The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-07-15

people OF tnls country not IOfgOueH ue nor
ror with which the wing party throughout the country
regarded the doctrine Of annexation when was proposed
by the democratic party to admit Texas into the Union
II then denounced by the organs and orators Of the
wing party as unconstitutional and paving the way
for the downfall Of the republic And this hostility to
annexation constitutional grounds was entertained by
nearly all wings whether residing north south OF Mason
and Dxons. Lately change seems to have come over
the spirit Of the dreams of that party Even the admins
traon protesting to be the exempar OF conservative
whigery favors annexation and is preparing the pub
lie mind for the annexation of both Cuba and Canada
correspondent Of the New York Herald writing from
this city under the signature of "Omega" evidently in
the confidence of the Secretary OF State takes ground in
favor Of the annexation Of Cuba and Canada and also
says that the cabinet is in favor Of the policy
Another individual writing from this city to the Boston
Courier, one Of the leading Taylor papers in New Eng
land also appearing to be in the confidence OF the State
Department and acting in concert with Omega" takes
the ground The letter is Of such extraordinary
character and discoses policy the part Of the cabi
net nefarous and discredtable in reference TO the in
teress Of one Of the leading nations OF the world with
whom are peace that deem il duty to copy
ii entire:
Correspondence OF the Courier]
WASHINGTON, July 3, 1919.
Annexation Of British North Amnioa.
Mr. Merritt Of Canada who holds, believe, position
10 ha Of Psmier at has lately been heps and
with the British minister has been endeavong
free trade between the British North American Colonies
and the United States. .
on behalf Of Canada, and its claims to favorable consld
srat9n have been earnestly e our
the necessity ofdoing something alleviate
the commercial condition Of British North America, as well
~ ya the min of
from its present undivided attention 70 ,se gIlev
Hence the present mission Of MT Merritt and the
his aims
the most cordial and friendly spirit by the administration,
and earnest desire expressed to meet the CONNER
wants o. Ganaaa 70 me a ar an viii
But think Mr. Merritt has returned home with the con-
adminisira,on towards the British provinces. i win not
propose Congress any snch schemes Of
promotes law establishing free trade between us and
them would confer upon those colonies very important
ted States and in this light we believe the present admin.
stration views the subject. -,
Thee provinces begin clearly and feel sensiby,
that under the system of free trade proposed by England
for her future policy they to labor under very great dis
advantages while they continue to remain apPendages TO
British unless they can obtain the right OF free
trade with the United States To get IL therefore Is their
first desires and the British governme we see, is wise
enough afford all the assistance in its power towards ac-
comP:hng this result. i knows lu well thai i that e..
fort shall fall serious consequences will follow In the shape
Of a camor and demand for "annexalion The end OF
clamor doubted IL admits oil doubt
result in the admission Of the colonies as States into our
ing aspect in national and political point OF view II Is
something vastly higher and Of more consequence than
duets free OF duty. Il is, whether win pursue policy
which win encourage fnay eonstraia the colonies 10
y ADOPT which viii leave them Without
desiring for aem pting tina, separatioa
These colonies haze free trade Nth the United States
Their geographical position make. the necessity uexofa
2e after the destruction Of the old British colonial system
fl.Ru0 wi
annexed There Is no question OF this Is "maniie't
Now we are in favor and we believe the country be
favor of annexDg these provinces TO the United States
w % ,or our & ana s 'hs am
country will oppose all projects for reciprocal free trade on
this ground alone, aside from all other considerations. We
think the administration has had its thoughts directed
this view OF the subject and we have reason 70 believe IL
,bspea,e bee % .nSye 10 oSp proyoes neebbor
that they take time by the forelock and begin to initiate
ton Il win be their browning deed Of glory, the appro
pirate finale TO their colonial apprenticeship Every
Sem % auderians the honorable ast Nos iii they unite
themselves they develop their resources,
Saons L.s them se from colonial dependence to repuS
can independence IL is destiny they cannot escape
escape and the the transition Is accomplished the
for the present generation, as well rs for coming
eratons- J. y Il.
This letter discoses the extraordinary and discredable
fact that government has avooedy adopted system
Of policy designed to force de separation Of e British
american colonies from hs British eropa Instead OF
that which justice and honor dictate in treating
with Canada upon the question Of reciprocity, the cab
net seems, have determined to the question for the
purpose of constraning separation Of the colonies from
the home government However much our people may
desire the annexation of Canada to our glorious and
happy Union under circumstances which would reflect
dshonor upon nation. they will never consent
have that desirable accomplished by crcumven
ton and chicanery on the part Of our government
We cannot foresee what effect such an avowal as that
which is contained in the letter to the Boston Courier
will have upon relations with the British government
but we are confident that il cannot tend 10 elevate the
character Of the present American cabinet in the esma
lion Of British statesman or Of men Of honor anywhere
As another remarkable development Of the tines
showing the progress OF the democratic doctrine Of
atien give the following letter Of General Scott,
which has recently made It's appearance in the newspapers
at the North:
WEST PorSr, June a. 1870.
NY DEAR sIRi The news from the Parliament Of Great
Britain, this momrg must think, increase the dscon
aud the lakes not little and that those disconients WILL
In few years. lead 10 separation OF the Canadas New
Brunswick, &c, 40, from the mother country, seems
equally probable.
ent nation or seek connexion with Union think
the probability Is greatly In favor OF the latter In udg
men the Interests of both sides would be much promoted
BY annexafion--he several provinces coming into the