Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-06-06
TEXAS.

Well, the great drama is fast approach
ing its denoument. Before another
month has rolled about the great question
of the day will be settled. We mean tan
gibly and definitely; for, already, in effect,
the destiny Of the g Lone STAR is fixed
The history of this measure, particularly
in its progress during the last year, will
form subject of much speculation for the
future chronicIer. Winter before last the
annexation of Texas to this country be-
came topic of deep and universal interest
among all classes of our citizens. Then,
it could hardly be said that it was a party
measure. At least in this part of the
Union, large portion Of the wh!g party
were warm friends OF annexation. The
democratic party were unanimous on the
subject. Each party had its avowed can
ddate for the presidential chair before the
world. Henry Clay led on the wings.
Martin Van Buren, was the democratic
champion. Its true, neither Of them had
been nominated by general convention, but
there is no doubt that at that period no 9TH
ers were thought of by either party. In
the spring Of IA, better than twelve months
ago, the opinions Of these two great men,
on this vital question, were demanded by
the American people. and delivered in the
shape of letter from each. These letters
were so extensively read and commented
upon by the papers during the recent
campaign, that it is unnecessary now 10
speak Of their contents. Suffice it to say,
that both Mr.. Van Buren, and Mr.. Clay
took grounds against immediate annexa-
ton. What was the result? Never has
the annals of our political history exhibit
ted, in such bold relief, the difference be.
tween the federal and republican parties, as
did the course which they respectively pur-
sued subsequent to the publication Of these
two letters. The federal party at the South
swallowed Mr.. CIay's anti-annexa,ion let.
ter bodily. Hot Texas men in trice be.
came red hot anti Texas men. The "Lone
Star" was lost sight of in an.idoitrous de-
Vo.ion to Henry Clay. How did the de-
mocratic party act! Acting up to the sa.
cred maxim of principles before men,
they gave Mr.. Van Buren, the 60 by. Cher.
ishing their principles more dearly than
they did any man or any set Of men, they
threw overheard man as dear to ,hem as
any thing short of principle could well be-
They selected one of themselves, James
K. Polk, as their leader. The glorious
result that followed is the best commentary
upon the wisdom Of their patriotic course
During the last session Of Congress the
measure of annexation was long and ably
discussed. Every effort was made by the
federal party to defeat it. The cause o
the people once more triumphed. The
resolutions of Milton Brown. slightly a
mended. were passed by both houses. AM
ratified by the President. In this shor
review of the progress of this ;mportan
question it will be seen that the fedora
party have done all they could to thwar
the wishes Of the people. 1t will also b,
seen that the American people can and vii
always carry such measures as they deem
necessary to the happiness and prosperit,
of their country. despite the Vaccination
of the lordly monopolisine classes VIII
would. if they could, control the voices q
the many and make them subservient /
their own aggraneizement, regardless G
the veal or wo of the toiIing millions.
Gen. Sam. Houston. ex-President {
Texas, was to deliver an address at Ne,
Orleans on the 9th ult. upon the theme
total aI.etipa ire from, al ;n+n~:.o.:..- T.