The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-11
TEXAS.


Capt Elliott at New orleans--the reported incog. of
M. Saligny"the famous man in the ,ohiie hat"
the sTexian or English commissioner, whose name
!. never heard and was to leave Vera Cruz on the
a nit. for Galveston, in French brig of,oar"-the
departure of Gen. Houston from the great theatre of
action at the very moment when the destiny of Texas
!, to be decided--the arrival Of Gen. Lamar on the
scene--the coquetry Of President Jones with the
English commissioner proposition of the Uni
ted States and the counterproject of treaty and Of
;ndependence-the suspicious which are gathering
around Mr.. Jones--the rising excitement of pub
lie sentiment on the announcement ofthe intelligence
ofthe projected treaty-the election Of delegates on
the 4th June for the conrenton Of the 4th of July
,hs meeting of Congress the 10th June-the dou-
HE ASPECT which Jones's proclamation exhibits Of
the convention, "for the purpose of considering
the proposition for the annexation of Texas to the
United States, and any other proposition ,rheh may be
made concerning the nationality of the repubHc'-the
importance Of the questions involved in the issue
all these circumstances contribute to invest the
drama with the most thrilling interest Until the
curtain falls upon the denouemeni the eye of every
spectator will be d. rected towards Texas, and
y heart VIII DC ennsteu III the progress anu re-
suit of 'the swelling scene"
We cannot doubt the success Of the measure of
annexation; and our most anxious hope is, that the
spirit of the people, their continued frmness and
moderation, their determination to carry out their
wishes by the utmost energy Of purpose, yet UNI
stained by single ebullition of passion, or by
a single act of violence, will complete the
grand moral spectacle which they have hitherto
exhibited to admirng nations. We trust that,
at this most trying and critical period of their
nv they may prove themselves worthy of their des-
tiny; worthy of the free institutions which they are
about to participate with ourselves; worthy of being
united with our glorious confederacy. The "New
Orleans Courier says, emphaticaly, that "the affairs
of Texas never were in so critical state they
at this moment. Betrayed by her executive, and by
others in whom she placed confidence, if the treach
cry of these men should pass unrebuked before the
representatives Of the people in Congress, and the
treaty should be ratified according to the forms of
the constitutions the only means of safety for the
people will lie in their own courage and in the pro-
lection Of the United States. These will be efectua
against all who may seek to drive them from their
purpose, and they will be secure from the machina-
tons of traitors and the assaults of enemies. But
the crisis will call for the exercise of all their virtue
and all their constancy. They must prevail event
uaIy, and they and their posterity will repose in
peace and happiness under the folds of the proud
banner of the United States.'
II The "Courer" further says:
ahat the Houston Star Of OATH intelligence
be derived from respectable source that body Of
view Of carrying into effect the resolution of the Mexican
to extend their boundary far east as the
concluded by he British smssaiy Elliott and the
hs whs hat the part Of Jones with the Mexican
MAN. that Jones had applied government for detach
soldiers to be stationed the eastern bank of the
contemplated BY Mexico Whatever may have been Joness
motive in making this application II resembles movement
his part avert the mischief which he himself had
created IfJones in wishing keep the Mex
the western bank OF the Rio Grande he would have
called out fellowcitizens who backward
to their enemes-and this occasion they would
have shown greater than ordinary aacry in marching
executive themselves that all expenses
by expedition would have been renumerated
by the United States How the request for
viii be received by government conjecture
The march any number of Mexican troops far the
Nueces is matter of little mportancefor Il is pretty
certain that the moment they hear that Texas Is annexed
they will hasten to the Rio Grande and shake the
dust from their shoes"
We cordially concur with the "Courier' in the
opinion that the Texans themselves should collect
their own volunteers, and march to repel the Mexi
cans from their borders. If the troops of Mexico
have crossed the Rio Grande, it would be better for
Texas to clear her own confines at once, than wait
for the movements Of our regulars We hazard
nothing in saying that such, too, would be the dec-
ded preference of our own government We had
understood indeed, that such was also the determ-
nation in Texas, if the Mexicans should be found
lowering in the country between the Rio Grande
and the Neuces. We do not mean to say that, if the
Texans should be found wanting to themselves, we
should suffer hostile foot to tread her legitimate
soil, as soon as her Congress and her convention
have ratified our propositions. The United States
will never be found wanting in what she owes to her
own high character, or to the best interests of her
friends
The Galveston News'' touches on the equivoca
course of President Jones with great force in the
following PASSAGE and advises the people of Texas
10 compel their delegates in convention to pledge
themselves to the support of our resolutions. The
suggestion is wise one; and although they may
not have acted upon it before they elected their dele
gates on the 9TH June, yet it is not too late instruct
them before the convention meets the 4th July
Although some Of citizens profess to prefer
smon BY Mexico to annexation, yet cannot believe
e oHef OF our Independence, at this late hour and
pe inch auspices will find favor with any sincere patriot
to Texas Nevertheless the very terms Of the
ih nst3n calling convention expressly provide for de-
liberation upon the propositions which said 10 be
le way from Mexico. For the language Of the proc
uauon s Tor the purpose OF considering the PROPOSE
on Tor the Texas to the United States and
10y "a proposition which be made concerning the nation
Wyghs rpubhc' These other propositions have area
d been entfo from England Mexico and the action
H government has been postponed to give time for
s reception. Hence that President Jones con
a aer, annexation open question for the convention
@ Dody may adopt or reject as they please or de-
oy incorporating provisions in constitution in
sonpatble with admission Union In this view
M proposed convention has to do with the joint
W'ottutons for annexation than with propositions from
Nleo or an intimate alliance with England such I'M
power and unlimited discussion tend directly
.uhehon, divisions, and defeat This is solemn warn
sto the friends of annexation TO consider the cues
Sn as settled while any thing remains TO be accomplish
90 much confidence of success the eurest harbin
81 OF defeat Let the candidates the convention be
PuBed IN good faith to sustain the joint resolutions
FOREIGN INTERFERENCE.