Mississippi Democrat

GEN'L JACKSON ON ANNEXATION
The following is an extract of a letter from Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Blair, of the Globe. He rightly views the multiplicity of plans as designed to defeat the measure: "I observe that you have before Congress too many joint resolutions for the re-annexation of Texas. This argues want of unanimity in the democracy upon this great national and most important subject. I have just received from Maj. Donaldson a letter, dated at Washington, in Texas, from which I would infer, that if Congress expects to annex Texas to the United States, they must act speedily, or it will be found to be beyond our grasp. The rejection of the advances of Texas has given offence to some, and a handle to others to press the liberal propositions of England upon the Texans, together with the splendid view of Texas independent, growing into a vast republic, in time to embrace not only the limits of Texas, but all the domain once Montezuma's. This view, to ambitious aspirants, added to the guaranties of England, of her independence, and the loan of large sums for ten years, based upon a treaty that English manufacturers shall be free of duty, is gaining a party in Texas. General Houston is still the leading star; and his influence alone can be counted upon to resist the present influence of England and its increasing power. How long this influence of England can be withstood in Texas is becoming a very questionable matter. I have taken a view of the whole ground, giving to all information its due weight, and I say to you, that, unless Congress acts upon this subject promptly, Texas will be beyond our grasp, and lost to the United States forever, unless regained by the sword. What will be the situation of our country, with British manufactures introduced duty free into Texas? Comment is unnecessary. "I hazard nothing in saying that, if the present Congress do not act promptly upon this subject, the next will not have the power. The consent of Mexico cannot then be obtained. Great Britain will have laid her lion's paw upon her, and bound her by treaty. "I am exhausted; but, from Maj. Donaldson's letter, and other sources of information, the danger of losing Texas seemed so imminent, although feeble, I could not forbear to say this much to you, that you might communicate it to my friends."