The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15
MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES.

The Diplomatic CORES pondence, the publ ca
| ton OF which was completed in the Madisonan
of yesterday, between The Government Of the
United States and that of Mexico, is very natu-
rally becoming the subject Of general remark.
The national spirit evnced by the Hon
Waddy Thompson, Minister at Mex
co, in replying to the ill-considered, nay, the
prCcpitate and offensive communication in re-
laton TO the discussion Of the subj ct Of the
annexation of Texas, which has been approved
by our Government, will be approvingly re-
sponded to by the American People also
The manner in which Mr.. Almonte's bellige-
rent demonstration, in Washington, has been
treated by the Secretary of State, we should
think will not be without its good efft ct hereaf-
ter. Ii will doubtless indicate TO him that it
will be well in future &c think profoundly, be-
fore he add esses Secretary Upshur in unbe-
coming terms. He may rely upon it that the
sentiments expressed by the Secretary are those
of the nation and that the following dec ara
ration of our Executive will be UNIQUE stionably
sustained:
Near eight years have elapsed since Texas de-
leo has asserted her right Of jurisdiction and domD-
ION over that country and has endeayored to enforce
1t by arms. Texas has successfully resisted all such
attempts, and has thus afforded ample proof of her
ability to maintain her pendence. This proof has
been so satisfactory to many of the considerable
nations of the world, that they have formally &C
knowledged the independence Of Texas and estab
lshed diplomatic relations with her. Among these
nations the United States are included; and in
deed they set the example which other nations have
followed. Under these circumstances, the L. States
regard Iexas as In all respects dependent nation
July competent TO manage It's affairs and
sing all the nights OF other independent nations The
Government OF the nIted States Therefore. will moi
cons der 1t necessary TO consult any other nation in
| transactions with the Cover ament of Texas The
Mexican Minister expresses his regret at the deca "a
! uon of the undersigned that his Government has
not IN time past done any thing moons with the
JUS, rlgh's of Mexico and he declares at the same
time that he thinks far Otherwise and than be could
II his Intentions were not rather soohe that TO rri-
tate, demonstrate the injuries which his country has
| received from The United States The undersigned
assures the Mexican Minister that while he is wholly
Unconscious OF any reason which Mexico has for
complaint against his Government he will receive
with pleasure any representation which the Mexican
Minister may think that he has cause TO make and
far from considering II mat for irritation or excite
mcn, he will be prepared TO examine it impartially
and to discuss IT respectfully and calmly And he
further assures the Mexican Minister that il is and
ever has been the earnest dese of this Government
to do full justice TO Mexico in every respect whatever
(which will give proof has already given pr Of
whenever the Mexican Minist,r may choose TO NAL
known the grievances Of which his Government com
plaIIs