The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-08-11


! public, in The name of his Excel!ency the
Provisional President, on account of the
continual hostlitcs and aggressions oil
ciIize0s Of the United States against the
Mexican territory. And although he might
hope for a hattering result in the change Of
proceedings, be finds himself, 10 conse
Guence Of continuation Of those proceed.
lngs, under The necessity of again calling
tho attention Of the Secretary of State TO
the undenable federation which has been
aud is still afforded 10 The enemies Of a IA.
lion sincerely friendly, and bound by the
solemn compac,s Of treaty which unites
the two Republics.
la that note, the undersigned, after sot-
ting before the Secretary the prudence
With which the Government of Mexico has
sought, ever since the commencement of
the revolution Of Texas, TO conduct all its
relations with the United States so us to
avoid rupture between two nations,
which, from their importance, and other
serious considerations, seemed destined to
fix the policy and the lot of the vast and
rich continent of America, lie tlatlered
himself with the idea that the Cabinet of
Washington would not protect, either open
ly or secretly, or in any way, the scandal
I lous usurpatlon of an acknowledged por.
ton Of the national territory. He how.
ever, regrets that he must Judge from
facts, open to all the world, that the very
Cabinet Of the United States, and the su-
baltern and local authorities, do observe
conduct openly at variance with the most
sacred principles of the law Of nations, and
the solemn compacts OF entity existing be-
tween the two nations sufficient proof be-
Ing afforded by the consent given to the
formation OF the most tumuliuous public
assemblies IN various parts Of the United
States themselves, 10 the equipmen, Of ar
maments, md the emblrkation OF voun.
teers in large bodies, and to the prepare.
ton and disposal of every thing calculated
TO contribute TO aid the Texans, and to the
invasion Of neighborng and friendly Re.
public.
Tho Mexican Government cannot IN.
dcrstaDd such conducts and beng itSclf
frank in IFS proceedings, and animated al
the same time By sincere desire that the
relations now existing between this Re.
public and the United States should not
suffer the slightest alteration, ii considers
itself bound ID duty TO repeat with every
tormallty It's former protest against such
federation; the continuance of which 1t viii
regard as positive act Of hostility against
this Republic, which will regulate the con.
duct to be observed By it agreeabIy 10 the
dictates of justice and to the interests and
dignity of the nation.
The undersigned hopes that the Secrc.
,ary will be pleased 10 reply with that
promptness which the importance Of the
subject requires, and he ayais himself
with pleasure Of this opportunity to repeat
to that gentleman the assurance Of bis
most distinguished consideration, with
which he remains, &c.
j. MARIA DE BOCANEGRA.
To tue Hon. Daniel Webster.
Secretary of State Of tho L. s. OF America.
Mr.. WEBSTER TO MR.. THOMPSON.
DEPARTMENT OF srArF,
N'fA- N'Af SS4f - lCt~s
Sir; After writing to you on the sth
instant, | received, through the same
channel as the former, Mr.. dc Bocane.
gra's second letter, and at the same time
your despatch Of the 9th Of June, and your
private letter OF tho 2lsi. This last letter
Of Mr.. do Bocanegra was written, as YOU
will see, before II was possible for him 10
expect an answer to his first which an.
swer IS now forwarded, and shows the |
groundless nature Of the complaints of
Mexico. The letter itself Is highly ex. /
ceptionable and offensive
1t impules violations Of honor and good
faith 10 the Government Of The United
States 10. only in the most unjust, but IN
the most lndecorous manner You have
not spoken Of il in terms too strong in
your circular to the members Of the di.
plotic corps.
Ga the receipt Of this, YOU will write
note to Mr.. dc Bocanegra, in which YOU
Will say. That the Secretary OF Stale Of
The United States on the 9th of july. rc.
ceIved his letter Of the 3lst of Nav that
the President Of the United States consid.
eTs the language and tone Of that letter de.
rogatory to the character of the L. States
and highly offensive, as it lmputes to their
Government direct breach Of faith; and
That no directs that no other answer he
gwen to it than the declaration that the
conduct Of the Government of the United /
States, N regard TO the war between Mex. a
% aud Texas, having been alwaye hither. |
Q governed by strict and impartial 70. Z
gard to i's neutral obligations, will not be c
hanged or altered in any respect or in any a
iegree' If for this the Government of e
hex'co shall see Fl. to change the rela. !
IONS at present existing between the two c
the responsibility remains with n
ierself.
am, sir, your obedient servant. !,
:. DANIEL WEBSTER.
Waddy Thompson, Esq, il
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister plenino =
en'lary OF the United States Mexico. +
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