of llw lllt'nlal lormenl I have sufferecL lo get anything done for Tl'xa::, .-\t thi::- time lhl' fl'cling in favor of Texas is much lwllt'r and mon• farnurahk than ii ever has been, and l bt'licve lhal if the allt'nlion of Corl. and of congress was 1101· cli::.-lracled hy lhe disjoinll'd ::-late of lhl' limes, somelhing malcrial would b,~ done for Texas, however, it is really not so very important whether anvthina is done or not if a dead calm and union can be 1Jrescrved J I:' in lhal counlry. imigration-good crops-no party divisions-no excitements-no personalities should be the political creed of every one in Texas. · The Chihuahua road sh~uld be opened by some means and must be, I think the Cenl Govt will aid-the state of Chihuahua will aid I have heard from there on the subject In this matter, and prohabl) in others Chihuahua and Texas will have the same interest. The political character of this country, seems to partake of its geological features-all is volcanic If there is sound judgment and common sC'nsc in Texas, the convulsions here will not affect that country. The prosperity of Texas should flow onward like the silent rurrenl of a river-nothing from this lluarter can, or will, impede its progress. This has always been my view of the subject, and hence it is that I have uniformly adopted (when left lo my own judgment, or not controul by circumstances) a silent, and concilliatory course. That policy has settled Texas, and if pursued a few years longer wilJ secure its happiness and prosperity. Spain I presume will acknowledge the independence of ~lexico very soon- the island of Cuba will then be open to us- it is the best market for beef cattle, oxen, hogs, horses, mules, corn, lard beans, peas etc in the world. I am trying to get a premium on Texas cotton shipped lo Vera Cruz and Tampico-an exemption from duties and many other things in favor of Texas. The stale question was taken up in the house of representatives a short Lime since and information called for from the executive-it is now before the cabinet, and gaining friends dayly. My opposition has had a most salutary influence, and placed Texas on high ground. The project of a territory is not totally dead, so much so that its adrncates arc now in favor, of a slate. Even Bradburn is now an active and warm advocate in favor of a slate. There has been a great change since Grayson left in favor of Texas. Don Lucas Alaman, and Gutiem:z Estrada the present minister of relal ions,
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