Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-03-29
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The following IS translated from the "l'aro uei
t;oblerno dc Ia Repubica MexIca, the Official organ
of the present nlstratou OF that country us I'm
porance induces us give nj once 10 our readers
without previous remark, IN order that they may more
readily appreciate the state orelng whch ac'uaes inc
Executive authorities of The Mexican 1"Verhhe'it 10
ward. The Texan interests, and especially towards the
prisoners OF the late Santa Fe Expedition; 80,
MENico Feb 20, icl2
The two following letters have been recently re-
ocived by his Excelency The President OF the hepue-
lic-he one from James inm'iton, General, OF me u
s. and Agent of Texas and the other from MIR. Der
nsrd E. Bee Texan Cn'e holding property IN the u
States We give also III sequence the answer 10 each
of these which Exceency has vouchsaird TO com
mnnicate 10 order readers and the entire lee
pubic may learn how far presumption and audacty
have carried away the uSurpers OF our territory snce'
already alternate threats aud PROMISES they attempt
10 drive us MexIcnns To remuneration ct our rights
and TO the abandonment OF territory winch they nave
s-zad upon like bandits, nj time when our domestic
Disturbances unfortunately disabled us trom defending
our frontiers Bot the accompanying answers VIII sui
Gclently inform them what they to expect from Mex
co and persuade them that they w'il never obtain
TRANQUIL possession OF that which never belonged 10
them and still, the property of the Mexican nation
We may add 10 what the worthy Chlet OF cur he
public has par"ccy expressed, that # the present
generation hy fatality be unable TO reconqner the
territory, our grandsons will accomplish
this victory; for nations have long e, and those who
know their power and their rights will never submit 10
dshonor and Iniamy
Nsw ORLEANS, Dec. y, ISL
"Nost esteemed Sir The present position OF Mexico
requires wisdom and anesS; you possess ooth these
Qualities in a high degree, and will exercise them for
the benefit Of the country therefore nn glad 10 see
YOU head of Mex'can affairs. The expedition OF
Santa Fe affords YOU opportunity to discuss again
the question OF Texas--a difficult question, which
should be disposed oil as possible Affairs can
not remain IN their present position. II ~ necessary
make choice between peace and war You are fully
Of the advantages 10 be derived from the ormer
and OF the evils which must result from the latter
Never will you be able to conquer Texas, except (to
use your eSpression) in defiance OF the T. ) ana
of the laws of nations All the inhabitants of the Val
ley Of the Mississippi Will march upon lexas-they are
familiar with firearms and their ann Is Certain lhou-
sands of them will pass the Sabine they hear
that Texas invaded the knot should then be ut once
cut, as told Gen. Victoria at the interview which |
had with hlm al Vera Cruz | DO not entertain the
slightest doubt of your determinations when reflect
upon the knowledge of the facts winch YOU possess,
and the experience you have acquired during your
voyage through part Of the |. 5. My principal OBJ /
ec addressing TO you tins letter rs, 10 speak OF the
prisoners taken IN the expedition 10 Santa Re. hrni-
" believe tina, YOU have ordered them be we'll treat
ed, and have gwen publ assurance that such would
be your IN the matter Would not the present
be good opportunity to submit the whole question of
Texas TO the decision OF your Government 1t you
h nix that the mediation of the u. :. of England, /
would exercise beneficial influence, you may rely
upon It's being rendered, you will communal I
10 (confdenuaIly) yonr IDEAS upon th!s nea-
Please answer me as soon as possible re-
commend the prisoners TO your entertain friend
y relations with many of them. The object of the
Santa Fe expedition was never made know" !" me al
Washington; and know Of II only by what appeared IN
the public prints.
remain, Sir, with grea, respect, &c,
BERNARD L. BEE.
TO his Excellency Gen. Santa Ana,
President cf The Republic of Mexico.
"Paiace Of the Generai Gorsynoscat If nefieo,
February 9th, i-42.
"Mr BFE>ARn F. BEE:
"lly Dear SRI have received with pleasure your
letter 21,h of last December, wtten from New
Orleans; because ! remember the noble and generous
actions which your klndness exered IN my hf'aii, du
ring my stay Texas and my voyage TO The ni,ed
States. would REFUGE were tate 10 grant me an "p
porunity of recPocatng person The KIND attentions
which YOU manifested me. like gentleman who es
teemed properly the respect due 10 misfortune suffered
for noble Cause. Would to God that our relations
could be enclosed within these limits that might mani
fest to YOU without restriction or embarrassment, my
Just gratitude.
"But IN the letter 10 which refer, you lay, not before
Gen Santa Ana but before the President Of the great
Mexican Republic, the question of Texas, ungra eiu
recoectous, important III ',s results, and worthy
of fixing the entire attention OF the man who presides
over the desnies of great nation Too surely 10 give
the 10 winch its gravity entities ~ both
wisdom and decision emnently necessary; ana you
who generously grant the one and the other IKE
~ Sc know that fully appreciate how important 10
Mexico preservation OF Texas, and how we,ghy
The consequences which would result from the aban
donment Of rights TO this territory, nctuaed by an
Infamous and reprehens,ye cownrdice.
"The expedition OF Santa Re recently vanqnshed
BY generous eitnt OF that city, has brought c"nr
mliion TO the suspicious and fears which had long
conceived of the ambitious designs entertained
hv the usurpers of the Mexican territory. Hardly
had they enjoy the tranquility and rest
granted to them by lmbeclle and careless admins
traton which neglected to put into action the elements
Of power Astounding IN the Mexcan Republic, than
they had passed beyond their first limits and converted
themselves INTO conduerors and territories never M
cuded under the OF Texas. This act-as UNJUST
II scandalous confirmed the ancient conslc
that the separation of Texas, the creation there OF
independent Government and the abandonment "i
the rights OF Mexico, would occasion and dts
grace and make disappear from the surface OF the
country which "" have conquered with our valor and
blood, the valiant who iool,shy thinks IT.
self v.llfed and degraded Msbap may overake n
people ignorant OF MS destinles hut the nation who
foresees the entire extent OF her danger with the con-
seriousness OF her rights her dignity and her resources
is enabled resist misfortune retard her overthrow
by exercise of her energies and her consiancy-
Such the OF decision; and YOU may rely upon
finding that of the Mexcans unanimous defend Their
honor, and will exhaust the energies Of my soul 10
give proofs that the glorious standard of my
Try shall not be outraged unavenged.
40 the tumultuous Qumu!tuari) population oi
the valley of the Mississippi, with which you per-
nit Yourself 10 threaten me- will oppose the po-
pulatton OF valleys and our mountains, OF our
and large cities, that rs aggregate popu
allon Of eight millions OF inhabitants, who form a
nation By so many titles respectable. | am asiounded
that YOU should announce 10 openly (sn emhoz,
the hostility of people friendly 10 Mexico, and bound
to us by relations, whose intimacy would forbid such
rressons. The civilized world will not learn without
scandal that the inhabitants of the L. $ infringing
their own laws, and violating the most sacred interna-
tonal rights, support for second time, usurpaton
which they have commenced, and constantly support.
ed abusing and hooking the generosity with winch the
Nexcans bestowed upon their countrymen rich and .
coveted lands, and invited them enjoy The benefit of
their Institutions. II Mexico should receive such hos
tility from those who call themselves erir;ends she will
treat them enemies in the field OF battle. She w,
repel with force, and she will appeal The udg
ment of the universe upon such an aggression, I'M
just as it would be violent.