The Arkansas banner., 1845-02-19

cause the Southern States maintain the instl- tutions of domestic slavery, the northern Whigs and abolitonists meet III convention, and resolve that if Texas is annexed to the United States, that the Union of l7S9, (whlch was formed by our fathers for the protection of all portions of the country, and all clas- ses of her ctizens,) is dissolved, and that they will set up for themselves. Yet, this IS no treason-not even reprehensible enough to prevent members of Congress from adVo- eating their claims for honesty of purpose. But think il is fair to presume that the time i is not remote when the Southern wings Wlll conclude that they have formed wrong asso- eiations. and that the democratic party are their only true friends.
 Respectfully, Sc.
 ANNEXATION OF TExAs.-0n this all-important subject have received several letters from Judge Cross and Col. Ashley, since the date of our last paper. The following contains the latest news.
 Col ASHLEY says, in letter of the Sd February inst:
 'On the presentation of the Louisiana Resolutions, in the Senate, declaring that q majority of the inhabitants of Louisiana were in favor of immediate annexation, Mr. John son of La. stated that the Resolutions were in accordance with his sentiments, and that he was in favor of annexation, but would not say he was in ,faeor of the Resolutions q he House.
 Mir. Barrow came out openly and stated that he was against annexation now and al any time heteafter-this looks ominous.o
 Col ASHLEY, again, says in a letter dated Feb ruary 4th;
 < The Committee on Foreign Relations, of tue Senate, hiS day reported on .tbe aH- nerafiin of Tcras, aduerSelg, and accompa- aicd uih resolution 10 reject the ReS0ln- tions passed by he House, which was or dered to be printed. There was no minority report. MT. Buchanan stated that he was alone in the minority, and that instead oi a report he would take occasion at the earliest moment to give his views to the Senate and that he was in favor of the Resolutions as passed by the House of Representatives, and against the Report of the commmitec. Next Monday was fixed upon to commence the discussion of the subject"
 Judge CRoss says, in a letter dated Sd Feb:
 sOf the fate of the matter in the Senate,
 
 thing like certainty, although we hope 1t will prevail Hc may rely confdenilH, ! think, upon the rofe of the t,eo Senators from .N E0rkn
 IL will be seen therefore, from our latest and best information that the fate Of this great question is suspended yet in doubt The people of the Union are standing fip-toe it were, waiting with the deepest anxiety the result
 We have had no letter from Col. SEVER since the date of our last paper. Judge Cross, says he has been confined by indsposition for ten days, but was then (3oth Feb conyalescent, and able to leave his room.
 OREGoN.-We are much pleased to announce that the House of Representatives have passed the bill to organize territorial Government over Ore gon, by vote of | 10 to 59. Judge Cross has sent us copy of the bill, the substance of which we have published heretofore. He thinks the fate of that matter also doubtful Tn the Senate. Such Senate What great thing it would be for the country if the Democrats had majority in that body.
 The Legislature of Illinois has repealed the Norman Charters by very decided majority. In the House the vote stood for therepeal 76, againstit 36. What effect this movement may have upon the contracts and property of the Mormon Church, remains to be seen.
 
 AN ACT REGULATING THE DUTIES OF
 CONSTABLES
 SEC. l. Be 4 enacted by the General .4S- Sem5igo of the State of ,1rkansas. That when tho office oi Constable in any township s.al han b, T. or neglect to qualify, or failure to elect. any constable of any adjoining township, during such vacancy. shall execute and return all process directed to him against any person or persons in such township. where the va cancy may exist. issued by any juslee of the peace in said township where such office is vacant; and in addition to the fees now al. lowed by law. shall receive for the service of each and every summons or subRGHa. or other process, except executions. So directed to him. two and one half cents per mile. so- ing and returning. from his own residence To that oi the person named in such process. residing far,hest from him.
 SEc, ?. .1nd be ,f fitrficr enacted, That Constahles shall hereaitef receive. ia sddi- ton to the fees now allowed 0y law. CIT. calar mileage at the rate af three cents per mile, on all process executed bv them. oth- CT than such as are provided for in the first section ol this act
 sEc. ]. Ind bc | fariAer enaeied. Tha, 'his oci shall take effect from its page.
 JOHN :. RoANE, Speatsr
 af lAe HaHA af RsHss .sHaasieas.
 JOHN WILLIAMSON. Fr7#aFas
 eE ite Seaae.
 Approved. Jan al. lSl5