Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-03-26
FROM MEXICO,

We have been favored with copy OF the Dfarto do
GotetrnO published at the city of Mexico, OF the M
February II contains long and some hat interesting
correspondence between Bernard +. Bee OF the Texan
Legation, and President Santa Ana, and between Gen
James Hamilton and the same august func;onary. We
subjoin summary Of these letters
Col! Bees letter is dated /" New Orleans, December
27th lS4l." begins by complimenting Santa Ana on
his irnness and WISDOM and tells him that the preen,
is the moment 10 act decisvely in relation 10 TeSs.
that he conquer Texas; that IN case OF an M
vason of that Republic the people OF The valley OF The
Mississippi would unite with Texas and oppose hIs &C.
signs and that if he will submit the question TO the d.
csion Of the Government, the INTERPRETATION OF The L.
s. or Great Britain will not be wanting i'll bringing
about an amicnble adjustmen. ofexisng difficulties
He concludes by recommending The Santa Re prisoners
to the kind treatment Of Santa Ana.
The reply OF the Mexican is Enthusiastically cra'iy
and yuporng. He expresses much personal kindness
for Colonel Bee but rejects disdanfuy his oyerures
lie abuses the Texans al ambitious, designing,
usurpne race, and considers the Santa Fe Eypetioa
as an evidence of their reckless and lawess daring He
boasts with unmcasurcd conce of the vast
population dauntless courage and determination ota.
Mexcans, and declares his solemn resolution 10 rro.
secuc his designs against Texas. lie says Ooh mon
s.rons Gc,ionY he has treated the Santa Fc prison.
ers with humanity, and in accordance with The usage,
of war, and has liberated Van Ness and Combs Sc
count of the responsibility of their families, and
example of the lenity with which justice tempered
Gen Hamilton $ letter is dated on board the steam
rrgate Forth, January 18Th, le42 His ep.si!e Is
brief and aconc. He proposes TO Santa Ana 10 sfy
treaty Of peace and limitation with Texas for TIE
consideration Of indemnity Of five millions Of dol
lars; together with bonus Of S20O000, which wi! Be
secretly placed at the disposition Of the agents Of tie
Government.
To this letter Santa Ana makes exceedingly long
reply lie makes great parade Of dsinlere'tetnes,
and abuses Gen. Hamilton without stint for his offers
He asks by what title Gen n citizen Of the L. ).
undertakes to make such proiIers to the President lle
says that lie appreciates all the advantages OF posses
ing the Territory Of Texas, and al! the danger OF sui
fering it TO remain in the hands Of those who no~ &C.
cupy il; that he never will renounce the determination
to regain it, He reiterates his anaronade concerning
Mexican yalor and constancy and berates the late 3D.
mnstration for its apathy and indifference TO this MI
por,ant matter "Never," says he, "will contribute
TO the recognition Of her fatal independence To pro
pose five millions ufdoars for renouncing Texas, IS ia
insult and piece of audacity-allow me 10 add that
the proer OF TWO hundred thousand dollars for the ST.
cret agents of the Mexican Government, IS an nsu1
and Oh infamy unworthy Of gentleman.
The letter continues pretty much in the sane mock
heroic style throughout In concluding, he r,ieTs %
The existence of slavery in Texas, and observes, Thai
his efforts to recover that country, will be s'moif1
by the desire 10 free her from the stains caused Vy e
blood and tears Of the African race.
Appended 10 the letter is the protest drawn up o
him in June, ls36, against the Government oil ief''
for having violated certain promises Of kind treaAea
made towards himself and General Wool-!or l"nhs
lug treaty for the exchange of prisoners; Tor yo"'
offered to his person, Ne, &c.
Santa Ana has issued an order suspendIng the F'Y.
ment Of all debts, exccp, The English claim and mate
the Tobacco fund The Government is loaded III
debt, without the Of even paying the interest
The minister Of Justice has resigned his sea! N ''f
cabinet. General Valencia, powerful supporter
the present Administration, has been removed, and
looked upon with suspcion.-.N q. Bee.