The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-05

project TO own would be submitted to the Texa
Congress of the 10th June. The following article
, from the "Mobile Register and the New orlean
} papers seem to lend some sanction TO the suppose
J ton.
From the Mobile Register April %
The news from Texas is gratifying, if not con
elusive. The President in compliance with th
unanimous public sentiment, has conyoked Con
gress to meet on the 10Th June, to consider the Join
resolutions of our Congress for annexation Their
does not remain the shadow of doubt that Texas
Is eager to come into the Union, nor that Mexico i.
i exceedingly anxious to prevent H. even at the cos
OF abandoning all her own pretensions We firmly
believe that before the meeting of the Texas Con
gress, offers will be received in Texas for full ac
acknowledgement OF independence, backed by Other
offers for commercial advantage, and perhaps loans
OF money from other quarters, with the single OBJ
Iect of preventing the accomplishment Of annexa-
| ton. The official papers of the Mexican minister
received the other day from Vera Cruz. in more
| than one place declare that Mexico can honorably
assent to the independence of Texas but not not to
Its union with the United States. This declaration
so utterly at variance with the obstinate refusal
even to treat of the question of Independence which
has been heretofore opposed by Mexico 10 all neoo
ton on that subject, has evidently been brought
about by the passage of the annexation resolution in
Congress Mexico makes haste, at once, to declare
as established, roher than sacrifice her claims, such
as they are, to third power; and this concession
Will, without doubt, be followed by an effort in
conjunction with the foreign agents of other govern
ments now in Texas, to urge zealously upon Texas
the acceptance of the independence which has been
SO long and previously denied. IL is, however hap-
PLY too late. Public opinion in Texas has decided
upon her future destiny, and no late concession ex
torted from despairing ssnbecity, will change her
position. Ambitious men who would rather, like
the Roman, be chiefs in village that second in
Rome, TO whom the trappings OF authority
are attractive, and consulships, missions sec
retaryshps, and presidencies are dazzling re.
wards for political emlnence in a petty sover-
eighty, may strive to prevent the adhesion of
Texas to our federal SYSTEM but the people of Tex
asthe large quiet, intelligent disintertsted BODY
OF agnculturlsts, who seek only good, quiet, safe,
republican government, will not, as we understand
them, be diverted from the immediate ratification OIL
the terms of annexation
From the New Orleans Pcayune April &C.
TEXAS.
We have little to add to the summary already
given to the news from Texas, brought by the John
>. Mchlm. The announcement of the appointment
of the Hon. Ashbel Smith as charge to England and
France, confirms the observations we made last
week respecting that gentlemans appearance in this
city al so critical uncture. He has thrown up his |
seat in the cabinet Before leaving New Orleans
he was heard to say that he had written letters to
Texas which he thought would procure his recall
Ashbel has sagacious look but he is a leaky
vessel.
Public meetings have been held in Richmond and
Brazoria, and the people in each of these counties
almost to man, have declared for annexation
In Fort Bend county, says the Telegraph the
American flag was raised by an immense crowd Of
sold Settlers" who had gathered from all parts Of
The country to plant the glorious symbol Of Ameri-
IAN Independence upon the spot where the sold
hree hundred" first planted American institutions.
Did Fort Bend rung with the loud shouts of the
;ray-haired pilgrims Of Austin, who rejoiced that
hey permitted to see the standard of their ma
i've land planted on the soil they had won from
Mexican tyranny.
Gen Houston was expected to address a meeting
It Houston IN favor of annexation on the 2lst in
anniversary of the battle of San Jacinto
The following letter, written the day before Pres-
ent Jones issued his proclamation converting Con-
ress on the 10th of June, embraces whatever else !
4 interest we have been able to discover in our fes
Correspondence of the Picayune. J
WASHINGTON, Texas, April Is, lS45. !
report has just reached here from the West to i
ne effect that Major Hays has met and defeated :
nc large party of Camanches recently encamped
ear Corpus Christi. Full particulars are not Civ
n, but it is said that he charged upon them with
is men, and killed thirteen at the first onslaught. 1
1hcn the Indians broke and scattered In all drec, Il
ons. large number would have died upon the .
pot had they made stand-up fight of it. The +
amanches are now at peace with Texas, and their y
.asons for committing depredaons in the vicinity d
Corpus Christi attributed to the fact that they
'nsder that point in Mexico.
"A word or two in relation to annexation 1t is
DIV said that President JONES' unable longer to de- q
r 1t, is to call Congress together on the 10th Of q
Inc next; and is also said that not more than
70 or three of the members are opposed to the .,
easure. The fact is that nne-tenths of the peo- Il
G in this and the adjoining counties--one Texan j
lis me cleven-tenths--are in favor ofimmedate an IS
xation. The little opposition that is seen. or ~
Their heard from either the oice-hoders or As
from the large towns and in the latter its for 81
ynl origin is easily enough distinguished. ri
The President has been unwell for week past, w
w convalescing, however. The only members OIL ~
2 CABINET mere are Mr. Allen, the Attorney Cen
=, ana Gol: Wm L., y; Cooke, the Secretary Of
az anu MARINE ne latter, although said TO be W
- anehaloil, Is one OF the best officers q,
mas mas epeT Ddu--eTHClent IN every WaV, and -