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January 1845
RE45v41i77p1c1, January 3, 1845: Foreign
Intelligence, Later From Mexico and China
Mexicans started a revolution against Santa Anna and he was removed
from the government.
RE45v41i77p1c1,
January 3, 1845: Arrival of Mr. Crushing
Hon C. Crushing was on his way through Mexico when he was robbed of
almost all of his news letters. Mr. Fletcher Webster is to arrive from England.
Santa Anna was proclaimed dictator only to be reputed later that day.
RE45v41i77p2c5,
January 3, 1845: To the Editors of the Enquirer
A letter from Mr. Bowden, a representative, states that he believes
in the annexation of Texas, even though most of the Virginians (who are Whigs
and Republicans) do not.
RE45v41i77p2c4,
January 3, 1845: Letter to the Editor
Mr. Bowden's letter from Mexico seems to imply that Santa Anna has
fallen from the political light.
RE45v41i77p2c2,
January 3, 1845: Missouri Right Side Up, Action Reversed - Col. Benton
Instructed by Legislature
[From the St. Louis Reporter, Dec. 23], House of Representatives
passed the resolution to annex Texas. The people of Missouri expressed their
hopes to annex Texas, despite their representative's, Colonel Benton, vote
against the resolution.
RE45v41i77p2c6,
January 3, 1845: Marine Journal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RE45v41i78p1c3,
January 7, 1845: The Dangers of Procrastination - Again!
The article states that the Whig Party is slowing down legislation
because they will not sway their vote to annex Texas.
RE45v4178ip1c3,
January 7, 1845: Texas
Questions whether the U.S. should wait until relations with Britain
improve before the Congress decides to annex Texas.
RE45v41i78p1c1,
January 7, 1845: House of Representatives
A record of the motions made by representatives in the House.
RE45v41i78p2c3,
January 7, 1845: Resolutions of New Hampshire
The article argues that Texas has the right to join the United States
because it is considered independent from Mexico.
RE45v41i78p2c6, January 7, 1845: From Washington
It is believed that the annexation of Texas will pass in the House
by majority and the Senate with a small majority.
RE45v41i78p2c6, January 7, 1845: Extract from
the New Orleans Bulletin (Whig) of the 28th December
The article implies that the annexation of Texas will be peaceful.
RE45v41i78p2c1, January 7, 1845: Richmond
Grays
Information about the meeting held by the Richmond Grays to repair
the Military Hall.
RE45v41i78p3c1, January 7, 1845: Marine Journal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RE45v41i78p3c1,
January 7, 1845: River & Kanawha Canal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Canal.
RE45v41i79p1c3, January 10, 1845: Proceedings
on the Texas Question
The House of Representatives and Senate are to vote today. It is believed
that the House will pass the resolution to annex Texas. It is also thought
that the Senate will pass the annexation if some of the representatives
change their position on the matter.
RE45v41i79p1c5,
January 10, 1845: New Orleans, Dec. 13, Later From Texas
The schooner William Bryan, and Captain Moss arrived from Galveston
bringing news from Texas. General Houston writes of the "prosperous" lands
in Texas and President Jones expresses his opinions of the annexation.
RE45v41i79p1c6,
January 10, 1845: Revolution in Mexico
[From the N.O. Picayune, 29th Dec.] Intelligence reports state
"that Santa Anna's career is drawing to a tragic close."
RE45v41i79p1c6,
January 10, 1845: Important From Mexico
A resolution broke out on the 3rd in the city of Mexico
and Santa Anna has been removed.
RE45v41i79p1c7, January 10, 1845: House
of Delegates
A report of the motions of the House of Delegates.
RE45v41i79p2c5, January 10, 1845:
Military Convention
Meeting called to improve Virginia's Militia System throughout the
state.
RE45v41i79p2c4,
January 10, 1845: Signs From Texas
The Valedictory Address of General Houston and the Annual Message of
President Jones.
RE45v41i79p3c1,
January 10, 1845: Senate
A report of the motions of the Senate.
RE45v41i79p3c3,
January 10, 1845: Texas, Part of Louisiana
An article from the National Intelligencer argues that we voluntarily
set the line of the Sabine to form the state of Louisiana when we purchased
the land from France. The idea seems to imply that Texas already belonged
to the U.S.
RE45v41i79p3c4,
January 10, 1845: Governor Briggs of Massachusetts
The new Governor Briggs opens the legislature of Massachusetts with
the statement that if we annex Texas we "will bring the barbarians to our
gates," like the fall of the Romans.
RE45v41i79p3c3,
January 10, 1845: Letter to the Editor, The Question of Annexation [written
by Mr. Dromgoole]
The article discusses Mr. Nile's bill to adopt a line of the Missouri
Compromise in order to annex Texas. Texas threatens to reject the offer
of annexation on such regulations. But there is still hope that a compromise
will be made.
RE45v41i79p3c5,
January 10, 1845: Washington City, Jan. 8, 1845
Mr. Dromgoole, the representative from the Petersburg District, presented
a simple plan for the admission of Texas to the Union.
RE45v41i79p4c1,
January 10, 1845: Marine Journal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RE45v41i79p4c1,
January 10, 1845: James River & Kanawha Canal, Richmond, January 7,
1845
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Canal.
RE45v41i80p1c3,
January 14, 1845: Monday Morning, January 13, 1845
The article states that the Whig Party misrepresented General Wallace
and unfairly attacked the proposed annexation of Texas under the Treaty
of Louisiana.
RE45v41i80p1c4,
January 14, 1845: Hermitage, January 1, 1845 [written by Andrew Jackson]
Jackson argues that there are too many joint resolutions to consider
and the Congress is just wasting time.
RE45v41i80p1c4,
January 14, 1845: To the Editors of the Enquirer, Washington City, Jan.
10, 1845
The author warns that the annexation of Texas may spark a war with
Britain and France.
RE45v41i80p1c2,
January 14, 1845: House of Delegates, Saturday, Jan. 11
A report of the motions of the House of Delegates.
RE45v41i80p1c2,
January 14, 1845: House of Representatives
A report of the motions of the House of Representatives.
RE45v41i80p1c6,
January 14, 1845: A letter from a Correspondent
General Jackson warns Mr. Blair that Washington must act now or we
may lose the chance to annex Texas.
RE45v41i80p2c3,
January 14, 1845: "It Is My Thunder!"
Mr. J.P. Kennedy addressed the House of Representatives on Saturday
and presented his opposition to the annexation of Texas.
RE45v41i80p3c1,
January, 14, 1845: Debate on the Texas Question
An Account of the debate of Texas in the House of Representatives.
RE45v41i80p3c2,
January 14, 1845: New York Views of Annexation
The article accuses the New York Herald of focusing on "Northern principles"
and "Northern democracy".
RE45v41i80p4c3,
January 14, 1845: Marine Journal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RE45v41i80p4c3, January 14, 1845: James
River & Kanawha Canal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Canal.
RE45v41i81p1c1,
January 17, 1845: Political, Debate on the Texas Question
In the House of Representatives, Tuesday, Jan. 7; Committee of Foreign
Affairs presents a resolution to the annexation of Texas.
RE45v41i81p1c3,
January 17, 1845: House of Delegates, Tuesday, January 14, 1845
A report of the resolutions adopted by the House of Delegates.
RE45v41i81p2c3, January 17, 1845: Senatorial
Election! - Snap Judgement!
Congratulates the Senate of Virginia for passing the Texas resolutions.
RE45v41i81p3c1, January 17, 1845: Twenty-Eighth
Congress -2nd Ses. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1845, In Senate
An account of the proceedings of Senate.
RE45v41i81p3c3, January 17, 1845: Plans
For Annexation
The article promotes Mr. Dromgoole's bill to annex Texas.
RE45v41i81p3c4,
January 17, 1845: House of Delegates, Thursday, January 16, 1845
The Senate changed the training camp for the officers of the 165th
Regiment of Virginia Militia.
RE45v41i81p3c5,
January 17, 1845: Another Voice from the Granite State!
Mr. Burke of New Hampshire presents another resolution to annex Texas
to the House of Representatives.
RE45v41i81p4c1,
January 17, 1845: Marine Journal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RE45v41i81p3c1,
January 17, 1845: Congressional, Debate on the Texas Question
Mr. Yancey expresses his regret that the political parties can not
agree on a joint resolution to annex Texas.
RE45v41i81p3c7, January 17, 1845: House
of Representatives, Statistics of Texas
Mr. Pratt motioned that the Secretary of State report the amount of
debt Texas owed to the U.S.
RE45v41i83p1c3,
January 24, 1845: Later From Mexico
General Paredes' 8,000 troops turned on Santa Anna's 13,000 men. Santa
Anna being deserted by many of his forces, fled to Puebla where he was
defeated by Paredes.
RE45v41i83p2c3,
January 24, 1845: The Texas Question
The article states that the Whig Party will suffer in future elections
if they do not change their perception of the annexation of Texas.
RE45v41i83p2c4,
January 24, 1845: Editorial
The article discusses the line of the Missouri Compromise and Mr. Foster's
bill to annex Texas.
RE45v41i83p2c4,
January 24, 1845: Editorial "Annexation - Mr. Rives"
[From the Charlottesville Jeffersonian] The majority of Republicans now
support the annexation of Texas.
RE45v41i83p3c2,
January 24, 1845: Marine Journal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RE45v41i83p4c1, January 24, 1845:
Congressional, Debate on the Annexation of Texas
Some representatives state that England "forced slavery upon us." Britain
wants Texas to become an abolitionist state if it is annexed. Southern representatives
believe that Britain only wants Texas to be annexed as a free state so the
U.S. can not profit from its annexation.
RE45v41i83p4c6, January 24, 1845: Plan
to defend Texas, and to divide The Republican Party of New York
An election between two senators in New York will be held today. Both
Republican candidates hold different views on the annexation of Texas. The
outcome of the election may end up dividing the Republican Party.
RE45v41i83p4c4,
January 24, 1845: Twenty-Eighth Congressional, Thursday, Jan.16, 1845,
In Senate
A report of the proceeding of Senate.
RE45v41i83p4c6,
January 24, 1845: Texas
The article attacks the Whig newspaper, "The Tropic", for still encouraging
the public to oppose the annexation of Texas.
RE45v41i83p2c1,
January 24, 1845: Twenty-Eighth Congressional -2nd Ses. Wednesday,
Jan. 22. In Senate
An account of the proceeding of Senate. Mr. Allen, from the Ohio General
Assembly, presented resolutions fro the U.S. to take over the Oregon
territory.
RE45v41i83p2c3,
January 24, 1845: Yesterday's Proceedings on Texas
The House of Delegates voted to annex Texas but they want time to look
over the resolutions before a definite decision can be made.
RE45v41i83p2c5,
January 24, 1845: Letter to the Editor, Washington City, Jan. 20, 1845
The letter questions whether the government had the right to annex
a foreign territory.
RE45v41i84p1c4, January 28, 1845: Letter
to the Editor, Washington City, Jan. 18, 1845
The author begins his letter with the comment, "God bless the Whigs!"
He argues whether or not the annexation is worth "consent of Mexico".
RE45v41i84p1c2, January 28, 1845: U.S.
Senators [from the Albany Argus of Monday.]
An update of the Senate's proceedings and an outline of the opinions
of a few representatives.
RE45v41i84p1c3,
January 28, 1845: Editorial
A Washington Correspondent of the Baltimore American writes that he
was disappointed with General Benton's address to the Senate. The editors
stand up for Colonel Benton even though they do not favor his bill to annex
Texas.
RE45v41i84p1c3,
January 28, 1845: Texas as a State of the Union
Congress consents to the new Texas state. The column outlines the articles
that Texas must follow in order to join the union.
RE45v41i84p1c6,
January 28, 1845: Glorious Result! The Annexation Resolutions passed
the House of Representatives!
Although most of the Whigs and all of the abolition members opposed
the annexation, the House of Representatives passed the resolutions.
RE45v41i84p2c1,
January 28, 1845: To the Editors of the Enquirer, Washington City, Jan.
24, 1845
The author argues that the qualifications to become a representative
require a citizenship of 9 or at least 7 yrs. The letter states that there
can be no representatives from Texas as these requirements stand.
RE45v41i84p2c5,
January 28, 1845: All Aback!
The Whigs were overwhelmed to find that they do not have control of
the House of Representatives any longer.
RE45v41i84p2c6, January 28, 1845: Another
Example
The state of Louisiana has passed the resolutions to annex Texas in
the House of Representatives.
RE45v41i84p2c6,
January 28, 1845: A Feather in their Caps
The article warns that if the Whigs do not forget their loss in the
vote to annex Texas, than they will lose more seats at election time.
RE45v41i84p3c3, January 28, 1845: Marine
Journal
A report of the ships that sailed from and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RE45v41i84p4c1, January 28, 1845:
Editorial
The Madisonian quotes the "New Orleans Commercial Bulletin"
stating that the Louisiana legislature should pass the resolution to
annex Texas.
RE45v41i85p1c1, January 30, 1845: Twenty-Eighth
Congress-2d Ses. Monday, Jan. 20, 1845, In Senate
A report of the proceedings of Senate.
RE45v41i85p2c3,
January 30, 1845: The Empire Club of New York
During a meeting of the Empire Club, Mr. Rynders read General Jackson's
letter declaring that U.S. should annex Texas as soon as possible.
RE45v41i85p2c4,
January 30, 1845: Letter to the Editor, A Warning to the Whig Party!
A correspondent (Agricola) sent a letter, from the North of Germany,
warning the Whigs that they are threatening the principle of the United
States.
RE45v41i85p2c3,
January 30, 1845: (Correspondence) Huntington, Suffolk Co. 21st
Jan. 1845
The author considers the annexation the most important decision that
is being discussed. He also promotes the annexation of Texas.
RE45v41i85p2c4,
January 30, 1845: Editorial
It is believed that the House of Delegates will pass the Texas resolutions.
RE45v41i85p2c4, January 30, 1845:
Editorial
The article states that it is believed that Mr. Robinson submitted
an anti-Southern resolution to the House of Representatives. It is also
believed that he wrote to Albany telling them to send anti-Texas representatives
to the Senate.
RE45v41i85p4c3,
January 30, 1845: The Texas Resolutions in the House of Representatives
It is believed that the House of Representatives passed the resolution
submitted by Mr. Milton Brown, a Tennessee Whig.
RE45v41i85p4c4, January 30, 1845: Editorial
The article states that the annexation of Texas can only be good for
the United States.
RE45v41i85p4c5, January 30, 1845: To the
Editors of the Enquirer, Washington City, Jan. 27, 1845
There was some argument about the annexation of Texas in Virginia.
Virginians fear that Texas will bring the Union into debt.
RE41i85p3c1 January 30, 1845 Marine Journal
RE41i85p2c6 January 30, 1845 RE41i85p2c6 Santa Anna a Prisoner.
February 1845
RE41v45n86p1c2 February 1, 1845, The Texas Debate.
REv45n87p2c1 February 4, 1845, Question of the Day. Issues concerning Texas.
REv45n87p4c4 February 4, 1845, Other States On Texas. Including Maine.
REv45n87p4c5 February 4, 1845, Texas, Mr. Kearny’s Quibble.
REv45n88p1c3 February 6, 1845, Oregon
REv45n88p2c3 February 6, 1845, Texas
REv45n88p4c7 February 6, 1845, Texas and Oregon
REv45n89p1c7 February 8, 1845, Proclamation From The President Of Texas
REv45n89p4c3 February 8, 1845, Latest From Vera Cruz. Information on Santa Anna
REv45n89p4c4 February 8, 1845, Another warning voice
REv41n91p2c6 February 13, 1845, Views From Texas
REv41n92p1c3 February 15, 1845, Interesting from Texas
REv41n92p4c3 February 15, 1845, Important From Mexico. Concerning Santa Ana
REv41n93p1c4 February 18, 1845, Friends of the Cause
REv41n93p2c4 February 18, 1845, Exact From Texas
REv41n94p2c5 February 22, 1845, Truth in a Nut Shell. Whig bashing.
REv41n94p4c3 February 22, 1845, Annexation of Texas
REv41n95p2c3 February 26, 1845, The Texas Question
REv41n95p4c7 February 26, 1845, Another Young Republic
REv41n96p2c3 February 28, 1845, Later From Mexico. Intelligence
REv41n96p2c6 February 28, 1845, The Question, Texas
REv41n96p4c2 February 28, 1845, Public Sentiment In Texas
REv41n96p2c3 February 28, 1845, Great meetings for Texas
MarchREv45i97p1c4,
March 4, 1845: Joy! Joy! The Last Stroke Struck!
House of Representatives make Texas annexation official.
RE45i97p1c4, March 4, 1845: The Inauguration
Thousands flocking to Washington to watch ceremonies of the Presidential
inauguration
RE45i97p1c4,
March 4, 1845: To the Editors of the Enquirer
Victorious feeling of the senate on having Texas Annexation passed despite
the Whigs.
RE45i97p1c7, March 4, 1845: High Authority
Assessment of the Whig reaction to Texas Annexation
RE45i97p1c4, March 4, 1845: Twenty-seven
Guns were fired on Friday.
Guns fired in honor of Texas entering the union.
RE45i97p2c2, March 4, 1845: Twenty-Eighth Congress-2d Ses.
RE45i97p2c3, March 4, 1845: The Annexation
of Texas
Annexation of Texas what Henry Clay predicted in 1820.
RE45i97p2c4, March 4, 1845: The Past
And The Present
In the Past the Whigs were sure of the Election of Henry Clay, the Democrats
were divided amongst various candidates. Henry Clay was in favor of
Texas. Now the opposite is true.
RE45i97p2c5, March 4, 1845: Will
the Whigs keep their word to-day?
The Whigs of the Howard Grove ceremony will meet again after deluding
themselves into the belief that Henry Clay would be chosen president at their
last meeting.
RE45i97p2c4, March 4, 1845: Clinging to
the Last Straw!
Before Texas Resolutions passed, the National Intelligencer indulged
a visionary hope, that the Whigs of the House of Representatives might still
defeat the measure.
RE45i97p1c4,
March 4, 1845: Mr. Merrick meets with no mercy or charity.
Mocking the Whig treatment of Mr. Merrick
RE45i97p2c5, March 4, 1845: Extract
of a letter from a young and ardent friend.
Describing excitement around Washington that Texas will join the Union.
Dated Feb, 28.
RE45i97p2c6,
March 4, 1845: To the Editors of the Enquirer
Letter dated Feb, 28 describing events at the Senate surrounding the
passing of the Texas Resolutions.
RE45i97p2c6, March 4, 1845: To the Editors
of the Enquirer
Letter dated March 1. Author of the previous letter was rushed
in describing the events at the Senate. This letter elaborates on the
passing of the Texas resolutions.
RE45i98p1c7, March 7, 1845:
Commend the Poisoned Chalice to their own Lips!
Whig predictions of what would happen if Polk were elected appear incorrect.
RE45i98p2c4,
March 7, 1845: THE CABINET
The new cabinet members as reported from Wednesday's Globe. James
Buchanan must superintend the final settlement of Texas.
RE45i98p4c6, March 7, 1845: ANTI-TEXAS
WHIGS
The Whig presses of New York are taken all aback by the news of the annexation
of Texas. "it appears to egg on Great Britain to war with us, on account
of Texas"
RE45i98p4c7,
March 7, 1845: For the Enquirer, signed Zen--
Commentary on two articles in the Richmond Whig, in reference to the
correspondence between Dr. John R. Taylor and Col. Billups.
RE45i98p4c5,
March 7, 1845: The Oregon Negotiation
Copied from the New York Courier and Enquirer of Thursday last.
Reports of ongoing negotiations with Great Britain concerning Oregon.
RE45i98p4c5, March 7, 1845:
Dispatches to Texas
The joint Resolution for the admission of Texas inot the union will e
delivered to Maj. Donelson at Nashville to be taken to Texas.
RE45i98p4c6,
March 7, 1845: Ho! For Texas!
One hundred guns fired in Baltimore in honor of admission of Texas into
the Union
RE45i99p1c5,
March 11, 1845: Mr. Baptist's speech
Note from the Enquirer that because of all the resent events of Texas,
Mr. Baptist's speech on the election of the senator will be printed at a
later date.
RE45i99p2c5,
March 11, 1845: Mr. Merrick of Maryland
Defense of Mr. Merrick of Maryland who has been denounced by the Whig
press as a traitor.
RE45i99p4c4, March 11, 1845: The
Mexican Minister
From Phil. Spirit of the Times. "Signor Almonte, it is said, will
demand his passports the moment the Texas Bill is signed, and Mexico will
declare war."
RE45i99p4c4,
March 11, 1845: Amusing
From Philadelphia Ledger. Whigs who had previously been
against the veto power now think it is too conservative.
RE45i100p1c4,
March 14, 1845: For the Enquirer. To Robert J. Walker, Esq,
Letter suggesting the secretary of Treasury dedicate as much time towards
disposing the Tariff as annexing Texas.
RE45i100p1c3,
March 14, 1845: Mr. Calhoun
Description of Mr. Calhoun's visit to Richmond.
RE45i100p2c3,
March 14, 1845: New Orleans, March 5. From Mexico
Santa Anna still in Prison, and is planning on send his defence in writing.
RE45i100p2c5,
March 14, 1845: To the Senior Editor
Signed, A Friend. Quotes a letter addressed June 13, 1836 describing
a conversation with Santa Anna on the future of Texas.
RE45i100p4c5,
March 14, 1845: The Danger Averted!
Letters surfaced by the Texas National Register indicated that Great
Britain had tried to persuade Texas against agreeing to annexation.
RE45i100p4c6,
March 14, 1845: Mr. Elliott, British Envoy, to Mr. Jones, Secretary
of State. Dated March 22d, 1844.
That Annexation would not be in the best interests of Texas, Mexico,
France, or Great Britain.
RE45i101p1c3,
March 18, 1845: PRO AND CON!
The Enquirer allows the Whig Mr. Willoughby Newton to respond to recent
accusations against him concerning his actions in the Senate concerning
Texas.
RE45i101p1c5,
March 18, 1845: The Scene of the 4th at Washington
Commentary on the behavior of Henry Clay at the Inauguration James Polk.
RE45i101p2c1, March 18, 1845:
Political. From the Globe. THE RIVAL NATIONS.
England's attempts to confine the United States
RE45i101p2c1, March 18, 1845:
Important Disclosure
NY Journal of Commerce has published a letter declaring that at the time
of Santa Anna's fall, a treaty was in progress, and nearly consummated,
for the entire cession of California and New Mexico, to Great Britain.
RE45i101p2c1, March 18, 1845:
From the New Orleans Courier, March 8. Mexico
Santa Anna still in Prision, and reports from Gazette of Tampico.
RE45i101p2c5,
March 18, 1845: MORE STRAWS!
The Baltimore American still clings to hope of defeating Texas Annexation
by publishing the same letter of Mr. Elliot that the Enquirer published
last week to show the danger the Whigs have incurred.
RE45i101p2c5, March 18, 1845:
Still Catching at the Straw!
Commentary on numerous Whig headlines that insinuate Texas Annexation
is still in doubt.
RE45i101p2c5, March 18, 1845:
THE TONE OF THE WHIG PRESS!
Article on certain 'free state' newspapers that consider the free states
betrayed by the south.
RE45i101p4c6, March 18, 1845:
THE TEXAS QUESTION IN INDIANA
Extract from a letter, dated Indianapolis, March 6. What a Hoosier
thinks of 'a southern man who would go against annexation.'
RE45i101p4c7, March 18, 1845: FROM
TEXAS
Proclamation by Anson Jones, president of Texas, declaring that no vessel
will be allowed to wage hostilities against Mexico.
RE45i102p1c4, March 21, 1845:
WHIG TROUBLES
Mr. Newton, a whig, suffereing from attack by both the Whig papers and
the Enquirer
RE45i102p1c5, March 21, 1845:
THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS
Its National-Sectional-and Party Aspects.
RE45i102p2c3, March 21, 1845:
THE WHIGS STILL AGAINST ANNEXATION
Actions by Whigs in congress against annexation
RE45i102p2c3, March 21, 1845:
ORGANIZATION-UNION-ACTION
Enquirer printing remarks from "Augusta Democrat" on upcoming elections
RE45i102p2c4, March 21, 1845:
To the Editors of the Enquirer: Goochland, March 17
Debate between Mr. Botts and Mr. Seddon campaigning for election to congress.
RE45i102p1c4, March 21, 1845:
From Another Correspondent, For the Enquirer,
Debate between Mr. Botts and Mr. Seddon campaigning for election to congress.
RE45i102p1c5, March 21, 1845: To the
Editors of the Enquirer, THE 8th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Response to Mr.Newton's remarks against republicans
RE45i102p2c7, March 21, 1845:
For the Enquirer. TO THE DEMOCRATS OF THE ALBEMARLE DISTRICT.
Encouraging Democrats to support Shelton F. Leake for congress.
Signed, Rapid Ann
RE45i102p4c3, March 21, 1845:
SPRING ELECTIONS
In the future the Enquirer will be printing the Democratic Central Committee's
address.
RE45i102p4c3, March 21, 1845:
OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO
Commentary on a letter published in the New York Herald by Caleb Cushing
about his views on the present position of the Unite States and Mexico.
RE45i103p1c4, March 25, 1845:
ANNEXATION
Response to Whig reports on annexation.
RE45i103p1c4, March 25, 1845:
TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS
From the N.O. Bulletin. Advising Texans to vote in favor
of Annexation
RE45i103p1c5, March 25,
1845: IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS IN ENGLAND
United States Government should eliminate Tariff
RE45i103p1c7, March 25, 1845:
European Correspondence dated February 28.
Comments upon Sir Robert Peells predictions in 1842 on relations between
the United States and England. Signed Agricola
RE45i103p1c6, March 25, 1845:
America Rivalling France!
Comparing France to Whigs
RE45i103p2c3, March 25, 1845:
Which is the true version?
Commentary on Whig quotes about the effect of Annexation of Texas
RE45i103p2c3, March 25, 1845:
Address of the Democratic Central Committee, To the People of Virginia!
Address to Virginians on how to defeat the Whigs and Why.
RE45i103p4c4, March 25, 1845:
Anti-Annexationists-on both sides of the House
Contemplates if Whigs will continue to discuss Annexation
RE45i103p4c5, March 25, 1845:
TEXAS
From the New Orleans Jeffersonian. Some Texans not pleased with
the terms of annexation
RE45i103p4c5, March 25, 1845:
From the Texas National Register
Should Texas reorganize their government at the bidding of the United
States?
RE45i103p4c6, March 25, 1845:
From the Galveston Weekly News
If Texas decides against annexation the powers of Europe will recognize
the Texas Gov and end the war with Mexico.
RE45i103p4c7, March 25, 1845:
For the Enquirer. TEXAS-John M. Botts
John M. Botts, a Whig candidate, refuses to enter into discussion on
the Annexation of Texas.
RE45i104p1c6, March 28, 1845: A
KEY TO THE ENIGMA
The Picayune has explained Mr. Archer's report which the Enquirer
could not understand
RE45i104p1c6, March 28, 1845: From
the New Orleans Picayune
Explanation of the Report by Mr. Archer
RE45i104p1c4, March 28, 1845:
THE CITY CANVASS
Reply to the Whig Reply on the Enquirers response to word in the Richmond
Whig
RE45i104p1c5, March 28, 1845:
THE IMPORTANCE OF UNION
Criticism of the Morgantown Mountaineer misrepresenting the Democratic
Party
RE45i104p1c5,
March 28, 1845: The Serfs of Angus McDonald
Article from the Romney Gazette against McDonald who could deliver
New Hampshire to the Whigs.
RE45i104p2c3, March 28, 1845:
British Intrigues
Concerns that Houston is on the British side against Annexation in Texas
RE45i104p2c4, March 28, 1845:
From TAMPICO
Extract from a letter published in the Mobile Advertiser, revolution
in Mexico far from over.
RE45i104p4c4, March 28, 1845:
PARTY DICTATION
Analysis of Whig Public meeting
RE45i104p4c5, March 28, 1845:
ANNEXATION
Whig reports that Texas will refuse Annexation
REv41i107p1c3, April 8, 1845
Lyons consulted the Senior Editor of the R. Whig as to his ability of
holding the post of Whig Elector or resigning it on account of his Texas
leaning-information on Lyons stance on the Texas question
REv41i109p4c3, April 15, 1845:
Augusta County
Approved the resolution of Congress to annex Texas and support Polk's stance
on Oregon
REv41i109p4c5, April 15, 1845:
"Texas and Disunion"
Judge Jay wrote a letter threatening disunion in case of the Annexation
of Texas
REv41i109p4c5, April 15, 1845:
Looking Ahead
Response to a Whig paper complaining the RE had given cause for the war
to Mexico
REv41i109p4c6, April 15, 1845: Escape
of Santa Anna
Santa Anna has escaped, reported that he is now in New Orleans with a
large sum of money; rumor of his escape as also reached Corpus Christi
REv41i109p1c4, April 15,
1845: From the Baltimore Republican
Report on the upcoming Virginia Elections-Texas question will be a big
issue-VA elections important because of the position the state holds in the
Union
REv41i110p2c3, April 18, 1845: Annexation
Quote from Northern Whig press about Mr. Dudley Selden's speech in NY-comments
on the question of annexation, which according to Seldon is not settled
REv41i105p2c6, April 1, 1845: Messers,
Bolts and Seddon in Hanover
Report on a debate between Messers, Bolts, and Seddon-talk of various things
including the tariff and annexation
REv41i105p2c6, April 1, 1845:
For the Enquirer
Who should the Republicans vote for? The Whig, Mr. Lyons who is in favor
of Texas
REv41i105p4c6, April 1, 1845: Washington,
15th March, 1845
Woodbury in favor of the annexation of Texas, comments on the tariff
REv41i108p4c5, April 1, 1845
Mexican Minister and his family from New York in the Anahuac for Mexico;
different speculations are formed about the results of US late measures
in regard to Texas
REv41i105p4c1, April 1, 1845: The
"Little Clique" Meeting
Mr. Lyon's friends called a public meeting and all other candidates were
invited to attend but declined because of the possibility of the Texas question
coming up
REv41i105p2c3, April 1, 1845: Gen.
Almonte and Mexico
Opinion of Gen. Almonte that since the decision to annex Texas was passed
by so little a minority, Mexico will not think it necessary to start war
REv41i112p2c3, April 25, 1845: News
from Texas
Gen. Houston has openly said he is against annexation; may expect some
startling developments with regard to British policy and British intrigue
REv41i13p2c1, April 29, 1845: Mexico
Schooner Fanny arrived from Vera Cruz; Mr. Shannon, the US Charge d'Affairs
has retired to Tacubaya; trial of Santa Anna has been concluded; Minister
of Foreign Relations in Mexico sees the annexation of Texas as call for war;
warlike movements in regard to the government
REv41i113p2c1, April 29, 1845:
Mr. Shannon to Senor Cuevas
Report that the US has annexed Texas; hope that the differences between
the two countries can be peacefully settled; passes over in silence the
accusation that the US has violated the treaty of friendship with Mexico;
it is up to Mexico if things are going to be peaceful
REv41i113p2c1, April 29, 1845:
Senor Cuevas to Mr. Shannon
Mexico breaking diplomatic ties with the US; US is not acting friendly
towards Mexico with the annexation of Texas;
REv41i113p2c1, April 29, 1845:
From the N.O. Tropic
Government banished several military chiefs for trying to free General
Canalizo and Paredes; Cuevas spoke in length to Congress about the annexation;
journals condemn the tone of Cuevas as not being harsh enough; warlike movement
taken by the government; American squadron headed to Vera Cruz with
Com. Connor in charge
REv41i113p4c2, April 29, 1845:
From the N.O. Republican, April 17 Mexico
Mexico will try war and invade Texas compelling the US if it annexes Texas
to begin hostilities; resolution passed in the Mexican Congress making it
high treason to acknowledge Texas as independent or part of the US
REv41i113p4c2, April 29, 1845:
National Palace, Mexico
Protest against annexation of Texas by Cuevas
REv41i113p4c2, April 29, 1845:
The general circular is as follows
More protest of US annexation of Texas
REv41i113p4c3, April 29, 1845: From
the New Orleans Bulletin, April 17
Mr. Smith the Secretary of State in Texas has left his post; resolution
having to do with the annexation of Texas-who said yes and no
REv41i112p1c4, April 25, 1845: Whig
Justice and Moderation
Comments on the Whig's anti-annexation stance
REv41i112p1c5, April 25, 1845: The Tactics
of the Richmond Whig
Comments on the Richmond Whig's coverage of the annexation of Texas
REv41i111p1c7, April 22,
1845: New Orleans, April 11
Schooner Water Witch arrived; Santa Anna still prisoner; British sloop
or war sailed from Vera Cruz to Galveston with despatches for the British
Minister in Texas; Mexican government will recognize Texas if the US doesn't
annex; comments on the press coverage in Mexico
REv41i113p1c3, April 29, 1845:
The Spirit of the Whig Press
Comments on the Whig press coverage of the Texas question
REv41i112p4c2, April 25, 1845: Texas
and Mexico
US has annexed Texas; what will Texas and Mexico say to annexation?-details
about that question from various papers; information on people coming to
the US on annexation business; more comments on annexation; letters to President
Jones of Texas about annexation
REv41i112p2c1, April 25, 1845:
Seven Days Later from Europe
Comments on Oregon-British stance compared and in response to US stance-response
to Polk's speech
REv41i105p4c2, April
1, 1845: For the Enquirer-Congressional Canvass in King Williams
Report on speeches made by Messers, Hunter and Newton-discuss the Texas
question and annexation
REv41i104p1c4, April 1,
1845: The Proceeding of her Republican Party Suggestion to the Republicans
of Albermarle
Report on nomination of Hugh A. Garland; comments on Texas-government,
interests
REv41i104p1c5, April 1, 1845: Annexation
of Texas
Comments on the Whig party's stance on not annexing Texas
REv41i104p1c7, April 1,1845: the Clam
What will Britian say about Texas and when?-speculations about
REv41i107p1c3, April 8, 1845:
speech of Chesselden Ellis
Full speech by Chesselden Ellis on the annexation of Texas
REv41i108p4c3, April
(cannot read date) 1845: Shall the Will of the People Prevail?
Comments on the Whig opposition to the annexation of Texas
REv41i108p4c6, April (cannot read the
date) 1845: A Chapter in the Political Life of J. M. Botts
Opinion of Botts' stance on the Texas question
REv41i106p1c4, April 4, 1845:
Almonte's Protest
Mexican Minister's late protest; comments on the annexation
REv41i107p4c1, April 8, 1845:
Annexation of Texas
Passage in Texas of agreement of annexation; celebration of the annexation;
predictions that Texas will be glad with the decision made
REv41i107p4c1, April 8,
1845: Annexation Meeting in the City of Galveston
Adoption of the resolution of annexation by the people of Galveston-details
of the meeting
REv41i107p4c2, April 8,
1845
Comments about the National Register-trying to throw cold water on the
annexation of Texas
REv41i107p4c3 April 8, 1845
Polk and cabinet to send Calhoun to Texas because of his difficulties with
the annexation
REv41i107p4c3, April 8, 1845
Editor of the Lynchburg Virginians trying to get the people of Texas to
refuse annexation; comments on state of Texas and what will happen if annexed
REv41i107p4c4, April 8, 1845:
The Issues in the Sixth Congressional District
Comments on abolitionists and the gaining of Texas
REv41i107p4c5, April 8, 1845:
Further from Texas
Mr. Beton's plan for Texas annexation; comments on the Texas Tariff; rumor
that despatches say that Mexico has recognized Texas as independent; Kauffinan
appointed Charge to the US
REv41i107p2c1, April 8, 1845:
Speech of Chesselden Elis
Full speech of Chesselden Elis on the annexation of Texas
REv41i107p2c4, April 8, 1845: An Editor
Clashing with a Correspondent
Comments about information stated about Texas-Calhoun going to
REv41i107p2c4, April 8, 1845
Quote from the Savannah Republican which RE says is false
REv41i107p2c5, April 8, 1845: An Appeal
to Virginia
Article copied from the Boston Morning Post-Comments on annexation; report
that British are trying to defeat annexation; Polk working to secure it
REv41i106p4c1, April 4, 1845: The Tariff
Comment on the fact that even though Texas is settled the tariff will remain
in place
REv41i106p4c1, April 4, 1845: Will
Texas Accept?
Report that Texans will accept annexation;-majority in favor of it
REv41i106p4c2, April 4, 1845:
Col. Chester Ashley
Speech by Col. Chester which gives new ideas about Texas-speech published
in last paper but comments are made in this article about it
REv41i111p4c1, April 22, 1845:
By the Great Western
English opinions of Mr. Polk's inaugural address
REv41i111p4c5, April 22, 1845: Powhatan
County
Comments about Mr. Seddon-spoke at the courthouse made attacks on Mr.
Botts who does not want annexation; report of Mr. Botts speaking against
annexation, author of the article relies the conversations between the two
men about annexation
REv41i111p4c6, April 22, 1845: To
the Editors of the Enquirer
Another person giving an account of the discussion between Mr. Seddon and
Mr. Botts-again speaks of the annexation question
REv41i108p1c4, April (cannot read the
date) 1845: The Claims of Mexico-Our treaties with her-Chance of war
Comments on how annexation of Texas does not violate our treaties with
Mexico-mentions articles from other papers that support this; comments on
Mexico rushing into war-belief that it is against her own interests
REv41i108p1c5, April (cannot
read the date) 1845: Texas is no Province
Report on Senor Almonte publishing protests against the annexation of
Texas
REv41i108p1c5, April (cannot read
the date) 1845: Cheering sign from Texas!
Article from a Texas paper that states that it believes Texas will accept
annexation
REv41i109p2c1, April 15, 1845: Cheering
from Texas!
Reports of confident hopes coming in about the annexation of Texas; passage
of the Galveston agreement on annexation has been received; comments on how
the Whigs made everyone believe that Texas might not accept the annexation
REv41i109p2c2, April 15, 1845: A
Due Compliment
Reprint of an article from New Orleans about Mr. Barton's view on the
Texas question and how it is rumored that he is a speculator in Texas land
REv41i108p1c6, April (cannot read
date): To the Republicans of Virginia
Comments about how the Texas question is not settled yet and a call to
not relax on the issue; comments about how and the Whigs think that
the annexation of Texas is unconstitutional
REv41i108p1c7, April (cannot read
date): Messers, Hunter and Newton
Debate between the three men-including conversation about the Texas question
REv41i109p1c6, April 15, 1845: The Issues
in the Sixth Congressional District
More comments on the annexation of Texas and how it is a good thing, why
it is legal
REv41i106p2c2, April 4, 1845: Views
of Annexation
Letter speaking of the views of annexation and comments about it-presents
strong reasons as to why the US should annex Texas
REv41i110p1c3, April 18, 1845: The
Succession!
Comments on how it has been predicted that the next election will focus
on how slavery will be extended into the Texas lands
REv41i110p1c3, April 18, 1845: Federal
Strategy
Quote from the Tribune about the annexation of Texas and comments about
how the annexation of Texas will be fought
REv41i110p1c6, April 18, 1845:
Meeting in Chesterfield
Comments on the remarks made by Messers, Seddon and Botts about the Texas
question-said to have been forcibly presented
REv41i110p1c5, April 18, 1845: Messrs,
Seddon and Botts
Mr. Seddon's comments on the tariff and Texas question at a debate yesterday-said
that Seddon excelled himself
REv41i111p1c5, April 22,1845: British
Views and Sentiments
Quotes other British newspapers giving the British point of view on Texas
REv41i111p1c5, April 22, 1845: From
the Galveston
French and English Ministers returned to the city today
REv41i111p1c5, April 22, 1845:
From the same
British vessels of war arrived in Vera Cruz with despatches from the government-comments
on what those despatches might say and what this means for Texas
REv41i108p2c3, April (cannot
read the date): A Very Novel Proposition
Urging Virginians to throw their weight behind the annexation of Texas
REv41i108p2c4, April (cannot read the date): To the People of Virginia
Article from the Cincinnati Weekly Herald that Whigs and abolitionist are
and appeal the annexation of Texas
REv41i108p2c6, April (cannot read
the date): To Rappahannock
Comments on England trying to defeat the annexation of Texas; Whigs turning
on Mr. Newton when he voted for Brown and came out supporting annexation;
comments on Whigs against annexation
REv41i110p4c1, April 18, 1845:
Important from Texas
Gov. Yell headed for Marmoro; Mr. Donelson has returned bring important
despatches; comments on the drama surrounding Texas; resolutions passed
at San Phillipe show a unity on annexation; annexation received in Houston;
English and French Ministers left for Washington; Annexation meeting in Austin
accepted the annexation of Texas
REv41i110p4c3, April18,
1845: Additional Accounts from Texas
More information-very detailed-about the situation in Texas-will they accept
or won't they?; what will England say?-speculation on questions that do not
have answers yet
REv41i111p2c3, April 22, 1845:
Further from Texas
Diplomatic relations have been ceased between Mexico and US; papers full
of articles relating to annexation-reprint of an article expressing the desire
for annexation; General Houston in favor of annexation law; British sloop
of war Eurydice is headed for Vera Cruz; rumors and suspicions attached to
the sailing of the Eurydice
REv41i111p3c4, April 22, 1845:
From the N.O. Jeffersionian Republic-Texas--Mexico
Comments on relations of Mexico to Texas; angry speeches made in the Mexican
Congress; Santa Anna still has a party even though he is a prisoner; Herrera
wants to have a peaceful settlement with the US
REv41i111p3c4, April 22, 1845: From the
Same-Havana--Mexico
Mexico has learned of the passage of the annexation of Texas and other
information on the situation in Mexico
REv41i111p3c4, April 22, 1845: Texas
Comments on the progress of annexation; French and English Ministers have
arrived in New York and have prepared an offer to settle the Texas matter;
results of a meeting held in san Augustin; Congress in Mexico has been insession
trying to figure out what to do about the annexation
REv41i111p3c6, April 22, 1845: For
the Enquirer
Comments on the stance of politicians on the annexation of Texas
REv41i11103c6, April 22, 1845: To
the Editors of the Enquirer
More comments on politician stances on the annexation of Texas
RE41i115p1c4: May 6, 1845: PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS
Coverage of the democratic meetings in Philadelphia regarding Oregon.
RE41i115p1c6:
May 6, 1845: OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS
As summarized by the Philadelphia Ledger.
RE41i115p1c7: May 6, 1845: HUGH A. GARLAND’S
LETTER
From the Petersburg Republican. Signed Keith. Discusses the
role Texas should play in party politics.
RE41i115p2c1: May 6, 1845: A CAUTION TO THE
WHIG PARTY
From the Washington Union. Do not make Oregon a party issue.
RE41i115p2c1:
May 6, 1845: IDLE SPECULATIONS
Oregon shows county is wild about rumors. from The Washington Union.
RE41i115p2c1: May 6, 1845: IN PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR
From the New Orleans Republican April 28. War with Mexico will
be a war or privateering.
RE41i115p2c2: May 6, 1845: SCENES IN PHILADELPHIA
What effect do the events of Philadelphia have on national parties? From
The Washington Union.
RE41i115p2c3: May 6, 1845: OUR RIGHTS
TO OREGON
We don’t want war, but hope all will support it.
RE41i115p2c6:
May 6, 1845: GOVERNOR OF OREGON
Halifax County Herald says “We have it upon good authority,
that Sir George Simpson, a passenger in the Caledonia for Boston, goes on
as Governor of the Oregon Territory. If so, the question of right and possession
will be brought to speedy issue.”
RE41i115p4c1: May 6, 1845: MISCELLANEOUS
From New Orleans Bulletin April 26. Texas favors annexation.
RE41i115p4c1:
May 6, 1845: PROCLAMATION
Anson Jones. Texas legislature to meet June 16th.
RE41i115p4c2: May 6, 1845: THE OREGON QUESTION
Mr. Clay does not carry more weight than Polk.
RE41i115p4c2: May 6, 1845: ANOTHER NAIL
IN THE COFFIN OF ANTI-ANNEXATION
Praises Jones proclamation.
RE42i1p1c6:
May 9, 1845: OREGON AND ENGLAND
We are not alarmed by Whig war predictions.
RE42i1p1c7: May 9, 1845: THE OREGON NEGOTIATION
Negotiations aren’t over. from The Washington Union.
RE42i1p2c1, May 9, 1845: ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA
From New York Express Extra, May 7. Latest news from Continent.
RE42i1p4c1, May 9, 1845: GOVERNOR OF OREGON
Suspicions regarding Sir George Simpson.
RE42i1p4c2,
May 9, 1845: LATER FROM MEXICO
From the New Orleans Tropic, April 29th. Latest Bulletin.
RE42i1p4c4,
May 9, 1845: LATE FROM TEXAS
Annexation immediately favored.
RE42i1p4c4,
May 9, 1845: COTTON FOR CHINA
Need for Oregon explained by the market in China.
RE42i1p4c5, May 9, 1845: THE RIGHT SPIRIT
OREGON!
Don’t make possible war with England over Oregon a party issue.
RE42i2p1c4,
May 13, 1845: THE ENGLISH MISSION - OREGON
Northern fear that a Southerner will be granted the mission.
RE42i2p1c4,
May 13, 1845: OUTRAGE UPON PROPRIETY
Censure of Whigs who turn Oregon into a party issue to undermine the administration.
RE42i2p1c7,
May 13, 1845: LATER FROM TEXAS
Latest from the New Orleans Tropic, April 30.
RE42i2p2c1,
May 13, 1845: THE WAR QUESTION
New York Herald reports the latest on British attitudes.
RE42i2p2c1, May 13, 1845: UNTITLED
From the Washington Union. We want peace, but it must be honorable.
RE42i2p2c1, May 13, 1845: BRITISH MOVEMENTS
Washington Union reports hints of troop movements from the London
Times.
RE42i2p4c5, May 13, 1845: UNTITLED
There will be no war with England, for she has domestic concerns.
RE42i3p1c4,
May 16, 1845: WHIG OPINION IN VIRGINIA
The role that Texas plays.
RE42i3p1c4, May 16, 1845: THE ENGLISH
MISSION - MR. PICKENS
Discussion of who will be conferred with Mr. Pickens refusal. Van Buren
would be Southern favorite
RE42i3p1c4,
May 16, 1845: MEXICAN AFFAIRS
Refutes claims that Mexico has declared war.
RE42i3p1c5,
May 16, 1845: THE STATES - CONNECTICUT
What Connecticut says about annexation.
RE42i3p2c2,
May 16, 1845: LAST NEWS FROM MEXICO
No change in relations despite recent events in Vera Cruz.
RE42i3p4c3,
May 16, 1845: THE JUSTICE OF OUR CLAIM TO ENGLAND ACKNOWLEDGED ABROAD
The Dublin Nation says England “cannot occupy Oregon without the
consent of the United States.”
RE42i3p4c3, May 16, 1845: WAR
FEVER IN BRITISH COLONIES
Toronto Globe advocates liberal policies over iron hand.
RE42i4p1c6, May 20, 1845: INTERESTING FROM
TEXAS
Annexation process continues uninterrupted.
RE42i4p2c1, May 20, 1845: MISREPRESENTATION
Sorts out the confusion of rumors regarding the mission to England.
RE42i4p2c6,
May 20, 1845: UNTITLED
Another Revolution in Mexico is said to be in contemplation. From New
Orleans Republican.
RE42i4p2c6,
May 20, 1845: OREGON
Could Arbitration work? From the Washington Union.
RE42i4p4c2,
May 20, 1845: TITLE TO OREGON
A history of the claims both England and the U.S. make on the territory.
RE42i5p1c5, May 23, 1845: ACCUMULATED
EVIDENCE
Absolute confidence that Texas will be admitted.
RE42i5p1c7, May 23, 1845: FIFTEEN DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE
Neither side will start a war.
RE42i5p2c2,
May 23, 1845: IMPORTANT, IF TRUE
Texas Independence is too late.
RE42i5p2c3,
May 23, 1845: A WORD IN EAR OF MR. POLK
- From the Punch.
RE42i5p2c4, May 23, 1845: FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE
NO. XLII. “OUR OWN COUNTRY” - “ARM, BROTHERS, ARM!”
A letter to the editor stating the reasons that Great Britain will not
attack. Signed Agricola.
RE42i5p4c3, May 23, 1845: AGREEABLE INTELLIGENCE
All information from Texas border reports support for annexation in Texas.
RE42i6p1c4, May 27, 1845: SHALL WE HAVE
WAR?
Too many domestic troubles for Britain means probably not.
RE42i6p2c3,
May 27, 1845: FRUITS OF TEXAS ANNEXATION
We are not in favor of annexation just because we are Southern.
RE42i6p2c4,
May 27, 1845: A GOOD JOKE KNOCKED IN THE HEAD!
A detailed account of what Judge Bragg of Mobile really said concerning
Texas.
RE42i6p4c6,
May 27, 1845: THE WEST - THE OREGON
A Non-Virginian perspective.
RE42i6p4c6, May 27, 1845: MINISTER TO
ENGLAND
Discussion of possible appointments.
RE42i7p1c5, May 30, 1845: EXCITING
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH
Texas President Jones has been waiting to hear from Mexico before voting
on annexation. From the New Orleans Republican, May 20 and 21.
RE42i7p1c6,
May 30, 1845: PROPOSITIONS
Details from Washington Union on what each side has proposed regarding
Oregon.
RE42i7p2c1, May 30, 1845: UNTITLED
News from New Orleans reports Texas debt at sixteen million. However,
figures are questionable.
RE42i7p2c2, May 30, 1845: THE OREGON QUESTION
Details of Mr. Calhoun’s involvement in possible Oregon settlements.
RE42i7p2c3, May
30, 1845: MEXICO AND TEXAS
Discussion of Mexicans duplicity, i.e. their willingness to let Texas go.
From the Mobile Herald & Tribune.
RE42i7p4c5, May 30, 1845: EXCITEMENT IN
ENGLAND
War is unlikely.
June 3, 1845 RE45v42i8p1c6 The Crisis in Texas
June 3, 1845 RE45v42i8p4c3 Mexico and Texas
June 6, 1845 RE45v42i9p2c5 The Mexican Installments
June 6, 1845 RE45v42i9p4c4 Mexican Commissions
June 10, 1845 RE45v42i10p1c5 Texas
June 10, 1845 RE45v42i10p1c5 The Mexican Installments
June 10, 1845 RE45v42i10p2c2 News from the South
June 10, 1845 RE45v42i10p2c2 Texas
June 13, 1845 RE45v42i11p2c5 The Navy Court Martial
June 13, 1845 RE45v42i11p4c1
Political
Annexation of Texas
June 17, 1845 RE45v42i12p1c5 Another Act in the Drama
June 17, 1845 RE45v42i12p1c6 Six
Days Later From Texas
June 20, 1845, REv42i13p1c6 A
Diary about General Jackson
June 20,
1845, REv42i13p1c7 Texas
June 27, 1845, REv42i15p1c From
Mexico, Santa Anna
June 27, 1845, REv42i15p4c6 Very Late
From Mexico
January
Friday, January 3, 1845 RE41i77p1c1 207 words
Foreign Intelligence, Later From Mexico and China
Arrival of Mr. Cushing-Progress of the revolution-Santa Anna deposed as President-Gen. Herrera temporary President-A new Government organized, and Santa Anna at the head of the Army.
We learn, (say the New York Journal of Commerce) from Captain Briscoe of the marquee Hogenia, from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed on the 12th instant, that the principal towns, and almost the whole country, have pronounced against Santa Anna, who with a small force was a Queretaro.
The revolution passed of very quietly, no blood having been shed-the former revolution having been carried on by one party of military against another, resulting in much loss of life, but this movement, coming from the people as well as from the soldiery, makes the thing general and hence the little commotion of disagreeable nature. Santa Anna has but little chance of overcoming this movement, and it was a matter of conjecture, whether he would attempt to escape or deliver himself up. He will very probably endeavor to gain over the opposite General by bribery or similar means; but in this it is thought he will not succeed. In case that he is taken prisoner, the people will probably demand his execution, as they deem his liberty dangerous to the public safety.
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Friday, January 3, 1845 RE41i77p1c1
Arrival of Mr. Crushing
Hon C. Cushing, late Minister […] of the United States to China, who arrived in town this morning, in the […] Eugenia, has communicated to us the following information-In passing through Mexico, Mr. Cushing was robbed of nearly all his private papers, but fortunately, the public papers were left […] .Mr. Fletcher Webster is expected to arrive by way of England in about a fortnight.
Santa Anna was proclaimed Dictator, and all seemed to go on well, but about midstream the troops barracked in the […] St. Francis and the citadel pronounced against Santa Anna and Canalizo. At the head of the movement was General Done Jose J. Herrera, President of the Council, who addressed the proclamation to the city, and the whole Congress immediately threw itself into his arms, who immediately took possession of the National palace without […] shed.
The Congress constituted its session’s permanent. The Ex-Minister fled. Canalizo is in […] rest at his own house.
The new authorities maintained perfect quiet.
The Chambers are occupied in […] means to remedy the injury the country has […].
On the 1st of November, 1811, the Departmental Assembly of Jalisco adopted and published what is called an Initiative, being an act published what is called an Initiative, being an act […] for by the constitution, in virtue of which the Assembly submitted the proposition following.
“The National Congress will make […] the responsibility of the Provisional Government to which it was subjected by the 6th of the […] of Tacubaya, which it swore to and caused to be sworn to by the nation.” The four departments of Zacatecas, Aguasclientes, Sinaloa and Sonora […] at once in the pronunciamento of Jalisco, and thus the […] Northwestern departments were in arms at […] against Santa Anna. Between these and Mexico, there intervene the two departments of […] and Queretaro.
Paredes advanced to Lagos, on the Frontier of Jalisco, and the established his head-quarters, with an army of 1400 men, to await the progress of events. In the contiguous department of Guanajuato was General Cortazar, with 2000 men, on whom Paredes depended for support; but the rapid movements of Santa Anna himself prevented Cortazar from joining Paredes, if he had the intention, and compelled him, for the present, at least to declare for Santa Anna.
The Mexican Constitution provides expressly that the President cannot command in person the military force either by land or sea, without the previous permission of Congress. Santa Anna would have taken the command without even pretending to ask the counsel of Congress […] in so doing, had himself performed a revolution an act quite as positive and serious as that of Paredes.
Nevertheless, on the 22nd he proceeded on his march to Queretaro, and on the same day, the Chamber of Deputies voted the impeachment of the Minister of War, Gen. Reyes. For signing the order under which Santa Anna held the command of the troops. Congress also voted to receive and print the procurements of the revolutionized department; in all this indicating a disposition, not to be mistaken, of hostility of Santa Anna.
On arriving at Queretaro, Santa Anna found that, although the military authorities were […] in power, yet the junta department had pronounced for the institution of Jalisco. There fore he made known to the members, that if they did not re-pronounce in his favor, he would send them prisoners to Perote.
His position is now extremely critical, therefore. Everything he depends on whether his troops adhere to him against the Congress and the constitutional government. If they do, he becomes military Dictator of the country.
They refused, and three of them were immediately arrested by his order, and sent off under a strong guard in the direction of Mexico and Perote. When the report of these proceedings reached Mexico, the Congress summoned before it the Minister of War and of Government to […] whether they had authorized General Santa Anna to imprison the members of the junta department of Secretary.
This subject occupied the Chambers on the 29th and 30th of November, and their attitude had now become so menacing that the […] interino, Canalize, (after consultation with Santa Anna) took the high-handed step of deciding to close the session of Congress by force, and declaring Santa Anna Dictator of the Republic.
Accordingly, on repairing to the palace on the 1st of December the members found the doors shut against them and granted by soldiers and on the 2nd appeared the proclamation of Canalizo, the Presidente[…] declaring the Chambers dissolved indefinitely, and conferring all the powers of Government, legislative as well as executive, on Santa Anna, as […] the same to be exercised by Canalize Presidente interino, until otherwise ordered for Santa Anna.
For some days this forcible demolition of the constitutional Government by the creatures of Santa Anna, […] without producing any apparent effect in Mexico. But on the very day when the news reached Puebla, Gen. […] commandant-general of that department, in concert with the civil authority, pronounced against the Government, imprisoned Canalizo and his ministers-Congress re-assembled-the President, according to the Constitution, and new ministers were appointed the next day, whose authority was immediately acknowledged in Vera Cruz.
At the latest dates there from Vera Cruz […] a departments of Sonora, Sinaloa, Jalisco, revolution and Aguasclientes were in a state of Paredes. […] in the military possession of Gen Santa Anna. Santa Anna’s President […] Congress had re-assembled, and a temporary [ . . . ] Government was installed there, composed as follows viz:
General
Jose Joaquin de Herrera, President of the Council of Government, charged
temporarily with the supreme executive authority.
D. Luis G. Cuevas, Minister of
Foreign Relations, State and Police.
D. Mariano
Riva Palacios, Minister of Justice Public Instructions and Industry.
D. Pedro
J. Echeverria, Minister of Finance.
D. Pedro
Garcia Conde, Minister of War.
And it was already known that the Departments of Puebla and Vera Cruz had declared their adhesion to the provisional Government, and there is no doubt that most of the other Departments will also support the Congress.
Meanwhile, Santa Anna, constitutional President of the Republic, but unconstitutionally in the command of the troops, is employed against Paredes. The new Minister of War has ordered him to give up his command.
Reports were current at Vera Cruz, that a part of his troops had already proclaimed him Dictator; that another part had declared against him: but, upon this point, no information in authentic form had reached the public ear.
If any [ . . . ] portion of troops adheres to him, to enable him to continue the war, still he is surrounded with difficulties, being in the very heart of the republic, with Jalisco and its concurrent departments to the Pacific against him […] and Mexico, with its […] Gulf against him on the […].
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Friday, January 3, 1845 RE41i77p2c5
To the Editors of the Enquirer
Gentlemen: The enclosed letter from Mr. Bowden to me, has been approved by such of our friends as have seen it, and they think it best to have it published. If you can find space in your columns, be good enough to give it an early insertion. Yours, respectfully,
ED. S. RUSSELL.
30th December, 1844.
Williamsburg, 28th Dec., 1844
My dear Sir: I observe in the country Whig, which came to hand this morning, that a writer, signing himself "Poqusin," has advanced the idea, that "neither any good Whig, nor any Republican who values the Right of Instruction, can consistently vote for Mr. Bowden." I have not the advantage of knowing who "Poqusin" is, nor would I venture to say whether his residence is in York, James City, or Williamsburg; but one thing I desire you to do for me, and that is to assure any of my constituents, with whom you may meet, that I fully acknowledge the right of the constituent body to instruct their delegate, and the duty of the delegate to obey or to resign; and I wish you to make this known as early and as widely as possible, and especially to the Whigs-- that they may [ . . . ] to be instructed, if the people desire to here and [ . . . ]. I shall have it fully understood.
The Senatorias City.
The writer in the [ . . . ] is the subject on which [ . . . ] of instructions. [ . . . ] I design a [ . . . ] is not yet fixed: it will not [ . . . ] of that election sooner than the 20th of January; [ . . . ] take place remediate time, full opportunity will be the [ . . . ] my opponents to remove all doubts as to the [ . . . ] that my district entertains relative to the election of Senator, by obtaining from the people a direct and unequivocal declaration on the subject.
That the people whom I represent desire me to vote for an anti-Texas Senator-placed in Congress to thwart the measures of the Administration which the nation's will has so recently advanced to power, and to nullify the voice of Virginia, pronounced by a majority of about 6,000 in opposition to the principles and policy which a Whig Senator would maintain-is what I shall never believe, until by some clear and manifest declaration from them all shadow of doubt shall be removed. Virginia, you must admit; is entitled to a Republican Senator-no matter in what aspect the subject may be viewed.-If you look to numbers alone, she is Republican by about six thousand majority. If you regard representation alone, and look to the compound basis, so as to give Eastern Virginia her constitutional weight in the election of Senator, how then stands the case taking the Presidential Election as a test? (and you will bear in mind, it is from that election my instruction to vote for a Whig is deduced.) Taking the Presidential Election as a test, the Whigs sustain a clear loss of eight or ten votes in the Legislature, which ensures the election of a Republican Senator. With this statement of facts staring them in the face, and ringing in their ears, if any people wish me to vote for a Senator to misrepresent Virginia, and to make this old Commonwealth support in the Federal Legislature the very measure which, in fact, she abhors and detests; if any people wish me to act in this manner, let them say so at once. I know full well what I shall do the instant such a request is authoritatively made. But, that my constituents-who were rocked in the cradle of Republicanism-who dwell on a soil consecrated by the earliest and most glorious achievements of Freedom's votaries-who have ever regarded as a fundamental principle of out institutions, the right of the majority, when fairly expressed, to control the action of the Government, and to declare, within the limits of the Constitutions, what shall be the law of the land-that these constituents desire me to stifle the voice of the state, and to saddle her with a Senator
who would oppose the wishes and misrepresent the interests of a legislative majority, backed by a popular majority of 6,000, would be to suppose then actuated by feelings and opinions which I believe have no place but with a lean and scanty minority-a minority which may fancy itself to speak as with the voice of the people, and which has caused its clamor so to resound through the press as to make the distant public believe that the whole district was in an uproar!
If the Whig party deem the Presidential vote a test-'tis all well enough. If the members of that party, in the House, whose counties voted for Polk, regarding the Presidential Election as instructions, will vote for a Republican, I will follow their lead and vote for a Whig-not that I deem myself instructed. Many, who voted for Clay, want Texas; and some have told me to act as I please. But if the Whigs situated as above, will vote for a Republican, the Republicans will be perfectly willing that I should, by adopting such a principle, gain eight or ten legislative votes to the party-and the Whigs could not complain of my voting for their man.
You will find out, however, that whilst the Presidential Election is viewed as instructions to Democrats, the idea of its being considered instructions to the Whigs will be treated as perfectly absurd and ridiculous; though, on every fair principle, a rule the direct reverse of this should prevail-for every Republican must wish the administration supported-but every Whig does not wish it opposed. Many desire it to have a fair trial, and are unwilling to throw embarrassments and difficulties in its way-preferring rather to see the country prosper, by wise measures, successfully pursued, than to witness the triumph of their party, secured by the distress and ruin which a factious opposition might visit on the land, under the wisest and best administrations.
Do not fail to let my position be clearly understood-for, whilst the Senatorial, and all the other elections, belong to the people, it belongs to me, and to my friends, to see to it, that no charge of violated instructions should be urged against me, without arming myself with testimony wherewith to stop the mouths of my adversaries.
Remember me most respectfully and kindly to the family, and tender my respects and good wishes to such as consider me worthy of inquiry.
Yours, L. J. BOWDEN.
To Ed. S. Russell, Esq.,
Half-way House, York County.
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Friday, January 3, 1845 RE41i77p2c4
Letter to the Editor
We invite attention to the powerful letter of Mr. Bowden and to the highly important news from Mexico, which seem to portend the downfall of Santa Anna. Will the Whigs of the Senate still persist, that we should ask the "consent" of Mexico to the annexation of Texas-when it is clear, that the former doomed country, a prey to intestine dissensions, cannot command her own ambitious and discordant spirits? At the present moment, Texas occupies a vastly higher moral position in the scale of nations, than her would-be mistress. In every sense, Texas is more independent than Mexico.
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Friday, January 3, 1845 RE41i47p2c2
Missouri Right Side Up, Action Reversed - Col. Benton Instructed by Legislature [from the St. Louis Reporter, Dec. 23]
We announce with great pleasure the final passage of the Resolutions of Instruction, through the House of Representatives, on the 18th […] by a vote of 55 to 25. They had previously passed the Senate by a vote of 3 to 1, except the 6th, which was opposed by five Democrats, under the apprehension that it would be seized on, as justifying efforts to embarrass the friends of […], and might lend to the defeat of the […], at the present session. The opposition to immediate annexation was confined to the Whigs-The five first resolutions received the unanimous vote of the Democrats in the Senate and on the question as to the passage of the entire series, every Democrat, present in the House, voted in the affirmative.
[The resolutions were published in the Enquirer a few days since.]
These resolutions clearly express the will of the people of Missouri. They instruct our Senators to vote for annexation at the earliest practicable period-by which the debate shows that the Democrats mean now, immediately, or at the present recession of Congress. They declare the Missouri regards Texas, as free and independent-capable of maintaining that independence-and possessing the indisputable right to transfer herself to this country; and that the right of the U. States to accept Texas, without that consent of Mexico or any other power, is equally unquestionable-They also declare that Missouri approves the arrangement as to the boundary agreed on in the treaty, and is opposed to the division of Texas into slave-holding and non-slaveholding States for territory. Thus, every objection urged by Col. Benton against the treaty, has been pronounced unfounded by the Legislature, representing the sovereign people of Missouri.
The Colonel, if he means to act as a Democrat, and with the Democratic Party, will cheerfully obey the foregoing instruction-drop his bill, and vote for the annexation of Texas, by joint resolution, in accordance with the views of the party and the State of Missouri.
We sincerely congratulate the Democratic Members of the Legislature on the result of their deliberations on the great issue of annexation. Though the 6th resolution shows that many of them naturally continued to repose confluence in the opinions and assertions of Colonel Benton, and, therefore, supposed Texas would offer more favorable conditions, and Mexico yield her consent to annexation-still, the five preceding resolutions are very explicit, and clearly instruct our Senators to vote for annexation on the terms and embraced in the treaty. The friends of Colonel Benton declare that he will most cheerfully obey the instructions given, and we hope their confidence may not be misplaced. For the sake of the country, to say nothing of the harmony of the party, we trust Colonel Benton will renounce his heresies at once, and faithfully co-operate with Judge Atchison in favor of immediate annexation.
Again we congratulate the Democrats in the Legislature. […] have they proclaimed the sovereign will of the State, and thus shown that they understand our national interests, and […] defend them. They are now with the party in other quarters of the Union-and if they cannot carry Col. Benton with them, it will be his fault, not theirs. They have shown that they will only follow when they believe they are correctly led, and that they adhere to the Democratic doctrine, that they representatives should obey the will of his constituents.
There is now an opportunity for the party to harmonize. On State issues there seems to be but little difference of opinion, as all now agree that we were right in advocating equal representation and the district system, and opposing bills of pains and penalties. On national questions, we are now united, and may remain united, in spite of the efforts of any one man.
The members of the Legislature have acted as Democrats should always act. The will of the people-of the party, has been boldly proclaimed, and should be obeyed. We can continue to agree on all great questions and, by resolving that we will not quarrel about non-essential, harmony may be restored and preserved!
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Friday, January 3, 1845 RE41i77p2c6 24 words
Marine Journal
From the Port of Richmond, 10:00 a.m.
Arrived
[…] Curtis Peck, Davis Norfolk
Sailed
[…] Manchester, Worth, New York,
[…], Couster, Rogart, Jersey City.
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Tuesday, January 7, 1846 RE41i78p1c3
The Dangers of Procrastination - Again!
If we were to believe most of the thousand and one rumors which reach us from Washington, we should not entertain a very sanguine hope of the results of the present session of Congress. Most of the Whig scribblers even ridicule the prospect of Annexation, or the reduction of the Tariff. But the strongest considerations are opposed to this miserable policy of delay. The country demands relief from the present oppressive Tariff. The manufacturers themselves demand stability in the imposition of duties. The present Tariff cannot continue. The South will never acquiesce in it. Is it not wiser, then, to regulate it at once, and thus avoid those agitations which we are otherwise destined to witness? Let some liberal system be adopted at once, which shall certainly but gradually relieve us from the oppressions of the Tariff, and we are willing to meet our Republican brethren in other quarters in the most conciliatory spirit.-We equally deprecate all procrastination in the acquisition of Texas. We are only satisfied by longer time and greater reflection that Immediate Annexation is our true policy. (Our last accounts from Washington are of the most cheering character. We understand, upon good authority, that the Republican Caucus have agreed upon the question of Annexation by a majority of 30 odd-and that, in case it passes the House by a respectable majority, there is a favorable prospect of its passing the Senate. It is said, Col. Benton will obey the instructions of the Legislature of Missouri.)- But why is not all the Republican press doing its duty on these great questions? Why are they not all making their boldest appeals to Congress? We earnestly request them all to speak out, and urge an immediate settlement of these two important subjects.
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Tuesday, January 7, 1845 RE41i78p1c3
Texas
The best policy of the government, too, forbids any procrastination upon this subject. Everything shows that Great Britain is attempting to tamper both with Texas and Mexico to defeat any annexation with the U. States. Why incur the danger of losing this country? The people of the U. States have just decided in favor of the measure. Why run the risk and danger of any delay? Some of the Republican presses are not speaking out as boldly and as energetically as the country has a right to demand. They cant about delay.-They affect to say, that Congress will do nothing at the present session: and we must submit. - Shame upon this hesitating and equivocating language! Why do they not speak out-and call upon the members to act at once? If these presses and politicians were to speak out without any reserve, and instead of encouraging the lagging members to violate their duties, were to shame them into the fulfillment of them, then might the will of the people be respected, Texas be acquired, without war and without disturbance. It must be confessed, too, that some of our politicians are shivering in the wind. They are either slumbering at their posts, or sacrificing the interests of their country to the gratification of their own passions. But there are many other politicians and presses, who deserve the people's thanks for the energy with which they throw themselves into the cause of immediate annexation. We shall quote a few specimens of this class, as well to do honor to themselves, as that we may avail ourselves of the arguments which they are urging. - The first of these is Mr. Foster, one of the United States Senators of New York. The following is an extract of a letter which he addressed on the 25th December, to the Editor of the N.Y. Plebeian, in reply to certain questions of its Editor:
"I am in favor of the immediate annexation of Texas, and placing over the territory of Oregon the shield of our government. I believe that the resolution adopted at the recent Democratic National Convention, held at Baltimore:-'That out title to the whole of the territory of Oregon is clear and unquestioned; that no portion thereof ought to be ceded to England or to any other power, and that the re-occupation of Oregon and the re-annexation of Texas, at the earliest practicable period, are great American measures,’ should be accomplished as soon as is compatible with national honor. That the re-annexation of Texas will not increase the evils of slavery, but will hasten its extinction in the slaveholding States; will in an especial manner, promote the agriculture, manufacturing and commercial interests of the Northern and Eastern States; will add to the security of the whole Union; and extend and perpetuate the benefits of our form of Government over one of the richest portions of the earth. I cannot present you with the details of a plan of annexation; but I hold that it can rightfully be annexed without the consent of Mexico. She has no right to interfere. Texas is really, as well as nominally, independent. She has maintained her independence for several years, and not a hostile force has entered her territory, without being compelled to retreat with more rapidity than it had advanced.
"The leading powers of Europe, as well as our own Government, have acknowledged the independence of Texas, and some of them have treated with her as an independent nation; and even the Congress of Mexico has recently refused to vote the supplies necessary to a further prosecution of her war with Texas. The only question, therefore, in regard to which Mexico is interested, is one of boundary; and that can as well be settled by negotiation with our Government after the annexation shall take place as with Texas, if she remains separate from us.
"I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
"HENRY A. FOSTER."
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Tuesday, January 7, 1845 RE41i78p1c1
House of Representatives
On the motion of Mr. PRATT, it was Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to communicate to this House such [ . . . ] as he may possess, or may be able to [ . . . ], of the whole amount of the debt of Texas the amount for which bond or scrip has been issued; and the present market value of [ . . . ] scrip or bond in Texas, in the United States, and in Europe; the amount in value of the exports from, and the imports into, Texas for the years 1843 and 1844, with the amount of revenue [ . . . ] and collected for the same years, with [ . . . ] expenditures for the same time; also, the present population of Texas, distinguishing in numbers between free and slaves; also, the quantity of acres of land, which it is supposed is covered in valid grants from the present and former Governments of that country; and the estimated quantity in acres of good and [ . . . ] land [ . . . ] for cultivation which remains [ . . . ] [ . . . ] the disputed and acknowledged limits of [ . . . ] as same existed prior to the year [ . . . ].
RE-ANNEXATION OF TEXAS
Mr. HAMMETT moved that the rules be suspended, that the House might resolve [ . . . ] into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union.
The motion was agreed to and the House went into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, (Mr. Hopkins in the Chair,) assumed the consideration of the resolutions to annex Texas to this Union.
Mr. Holmes, who had the floor from yesterday, commenced with some remarks [ . . . ] importance of the question which now [ . . . ] the attention of the committee. He contended that this was not a sectional, but a great [ . . . ] question; and to this complexion it has [ . . . ] at last; annexation or rejection now and [ . . . ]. And on this he based the proposition, and [ . . . ] to it the attention, not of a section, nor of a [ . . . ] but of every man who had in his [ . . . ] the [ . . . ] union and confederation,[ . . . ] Annexation[ . . . ] [ . . . ] was salvation or destruction to the [ . . . ] Atlantic States, to New England and to the manufacturing community, and be admitted, [ . . . ] the inevitable destruction of the South, and sustained his position by showing the [ . . . ] effect which would be produced on the producers and manufactures of the various sections of [ . . . ] country by Texas remaining independent and [ . . . ] commercial league with England, and in [ . . . ] of the guarantees promised to her [ . . . ] [ . . . ]. A [ . . . ] on condition of her [ . . . ] government separate from ours. Her [ . . . ] [ . . . ] Great Britain would preclude exportation [ . . . ] our country to that republic, and under the restrictive policy our entire Union would be injured to [ . . . ] degree now not to be determined.
Mr. WM. J. BROWN was wedded to no particular plan. He was like the young man in his own native West with stout arms and [ . . . ] principles, who, when first sets out from his maternal home, gets himself a wife. When [ . . . ] to one whose smile serves the purpose [ . . . ] rainbow of hope and promise, he begins to [ . . . ] his cabin, and lay out his fields, until his horn of plenty is filled to overflowing. Just so with [ . . . ] he was first for his country, and next for Texas and, having obtained her, all things else [ . . . ] be added thereto. Let us then have Texas [ . . . ] and hereafter all the details could be settled. [ . . . ] as this question was decided in the late election, he called upon gentlemen to obey the will of the people.
Mr. GARRET DAVIS would not be displeased; on the contrary, he would be glad if Texas could be annexed without a violation of the Constitution, and our neutral rights, and with the general assent of the people. It was with a [ . . . ] to the distant future that he should desire the [ . . . ] of this measure. The natural [ . . . ] cities of Texas for the production of cotton and sugar rendered it of immense importance [ . . . ] inhabitants of the United States. But his [ . . . ] to see Texas annexed was subordinate to other considerations. His attachment to the Union [ . . . ] existed, rather than endanger its [ . . . ] led him, nevertheless, to oppose annexation [ . . . ] every possible form. He spoke of the question as one of power-contending the legislature was not, by the Constitution, empowered to require foreign territory, &c.
Mr. BOWLIN next obtained the floor but The Committee rose, and reported progress, [ . . . ] The House then adjourned. Extract of a letter from Madi