Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-02-15
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purpose. That any well intended effort of
yours in aid of this object should have been
defeated, is calculated to excite the regret Of
all who justly appreciate the blessings of
peace, and who take an interest in the eau.
ses which contribute to the prosperity of
Mexico in her domestic as well as foreign
relations.
The Government OF the United States Is
ever anxious to cultivate peace and friend.
ship with all nations. But it proceeds on
the principle, that all nations have the right
to alter, amend or change their own Gov.
crnment, as the sovereign power, the peo.
pie may direct. In this respect, it never
intcrferes with the policy of the powers,
nor can it permit any on the part of others
with its internal policy. Consistently with
this principle, whatever we can do to res.
tore peace between contending nations, or
remove the causes Of misunderstanding, is
cheerfully at the service of those who arc
willing to rely upon our good offices as a
friend or mediator,
In reference, hcwever, to the agreement
which you, as the representative of Mexico,
have made with Texas, and which invites tho
nterposition of the United States, you will
at once see that we are forbidden, by the
character of the communications made 10
us through the Mexican Minister, from con-
sidering it. The Government has notified
us that as long as you are prisoner, no
act of yours will be regarded as binding by
the Mexican authorities. Under these cir
cumstances, it will be manifest to you that
good faith to Mexico, as well as the general
princplesto which have adverted, as form.
ing the basis Of our intercourse with all
foreign Powers, made it impossible for me
to take any step like that you have antici.
pated. Il, however, Mexico should signify
her willingness to avail herself of our good
Offices in bringing about the desirable re-
suit you have described, nothing could give
me moro pleasure than to devote my best
services to it. To be instrumental in ter.
minating the evils of civil war, and in sub:
shutting in their stead the blessings OF peace,
in divine privilege. Every Government,
and the people OF all countries, should feel
it their highest happiness to enjoy an op-
portunity of thus manfesting their love Of
each other, and their interest in the general
principles which apply to them all as menu
bers Of the common family Of man.
Your letter and that of General Houston,
Commsnder-in- Chief OF the Texan army,
will be made the basis of an early interview
with the Mexican Minister, at Washington.
They will hasten my return to Washing
ton, to which place will set out in few
days, expecting to reach it by the LIST of
October. In the meantime, hope Mexico
and Texas, feeling that war is the greatest
of calamities, will pause before another
campaign is undertaken, and can add to the
number Of those scenes of bloodshed which
have already marked the progress of their
contest, and have given SO much pain to
their Christian friends throughoutthe world.
This is sent under cover to General
Houston, who will give it safe conveyance
to you.
- | am, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.