WAsuINcroN Cry, MAY 18th, 1874
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Editor Of the Raleigh Standard:


Dear Sir; There is, as you see by exchange
papers, great excitement existing here upon the
subject OF the nominations by the Convention o.
The 9Th, which, though violent, will, it is
generally believed by our friends result bene6
cially in the end. Each section of the party are
urging the claim of its favorite, and the indica.
lions of public opinion, thus elected, ale afordino
opportunities by which the Convention will he
aided In selecting the strongest ticket-a ticket
Tint 1caH be supported unanimously, beyond all
doubt The Texas question is the all-absorbinp
topIc at present 1t will be, doubtless, the point
on which the nominations will lurn The west the
whole wcst--except ultra Federalists there-are
1or Immediate annexation; for no section of our
vast confederacy has more strenuously opposed
British Influence in our affairs; and in the under
hand exertions England is now making to onpose
annexation, they see that she is struggling to OBJ
tain Gpoint dappui" from whence her plans
on Oregon may be finally consummatedI The
whole democratic party of the northern and
mIddie States, and a large section of the wings
the people, not ieaders-are also in favor of the
measure; notwithstanding the attitude of hostility
which Mr.. Clay has boldly assumed towards it.
and the want of disposition tc act promptly evinced
in Mr.. Van Buren's letter. There. it is consider.
ed purely British and American question. a. !,
really is. With the exception of Dromgoole Of
Virginia, every southern democratic member is
alive to the necessity of prompt and energetic ac.
lion.





II the South would maintain the inteoritv =,
her institutions, whirh have been openIv and
avowedly threatened BY Lord Aberdeen. who has
not hesntcd to declare the determination Of crea,
Britain to accomplish the abolition Of slaveru
throughout the scorld, Texas Is to be the centre
from whence her operations on the southern TIM,
ted States are to radiate in case she is not
ed Of a foothold by immediate annexationl,be
only method to meet and successfully comba, ho,
muchinations!


have lately seen many intelligent and we'll.
informed gentlemen from Texas, who, in every in.
stance. tell me Of the insidious movement. Of The
British ChaFgeand Consul General in their conn,
'ry.@ No effort has been spared to persuade the