The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-15

ternal signs of independence Mexico herself, and
quite as much stability of government no hostile 1901
had found rest in the territory for six or seven
wears and Mexico has RETAINED re-establish her
own authority thai territory during that entre
period The United States does not regard Texas as
belonging tc Mexico France, England, Belg um,
and the United States, have acknowledged Texas 70
be an Independent nation and if in the prosecution
of lawful commerce, the Texans have been supplied
with arms by American citizens the Government oil
the United States could not prevent It without 'io-
laton of its neutrality In allusIon to the second lei
ter of Bocanegra, (Which was recently published IN
the Madisonian,) Mr.. Webster says, that Il IS dr0-
gaioryto the character Of the United States, and hghy
o6ensipe aud with regard to the charge OF direct
breach of faith the part OF this Government he
says that the President directs that other answer
be given than the declaration that the conduct OF the
United States Government in relation to its inter
course with Texas, whether there be war between
Texas and Mexico not, will not be changed in any
degree
frhe correspondence above alluded to will shortly
be published IN the Madisonian.
| MIR. PRES TON remarked that the Executive pro-
ceedngs of the Mexican Government having been
laid before the public, and published in the city OF
| Mexico before they reached this country, and the
Western papers, the original and the translation oil
Bocanegra's communication, it struck him as being
very desirable for them to know the exact attitude
which this Government assumed in its new relation
to Mexico And this was the main object OF the re-
solution which he few days ago, had had the honor
to submit to the Senate. In rising at this time to
move that the documents be printed and referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations, he wished to
state that he was highly gratifed with the course
which our public unctonaries had thought proper to
mrs .apd he mol par tn
anticipating action-that the Government had con-
Quoted itself towards Mexico in manner becoming
the novel position in which it had been placed by The
course of Mr.. Bocanegra the Mexican Secretary Of
Foreign Affairs who had made appeal
for the recttude of his conduct TO the dlplo-
matte agents of other nations residing Mex
ico and had spoken Of this country IN the harsh
est terms; and, without mincing matters he had
cha ged this Cover nnlent with want OF fidelity,
breach of the laws OF nliions and the existing treaty
Bocanegra having made This appeal directly and ex-
pcitly the diplomatic corps was The duty OF our
Minister 10 address himself the tribunal, SO
that his appeal might go abroad with that of The Mex
lean Secretary; and Gen Thompson performed his part
we'll and promptly. he was glad TO see much spirit
manifest Ell these documents and at the same lime
degree Of moderation, which would not, probably, have
been extended by any other nation similarly situated
The Government of the United States had also exer
cised great urbearance towards Mexico relation TO
the satisfaction of the claims of American citizens
the awards of The mixed commlssi n (amountiDg to
two and half mlions) not having been paid in the
Treasury notes of Mexico, as arranged Ly herself
besides, there were claims yet to be acted on,
involving ten or twelve millions OF dollars.
He trusted that would continue to for
bear; but while he loved peace, and would
cherish it at all hazards, except at the expense
of the honor and interests Of the country, there
point beyond which forbearance would cease to be
virtue and IN defence Of the honor of the country,
it would become necessary to chastise any Govern
ment that should speak against it in menacng Ian
guage and in a hostile tone
MIR. SEWER observed that he was not in his seat
when the first part of the documents were read but
what he had heard met with his entire appreciation
it was patriotic, lofty, and manly He said this
the more readily as it only the second document
from the State Department Of which he could ex-
press so much He alluded to the papers in the
Creole case, where the proper American sentiments
were manifested. But why find fault with Mexico
There were other cases where there had been
more wrong inflicted, and less spirit evinced.-
He was glad, however, that motion had
been made to refer the documents and he hoped
that they would be printed so that he nigh, compare
the language Of the correspondence with that of
Messrs. Fox and Forsyth and subsequently, MI. Web
ster and he thought that the tone of the latter would
be found entirely different from what 1t was on the
present OCCASION.
Mr. PRES TON observed that the language was
stronger az liDst Great Britain.
Mr. SEWER hoped that it would be found So
With regard to war; If there ever was u tine when
troops could be raised to fight England or Mexico
now was the hour. The manly tone of the Secretary
of State reminded him Of the late Mr.. Forsyth and
he trusted that the frmness and decision evil ced 10
the controversy in relation to the Creole and that
now before them would be followed up, and extended
all nations throughout the world. lfte Admins
tralion should do so, the party to which he was at
tached would sustain hem in Il.
The documents were then referred to the Commit
tee Foreign Relations, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. CRIfTENDEN concurred in what had been
-.,t .,f ,h,. Iha
functionaries OF the Governmental was marked by
lofty iorbearance and magnanlmy. He desired
that publicity should be given TO the documents, with
the general tone of which he would have something
to say another occasion.
Mr. LINN said he perceived that the outr ages COM
mitted on American citizens Santa Fee, by the Mex
lean authorities, had not been alluded to in these pa
pers. The subject an important one, and when
the documents shall have been printed, he would sub
nit some observations to the consideration of the Sc
nate.
Mr.. CRAFTS, from the Committee on Printing,
made report in favor Of printing the message and
accompanying documents above referred to, which
was cnncurTed IN.
nsas and Louisiana, but who found themselves with
in the limits of Texas after the running of the line
between that Republic and the United States, was
read third time and passed.
Mr. RIVES presented the proceedings of meet
ing in favor or free trade, held in the city of Rich
mould Virginia also the proceedings of public meet
ing held in Harrison county, in the same State remon-
strating against the Bankrupt law as demoralizing in
its tendencies and inexpedient in its operation.
The bill for the relief of the legal representatives
of j. H. Hall~vas taken up; when, on motion of Mr.
ARCHER it amended so as to allow them SIC, 900
in consideration of the machinery invented by the
late Mr.. Hall for the construction of firearms.
The question taken on engrossng the bill for
third reading; and it was decided in the negative
yeas &, nays 35
And the Senate, after an Executive session, add
journed.
From the Petersburg (Va.) Statesman.
THE VETO POWER.
One objection alleged by the Clay Wings against
the recent We is, that it based on the mere in
e. IL .44Ia Il o..l Il.