Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER XXIV.
HOW TEXAS BECAME A STATE. John C. Calhoun, Secretary of State--How Tyler was Managed--Admission of Texas--Douglas, of Illinois--An Able House of Representatives-- An Exciting Campaign--President Tyler's Programme--Nomination of Henry Clay--The Democratic Ticket--Surprise of George M. Dallas-- The Liberty Party--Exit John Tyler.