The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-09
TEXAS.

We now run very little risk in congratulating our
country upon the cheering prospects Of the reunion
of Texas. We hope we are not too sangune in
the result. Mr.. Hague, the astrologist of Phila-
delpha, may now safely consult the Horoscope,
and calculate the moment of conjunction. The
question is nearly safe; and Texas will come into
our arms and "repose on her legitimate" mother, in
spite Of Mexico or of Great Britain-in defiance of
the abolitionists, and in despite of the ant-Texas
wings
We have just seen very late and important letters
from Washington, in Texas, to the 18th Of
April One Of these letters, from very intelligent
American, runs as follows
81 find, from the tone Of the Richmond Enquirer
and some Others that they alarmed at the
pursued by the National Register, the reputed Or
gan of the government, and that OF the Civilian,
which are both against annexation. As before in
formed you, they are the only papers in Texas
against the measure, and am pleased to see, from
the Civilian of the 18th instant, that the editor has
changed his course and is now out for it; and the
National Register of the 18th inst. says not word
on the subject which is strong indication that he,
too, will cease to on the measure; SO hope you
will not take any alarm at the squlbs OF those
newspapers--more especially as the President has
convened Congress. That Congress will be, or was
at the last session, unanimously in favor Of the mea-
sure; and may add, that nine-cnths of the people
are for it,
eve look upon the question as now safe. Moth
ing can defeat it--not the recognition of her
Independence by Mexico"
Another letter. from an equally respectable
source, of the 18th Of April, says: "Afiairs
far changed, that not doubt need he entertain
ed of the success of the measure The editor Of
the National Register admits that the question is
settled. He is clever, amiable, promising young
man---one Of those who will not long stay in the
wrong"
At one time, there was some reason for APP
prehension and doubt. An evident change had
come over the esprit of the dream" Of all the
executive departments. The British and French
ministers had visited Washington. The gop-
erameni paper was out in opposition to us on all
the points of our basis. The Secretary Of State
had gone off then the acting Secretary Mr. Allen,
after him; and then the Secretary of the Treasury.
These events are said to have happened the day af
ter Major Donelson's arrival at Washington. Yet
President Jones talked kindly, and ntmated the
course which he has since adopted. Gen. Houston
was at Montgomery Courthouse. Unfortunately, for
the moment, he seemed myserously silent, orper-
haps indsposed to annexation. The British minis
ter, Eou) it is said had attempted to profit by this
feeling but it will all be in vain. Gen. Houston
will see his own glory, before it viii be too late to
tarnish il in any degree. The British intrigue will
be foiled; and though an attempt may be made. as
we mentioned the other day, to present a counter
project Of independence, in some form or other, yet
it is doubtful whether it will be submitted uncond-
tionally on the part of Mexico We trust, there
FORE that everything in relation to this long protract
ed and agitated and agitating question will go
off smoothly, and the difficulty be settled forever.
We cannot doubt that Gen. Houston now sees, or
will see, his true interest and his proper
In vain has he fought the battle of San Jacinto--
in vain crowned his brows with brilliant laurels--
in vain carved out a name for himself among the
great men Of the earth, if he now attempts to
defeat the reunion Of the two republics, and il
he should listen to the syren voice and the
desperate ntrigues of British minister, who has
dared to talk of war between England and the Uni
ted States, and in conjunction with nation which is
is jealous Of power and envious of our influence.
Should such be General Sam Houston's course, his
influence must be lessened, to the great regret Of
every American who respects his services and hon
ors his name. But he cannot fall into such an un-
fortunate bIunder. Let him recolect that nis coro-
mai opus--it is the end which crowns the noble
work--and act accordingly. The eye of all Ameri-
ca is upon him; every heart is anxious do him JUS
tice, and anxious that he should do justice to him
self
In word, we feel every proper assurance of a
glorious consummsdon Of our efforts. AS cores
pendent from Washington, in Texas, writes on the
18th. "a little light has dawned upon us. The
collector on the Sabine is instructed not TO press the