The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-10-03 00:00:00

MEXICO

We have advises from Mexico to the 3rd ult. Mr.
Gadsden, the New American Minister, had arrived
there, and been very favourably received by Presi-
dent Santa Anna. On presenting his credentials,
General Gadsden took occasion to say :

It is with high satisfaction that I present my credentials
as Envoy and Minister from• the ffnited States of North
America, to the republic of Mexico,

Familiar as IFIC your Excellency with the history and
composition of the Government, which I have the honour
to represent, federal in the relations of the sovereign States
which constitute it, and popular in the influences which con-
vey the official authority to declare that popular will—
it is appropriate on this occasion that I place at your dispo-
sal the inaugural of our late-elected President, who, with an
unanimity contemporaneous to that which recalled you to
preside over the nationality of Mexico, has been charged
with the high responsibilities in the government of a sister
republic. That inaugural, with the letter of credence here-
with presented, affirms, in language neither to be mistaken
or distrusted, the friendly relations which it is the desire
of President Pierce to promote with the nations of the earth.
In a mutual respect for each other's nationality ; in a
just observance, in their spirit and letter, of compacts and
treaties ; in the reciprocations of a free and progressive com-
merce, and in the kindred alliances which invariably fol-
low in the train of enlightened intercourse, does the govern-
ment of the United States recognise the most reliable guaran-
tees of harmony at home and peace abroad. These rela-
tions of good will and fellowship it is the peculiar interests
of the neighbouring republics of North America to maintain,
whose very contiguity may prove the stimulating cause of
border irregularities, threatening an interruption which it
is the policy of both powers to anticipate. What would be
the higher destinies of these two sister republics, so gifted
with all the elements which can establish rational liberty,
individual prosperity, and national greatness, animated by
the kindred pulses of fraternal neighbourhood, no sagacity
can foreshadow, and no obstacles impede.
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The United States of North America, therefore, through
its accredited representative, avails herself of this opportunity
to greet the republic of Mexico, in a spirit of amity, of jus-
tice, and of peace."

Translation of General Santa Anna's reply

I receive with satisfaction the letter of his Excellency the
President of the United States, in which he accredits your
Excellency as their Envoy Extraordinaryand Minister Pleni-
potentiary. I see herein a proof of the desire with which
his Excellency is animated to cultivate the good relations
which happily exist between the two countries, and which
this government so highly values.

Nor can this government be otherwise than gratified at
the discourse of the worthy Chief who now governs the
destinies of a neighbouring republic (kindly presented to me
by your Excellency,) and in beholding in so grave and solemn
a document the expression of sentiments of such sincere and
faithful friendship, of such judicious policy and of good will,
which, according to all probability, must necessarily become
a source of the most happy results towards the maintenance
of peace on this continent. This manifestation, together
with the sound principles laid down by your Excellency, and
the happy manner in which these relations have just been
conducted, must necessarily add new bonds to those which,
by the favour of Heaven, now connect so closely the coun-
try which your Excellency represents with the re-
public of Mexico. Recognising, as I do, these as the
only principles, capable of firmly establishing international
relations ; being penetrated with their propriety
between two neighbouring States, which should con-
sider themselves as brothers, •being sons of the same
continent; and convinced of the immense influence which
the observation of so sound a doctrine would exercise upon
their destinies, I can assure you that Mexico will adhere to
it; and I am happy at the same time to announce to you
that you will find near this government all the facilities
which your mission may require, together with a perfect
good faith, the most strict adherence to justice and to trea-
ties, and the most sincere endeavour to avoid whatever might
give rise to difficulties, thus that the relations between the
two countries may daily become more intimate and pro-
ductive. I flatter myself that these relations will be estab-
lished on the indestructible basis of constant friendship,
of mutual respect, and reciprocal propriety, and to this end
my constant efforts will be directed. Such is the policy
professed by my administration towards all nations, and it
shall be cheerfully observed towards the sister republic so
worthily represented by your Excellency, according to the
demands imposed by the immediate neighbourhood and the
well-understood interests of this government.
" Mexico, through my instrumentality, is happy to return
the greeting which the United States have made through
your Excellency, in the same spirit of friendship, justice,
and peace."

The cholera had appeared at some towns in
oa.jaca.

Great preparations were making at Vera Cruz
for celebrating the anniversary of Mexican inde-
pendence.

The Supreme Government has prolonged, for ten
yearF, the decree allowing the imposition of a real
on each barrel c r tierce imported into Mazatlan,
for the purpose of raising funds for the works of
embellishment or benefit.

A duty of 12 reals per ton is imposed on vessels
importing coal into Acapulco, for whatever pur-
pose may be intended.
General Woll has been attacked by a malignant
fever at Tampico, but was convalescent at last
accounts.