Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-05-08
Latest FROM TEXAS.

We present below the latest intelligence recsiv-
ed at New Orlesns from Texas. II IS bropgh, up
to the Gath ult, BY the Steamer John S. McKim,
which left Galveston on the 2ist. We presume
this intelligence may be considered conclusive Of
the opinions Of the people Of Texas and also Of the
question Of Annexation. The Government officers
Of Texas, we shosld think, are opposed to annexs.
lion but they doub, forced to yield to public
opinion, end will DIFF their robes with as good a
grace as possible. Alas how have The mighty
faIlen.-PrssideHt Houston Of the Republic OF
Texas. may perhaps become Governor OF the
State Of Texss-grsve Senator's and Coagrsss.
men descend to Delegates in the LegisIature-
Enjoys Extraordinary and Ministers Psnipotea.
siary-Ckarges d4fairs mere privats citizens
OF an out-skri territory or State Of the United
States But TO the news;
LATEST PROM TExAs.-Conpocatio OF
Congress.--rhe steamer John S. McKim
arrived at New Orleans on the oath ult.
from Galveston, whence she sailed on the
Dist ult.
The President had issued his procama.
ton converting Congress on Monday, the
10th day OF June next We learn from
the proclamation thai the Government OF
the United States has selected the FIRST
and second sections OF the resolutions
(Mr Milton Browns as the basis for con-
summating the proposed union.
AT a meeting held in Washington coun.
ty strong resolutions were passed in favor
OF immediate annexation, "wlthout refer
ence TO The wishes or concurrence o. anu
foreign or European power;" and calling
on the President TO convene Congress i'm.
mediately. The meeting also recon.
mended to the citizens of the Republic,
IN case the President did not convene
Congress, to meet as soon as possible in
Convention TO ratfy the Joint Resolutions
and form a State Constitution. Mr.. E.
Allen, Attorney General, who was pres
eDt, objected to the tone of the resolu.
tIons.
Mr.. Scurry, in reply. minated that the
citizens otthe Republic might yet become
still more impatient Of the delay of the
President in convenlng Congress, and
adopt measures much more violent than
those recommended in the resolutions. -
The resolutions were unanimously adop.
ted. Gen. NJ. Hunt, Dr.. J. c. Chalmers
Judge Ewing, R. w. Williamson, ]. B..
Wilkins, and other prominent gentlemen
participated in the proceedings. The
President issued his proclamation on the
following day.
1t was rumored at the seat of govern.
ment that communications had been re.
ceved from Gen. Arlsta, by way of Coz
pus Christa and Bexar, conveying assur-
ances that the new government Of Mex.
co is disposed to treat with Texas upon
the basis Of Independence. Similar des-
patches we learn we're received from We
ra Cruz by the Eurydice. 1t is rumored
also that the Texan government has an.
swered these communications, and the
dispatches for this purpose were sent back
to Vera Cruz by British vessel. So
says the Houston Star of 10Th alt.
The Hon. AsHBEL SMITH, whose de-
par:ure for England has been before men,
toned, has been re-apnointed Charge
d'Affairs Of the Republic of Texas in
France and England, and has proceeded
TO assume the duties of his office. The
office of Secretary of State, made vacant
by this appointment will be taken by the
Hon. EBENEEgR ALLEN, now Attorney
General.