The Arkansas banner., 1845-02-05


 posed to annexation; and that we pronounce the assertion. wherever and by whomsoeYer l made, falsehood and base caiumny; and we asselt, with inc fullestconviction of truth, that no such party ever did. does or can ex- ist; for annexation, with all Texans, the wish is unanimous.
 iith That the democratic party ln the |. States have our warmest congratulations uP- on the late triumph of the true principles oi the federal constitution, resulting in the eIec- ton of James K Polk to the presidency, and indicating in manner not to be mista- ken, the wish of a majority of the people, 10 extend to IS the hand of fellowship and union, and to share with Us the blessings oi their great and happy government
 12th. ThalnotWithstanding the opposition, 10 annexation, of the whigs, as an organized party in the late presidential election, we feel assured that now that battle has been lost, they will, like true patriots and good states men, discard from their councils, party strife and party hostility, and unite in the consunl-I nation of an object, mdte important Tn It's effects, upon the stability aud safety of the Union, the'affanetment and prosperity oiI the agricultural, commercial and manuiactu- ring interests oi ghenation, and in the eXclu- sion of European intrigue and influence up on American institutions, than any other i heretofore submitted to their control.
 13 That we deem it neither derogatory to the honor, dignity, or character of Texas, as q nation, to continue, or even renew, Il suspended, negotiations for annexation, nor as having any possible tendency injurioasly 10 affect our foreign commercial relations = for viewing as we do their respective posi- tions, Texas in the proposed Union, for the blessings of great. free and enlightened goy- ernment, would be giving to the United States ample consideration in the shape of Yastand fertile territory, a natural and easily defensi l hle boundary and Widely-eXteadeda and grow ] ing market for her manufactures. h this view of the case, we neither stand in the at titude of "supPIiantsn nor Hbeggars,o butas a party seeking the ratification of q contract ] by which for certain benefits received we are 10 give rood and sufficient considefation;- and so long as the end is deemed desirable, the exercise of proper means to obtain 1t, is both just and honorable
 l4th That NC are firmly and adimmoyeably opposed to any commercial treaty or other foreign alliance by which any obstacle could be thrown in the way of annexation; and VIC hereby instruct our senator and representa- lives in congress 10 oppose the ratification oi any such alliance, or other arrangement
 10th. That in our opinion crisis has ar rived in the affairs of Texas, demanding the prompt and energetic action of every good citizen; longer delay, and the remedy may be too late. We invite, then, our felloW-cit- isens throughout the republic to assemble in their sovereign capacity and make known to the world their opinions upon q subject, ia the settlement of which none but Aem- seAees have a right to be heard
 18th. That the foregoing resolutions be signed by inc officers of this meeting and forwarded to our senator and representatives Tn congress with request that they lay them before their respective houses, and that a copy of them be also forwarded to the presi- dent of this republic.
 17th. That a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be published in the 'sPriuter, , and all other papers in the republic, friendly to annexation.
 On the adoption of the resolutions, the Texan and American flags were hoisted upon d hickory pole prepared for the occasion, and salued with 27 guns and the most enthusias- tie cheering,
 Mr. J. " Harris being called for, address sed the meeting in ananimated, elegant and impressive style, for half an hour. lion. R. II. Forbes and J c. G.WiIson, Esq, were loud ly called for and responded to the call in ap- propriate and eloquent addresses.
 Gen. Green being called for made few happy and appropriate remarks, and moved that the meeting adjourn to dinner. Motion adopted.
 Having partaken of plain but most plen- tiful repast, prepared in barbecue style, con- sisting of an OK roasted whole, and all ether usual aceompanimenis, the meeting was again called to order
 R NJ. Forbes moved that the thanks of the meeting be tendefed to the president, vice presidents, secretaries, and other officers, for their zeal and fidelity in lhe discharge of their respective duties. Motion adopted
 On motion of F. J. Green, lhe meeting ad- journed, sine die
 BRANCH T. ARCHER, Chairman. J. ". CoFEs, J. ApRANcE, coaao...; l c. QUINAN, ]. BURKE 9eeieiai ieS'