We are not yet agreed in our Congress upon the admission of Texas--although I may say to you, sir, with fairness, that such is the purpose of this administration.
There being no war, we still have Whigs and Democrats!" "At this point, your Excellency, the dignity of her Majesty's service would lead me to ask excuse," rejoined Mr.Pakenham formally, "were it not for one fact, which I should like to offer here.

I have, in short, news which will appear full warrant for any communication thus far made by her Majesty's government.

I can assure you that there has come into the possession of this lady, whose able services I venture to enlist here in her presence, a communication from the Republic of Texas to the government of England.

That communication is done by no less a hand than that of the attache for the Republic of Texas, Mr.Van Zandt himself." There was, I think, no other formal invitation for the Baroness von Ritz to speak; but now she arose, swept a curtsey first to Mr.Tyler and then to Mr.Pakenham and Mr.Calhoun.
"It is not to be expected, your Excellency and gentlemen," said she, "that I can add anything of value here." Her eyes were demurely downcast.
"We do not doubt your familiarity with many of these late events," encouraged Mr.Tyler.
"True," she continued, "the note of my Lord Aberdeen is to-day the property of the streets, and of this I have some knowledge.

I can see, also, difficulty in its reception among the courageous gentlemen of America.