the same interest, of which there are no counterfeits yet detected. The amount of notes issued by the government of Texas since the declaration of independence, is estimated at 3,000,000 of dollars.

Government scrip, issued under act of congress, and signed by the president, in pieces of 640 and 320 acres, in the names of William Bryan, Thomas Toby, D. White, R. Tesslett, and James Erwin, can also be funded at 50 cents per acre, under act of congress, May 8, 1838, in the same manner as other claims on the government. This is the only species of land scrip that can be held by an alien.

"By Act of Congress, January 21st, 1839, the first and second auditor, with the comptroller, are constituted a tribunal for the examination and auditing all claims against the republic. They have the powers of a court of equity, where existing laws make no provision."

No claim can be presented to congress, or the president, until they have been first presented to this tribunal. An appeal may be made from their decision to congress.

By a recent order from the executive department, the court has been restricted to acting as an auditorial board for the examination of claims only, subject to the future revision of congress.

The government securities in May, 1840, were at a discount of 75 per cent.

SUPPLEMENT.

WHEN an author is fully impressed with the justice of a cause, and the legitimacy of his views, expressions are frequently used, in the heat of composition, that some persons would deem any thing but impartial; and such is the conviction that would probably arise in the mind of the reader of the preceding chapters; more particularly if my real object, which is to undeceive my countrymen, by exposing the base misrepresentations of AntiAnglo hirelings of Texas, be so disguised as to be unknown. However, in order to show that I am not singular in my views and opinions, and do not stand forward alone; but on the contrary, that there are others who, judging from facts, think as I do, on some of the most important subjects discussed in the foregoing pages, I have studiously collected from various and recent sources such opinions and facts as will enable the reader to see the correctness of my statements, and the fallacy of those that are opposed to them.

The following are some of the opinions of the French press on the subject of

THE TEXAN LOAN.

[From "La France" 9th June, 1841.]

"Since the month of March last, several journals have published many apologetic articles on the republic of Texas. These articles, which had for their object to call the attention of French capitalists to a loan for that infant state, were clothed in the most seductive terms that language could supply, to create anew the enthusiasm that prevailed on the subject at the Paris Bourse about two years ago. The fertility of the soil, the beauty, power, and virtues of the inhabitants,—the abundant resources offered by the topographical position of the country,-the softness of the climate, boundless forests, virgin mines-nothing, in short, was omitted that could tend to exhibit in the most attractive colours, the advantages that would accrue to those who should participate in the loan to Texas. If one were to implicitly believe in these representations, there can be no doubt that capitalists would be certain to invest their money with no other benefit than that of having had the pleasure of obliging such young and virtuous republics.

"But in the midst of the crises which besiege the country, anticipating ourselves the necessity of a loan when commerce and public credit are paralyzed by disastrous failures, is it not a duty on the part of the press really devoted to the welfare of our country, to forewarn the public against the consequences that would result from such speculations?

"The official documents on which are established the following remarks, completely destroy the excitement for speculation desired by the lynx-eyed republicans.

"There are two essential points to be examined. The first is the offer made to congress by M. de Saligny, minister of France

at Texas, to establish a line of French planters or cultivators along the frontiers, as a living barrier against the Indians (Comanches.) The second is the announcement made by the journals of the mission of General Hamilton, in France, to obtain the support of the minister in raising a loan of thirty-seven millions, which Texas would employ, at our expense, in augmenting the value of the admirable resources of her soil.

"And the author of one of these articles exclaims with much sympathy, 'Here is a people, who, from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, extend their hands to us, and ask to become our friends. Friends, alas! we have not many in the world at the present day.' Again: 'Let us do something for the new world, since we now play so small a part in the old.'-Constitutionnel, March 10. May we add that the nationality of the Texans is endeared by the recollection of their heroes. It is affirmed that the population doubles itself every year-that the Texans have no debts-that they wish to establish a credit on a scrupulous fidelity to fulfil their engagements, &c. Then, in consideration of the commercial advantages that Texas can secure to France, it is concluded that the French cabinet ought to facilitate General Hamilton in the execution of his loan.

"It is necessary that the Constitutionnel should be reminded that a treaty of commerce has been concluded between Texas and England, which stipulates that that power shall be placed on a footing with the most favoured nations; but it would appear that the adroit Texans have reserved to themselves, in petto, the right to grant special privileges to whoever shall accord to them their millions, and that England would not be able to claim an equal benefit from these exceptionable stipulations.

"Let us see if the French capitalists may rely on the preference offered them by these young republicans—these colonizers, par excellence-this energetic and industrious race! The Texan race has absolutely the same constitution, moral and physical, as that of the United States; and he must be very ill-informed who does not know that in New Orleans, as on the frontiers of

Canada, the people of French origin are not the most beloved. (See the Morning Post of the 2nd and 15th of February last.)

"In a prospectus, signed by General Hamilton and his colleague M. Burnley, circulated privately in London, in the month of December last, announcing the formation of an Anglo-Texan association, we read as follows: In the course of a few years the influence of the Texan government, supported by that of England, will give the final blow to slavery. In all other respects the people and the laws of Texas are entirely similar to those of England. The people are the same Anglo-Saxon race, and the English tongue is that of its government. The same constitutional freedom for property is secured by the laws.' The object of this association was, first, to persuade the English to purchase and colonize the vacant lands, at the price of fifteen shillings per acre; and, secondly, to effect a loan which should be employed in the building of towns, and in the construction of quays and ports to facilitate navigation; in a word, to the achievement of a multitude of patriotic operations, Texas having no debt!

"It is clear, however, that the French people have not received the first affections of Texas; but they ought not to be too jealous, for England has been no better favoured. Certain it is, that the financial regards of this young State were first proffered to the United States, by whom they were declined; then to Holland, who appreciated them in like manner. But, perhaps Paris is more susceptible than Philadelphia, New York, Brussels, and London. If the advantages thus vauntingly put forth prove real, ought not the industrious genius of the people of this country to possess such a golden prospect of future good?

"The Texan republic, it is said, has no debts, yet the president, in his message to congress on the 1st of November last, says, 'We are in debt, and we ought to pause till the resources of the country shall be more amply developed,' &c. The remainder of the message clearly shows the necessity experienced by Texas for assistance from some quarter, whatever may be the conditions."

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