The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-02
THE SIGNS IN TEXAS-THE QUESTION
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THE SIGNS IN TExAs-THE QUESTION
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The last accounts from Texas are decisive. They
show how welLlounded was confidence in the
resut-how correct our predictions. The whole
machinery of Messrs. Elliott & Co.--of Mexico and
Great Briiancanno defeat the voice of the people
We lay before our readers variety of articles from
the New Orleans Picayune and the New Orleans
Courier, to show what the prospect of independ
ence in Mexico, and how completely it has been dis
sipated by the movements in Texas The first article
from the "Picayune"is angry and severe review
of the earlier transactions of President Jones, and is
well calculated to excite the jealousy and the indg-
nation of the people. 1t charges him with British
intrigue 1t even suspects him of corruption -
These are very delicate questions. We refrain
from all investigation of their truth at the present
moment Time is destined to shed blaze of light
upon the measures and the motives of President
Jones'
But, for the present, we dismiss all apprehen-
sions of the results of his actions, His blum
ders if he has committed any, will counteract them
selves. His past indiscretions will awaken all his
vigilance, and stimulate his utmost exertions to re-
deem himself from the consequences of his own err
rors. In fact, what do we see in the following arti-
Gle from the next days Pcayune? A new and
holder movement Of President Jones in favor of an
nexaton. Not content with having called Congress
together to consider our propositions, he has ear
nesy recommended to the people to appoint delegates
10 convention, to assemble on the memorable 4th Of
I,J, "a, 1ip last olfa th. II
anncxation to comply with the further acquisitions
of our own resolutions, and to ratify them by the
voice of the people in convention of their own del
egates assembled for the purpose of forming a con-
sution. President Jencs has taken this additional
step the risk Of even offending the prejudices OF
the people. The Galveston News" for example,
has some scruples about his auotiy,o call the con-
vention, as well as upon the basis of the organza-
ton which he has adopted for the purpose. But it
to waive its objections in Difference to the i'm
portant crisis which is at hand "The News, -
of May 18th, for instance, says:
To-day publish another proclamation of the Presi
dent But few days ago great npprehensions felt
have Congress and convention upon the heels of each
other All felt desire that the great revolutionary
world by the antecedent action of Executive ing
the harmonious OF the existing government
call Of eongress the full extent of power given to
the President This all that asked and all that
expected him. This the beginning this the
end 81 executive authority To the people is expressly
served all control and direction the whole
ter Of convention and change Of government Such
eTation is equivalent to direct prohibition to every
department OF the existing government exercise
influence or authority over the spontaneous will OF
pie has recently gmasd as n an az
ACT of characterization and anarchy Such indeed would be
the case in European which founded upon
the theory of original contract between the people
their rulers and where every the part of the people
without the of the existing government Is con.
sned into violation of that contract But in America
such contracts repndated visionary and absurd Here
inherent in the peoples that from them is derived all legt
mate authority and without them the existing government
been promulgated We have taught he monarchical
doctrine that is revolutionary snd turbulent for the pso
pie to act without the the government II would
however, absurd charge the people with awless
ness and anarchy in the exercise Of power which, by
the law and the constitution, belongs to them,
u do intend hare urge any objections 10 the pro
posed oonrenon Wergoiee mat he cali has been made Our
the possible EVIDENCE that does rue
While indicates desire in the executive to ousrip the
been forced upon the by the irresistible rover
Of public opinion In the words Of the Red Lander The
voice of the people came laundering into Washington so
quick thick and heavy that he found il must be obeyed
and making virtue of necessity he endeavors to acquire
for xaon cannot even ait for the action Of
the people but assumes to control and direct them
nothing Whatever may the motive Tor this strange
and unexpected proceeding we sincerely hope the coPlc
will pursue the to the letter and without
single dissenting voice Let party sectional div
grow out OF this assumption Of authority dispose polti
between the two great sections of the country To
permit such divisions will but crafty the
auohby defeating or procrasnatng the Hitherto
hs empowering question has been superior personal
and political preudices II has swept away all party and
local anpalhes and merged the whole country
extreme to the other in nationality of enthusiasm aogcth
or unprecedented By pressing forward with the
and unanimity the enemies and the disguised friends
OF o annexation will be equally Disappointed and it matters
tro@d1 W." '''s % e people seiioiree'ed and une0n
western Texas to be divided by throwing the latter all
The counties touching the Brazos and those westward of
counties there will he then 10 counties in western and II
counties in Texas The nineteen former
distribution Of power directed by President Jones' they will
nave 70 deputies in the convention equal to deputy to
w voters The seventeen eastern counties polled s274
votes and will have 30 deputies in the convention equal
one deputy to 236 voters BY comparing the whole
country d2S7a shall find that exactly equal repre-
sentation will give two hundred and nine voters to
en counties would have 81 deputies while the eastern
counties would have 30 deputies II therefore follows that
less than they would have both great divisions
represented according to their respective number Of voters
10 voters allowed the West then the East would
nave " deputies instead Of 35 and the other hand
portonment Of the Eas then The west would have but l.
members instead of the IS allowed by the Presidents basis
u ~ mus demonstfable that the Presidents apporton
ment IS largely in favor Of the West and the dfsadvan
age OF the East But as TIE only question 10 be decided
o o" eL'eh the East aud West entirely united
'"dm that the patriotism Of the East superior all local
"P"y interests and that all uiH further ne great and gio
GUS 1o'k 10 be eonsunmaied.n
From the Houston Telegraph May IA.
iHr PRocLAMATIoN.--We rejoice 10 present TO our
to day the proclamation Of President Jones'
ng mat the people shall meet in their respective
s ana elect delegates to convention now behooves
very true friend of annexation show his hand The
resident has by this noble evinced beyond the shadow
doubt his sincere desire to sustain the interests of
people Let the patriotic and candid then ate
nus generous confidence The ultra friends of annexation
e peen clamorng for conventions; the President has
Vome forward and met them upon their own terms will
ey now turn round and abuse hmi We not for the
me true friends of this great measure even those
VINO nave been ranked in the opposition the President
MI cordially approve his conduct and with noble unani.
my ACT IN concert with him consummate the great
ouect OF their wishes. symptoms of disatfeetion
slNen Of revolution already displaying them.
w., IN dherent sections Of the country so earnest
,ia ue people to effect this early pc.
t, Tue resident has nobly thrown himself in the
anu sad TO the holdest, Come on will be true to
t;S h' ana WI lead the van Let the lukewarm and