The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-05

greater interest than ever. Every day appears 10
give us fresh Developments OF importance and mag
nitude sufficient 10 command our keenest attention
Nothing is more remarkahlein the whole business,
than the gvings-out of the Union. II does not APP
pear TO have any settled opinion at all the sub
iect One day il threatens Great Britain, President
Jones' and everybody-next day it coaxes them
now 1t asserts thatthe question is settled and abuses
most violently, anyone who dares to cherish diff
ferent opnion-next moment it is not quite certain
that the question settled-nay it fears that serious
difficulties, are, after all, in the way. So silly-ab
surd-blind and contradictory, indeed, has been
the course of the government organ, on this great
question OF the day, that intelligent men of all par
ties cannot restrain their expressions of surprise and
regret. The present is certainly crisis, when a
want OF accurate information or becoming firmness
a question affecting SO deeply the honor and
interests of the country is, IN the organ of the
government, humiliatins and deplorabe In the
extreme.
What Is the present position Of this Texas ques-
tionl Let US state it, and SO make last effort to
open the eyes of the ''organ" Propositions for the
reception of Texas into this Union have been
passed upon by our national legislature, and now
await the acceptance refusal of the people of
Texas. In the mean time, whilst this proposal OF
union is pending between the two republics, Great
Britain steps in, and, aided by France commences
course of systematic and active interference for
The purpose OF preventing the annexation of Texas
TO this confederacy She sends one of her most
experienced and energetic diplomatic agents to the
scene OF this insolent interference. BY intrigue with
Mexice-with the Executive of Texas itself,-by
clustering menace and braggadocio addressed to the
United States Government and people-by sending
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faith of that guarantee to Mexico of which there
can now be little doubt,-by every possible means
short of the actual employment of physical force,
Great Britain is at this moment laborng to prevent
the accomplishment of measure of vital impor-
lance to As progress and prosperity of free govern
ment this continent. We all know how Mr..
Elliott conducted the business of diplomacy in
China. Much the same appear to have been
employed in his present mission. There certainly
is every thing in the present aspect Of this question
to warrant the belief that England means to pursue
her ant-annexation policy to the very last ex-
tremlty.
Nothing but the most obstinate blindnes, or more
than ordinary stolidiy, can prevent any observer
of the movements taking place with respect to this
Texas question on the part Of Great Britain from
entertaining the strongest suspicion, if not absolute
conviction that that power seriously contemplates
the employment OF physical force, if other means
tail, for the prevention of annexation. The Wash
ington Constitution gives a detailed statement of
the naval force Of Great Britain at present stationed
on the coast Of Africa and Brazil, and does
not hesitate to express the alarm with which
it regards the disastrous power which could
thus be brought to bear upon our commerce.
On the coast of Africa there are about forty British
vessels OF war, carrying five hundred guns; on the
coast OF Brazil twelve war vessels, carrying two
hundred and fifty guns. In this formidable naval
force seven eight steam vessels and the yes
sells all of that class which would be most service
able in the destruction four commercial marine Our
whaling busness-now grown up into such magni-
tude-woud be completely destroyed, and our yes
sells returning from India and the Pacific would fall
an easy prey. 1t also appears from article the
New York Albion, quoted by the Union itself, that
an experimental squadron, consisting of ten of the
finest ships-of-the-ine, commanded by some of the
most distinguished officers in the naval service of
Great Britain has been fitted out, and is to make
a demonstration towards the shores of Amerca."-
Such is hasty glance at the hostile preparations of
Great Britain. II is true, on side, the govern
ment is doing somethlng-beginning to wake up to
the necessity OF making preparations for the contin
gencies that may arise, by augmenting our naval
force IN the Gulf, and also sending troops the Dor
der-three thousand, according to the Union. But
has anything like adequate preparations been yet
attempted? Is it not time that something were
done in the way of preparing for the protection of
our sea coast =!
The great question now is-does not England
mean to engage in active interference with the United
States on this Texas question ? Is there not some
secret treaty of guarantee between the three powers
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mutually agreed to prevent the annexation of Tex
as to the United States; and by which England
reserves to herself the right of keeping Texas indie
pendent or re-annexing it to Mexico! This is the
great question, and from the view which we have
presented Of the movements and indications afford
ed US of the policy and designs of Great Britain, we
think there is but way Of solving this question,
and that is, that England means to make stand on
this Texas question against the United States, and
for that purpose has effected secret arrangement
with Mexico. very short time will develope all,
and open the eyes even of the Union.
CURIOUS ApvERTIsEMENr.-We refer our readers
10 a curious advertisement in this days paper, adj
dressed TO parents who have boys to educate. Let
tiers are directed to be addressed to Demosthenes"
at this office
WORD FOR EVERY ONE.-The new city 60
vernment Of Providence was organised last Monday,
and the Mayor sent in his message. 1t is four CO.
umns in length, and contains as many words as
there are people in Rhode Island. 1t is almost big
enough to cover Providence.
GEDNEy's CHANNEL.-We give below letter to
Commander Gedney, from Captain Wyman, of the
U. S. ship Columbus, written on board after having
passed the bar through this channel. Evidences like
this are sufficient TO satisfy any that the depth
OF water upon the bar is sufficient at all times to adj
init ships drawing 20 feet of water and at the tide
two-thlrds ebb, sufficient to allow vessels drawing
rs and d feet, to pass safely.
U. =. SHr coLpNBrs Juno Ath. ISi5.