The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-26
Annexation OF Texas-AidItI0naI Facts from
General Houston.

HUNrsviLLE, Texas, 18th July, 1917.
Within few days have seen letter In the Weekly
Union of the l2th ut the signature of Pres
dent Tyler. II it not for facts stated In tho
letter demanding az conceived sone notice from me
I would not Il ouble YOU with this Communications or
IL the facts stated not material to the truth
history and the character Of those Who at the time,
the chief functionares OF the Texan COVER
should feel 1t less incumbent myself to solicit
explanation Of the facts alleged The statements
emanatipg from high and respectable source,
well calculated to enforce them upon the minds of
readers authentic and not matters arising from the
Misrepresentation OF truth.
The president when stating the reasons which in
duced him to propose the subject of annexation to Texas
amongst others says" Nor was 1t until received au
thentic information that other nations exertng
all their efforts to induce course Of action the
Texas ut as firmly believed, with the permanent
interests of the United States that gave directions
my amented friend, Abel p. Upshur then Secretary Of
State to break up and scatter to the winds the web OF
their intrigues, by direct proposition for alton -
1t seems this position by Mr. Tyler that
he either imagined the authorities Of Texas favor
able to those intrsnss and were willing to Somprom
not perceive the force and effect of the web which
weaving around her destiny Now, either inference
would injustice to her character The authorities Of
Texas had relied for years upon plain and frank pro-
position for annexation, and had hoped to be- met by
cordial and manly acceptance They disappointed
Texas was treated with GOODNESS reserve or papsbe
encouragement In this condition of affairs common
sense without uncommon sagacisy suggested the only
to excite jealousy and alarm the part politicians
and the people OF the United States In relation the
future commercial and political connexions Of Texas
with European nations. This easily accomplished
by treating with silence all the charges which
made by editors Of various newspapers in the United
States.
The chief magistrate of Texas was charged with
treason Texas to Engand-subsdizing her
to France,-and in q short time 4" astounding dis
closures Of all these transactions would take place All
these charges remained uncontradcted by the journals
Of Texas and the effect was all that could be desired
Jealousy toward England and France awakened.
This begat excitement which originated phantsses and
conurea up notions Of intrgues which had existence
only In imagination
The facts as well as the diplomatic correspondence of
Texas in all these matters, will vindcate those engaged
in the administration OF the government well the
representatives of foreign nations.
Mr. Tyler further In reference to the Of
before the nitiatiS was taken and when the premns
riss nearly all arranged their completion being
alone prevented by the death OF Mr. Upshur and the
pontment Of adjunct commissioner to Mr. Van Zandt
by Texas" sc. From this 1t might readily be inferred
that obstacles have been inteposed to conclusion of
mi ssioner by Texas No steps authorized to be
taken by agent the subject Of the proposition Of
appointment Of commissioner made under the pro.
position Previous to the proposition by Mr. Upshur,
through Mr. Murphy, United States Charge d'Afares,
MIR Van Zandt had been instructed TO make known to
the Of the United States that the PROPOSE
ton for annexation was no longer open to discussion.
This no doubt in connection with the proclamation of
armi tice between Texas aud Mexico corroborated by
the authentic information referred to by Mr. Tyler,
In December, lS4l, the Executive Of Texas found the
country surrounded by and involved in, the most ntr
cate and perous difficulties To redeem the nation, it
designed his plans accordingly His first object to
obtain annexation. II in that he did not succeed his
next was the Independence Of Texas by the
recognition Of Mexco and II he should fail in these the
third to form treaty with some power defensive
against Mexico In advancing his policy his rst move
ment was to send q minister MIR Reilly to the
United States with instructions to present TO the
government at Washington, the subject Of annexa-
ton, which had lain dormant for three years imme-
datey preceding that period These instructions were
carried out In the best by Mr. Reilly but met by
on part of the of this United
In Mr. RaiIv od andM Mr. Van apht
was sent on In bis ste d. when the proposition for
nexston renewed. The renewal Of the proposition
heard, and met with habitual apathy. About this
time the which have alluded to began to ope-
rate, while there were means used which infused into
them life. The success Of the measure Of
on depended upon the internal political condition Of
the United States and not upon any ntrgues of ore
powers or OF Texas.
The Executive of Texas was not moved by the d.
rect proposition for annexation but by the pledges
given to him by Mr. Murphy charge d sfaires Of the
United States. Before adjunct commissioner was
appointed by the President pledges demanded by
Linn Of Mr.. surphy, based upon Mr.. Upshurs letter,
that military and naval force the United States snf
cent for the defence OF Texas should be placed at the
disposition Of the President, and held subject to his
orders This was as far as Mr. Murphy felt authorised
70 In the matter Upon this the executive of Texan
waived other demands which were that the event of
failure the part Of the government Of the United
once opened between the two governmental she should
be bound TO guarantee the Independence Of Texas
enter into treaty defensive against Mexico These de-
mands were waived for the present with the
that previous to opening negotiations Washington
city these pledges should be given to Texas through
her commissioners the matter rest as nothing
less than perfect guarantee fer the security OF Texas
would be satisfactory to the President.
In November 1872, tho United States England and
France had a been invoked by Texas and requested TO
act jointly or severay, in producing pence between
Texas and Mexico Texas found these powers all ECU
y well dspoaed to leave her to her fate rather than risk
any thing In her behalf On the part of Texas this
looked like fair dealing, thong she not fairly dealt
with by Others This certainly left no web Of intrigue
The object Of ali should be to reprshsnd in Others