Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-09


resolutions. The resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted. Gen. NJ. Hunt, DR.. J. c. ChaI-
mers; Judge Ewing, R. W. Williamson, ].
b. Wilkins, and other prominent gentlemen
participated in the proceedings. The Presi-
dent issued his proclamation on the following
| day.
We find the resolutions alluded to in
the above article, in the New Orleans Bull
letln of the same date, and think, that by
copying them in full, we will give our rea-
der2 better idea ofthe feelings Of the peo-
pie Of Texas than by any editorial Here
they are
"Be 1t Resolred, That this meeting approves
ofthe Annexation If Texas to The United
States on the basis Of the joint resolutions
passed by the Congress of that country.
''Be 1t Rcsoired That the Executive be re-
Iquested to use all means within his power, to
effect the annexation of Texas TO the United
States, upon the basis Of the joint resolutions
aforesaid, with the utmost promptness.
"Be it ReSolUed, That inIsmuci. as the rov-
eminent of the United States has given its ul-
tlmatum on this subject, that secresy on the
part Of the Executive tends only to embarrasa
this subject, without producing any beneficial
effect,
''Be 1t Res0hrad, That if the President of the
Republic does not convene the Congress- on
or before the fourth NOnday an June meet, we,
a portion Of the people Of Texas, recommend
to the counties throughout the Republic, to
meet IS soon as practicable, at any point that
may be designated, in convention to ratify
said Joint Resolution and form a State con-
stitution.
Be 1t ReSo1ved, That in the opinion Of this
meeting it is the duty Of the President Of this
Republic, to consummate the measure OF An
nexation to the United States, without refer
ence to the wishes or concurrence Of any for
eign or European p0a0er.
These resolutions were passed in the
face of a speech made against them by E.
Allen, the Attorney of the Republic, and in
the absence of Ashbel Smith, the acting
Secretary ofState. These resolutions, too,
may be considered expressing the senti-
ments Of the whole people of Texas. But
on this point we subjoin the following ar
,icle from the Houston Telegraph, of the
10th ult.:
THc WhirLcind S,vceps Onacnrd.-Frora ey-
cry section of the Republic, (says the Hous-
ton Telegraph, of the 10Th ult.,) we hear but
the continued roar Of plaudits as the people
assemble in county after county to testify their
approbation of the terms Of annexation offered
by the American government. The thnnders
. Of applause resound on every side. The
whlrIWind of public opinion has swept down
all opposition, and the few opponents OF an
, nexation have turned with dismay from the
l. contest, if contestit could be called. when the
Opponents of this great measure only looked
1ho,, no ,.lH nd
sail is los;." In Jasper and jefferson, 1t is
said there is scarcely one man opposed 10 tie
measure. In Robertson, only five or six. III
the great counties of San Augustine, Nacog'
IdOChes and Montgomery, it is estimated that
the majority in favor Of annexation exceeds
two thousand. Along the whole line Of the
If counties on the Brazos. Colorado, and Quad
e t2lonpe. there is scarcely dissenting voice
. except in the little hamlet Of Washington.-
Even the officers of government now declare
$ that the torrent of public opinion is lrreslstl
" bic, and they are bending beneath 1t. we
l. have learned with pleasure that the Secretary
o of the Treasury has stated that he is In tavo
Of annexation, and is willing to accept the
propositions of Mr.. Brown. The Secretary
n of State, we are told, has written back to the
J. President and informed him that 1t is useless
q to delay the measure. and that the popular en-
thusiasm is irresistible. Even the Washing
- ton Register is compelled to change its course
IS and veer about to the popular current 1t /:
;e now reported that extra session OF Con
r. gress will be held on the LIST Of June. Ions
:. before that time the people IN each Of the coun
ties Of the Republic will have expressed thel
'e entire assent TO the terms offered by the A
Y mercan government. Since it is now admit
Id ted by every officer Of the government that
n lis impossible to prevent the contamination o
this great measure. why should there be an,
n delay? Cannot Congress act upon this sub
as iect by the middle Of May, as we'll as on tn
al first of June? We have yet confidence in tn
h. President that he will not resort at this crlsl
to any procrastinating policy to defeat tn
d measure. The die is cast. 1t is the deere
IN of destiny that this great work shall be con
he summated and the puny hand of man NIGH
20 as well be uplifted to turn back the clouds a
to turn back public opinion on this question
We shall indulge in no forebodings. We re
ur +ioice that the President and Cabinet have de
m termined to carry out the will of the people
III All parties can now unite with cordlaity /
advancing this great measure. The peopl
will act with the government and the govern
of ment will act with the people. Harmony
Is, order and good feeling will prevail on ever
OF side, and we will have the proud satlstactlo
that we shall return as band of brothers
on our ''FATHER-LAND."
ny The Picay,me says that Aahbell smit
tie has been re-appointed Charge d'Affairs
of France and England. and that when h
Tor passed through TO New York some day
ago, he was on his way to assume the d'
ha ties ef'tis office. The Hon. Ebenez'
yn Allen, now Attorney Generel will take h
on place in the State department.
I'd Should any thing later arrive befo
o. o. Friday, we shall notice it.