Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-12-19

= MkxiCo Ass rAx UNITED STATES.
Tho Nafsonal tatoi.sgenc~r, contains
between seven aud esght closely pr.u,ed
co's'nns VI correspondence, between the
representative 81 the gsvsrnnen,s OF
- United States aud Mexico. both al
.stsco and in Wsshingtrn- We make
- following summary of the whole
!. The hrst tstter "a FROM N ,ie Bo-
cane8rs, Mexican toreiyn Ssere,nry To-
ths tion- WadJy Thomson, our Min ste,
there. tie reoa, si,uia,ci bri, a the events
OF the past lev years, the colonizatio..
or Texas from the United States. The
reyofution In Texas stimulated AMI ca r.
RED on by United States citizens, the r.
eognltion OF Texan independence, the
forhearance of Mexico IN merely profess
ting against that ac:, the uniform desire
OF the Presideaf TO preserve nailousl
peace and harmony, and the dut, Of The
u. Siaics government TO Cooperate in
this endeavor He then declares the
purpose OF writipg: srhe Mexican Gov
ernmont he says "has collected suffi-
cient evidence published in abundancs
ny the American press, that a proposi-
Ton IS to be submitted to the deliberatiop
Oh tire Congress Of the u. States, al in
ensuing session, 10 incorporate with them
the 30 called Republic Of Cexas,~ and he
proceeds 10 say that the M,x,can Gov
eminent scitt co issder egniraiem 10 dec
tdratton Of par agaissf fhe .Her,can Re
Paofsc, the passage Of an act TOR Abe in
corporation OF Texas with the territorv v
OF the United Staies-' lie requests Mr..
thompson 10 "communicate this SOLEMN
protest 10 his Government
IL. Mr. Thompson in reply afier &C
knowiedging the receipt OF the letter
which he bad read with astonish,nent.' ',
s'ys that tho Mexican Government have
no ground Tor the charges, aud makes
the following spirited and very explicit
declaration:
the iirect threat Of war, Which h;s
Hxceilency makes. preciudes the und,r-
signed IRON oil ring any explanation
whatever upon the subject. With proud
nation, tho language OF menace IL not
only unavailing, but has an inevitable ten
dency To defeat its object. The Cavern.
ment OF the undersigned has no passion
for war, foreign or domestic. Ii seeks
different path Of glory. Still less does
that Goyernment desire war with Mexi>
CO. Bui, if any thing could excite such
feeling, it wilt DO the constant repeti-
ton Of these threats, alike incompatible.
IA the judgement Of the undersig.s ed with
the respect dae to his own Government
IN TO that Of Mexico and the undersign
ed requests that they may not he reoea 1.
ed if intended for Intimidation. they
viii have no elfect-and If as a warning
they nre not necessary-for his country
Is always IN a CONDITION to meet any en-
Urgency.
"fhe undersigned begs leave TO add.
that the glorious republic founded by the
Immortal Washington has its character
In ITS own keeping, and needs no sdmo>
nitions ieom any quarter to prevent il
from stain or dishouons
Ill. fhe Mexican Secretary. i'm rsplv
contents himself with saying that his
government had good ground for beIiey
ing thai project of annexat ion was en-.
iertaiDed; and alludes TO the contents of
American newspapers, to current rumors
to the publications of the enIigb,ened
John tlnincy Adams.' lie says that .Mex
leo does not threaten-stiIl less does she
provoke and excite but she insists that
the annexation Of Texas will be decIar
a'ion OF war since il will infruct an arti-
Gle Of the treaty OF 1891, decIs ring firm
inyiolabls and lasting friendship be-
tween the two powers.
~. Mr. Thompson, protests against
the Presidents decree prohibiting for
eigners, after six months, from engaging
IN retail business OF any kind, in Mexico
as direct violation cfthe treaty which
secures the privilege Of trading without
restriction.
VIM. de Bocanegra vindicates the pro
ciamation and sees no grouad for the
Protest--to which Mr. Thompson says,
Iha, though it may subject him 20 the
inPutation Of "a want Of Intelligence &
correct Judgement he is constrained 10
say thai he cannot perceive tie slightest
bearing Of the article which the Mexi.
Gao Secretary cites. lie expresses the
hope that tho order may be counterman-
ded.
vi. Next comes a letter from Mr. Up-
ahHr 70 Mr. Thompson, acknowledging
ire receipt Of has dispatches and iostify.
ing FULLY the course he had taken. isis
Language ne says, is neither too spirited
nor positive II the Mexican insults
are repealed he is Instructed to demand
That the letter be Withdrawn. or that suit
gole apology for It made, and be is al.
Fecied TO inform the Mexican Govern
Hent that he can hold no isterrourse
wHh u except on such terms OF courtesy
and respect AZ are due 10 the honor and
dignity Of the United States lie il au-
thofised TO say that tho u. s. sfeel un-
Der no ob'igasion % respect the former
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