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lpon further perusal of Mr.. Van Buren's let.
er,and the maturest reflection upon its contents. we
nre reluctantly constrained to admit that Mr.. Van
Buren is opposed to the Immediate annexation of
Texas; not However, through any constitutions!
scruples, but on account of its inexpediency, on
account OF probable war with that power. But
weare now and wholly in favor of Immediate an.
neration and will constantly and urgently defend
ITS JUSTICE anu tha: it should be promptly and en-
crgetically done.


We have heretofore given our reasons why We
are in fSvor Of annexation, and we now say that
we must now agree to the terms Of the Texas
Treaty and ra.ify it, or Texas is lost to us for
ever. England, although her policy discaims it
70: her, is looking with greedy eye upon Texas.
She can reap many advantages commercially and
military, from an ascerdency in Mexico, which
she will certainly gain by importing her goods
free Of duty if Texas be not annexed to the United
States: and under the VOLTS cloak of philanthropy
vii! enieavor to foment abolition discussions in
Texas, thus openings door for the entire eradica-
ten of slavery in Texas. and pucing in her hand
apowersul and dangerous engine which she can
weld et'will ngains; our commerce. our slavery
and our interests. If Texas be not annexed we
shall soon sec England master Of The Gulf Of Mer-
ico, and the trade Of Nw Orleans gW then erisi
only by her permission.


Therefore we in favor of immediate anner.
ation, and we will not advocate any man for Pres
idency who is not SO. MIR. Van Buren is not, and
1--we strike his name from our mast head, because
he opposes, though we believe honestly and sin.
cersly, measure we look upon vital to the
interests and preservation of the South.