The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-09-16

Ex-PREsIDENT TYLER on ANNEXArIoN
AGAIN. The letter of Gen. Houston, oc-
casioncd by Mr. Tyer's letter OF seit-glonllca-
tion as to The matter of Texas annexation,
has called forth a rejoinder from l., IN acom-
municaton in the Richmond Enquirer, dated
at Now York, the list inst ,o
Mr.. TYLER Still arrogates to himself the glo-
nv of taking the initiative in the measure OF
annexation and he sneers at Gen. Houston
for coouetting with England, merely for the
sake ofproducing an impression on the over
credulous people of the United States, that
the golden moment OF annexation mao ar
rived, and if permitted to pass, could never
be recalled Nh. Tyler says he resolved up
on annexation, as the readiest mode OF seat
tpring the web of British intr2ucs, while Gen
Houston would fam induce the country TO
believe that the British ministry folded their
arms in inaction, and that the Abolition So
ciety Of Great Britain reposed IN undiSturDed
slumber' In thus taking the Initiative, Mr.
II. declares that he was not in the least con
trolled or stimulated by anything that zen.
! Houston had said or done; and that when
annexation was proposed by him, the terms
which Gen. Houston, then President OF lex
as, thought fit to exact as a condition pre-
ccdent, were promptly rejected MIR, ~
| Ter even says, that the terms proposed W
Gen. Houston and by him rejected, excited at
the time suspicion in his CIylcr's) mind, that
Cen Houston only wanted q plausible pre-
text, to defeat annexation altogether.
Mr.. Tyler ayows, that in declaring the
opinion that the death of Mr.. Upshur alone
prevented the completion of treaty at an
earlier day, he did not design to utter COM
plant against an all-wisc Providence for re-
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counsellor; but that he urged that view to
show that SO secret had been, and SO eXPedi-
tious would have been the course Of the Uni
ted States Executive on the subject, that the
I treaty, but for the circumstance alluded to,
would have been consummated before the
spcculation in Texas stocks, or holders OF
| Texas lands would ever have heard Of it!
Mr.. Tyler is aggricyed that Gen. Houston,
in the eKuberance of his devotion, should as
cribe to Gen. jackson the honor and success
ofthe measure Of anneXation; and repeats
that he 'took the iritiatiye,' even without con-
sutatiou with that distinguished man. lie
admits that Gen. Jackson'S name was tow
err of strength to any cause, and that he lad
his cordial support in the matter; but lie Is
unwilling to divide TIE glory even with lin
| His cabinet who acted with him, he says were
only part Of his own IDENTIFY ana no in
diviIuaIhonor can therefore attach to their
names. He does allow, however, that he was
Sustained and encouraged by the opinion Of
Nicholas Biddle, who then resting under q
cloud, spoke to him from the shades Of An
dalusia' Mr.. BidiIe's bright and accom-
plished mind,' Mr.. Tyler says, did not fail tc
embrace in its fuIl extent the value Of the
virtual monopoly Of the cotton plant, secured
to the United States by the acquisition Of
Texas-a monopoly more pocntiaiin the al.
fairs of the world than millions Of armed men
On the whole, it must be confessed tina
Mr.. Tyler makes ont pretty good ease. Ii
will be hard even for Gen. Houston to heat
him, in the honor which pertains to the an
nexaton Of Texas, Why not give him thu
glory, without farther dispute He is no
oyerburthcncd wish honcrs. And Gen. Hous
ton should remember that, though he may b
, shorn Of this beam, he has the advantage 0
Mr. Tyler in being still in TIC line oFpro;no
ton.--1m. TrarcJier.
The stopnage of The extensive firm of PRIME
! Ward & Co, has, very naturally, caused
: general subject OF CONDENSATION in Wall street
We are happy to say, however, that the lirl
of John Ward & Co., viii not be affected b
the same, although Mr.. Ward is q partner i
: both firms. The hrm Of John Ward K Co
. will be dissolved, By the withdrawal Of MI
y Ward, aud all their engagements fulfilled
' A new firm will be established, composed c
= the other members OF the house, who Will 6
on with the business.
None Of the bills of Prime, Ward & Co
have yet come back, but it is anticipated tina
! they will be returned by the next seame
1t is also believed that the stoppage will nc
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