Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-20

with this country, is always more capable OF writing
for Americans.
Relations Of Mexico and she United States
Important Diplomatic Mission.
One Of the most important missions that ever en-
anated from this country, is that undertaken by Mr.
Powhattan Ellis who goes out today in he Constitu-
ton to Mexico. On this mission, in all probability de-
ponds the permanence of Mexico as agovernment and
country separate from the Uned States Texas Mr..
Ellis carries with him new treaty, whic fully pro
vides for the complete adjustment and speedy settle
meat of all the existing difficulties in controversy so
long between Mexico and the United States Upon
this treaty much time thought and talent have been
expended by the cabinet at Washington great pains
have been bestowed upon il to render it clear,
prehcnsve easy of interpretation and acceptable to
hexico-at the time that il fully provides for
all the losses injuries, wrongs, and insults that this
country and its reprsse aatves and citizens at va
rious times, have sustained at the hands Of the gov
eminent and people If Mexico; and they neither
few small.
Upon this treaty, the Government of the United
States expect the Mexican Government to act with
honor and promptitudc If M does not act
with more honor and celebrity ,hi. matter than she
did during the last negotiat sc.'' ment of
cur claims, she will be put to niue lie and
expense than the brave Admiral a.. Ia caused
her Last year, a treaty was prepared At Washing
ton with much and fairness, and having received
the necessary sanction by the Senate, was forwarded
to Mexico in time to be ratified before the sitting Of
the Congress closed. This, however, was not done,
and this negligence was construed by our Govern
ment as an additional insult, to be atoned for. Senior
Martinez, the Mexican Minister at Washington, was
applied to for explanation of this matter, and TO
render if possible, proper for the neglect.
He made lengthy apologies for his government,
stated that they were in distracted stae at Mexico,
hardly able carry their LEGAL government; that
they were harrassed one hand by the French
were utterly unable to pay any attention to Their
foreign relations. The Senior however stated on the
authority Of his Government, that if new nerotia-
tions were opened, and new treaty on an honora-
BILE basis prepared and properly sanctione that
the Mexican Government would act upon and raiify
ii it reached their councils. And thus
stood the affair at that period.
Willing to try all peaceable means to effect de-
srabe object short Of sacrifice Of national honor and
respect, our government have prepared this new
treaty spoken Of above, and which was completed on
the 18th Of last month"; the prelimnaries being all
arranged between Mr. Forsyth and Senior Martinez.
This treaty contains twelve articles all Of them fair
and honorable, but requiring strict satisfaction from
Mexico; the amount of our claims upon that country
set down at about S4OO0,OO0 for property taken
and destroyed in various ways by the Mexicans
without shadow pretence of justice; il also pro-
vides that two commissioners by each government
be appointed TO attend the final arrangements and
ratification Of the affairs and in the event of differ
ence between them, not otherwise TO be reconciled
the matter is TO be referred to and abide the decision
OF the Queen Of England and the King Of the Neither
lands. This is the substance Of this famous treaty
which is in the hands Of Mr.. Ellis, on its way
10 hoar he
For the result Of this mission we shall lock with
great anxiety; for on that result depend most I'M
portant matters Mexico is in curious position At
present; in debt deeply TO England; jeopardsed by
the vast hordes Of Camanc hees on her borders:
Threatened by Texas who also has claims on her. and
who stands ready 10 stab her in the side, perhaps
vitality, on the frst fair opportunity; and pledged TO
pay given sum in gives time to Franoe-truy her
position is not to be envied her prospects TO be
desired. Santa Ana is at the head Of affairs and he
never was less popular recedins from his protested
liberalism, he is now determined conservative and
centralist; this makes him obsoxous 10 a majority
Of the army and to thousands Of citizens; the priests
hate him for former deeds; the pres, curse him for
lis censorship; and in fact his course is such diff
cult TO steer that il he escape Scylla he in all
probability will be wrecked on Charybdis.
Such Is the state Of Mexico yet whatever be it's
torn and distracted sondition il is a matter OF no
moment to US in the abstract. We must have this
treaty rataed within reasonable time. And il /
Mexico does not act upon IL definitely within three
months alter Mr. Ellis lays before the
Government will have to take leaf out Of the book
which France used to adjust her difficulties with |
Mexico, and act accordingly. We have borne with |
insult and injury and wrong and outrage and broken
promises, and delays, till forbearance has ceased to
be virtue and become criminal in the extreme.
One Of eur eonsuls has been killed. our citizen.
and merchants have been robbed and pundered aeain
and again, our sailors have been thrown into pri.on.
and II is only two years ago that a United States
bearer OF dispatches was grossly issult.d in the
very city Of Mexico whilst in the discharge Of bis
Official dutie,. We have demonstrated and ,e0o,i..
ted and legislated long enough. The time !. now
come tor aetion-Prompt and efficient action. The
hrst decided movement is the visit Of Old Irons;des
to vera Cruz with minister and a treaty. Her
next visit may be paid amid shower Of grape and
canister
Gj-Ihe Indians are still troublesome in Florida
They have killed several more white MAJ l.x..l Il