Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-03-15
IS TEXAS A PART OF THE UNION /,

One would suppose, from the language in which
certain prints speak of the action of Congress on
the Texas question, that the Republic is AREA
dy portion of the United States. They could not
speak more confidently if her two proposed Sena-
tors were already deciding upon Mr.. PoLKs nomi-
nations IN Executive session, the Representative
of her ten twenty thousand white men was at this
moment discussing an appropriation bill.
But Texas, if we rightly interpret the bill recent
ly passed, is NOT one Of the United States. There
is yet great deal 10 be done before the union,
which has been devoutly wished for various rea-
sons by several classes of our citizens is consum-
mated. Neither the resolutions Of Mr.. nj. BRowN
nor the amendment of Mr.. BENTON extend an I'M
conditional embrace to the new candidate Should
Mr.. Polk conclude TO adopt the form of annexation
presented in the joint resolutions--which we are
told It was generally understood at Washington
that he would not--lhe question of admission must
again come before Congress, to be finally decided
on its merits.
Now, it is possible-indeed, we do not hazard
much in saying that it is probable--that many of
those Democrats who voted for the bill as recently
carried; and who belong to the next Congress, will
not vote for the final admission Of the new territory
until the terms are adjusted to the satisfaction Of all
parts Of the country. We confess that we were
surprised to see this class of men consent to the
passage OF the bill, even preliminary measure ;
but our surprise is somewhat diminished, yet not
forgotten, when we reflect that they may have re-
served an intention to act with more boldness and
decision when the proper time shall come.
Ney York Evening Post.
Before Texas can be annexed, there must be Sc
veral distinct and important stages. Our Govern
ment has but taken the first step, merely given the
invitation. Texas may take very different view
of the desirabeness cf annexation, since her debts
are not to be paid. Especially may she be dispos-
ed to take this course if the North does its duty,
and gives full expression TO that repugnance which
is felt, and which ever must be felt by the great
body Of the people towards this most unnatural
union. This is chance number one. When we
consider the omnous silence of Texas for long
period, and the fact of the speed with which her
great men must dwindle into very little ones, we
cannot but think it probable that she will decline be-
ing forced into the Union by the Administration
backed only by lean minority Of the people of the
United States. Another still stronger ground o
hope is in the next Congress This body will &C
with entire independence of the last; sufficiently
strong expression of the judgment and feelings 0
| the Northern people may act decsively upon ii
We cannot but think that some of the members VIII,
return to Washington will receive some light amon
their constituents 1t is not unlikely that Execu
tive influence of whatever nature tat influence ma,
have been has exhausted itself in its efforts TO
complish what has been accomplished, and that thi
very exhaustion will compel it to let matters TAX
their natural course.
The President, il is said, has determined to pro
coed by treaty. IL he does, is ii possible that Two
thirds of the Senate can be secured for the mea
sure If he does not, is it at all probable that tn
i1Supreme Court hitherto the able and eficien
guardian Of the Constitution will pay any regard
a foreign Power claiming to be member of the
Union by the act of Congress Southern men, as
the majority of that Court are, we may hope they
viii be true 10 their oaths and, they have be.
fore done, protect the Constitution from so gross
violation. We shall recur to the subject and show
that there are other sources Of hope from peaceful
measures. Enough has, we believe. been said to
show that there is no reason why we should de-
SPAR of the Republic"
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