Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-05-08
From the National Iateiiigcacer
THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.

We happy to perceive. at length CLEAN of light
through the gloom and mist which have lowered over
the relations between the United States and Mexico
The danger OF immediate hostile demonstrations on
either side has passed away Upon this change in the
prospect before us we have night to congratulate
readers.
Message yesterday presented in the House of
representatives fiom the President of the States,
transmitting report. IN partial compliance with a re-
solution of that body calling for such further ini1rna.
ton the President might be disposed communicate
from our relations with Mexico. The documents which
make part OF this report being the hands of the Com.
mtee Of Foreign Relations, we cannot now obtain q
copy to publish them at large. We have glanced an
eye over them, however, and learn from them that
direct proposition has been made by the Government
of Mckee to refer the differences between that Repub
lie and the United States 10 the arbitration of third
power and that the offer has been accented by the Pre-
sident of the United States
As far back the 10th December last it appears NJ
Martinez, the Mexican Minister TO the United States
communicated official Information oil the law passed By
the General Congress OF Mexico the 10Th of May
last authorizing the President of that Republic TO sub
mt the differences between II and this Government TO
the arbitration Of any friendly Power
Very recently, under date OF New Orleans April T.
Nj Martinez has addressed an official letter Mr. Sec
rotary Forsyth declaring the readiness Of the Execu
1--WE OF Mexico TO carry that law into full effect aud
suring our Government that hs Government viii with
pleasure, and with the utmost good faith, submit the
decision &c the Power which nay b. chosen be- COM
mon accord To this frank and friendly offer the
Mexican Minister adds, for his Government that cit is
always disposed 70 detintgc aud formal settlement
by means Of which difficulties between the t,s5
nations may be avoided, and the differences which nave
disturbed Their harmony may be rcdlcssad."
To this letter Mr. Forsyth replies, n despatch from
which We transcrbe the following essential aud impor
tant passage:
81 have had the honor 80 receive and have laid be.
lore The President your note Of the h instant propos
ing reference TO third Power Of the recamaiions of
NE Government of the United States and III, Mexican
Republic am directed 10 acquaint you in reply that
Whatever Iny be the anxiety vi tbs Government u
ob'ah satisfaction Tor wTouga inflicted upon its citizens
II appreciates 100 highly those principles Of pii!aEt
phy to which you aude, 10 be DESTROYS Of PROCEEDING
10 extremies when they can be honoably avoided and
without dong injustice TO those whose interests II is
Lound to protect Your proposition. which you state is
based on the first article Of the law of tie Mexican
Congress CT the 18th Of May, a copy Of which was
communicated with your note to this Department Of
NE I'D OF December last which is in these words:
Here follows, IN Spanish, copy OF the article of the
law alluded to Is consequently accepted, and ~ il be
ready TO enter with you into the negotiation Of con.
venton, upon the basis of that article for the ,utpoe
OF arranging The particulars OF the arbitration yheney
er you shall present yourself clothed with competent
powers The posture Of the relations between tie two
countries makes proper that this should DO done i'm.
ncdaieIyi as the resident vii not leel himeef an.
houzed t. recommend any suspension Of the action Of
Congress to whom this whole subject has been refer.
red, before convention Of arbitration has been conclu
aed between '!.a t"J Goycumetis.'