The whole people. ! am, dear sir,
very respectfully and truly yours
NJ VAN BUREN,.
Mr InuN u Kr1rnnr