The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-05
"ALL is SAFE"

Congress. They were in hopes that our adminls-
ration would adopt the resolutions of the Senate as
its basis of action. In this they are disappointed
Then they INDUCED the. hope that Texas would not
accept it, but that she would demand previous amend
menl In this, too, they win be foiled. Next came
the hope that President Jones would not convene
Congress. Here, again, they are disappointed.
Then, when the news Of Capt. Elliott's movements
came to us from Vera Cruz they thought that Pres
ident Jones had changed his mind-not con-
sulting, as they should have done, the almanac
for the dates of events, and of course not re-
collecting that, if there were any change at all
in his mind, it was from independence to an
nexation, instead Of from annexation 10 independ-
snee. This calculation was the late burden Of their
song for several days; and most of the wing papers
Joined eagerly and blindly in the chorus. Even the
friends of Texas, who looked more coolly into the
Question. and expressed themselves still confident Of
the success of the measure, could not escape the
ieers and the sneers of the infatuated wings.
AT length the nipping frost came to blast
their hopes President Jones's proclamation for
calling the convention of the delegates Of the people
on the 4th of July to radfy our propositions, speaks
"A
and newspapers also came from Texas to confirm the
character of the proclamation. The wings then be-
gan to fear that all was lost. Is there loop-hole
ON which to hang doubt Then let the following
letter from distinguished citizen written at New
Orleans, --let Gen. Houstons private letter, which
we have seen clear in its course, and so honora-
BILE to its writer-let the short bulletin from Gen
Jacksons last letter. attest that CALLS SAFE" Let
the additional extracts from the Texas papers,
which the New York "Courier and Enquirer here
quoted assist to clinch the na
"een Houston has published letter. in the Civilian in
,rply to an article New Orleans paper, charging him
with having pledged himself his best endeavors to
defeat annexation Gen pronounces the statement ut
erly untrue and without any foundation and adds For
wear past have neither correspondent with her
Aajestys minister nor am at This time informed as to the
THE Houston Telegraph in speaking Of the approaching
extra of Congress and OF the business that will de-
yove upon says that will be called upon to make pro-
vision 10 meet expenses convention to be held in
July and express its assent to the proposition Tor annex
alton II adds that wish first TO ascertain the sentiments
Of the people the subject the of President
Joness delay in calling the session. but that there can no
viii be passed at once in the Texan Congress
The time Of eecting members of the United States Con-
gsss and question Of boundary, viii probably also en-
The proposed convention viii consist of sxty.one dep
ues many of the counties steps have already been
The Texas National Register. the official paper which
has been hitherto opposed to annexation In noticing the
issued from sincere disposition on his part 70 give
full and timely effect to the now wellundersood wishes Of
large majority OF the nation II adds that was issued
with the approval and under the advisement of the Amer
minister Gen Houston addressed the people at Bren
ham, the 18th ult, in favor OF the proclamation"
May we not then say, with Gen. Jackson, that
"All is safe'"
49,. cKPrrII on GEN SAM IJOJTSTOY
We are indebted to an able correspondent for the
following interesting sketch.
New ORLEAss, May 20, l845.
DEAR SIR; Our friends have treated Houston
kindly, having invited him to public dinner, and
afforded him an opportunity by public speech, 70
explain his course on the annexation question. lie
declines the dinner, but makes the speech this even
ing. After this, he goes to Nashville by the hrsl
good conveyance.
He delivered temperance speech yesterday even
ing, gratifying a large audience by an elocuton and
sentiment that would have commanded applause
from the best critics The truth is, Houston is an
improved man. Fortunately married to a lady
of fine endowments, combining genuine religion
with an amiable simplicity of manners, natu-
raj goodness of heart with romantic taste, he
realizes in the connection those fruits so happily
described by Frederick Bremen, as the effect Of Q
happy union of the sexes.
preserved by Providence from the wreck which
usually overakes those who embark on sea Of
wild adventure, Houston comes back to his native
land with renovated constitution, and a mind
greatly expanded. He seems determined to atone
for the disappointment Of his friends, when he ex
lied himself, and sought an asylum in the hosp
taty of old King Jolly, by dedicating his future
life to their service, the able advocate of virtue
and the firm supporter Of those great principles
which form the basis of the democratic party There
was never man more popular than he now Is with
his countrymen; and this is no small compliment
when we look at the trials he has encountered witt
them, and the magnitude Of the interests he man
aged for them. II was his policy and tact, main
tanned against all the obstacles which envy and reck
essness could throw in his way, that destroyed
Santa Anna So, ALSO was it his skill and judg
ment that saved the republic in its civil admnistra
ton from being torn to pieces by the spirit OF reck
less Encouragement and extravaganza.
We should not be surprised, then, if he hal
sought for Texas better for its incorporation
into our Union, than are offered by our joint reso
luton; nor should we blame him if he is less nos,
than some others of his countrymen in welcoming
the reunion of the two republics He was deter
mined never to abandon the cause of annexation
and hence bafi1ed every proposition TO ente
INTO alliances or treaties with other powers, tina
would have created interest adverse TO union will
us. But he hoped for better law than that passet
by our Congress. He did not understand, as w
did, the composition of parties in the United States
He did not that the British feeling, aiding tn
abotionsts, and ever ready to sustain the influence
adverse TO the true theory Of system of govern
men might put 1t out of the power Of the demo
cratic party to pass better bill for Texas at tn
next session Of Congress. Let us not blame him
then, for supposing that, under Mr.. Walkers amend
ment more satisfactory terms might have been oh
tanned.
1t is enough for us to see that when informed o
all the circumstances which bore upon the subject
he made no opposition; and in reality has, by tn
influence Of his talents and counsels, secured to tn
measure the almost unanimous vote of his country
He has enemies that will be less charitable.
must confess that at one time, was among thos
who feared he had meditated the establishment o
an empire in Texas adverse to the interests of tn
United States. But now that the measure is safe,
calm examination of his acts and the decisive aid h
gave the measure, when he saw the designs o
ureat Britain and Mexico fully developed, an
satshed that we cannot too much thank him.
During the whole Of his administration, he KEEP