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One Of the most influential arguments in favor OF
the immediate annexation of Texas to the United
States was based upon the alleged insdious efforts
of Great Britain to acquire an undue influence in
the counses of that country, to be purchased by ad-
vantageous commercial arrangements, such as psk
mttng Texas cotton to enter her ports free of duty,
while she would lay heavy duty on cotton from
thei United States. And yet il turns out, that,
before the annexation resolutions passed Congress,
and while their fate was yet uncertain, the British
Ministry had determined upon repeal of the exist
ing duty on our cotton, which of course would pre-
vent any injurious discrimination against it by any
treaty it might have made with Texas. The truth
is, Great Britain is compelled to have our cotton,
and her own interests require the abolition of the
duty.-Lynchburg Trginiaa.