Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-20

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To the Honorable J. Forsyth, &C., DC. ,

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To the Honorable }. Forsyth, &C., &C. v,~,h.o 1896
1ho ,de-s;oned Envov Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipoentiary of the Mexican Republic mas seen IN te
Globe of Yesterday with degree OF regret 10 MS
SURPRISE that in the instructions addressed o Inc Sec'e
tary Of War to General Gaines on the Solh Oh is
Thai General has been authorized in case OF necessity
10 advance with his troops to Nacogdoches, %hich olo
fort savs the Secretary Of War, is within the limits
ofthe United States claimed by this government
The undersigned cannot form any CONJECTURE win
cs,,,;n,y &C 70 The ground which the American Co
ycrnn,pn believes that Nacogdoces would be within the
limits of the United States, when the dividing line be-
tween the countries determined ny Inc 'to artcie
of the existing treaty shall have been run and marked
down. because, although the undeIsigneu mas consulted
N1cllshc's mep published in Philadelphia, and improved
in lSl3-the only authority on the mailer which the
Mexican Government will recognize agrceably TO the
teaty-hc has not been able to find any other Thing than
that Nucogdoches is situated severa! miles beyond the
Sabine river and consequently far within the indsputa-
bic territory of Mexico.
The undersigned is, moreover, not aware mat any
claim Of this has been advanced on The part
of the American Governments! and this appears so much
the more strange to him, the undersigned, before
leaving Mexico was enabled examine all the cores
pondece which had for many years been carried on be,
tween the two Governments the subject OF limits and
does not recocct have found any thing there contra
dieting his assertion unless it be the solitary and vague
December 1884, already mentioned by the Undersigned
in of his late communications The undersigned IN
consequence finds himself under the sad necessity
Of addressing the Honorable John Forsyth Secretary OF
State of the United States for the purpose OF protesting
against the authorization given TO General Gaines 10 go
with his troops TO Nacogdoces because he considers II
essentially, and with regard TO its possible effects, as
positive violation Of the territory which ID known TO be
Mexican
The undersigned had the honor already, the 2d and
2Sh of mil last, to inform MIR. Forsyth under what
point of view he considered the communication made TO
him by the Secretary Of State in the conference held on
the Goth of that month; and he in manner engaged
await the orders of his Government on the subect
assuredy not because he yielded his right bul be-
neither from the memorandum OF The conference
nor from the written communications OF MI. ForSyui
could the undersigned have gathered that Cen Gsnes
had already been instructed 10 the ground which ne
might with his troops, and the point where lie
was to stop.
The undersigned avails himself of this opportunity
renew the Honorable John Forsyth the assurances
VI ''' O'''s " NJ T. DE GoRosTlzA.
TTrunsiatiou]
To the Honorable JOHN FuRsrTu, &c.
Mexican Legation Extraordinary, in the u s. 7merc0
WAsnISGToH, May 10, 1896.
SIR If the publication by itself (aisla da) of the me-
morandum containing the communication made to me
by you in the conference of April 2olh could have no
other bad effect than to place me, has placed me- IN
very dsagrecubc position with regard to the American
public. might perhaps willingly sacrifice my own self
love- and pass by (dcscntcndermc de this circumstance,
in order not thereby TO involve farther an affair which is
unfortunately becoming too complicated already. But
you, Mr.. Secretary of State, must know that the effects
of this publication will not end there; and that from my
apparent silence, it has been inferred even in Congress,
that have assented TO the adopted by The UNI
ted States Or least that have made observations
in opposition to it. This you sir, know is not the case
You must also be aware that if the newspapers which
have entered upon this subject should by chance arrive
in my country before my communications reach 1t,
might appear in the eyes Of my frow-clizen although
but for moment, under light by means favorable
For these reasons and having good grounds for con-
fding in the equity of this Government, am lnder the
necessity of requesting you sir to adopt such means us
you may consider most proper, to recfy an error which
may do much injury the representative Of the
Mexican Republic in these United States.
avail myself Of this opportunity, Mr. Secretary Of
State to repeat you the Of my high cons-
(signcd) M.DE GoRosTIzA.
Mr. Forsyth to Mr. Castillo.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, !
Washington. 22d October, 1885.
Senior Dos J. NJ. De CASTILLO y LANZAs, DC, DC.
The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United
States has The honor to acknowledge the receipt Of the
mite OF MIR. Castillo, Charge dAtfiires Of the United
Mexican States, dated the l4h instant, relative 10 ale.
Ccd entertainments Of Creek Indians from the u States,
upon the Mexican territories copy Of Mr. ras,illos
nnr having bet referred to the Secretary of War, who
is charged witt the supcrintendcnce Of Indian affairs,
tha, officer he. stated that information has been
cciycu nv he War Department, showing that the Creek
Indians from Alabama are removing into the Mexican
possrssnns TINT there has not been, during the season,
any migration Of Creek Indians from Alabuma and
that the War Department has, all proper occasions,
by direction of the President, dscouncnanced the pro-
ject Of those Indians for removing into the Province Of
Texas.
From this would appear that the political chief of
Nacogdoches has been msinforned But should it be
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licc Of the treaty. the intervention Of the United States
could be claimed afforded, unless the Indians mani
Tested hostile intent II Indiuns going from the U.
States elsewhere should migrate TO the Mexican terri
tories with peaceahle Intentions 1t will be for the Next
Government alone TO decide upon their admission
exclusion.
Though the general terms used in the representation
Of the political chief of Nacogdochcs would justify the
President in expecting explicit statement, show
ing at what times and places and under what crcum
stances, the Indians alleged 10 have entered the
Mexican territories, he has preferred directing this cxpa
nation be made, without delay, in order that there
may be no room for doubt as to his views the sub
ject.
The undersigned avails himself of The occasion to Of
fer Mr. Castillo renewed assurances of his distinguished
consideration (Signed) JOHN FORSYTH.
Mr.. Forsyth to Mr. Castillo.
DEPARTMENT or STATE, !
Washington 10th Nov, 1895
Senior Dos J. NJ. De CAsTrLIo, &c.
lhe undersigned Secretary OF State oil the U. States,
has the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt of the note of
Mr.. Castillo, Charge d'Afaires of the United Mexican
States dated the 9th of October and to acquaint him
that in conformity with The Presidents views relating
TO the existing state of affairs in Texas, which the
dersgned had the honor to impart large Mr. Cas,
TO- in interview at this office the 4t instant the
District Attorney Of the United States at New York,
well the District Attorney at New Orleans has been
instructed 10 prosecute any persons within the ursdc
ton of his district who have attempted who may at
tempt 10 compromt the neutrality of this Government
by proceedings in violation of those laws of the United
States which have been enacted for the purpose of pre-
serving peace, and fulfilling the obligations of treaties
with FOREIGN powcrs