The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-08
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
From our regular correspondent

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| The news of the decisive result in the Texian
Congress, unanimously accepting the terms offered
| by the government Of the United States, providing
for the nexaon of Texas to our confederacy, ar
rived here the evening of the 4th of july IN the
"Union;" and, you may suppose, was greeted with
a warm and rppturous welcome by the democracy
of Philadelphia The unanimty with which the
Texan representatives have responded to the wish
es Of the Texian people, proves that the conditional
independence offered by Mexico, backed by the
representatives Of England and France, Though
| young NJ Saligny will find in the speech Of the
French PREMIER Guizot, matter for his most serious
deiberation) with all its glittering accompaniment,
was not tempting enough to buy the approval OF
those who are Americans, still warmer and frmer
than ever. They well knew that the offered ''pro-
tectionn of England, had independence been ac-
yulture gives the lamb--coverng and devouring
herr They well knew that treaty with Mex
leo like a vow traced upon the sand
| of the seashore, which the first wave OF
military oppression would obliterate They
well knew that in the republican States of the
country which had reared them, and from whose
broad breast they had imbibed the principles of
democratic TRUTH and of hatred for the tyrant, there
were thousands of freemen who would back the
cause of annexation, not with their opinions alone,
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relied faithfully and firmly upon faith which never
yet has been broken. All honor to these high
souled, true-hearted men! They have dared to
be faithful to their destiny. They have not hesl-
tated to brave the menaces of Mexico, and the ea-
ousy of Britain but, reposing upon the protection
of the Union, under the broad egis of its power,
and in the shadows of its sar-spanged banner, they
have chosen, indeed, ''the nobler and the better
part" 1t is true, Engand's dream, long and SO
wildly cherished, of possessing, in the independence
of Texas cotton market to rival that of the United
States, is now dspelled and her manufacturers will
still be compelled to rely upon us for supplies. L,
is true, Mexico has lost province, which, but for
her tyranny and her want Of faith, might have
never been estranged from her. 1t is also true that
the remuneration of Texas to this Union may rot
be without its effect upon the CALIFORNIA;, and
other of her revolted provinces, and may result
in placing the rens of her misdrected gov
eminent in the hands of those who will
make her worthy of the name (now so inappro-
priately apped) of "the republic of Mexico;" but
these considerations, far from being obnoxious to
the people of Texas of this Union, are so many
more reasons in favor of the project now happily
accomplished. The only thing now necessary to
complete the triumph is the sanction of the conven-
ton called the 4th of July and the formation Of
the constitution which is to be presented at the next
| meeting of the American Congress. Some of those
public men who have labored in Texas and the
| United States with such extraordinary energy to
defeat the cause of reannexation find that their
large investment Of exertions has produced but q
barren harvest; for it is remarkable that the more
Jones intrigued against, and the the wings OPP
posed annexation, the more certain its success be-
came; until, at last, it has triumphed over all OBJ
staces, and has left the Texian President and his
few confederates to repent at their own leisure.
But If the glorious success of annexation is calcu
lated to place President Jones signaly hors du
bat--ifit has left whigery other alternative but
to support the country in sustaining annexation,
or to support Mexico in opposing 1.-THE need of
just praise is due to that band of democrats, who,
in the late presidential canvass, made this great
question principal issue, and fought it through
with unexampled ardor and influence. To Colonel
Polk the triumph of annexation, in the fourth
month of his administration, must be gratifying
indeed Much is due to him for his first
most emphatic letter in favor of annexation; like
the whistle Of Roderick Dhu, it became, after his
nomination, the great rallying call of the democracy
and was everywhere commented upon for the bold
ness, the clearness, and the fankness of its views
II must be gratifying to him to know that the
ure SO stouty and bitterly opposed by his foes and
SO valianty defended by his friends, has been ac-
complished almost upon the threshold of his admin
stration To the democratic party,it is n proud
and valuable victory, while it adds another State
Tor States) to the confederacy and places two more
democratic senators in Congress. While it adds an
other nail to the coffin, and another period to the
punishment OF whigery 1t proves that the blessings
of good cause after long, though not doubtful
contest, to be secured to the country; and that
hereafter the soil, the rivers, the commerce. the
trade, and the industry of Texas, will each contrib
ute to the greatness and glory of the ,ohole Union;
will not only 60 10 increase the prosperity of an
nexation-hating Massachusetts, and the other
States of the North, but will increase the power and
usefulness of the South, and will open to the slave
population pathway that will ultimately and grad
ually lead them from our soil altogether.
1t is hardly necessary to refer to any other of the
probable consequences Of annexation. Great Brit
ain cannot openly espouse the purpose of Mexico,
should Mexico declare war against us. So far, the
diplomacy of Mr.. Elliott has been that of Oliver le
Daim, quiet, stealthy, and cat-like--he policy Of
the intrgue the politician, and the secret emissary.
Great Britain can find cause for open quarrel with
this government on account of annexation and she
cannot afford to seek to mould an excuse for
any such interference. France, it will be seen by
reference TO the foreign news received by Acadia,
will not interfere or oppose annexation. ono
body" says the prime minister, Mr.. Guizot, "has
a right to interfere or oppose the wishes Of the
Texan people.n The probability, then. is. that
Mexico will be left alone in her glory, with re-
VOTED people, divided household, an empty treas
ury, and scarecrow army of cowardly, undiscip.
lined halfstarved troops, to oppose the government
of the United States, fighting for its soil, its people,
and its free principles
The fourth Of July passed off happily. The
square by a very large public meeting, which was
addressed by several well-known speakers. The
resolutions were strong and to the point, and as
serted the principles of the party and the rights of
the country, with much force. Full and entire
confidence was expressed in the President and his
cabinet. The meeting was enlivened occasionally
by band Of music, which played variety of our
national airs. After the speeches had been deliver
ed, and the resolutions read and adopted the meet
ing adjourned to the same place on the occasion of
the next anniversary of our national independence
The only speech that heard on the occasion, was
that of the Hon. Thos. M. Petit our new district
attorney; and is but justice to say, that il was an
effort of much eloquence and force, and that it was
loudly cheered by the people. The usage of cele-
braung the glorious fourth on this consecrated
ground is full of meaning and glad to see that
II is intended to keep itup. The democrats of the
districts concluded their celebration of the day by
public dinners, at which the utmost harmony pre-.
vailed No subject, calculated to create dissenson,
was introduced, and the question of the succession
was studiously avoided. This is as it should be.
ihe wings Contrary to my informaton) celcbra-