Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-22
FROM TEXAS.

By the aniva Of the steam packet New York. we have
received files OF Galveston papers the 9th inst They
contain e and mainly occupied with the sub
ect OF Annexation The Galveston Daily News discusses
at length the mode in which the people OF Texas
consuuronay upon the joint resolutions. On the
hand has been said that President Jones has cons
iuonal power TO entertain propositions which 60 the
overthrow OF the present government; and the other,
that there provision in the laws Constitution
OF the people Under these circumstanees the Editor
9es that the people themselves form Cow and
coed draft State Constitution, in conformity with the
article IN the present fundamental law OF Texas eonern2
upon them ian inalensble right all alter the
government as they may think proper"
Meetng- in favor OF Annexation continue be held
One at San Augustine large gathering, and
attended by the Vice President OF Texas General Hender
son. MAJ kaufman and other leading Of the country.
In NacOsdoches, out OF 900 voters is stated there
not 20 opposed TO the measure
Much anxiety experienced ascertain the opinion OF
Gen Houston in regard TO the annexation law. The Gal
News says that he s bending under the whihwind
OF popular opinion which is speaking with voice Of hun
der around him He does not oppose A gasssure, and
ms communal coure has induced his nds to declare
positively that he il now in favor Of it.
The following paragraph from the Galveston Gazette of
the 9th confirms the statement recently communicated to
by letter.
1.-The British ship Eurycedice Capt. Elliot arrived of
this port Thursday, from Vera Cruz BY this arrival
both the Ministers OF Great Britain and France in Texas
have received dispatches Their precise purpor is not
knowu but Is understood that they bring renewed
lures from the present Government u Mexico for the
cogniion Of independence, and the settlement Of all
| questions in dispute between the two countries.
tnestrca company has arrived Galveston, and pro
pose I'd give a series Of performances. Among the
bers the Of Mr.. Newton, Mrs. Hart, Mrs
! Bonnie. Oceana, &c.
George w. Kendall Esq, editor Of the N. Orleans Plea
yune, arrived at Houston the 9th. We understand
says the News that he s proposing expedition into the
country buffalo hunt. IL is be hoped that he viii
find pleasure in his present visit to country
on his last campaign to Santa Fe.
u. 3. We have received verbal information tina
Major A. J. Doneson. Charge to Texas, had been
days Washington but had laid his dispatches beor,
the Executive Mr. Jones had opinion ehe
way, but generally supposed hc opposed
ton We further learn that the only persons who nantes
any hostility towards the measure portion OF the PEG
| pie about Galveston and Houston. Every where else.
would appear that public opinion is almost unanimous il
its favor.
Mr. de Saliany, the French Charge Texas. came pas
senger in the New York. Mr. Elliot, the British Charge
had sailed from Galveston the Sd for Charleston, III
English sloop Of Electra where he expects hi
family
| The Hon. Ashbel Smith, Secretary OF State Of th
Republic Of Texas, passenger by the New York,
leaves to day for Washington, on important mission
this government.
]; is further stated that tho Custom-House officers
either bank Of the Sabine, have discontinued the col
lection OF the custom duties, the question Of
in their opinion being already &c uled-NO o. Bee, Apr
IL.