The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1845-03-25
From the Richmond Enquirer.
ANNEX ALTON.

The last New Orleans mail continues 10 express
some doubts about the course of the Republic Of
Texas. "The Tropic," "a Wing press which has
feeby inclined, and only and then, in favor OF
the measure,) comes forward on the 18th to safe,
that The publications of some of the rampant
ationsts may yet be dashed Ia the ground and what
IS worse, the blow may come from unexpected
quarter. II the Outpourings OF some Of the Texas
papers afford any indication Of public sentiment IN
that Republic, the question OF annexation Is by no
means settled" If by rampant" be meant ardent
and devoted friends of Texas we cannot include
The Tropic" IN that category. We should rather
think 1t is now expressing its hopes, more than Its
fears.
But not SO, with the New Orleans Bulletin of the
same date, which, though Wing 10 its general princi-
pies has always been true, like the needle to the pole,
to the great cause Of annexation. 1t has been ardent
and devoted to the measure-hrm in its purposes
just and enlightened in the means which it adopts.
That respectable journal addresses the following
ly letter to "Tne People of Texas" 1t is not only
honest IN its views but what says Is enforced by
the soundest reasons of State Policy. 1t breathes
hopes, but is not destitute of fears. We cordially con-
cur in il s representations. We too, claim to be the
ardent friends Of Texas-her friends when immed-
ately on the commencement of General Jacksons Ad-
ministration, we pressed the re-acquisiton of her
country by the American Uuion-,her friends, when
when she raised the Banner of her Independence
her joyful admirers, when she won the brilliant VIC
tory Of San Jacnto-her friends when the instance
of Mr. Memucan Hunt her Charge dA6aires, and
others, we waited upon Gen. Jackson, on the morn
ing of the Sd Of March, 1897 beg him to grace the
last day of his administration by recognizing the in
dependence of Texas, and when the petitions of the
other friends Of Texas, concurriDg with his own en-
lightened view, induced him 10 nominate La Branche
Charge to Texas within one hour of the close Of
his powerthe friend Of Texas, her unfaltering her
anxious friend, when urged the adoption of Mr..
Tylers Treaty, and from that day to this have
ceased 10 devote our energies TO her service. And
now, when we we're on the eve of annexation, we
all supposed here come now signs Of the times upon
Us, creating doubt and some uneasness respecting the
movements of her government. The official :" Re-
gister" has urged grounds against ptance Of
propositions, which, if they allowed to prevail
are calculated to defeat annexation forever. The
New Orleans Bulletin has answered these objections
by irresistible arguments, in the following article
We adopt its positions. We respectfully urge its due
consideration on the people of Texas Let them be
assured, that the United States do not mean to take
any advantage of her. Let her accede to the terms
which have been offered and we pledge ourselves to
cooperate with her press in obtaining by future COM
pacts, any liberal or honorable terms, which may be
compatible with the justice and character Of the Uni
ted States Nothing will be easier than adjust by
such compact, any question which may arise about
her boundaries, her division into other States, her
Indians, her public debts, and her public lands. We
give her citizens welcome to all the rights and priv-
leges, to full participation of the great power and
the-high character of American citizens Let her
be bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh. The
name OF Virginia is as proud that of Texas
yet, Virginia has become, and will continue TO be-
proud sovereign member of the Confederacy of Amer
lean States. TO the same relation, we cordially in
vite the people of Texas:
From the ~ o. Bulletin.
TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS
This journal having so long been regarded among
YOU yOur steadfast friend md adj in avery
vicssiluue of your fortunes, and having suffered
what probably, no other journal in the Unit States
has been subjected TO- no lit lie obloquy and reproach
on account of ITS unremitting efforts in support OF
your claims to admission into the Federal compact
and Of the general policy, expediency and propriety
that measure we trust it will not be onsdered Off
ci.us or immOdest, If to address ourselves
thus directly TO you at crisis Interest," ling and i'm
portant as the present moment.
BY the same conveyance that this will reach you,
you will receive authentic intelligence that the com
bination of adverse influences and circumstances
which has 80 long operated TO prevent your admis-
sion into the MIN, has been at last overcome the
Legislative and Executive branches of our Govern
ment having united in measure to give expression
10 the desire of the country and provide for YOUR
toraton to the Republic. Now il is nxiously fea red
by many of your friends, and exultingly hoped BY
your enemies that the terms Of this overture on the
part OF our Government will not only not be accept
able to- but will be rejected by YOU and thus the pro-
posed measure OF union cad of being Immediately
contaminated, be placed at greater hazard than be.
fore, # not forever defeated. We do not profess TO
share In those apprehensons, though the tone of
your Government press IS well calculated TO awaken
anxiety, and especially to gtieve those who have re-
lied your at achment to your native country and
TO the Federal Constitution, the basis of their eff
forts obtain your admission TO the priv lepes and
protection which the Union guara Antics
1t is true, that the bill which has passed bropub
the forms of our Constitution, and acquired as far
as the assent OF this country concerned the force
at once OF law and a compact, is not without its
points OF objection. 1t may be true that full Justice
not done by it to Texas and that it is moi; in ALI
respects the magnanimous and liberal of1er which
II would become this great country under all the
crcumstances to make you. Let US grant all this
Let US grant, the more is required Of and less qua
IaDtied 10 you, than ought have been proposed
VIII that warrant you in declining the position
which you have sought, and which has been gained
with so much labor and difficulty, through so much
coDtumey, and wi SO sincere desire for your well
iare In connection with that Of common and be-
loved country We venture to respond to this query
most emphatcally, No. Ii participation in the ad.
vantages OF this Union desirable to YOU at all it is
desirable under the bill which has been adon,ed in
Congress Tor your admission. u nder that bill YOU
will attain an exact equality with the other States,
and that IS all you could reach under any circum-
stances AS 10 deDuding yourselves of your nation
AMY, and sinking your separate existence against
"hch such earnest appeals are made to your PRIDE it
rs, oil course, indispensable TO connection with this
Government-and, indeed, is no more than eyery one
OF The original States of this Union did each for it.
SELF rghtl considering that the advantages to be de-
rived from Common and united government were
INFINITELY above those fanciful Considerations hal
were then held out to hem and are now held on, 10
you, and that, in fact, the greatness which would
spring out Of the union of the States would ref ct
more real dignity and character its several mem.
bes, thsn they could by sny means attain IN az ,e,,v
sovereIgntes. The State OF Virginia, with territory
attached to her as large your own, and VIII Oh now
contains population counted by millions and d.
v'ded INTO several distinct States did not dsdaln TO
pat with portion of her sovereignty for the sake of
'he security aud character TO he gained by means of
The confederation. Neither did Massachusetts,. nor
New York, nor Pennsylvaoia, nor Connecticut, nor
Inc CarolDas nor Georgia, all having sufficient ter
ritoral limits and existing as well formed and solid
coo,mun'''es Would ony one of those States derive
additional Importance in the estimation of the world
or IN any way consult it's prosperity or dlgoiy could
withdraw. ven in theab -