Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-28
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The talk here is Of Annexation nothing but Anuexa.
tiouand 30 Car as | can and learn. parties in this
county appear be- nea equally div e the SUBJECT
but IN almost every other section Of esas, and parcu-
larry in the Eastern counties. where more opposition
anticipated. the friends Of The measure have large
mnioy. Gen. Henderson has taken the stump in that
section. advocating Annexation strongly, and others Of
tie more innertial men have come out in ito support
IN the West aao large majority Of the more wealthy
Inhabitants are lending all their influence 10 bring ebput
the measure. The opposition lies principally among tho
Iorelan merchants, especially the English. and those
holding Office OF IN some way dependent upon the pre-
aeni GovcInmeht-inen must look after the own bread
and butter. Then. again, there may be few cxpecants
of high Offices and etnulrmana in future should the Re
public gaina positive Independence nen had much rather
be Presidents ministers If state foreign envoys than
simple governors, stne and county officers but this
class IS snn and weighs bu, lte in the scale Of oppo-
sltiun. t.
The present ice President Of Texas, Nh Anderson
as web as the Secretary Of The Treasury Mr. Ochltee
are both IN avar Of Annexation; but the President him
SELL although he dues publicly express H. together
with the other nembors Of tho Cabinet, thought t0
be decidedly opposed 10 the mcasuro--a least to tho
terms passed by the United States Senate English
promises have doubtless gone far towards creating this
feeling; while offers from the French Charge and tho
natural desire o men ia high places TO reaib their Seats
have also consprcd to increase the Executive hostility
to The measure.
10 show to what extent English influence has been
work here will give yen The current on dis and re-
ports IN firculhOn VI has already been made known
III the United States that on the day the New York left
here her last trip. British man Of war had a.rvea
from ora Cruz. wiil~mporan despntcles and PROPOSE
tons for the digestion of the Texan Executive. So far
as can ascertaam the thousand stories in circulation,
the unconditional recognition of the Independence of lex
was partially promised. England having Induced
Mexico 10 make such Offer hut the precee terms up
on which this Independence 10 be purchased were
not mado known. The English and French envoys
who have been the most cline and intimate terms Tor
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with the Executive and promising all of things ifa
delay in calling Congress together for few months
could be brought about II is thought that President
Jones promised put of the action Of Congress as long
he could, AT leas, his would Indicate and at
the same time there Ia dit here to the effect-thai
he told Capt. Elliott previous to the departure of that
hph fnnctionary that there certain limits beyond
which he could not control the action Of the people on
this question. lie might well this for il Is evident
that immense majority in favor of acceding to or
accepting the United States Resolutions ut once, whout
waiting what kind Of bargain can be made with
Alexco or Englandwiih the latter powe! they d. not
/ appear 10 be anxious TO rade at ALL
On saturday last The Enrydce British frigae sail
ed from this port for Vera Cruz with dispatches for Mr.
Bankheadon The same day the Electra, British sloop
Of war, sailed for Bermuda. with Capt. Elliott Oh board
He was be left Charleston. and his papers his
Government were 10 be forwarded with all DESPATCH
When he lef Washington r was with the understand
ing that much delay possible should be used By tho
President in calling Congress together, so that he might
ascertain whnt Terms Mexico could be induced 10 assent
to through the influence If his Government.
4 IN the meantime there is little talk here Of hold
ing conventions in the different counties Of Texas. and
taking such active will induce the Execu-
tive call Congress together at That something
Of the kind will be done by the friends of Annexation
there appears 10 be little doubt expressed and that the
measure will be rushed through, maugre English,
French and oil other foreign influence, is also the
pinon Of majority Of those with whom have coaver-
sed
Sam Houston, yet has taken no part in the qes-
ton; perfectly dark 10 the matter.
Housrov, April Sih.
/ Until reach Washington il will be impossible to
ascertain with certainty when President Jones intends
calling Congress together, although thought iise,
from recent Indications that the lst of June will be FIX
cd upon. | can give you nothing but the common talk
of the iowa. but that wond lead one In suppose that the
President plainly enough that's majority Of the in
habants say three iourihs-are decidedly in IA
vor Of Annexation, and at once and that he will not
deem il prudent much longer oppose the popular will
so far regards the convtaing of Congress- The U.
States flag is flying in front of the Houston House.
where stopping, and am informed il has been
raised in many towns throughout the country. This
may be looked upon indication Of the popular feel
ing. Notwithstanding the opposition 10 the measure,
and the kpown fact that many Of the citizens dsro
sed listen to foreign propositions. inclined 10 be-
eve that the Engl 81 flag would fare but roughly should
any take it into his head to hoist IL.
Were il not for the half promises made by the agents
of the English and French Governments, of the
dtiona recognition Of Texan Independence by oxco.
the opening of the ports Of thai Republic the free at>