The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-20


addressed 10 General Jackson before the commencement
Of the Texan revolution. along with the comments of the
" Nacogdoches Times" II completely refutes the idea
which has recently been put forth in quarters that
General Houston Texas by General Jackson,
with view to the annexation of that country On the
contrary the letter shows that the idea of annexing
Texas to the Union in the mind of General Hous
ton, from personal observation, from the natural ad
yantages of that country, and of the strong anties Of
lis population to and that this view was,
at that early period, deeply impressed upon General
Houson's mind, by the consideration that English in
rgues already at work to gain possession of that
country.
From the Nacogdoches Times
Letter OF Gen. Sam Houston, written In 1888
Doctor lon has placed disposal a copy of letter
| written 1888 by Gen Houston President Jackson
This letter is invaluable connected with the history of
annexation, and the intimate and important part which
Gen, Houston has borne in its development and accom-
plishment The author OF the letter. standing upon the
banks of the Red river, in 1885, in imagination line
drawn from the lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, which sep
araed civilized, cultivated enlightened man from savages,
from the less unfortunate those who devoted,
soul and body, TO civil and religious despotism He
HE food Of emigration reducing the wilderness, and plant
civilization, the arts and letters, where desolaon had
eigned for ages. His imagination caught fire with
the prospect of making double conquest of Texas
& Coming events cast their shadows before Them
This letter plainly indicates what has been brought
about if in ulfnent of prophecy. Texas has been
conquered from the hands of the tyrant, and peoped
with the and daughters of freedom. All this
encompassed by the energies of General Houstons
mind he stood upon the banks of Red river and revoved
his mind the chain OF influences and ccum that
would link the future with past Such the Joint pro-
gress of civilization and intelligence and their
westward ON this continent only be stopped by the
waters of the Pacific. The sodiery of country will
breathe new life into the dead body of Mexican politics
Withdraw troops this from Mexico, and they
VIII leave behind them spirit of freedom that will
down the prolane affairs of anarchy and bgotry.
We publish the letter entire, except those parts which
have reference to matters of temporary importance 1t
folds the views and policy which have governed General
Houston in all his relations the question of Ration
The same apprehen of the subject from the time the
letter written to the present moment has given ead
ness to his conduct He then feared he has all along
feared British influence and his fears and his jealousy
that power founded upon enlarged comprehension
of British politics.
NATcHIrocHEs, La 18th Feb, 1888
GENERAL JAcKsoN-DEAR SIR: Having been far Bex,
in the province of Texas, where | had an interview
with the Cumanche Indians possession of some in.
formation that will doubtless be interesting YOU and may
be calculated forward your views should en- ertan
any, touching the acquisition of Texas by the government
of the United States That such desirable by
nineteen-twenteths Of the population of the province
cannot doubt They without laws to govern or
protect them Mexico is involved in civil war. The fed
era constitution has never been in operation The gov
eminent is essentially despotc and must be for years
come The rulers have honesty, and the people have
not intelligence The people of Texas are determined to
form State government, and epaate from Coah uila
unless Mexico Is soon restored to order and the
ZION revived and reenacted, the province of Texas will
fenlain separate from the coniederacy of Mexico She
has already beaten and expelled all the troops of Mex
from her soil, will she permit them return
she defend herself against The whole power of Mex
leo, for really Mexico is poweress and penness all
intents and purposes. Her want of money, taken in
connexion with the course which Texas must and ,cU
adopt, will render Texas inevitable to some
powers and if the United press for it, Eng
land will most assuredly obtain it by Now is
very important crisis for Texas her future
prosperity and safety, well as the relations which
bear the United States. If Texas is desirable
United States it in the favorable attitude per
maps, that it can be, obtain fair England
pressing her suit for it, but its citizens will resist if any
transfer should be made of them any power but the
United States.
have travelled near five hundred miles across Texas
and enabled Judge pretty correctly of the soil
and the of the country, and have hesitancy
IN ponouncg 1t the finest country to its upon the
globe Far the greater portion of is richer and
healthy in my opinion, than West Tennessee. There can
be doubt but the country of the river Grand the
North would stain population OF ten millions of souls
My opinion is that Texas will by her members in
ton, by the LIST April, declare all that country Texas
proper, and form State constitution expect to be pres
the convention, and will appze you of the
adopted, its members have taken final action.
1t is probable that may make Texas my abiding place
In adopting this course, will forget the country of
my birth.
will notify from this point the commissioners of the In
dams Fort Gibson of my success which will reach you
through the War Department
have with much pride and indispensable satisfaction
your messages and PROCLAMATION touching the multi
fer Of the SOUTH and their "peaceabe remedies" God
grant that you may save the Union 1t does
that is reserved for YOU and you Alone mil
lions great blessing hear all voices commend your
course in Texas, where is felt the livelies inter
est for the preservation of the republic.
Permit tender you my sincere thanks Fluctuations
and solicude for your health ppiness
and your future glory with the prosperity of the
Union.
Your friend and obedient servant
SAM HOUSTON