The Arkansas banner., 1845-02-19

the bottom of this opposition to the annexation oi Texas
 DARING ENTS-DISSOLUTl0N OF
 THE UNION PROPOSED.
 Things are approaching to a crisis with regard 10 the perpetuity of our Union. The great Whg party of the North are every where proclainling through their presses, and orators, and public meetings, the senti- ment that the annexation of Texas will be a dissolution of the Union. Appeals the most inhamatory are made to prepare the people for an overt act. \ convention is proposed, and strongly advocated by the Wings, to meet at Faneuil lIall, in which Massachusetts is called upon to take the lead.
 Here Is bold. open movement for an "IMMEDlATE DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION" To show how intimately con- nected are the ultimate designs of tue Federal leaders, with the designs of the abolitlonists, we make the following extract from ianat- ieal article (editoriaD that appeared in the leading Nhig organ II this State--the Boston Atlas-December 26:
 'sTHE ANNEXATION OF TEXxs.--We call upon the good people of this Commonwealth of Massachusetts 10 keep firm and steady eye upon the movements of the national ad ministration, in regard to this internal project of the annexation of Texas to this Union. N No political measure was ever brought be- fore this people, that began to compare, in magnitude or in turptude, with this IL in- wolves the whole broad question of the per manence of our Government, and the conn- uance of our Union, We must not lose sight of Il for one moment We must be ready 10 AcT-promptly, fearlessly, eflecnaly--when the time comes, If come il ever does. MAS SACHUSETTS CANNOT--SEE MUST NOT-SHE WILL NOT-SUBMlT TO THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS TO THESE UNITED STATES. Let this idea be impressed firmly, indelibly, upon the pub lie mind. This Union is a partnership of twenty-six States. MASSACHUSETTS, Is satisfied with the Union as it stands. She intends to abide by, adhere to, and uphold, this Union, with her utmost ability and pow CT. The grand galaxy of the twenly-six stars, is sufficiently eilnlgent to light her on, Tn the path of glory, and honor, and happi- ness. She desires not ray from the Lone Starr but Is willing to let that star shine alone"
 Thus the Atlas ai1irms that the '.infernal'' annexation project involves S5i-"THE CON- TlNUANCE OF OUR UNiON.n-ee Il afhrms that Massachusetts mRSt mol, cannot. arikt not, submit 10 hare TeraS part of thiS Union Of course, il case Congress enact laws to annex Texas, Massachusetts will be called upon 10 engage at once in rebellion Remember that this comes from press ac- knomiedged by tie Uhig party 10 De iiS chief organ in New England A paper that re- fleets Federal sentiment now, just as the Bos- ton Sentinel reelected federal sentiment tltuag years ago. To show what this sentiment Is, we quote other extracts from the sayings of the Whigs
 ''We shall certainly consider the anexa- ton ol Texas, or any other foreign State to this country, as VIRTUAL DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION, and we apprehend that such vast addition to our territory and pop ulatiou would so far change the nature and circumstances of the connection as to AB- SOLVE THE DISSENTING STATES FROM ANY FURTHER OBLIGATION UNDER THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT OF UNloN.p
 John Reed, Lieutenant-Governor of this State, says. in his letter of August l, 1911:
 "lt must be understood that the free States will neither consent or submit to the annexa- ton of Texas to this Union. Such annexa- ton would RESULT IN DISSOLUTION. In- deed, the annexation, without provision in the Constitution, and without consent, would BE AN ABLUToN FROM THE BONDS AND oB- LEGATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION
 Also the declaration of thirteen Whig Re presentatves in Congress, headed by John Quincy Adams:
 
 We hesitate not to say that annexation, effected by any act or proceedings of the Federal Government, or of any of its depart ments, WOULD BE IDENTICAL WITH pISso- LUTON. Not only inevi- tably to result in dissolutiox Of the Union. but FULLY TO JUSTIFY IT."
 Noa is this all. The Federal clergy of New England are in the field, pleaching weekly In their desks political sermons, the whole tendency of which is to influence the pubic mnd, and setit in the Federal current. Some of their sermons have been printed. and edluilon after edition sent to the people, The last occason--a specimen of the rest was upon the recent meeting of the general court Rev. Mr. Braman, who preached the eiecuon sermon, for which he has received The manks q fhe Senate of Massachusetts, Was Hull ol holy horror, at thes prospect of annexation, and the spread of Romanism,- It's object evidently was to aid the WhIp cause. And it is specimen of the manner in which the Federal clergy now, as they did m the times of the iaSt Bosion rebel Coaren- fion, assert and defend their political opin- ions. It all helps on the prsUNlox PROJECT.
 Here then, Is a scheme proposed for an immediate dissolution ot the Union. that Is to be advocated in every town in Massachusetts. And how can the object of this infamous pc unon be more efleetually promoted than by such language as can be seen any day in the Wing prints or by the proposed New Eng land convention in Faneuil IlalIs The crisis indeed al hand. The question will soon be whether the people of New England will fol- low these hoi-headed party leaders in fhp CIVIL WAR, or whether they will say. with the patriot of the Hermitage. ..The U-ai9n- | must be PFsssres,i' $