The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-07-20

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heir own desir.s and the Inspirations ana inPuhe'
given them. have qusll them TO usurp 'ef,'o'y
..ys, Which they themselves do not exercise uii Az"
absolute dominion, ~ The part mol coion'Leo ~ 49,"
lbey cannot and should not be considered 90" ""
,.ufis N III series Of events has retarded INC
v,ndication of ,hat territory although the rgh' 70
reclaim il has never ceased to be sustained) " y"
means gives legal title to the nsurgent coon s.',
much less 10 the new comefs, 10 De cons'aoieu
masters let the reasons advanced De wha' hey ay
4, vii, bo enough 10 confront them win the fePo.ses
deeds and protest Of Mexico 10 preserve the P'en'
tude OF her rights - -
The bet titles TO dominion are those when arc
based ON the good faith, and such are mol iouhu h
the conduct OF those who have directly or indirectly
constituted themselves usur, ers. Mexico cohviocea
of this truth, generally acknowledged and comPfe-
hended In the principle that that Is not denied 10 ma
ii ,ns which is conceded to individuals has main
tanned the territory of Texas as hers, although from
combination Of circ umstances, foreign 10 her WISH
her constant action to re-vndicae 1t had measursbiy
slackeDed.
For such ends, Mexico has always operated for the
reconquest OF Texas pursuant TO The customs OIL ma
tons, without its being possible, even by solitary
act 10 indicate that she had the intention TO
give over renounce her imprescfiPtibIe rights
rights the more sacred because they are OF the same
nature with those by which they acquired their own
legal possession.
Mexico, the undersigned repeats, in accordance
with her uniform efforts TO maintain the justice OF
her cause, protests before the whole world and IN
the most solemn manner, against the acknowleds
ment which the United States have made OF the indie
pendeDce OF Texas, rs an act of daring encroach-
ment against her sovereignty, (como de ua aco ae1ta
ioria su soberaaia) for in reality this acknowiedg-
ment, accomplished so unluckily, denying or despis-
Ing the uies VI diplomacy, and without any regard to
right, cannot be deemed national or reasonable, (busn
sentido) but the political apoheosis of usurpstion
Mr. Green knows what has been the conduct Of the
IN W n ds limited States
the face Of circumstances leading to a rupture.
The Government Of the undersigned is informed
and will prove by incontestib.e documents, that the
proclamation and act Of independence of Texas, in
Guided number of Mexicans, scarcely reached to
ien aud that those who figured principals, almost
in their toay, were persons from the United States
who would never have ventured step SO disloya
if they had not counted on the elements to sustain
them IN struggle with nation OF which they would
not make the slightest complaint, and without any
other Than the frankness AID kindness with
which the first coonists had been admitted.
Experience has shown that what was conjecture or
suspicion at that period, is a lamentabe reality
/ he meetings publicly announced in New Orleans,
and in other parts Of the United States, for the pur-
pose Of exciting sympathles in favor Of the socailed
Republic the emigration OF armed Adventures; the
implements OF war, ornaments and munitions, which
furnished and other acts of hostility, prove that
all has proceeded from that Republic, the Executive
of which has signed the treaty for annexation.
The acts OF aggres sion Mexico and the leaders
who directed them have all pr, ceeded from the Re
public Of Washington, although often, and with T.
gfet the Supreme Government OF Mexico by the I'M
dersgned well as by its Minister in those States,
by of conferences and notes, has eDdeayored,
without success, TO induce the Government Of that
Republic to put termination to those acts, and act in
conformity with the treaties which bind, by lrm
conventional right, both Republics.
This very day, the note Of the 25th May, which he
undersigned is answering gives the most distinct, full
and clear proof that the Mexican Republic, under
every aspect, has been wounded in IFS rights and out
ragged in its honor and dignity Mr. Green says, by
order Of his Government, that treaty has been ad
justed and signed for the annexation Of Texas to the
United States, and that it lacked consideration
due by that Republic to Mexico and states that such
step was necessary for the security and interest OF
the United States The Charge dA flares Of the Go.
vernment of Washington will permit me 10 remind
him, as well as his Government and the people whom
he represents, that this act which he states done
out OF respect TO Mexico, in reality the manifesto
ton of act consummatcd if not by constitutional
completion, al least on the part Of the Executive,
who has done all that within his reach, without
considering hiexicu and her rights her honor
and dignity, entitled TO the least part in transaction
OF which be now really gives notice.
The Charge de Afaires gives assurance that this
has been taken by his Government, after mature
examination Of all the consequences possible. And
yet he airms that respect has been had TO Mex
leo, and that her rights have been considered Nei-
Their the undersigned his Government can answer
deeds with words; although they would remark that
The rights OF the Mexican nation clear dist net
and obligatory, that the same Government OF the
United States has expressly acknowledged them in
the note sent; and Is not little remarkable that
document bearing Confession express should
be the same 10 give assurance TO Mexico that what
belongs to II Is TO be permanently possessed by the
United States
Finally the Charge de Afaires assures Mexico hat
his Government is anxious for the arrangement Of all
questions which result from this treaty including
that Of boundaries, taking II for granted that the
treaty IS complete, The uode signed has express or
ders from the President of the Republic TO say and TO
state m the most distinct and express manner that
Mexico has neither renowned, ought 10 renonuce
and consequently does not renounce nor in any man
ner cede IN totally or in part its rights that its firm
aud constant resolution has been, and is to sustain
the integrity and dignity of the nation that this time
30 opportone for the reproduction OF it, protests be
would offer them anew, one by one, but remaf king
especially on the under date Of the 25th august
lo43, in these words That the Gorernnun nj II Mr..
ioo tcH consider The aHneIaon Of Teros 10 The frrifoy
f The Unned States declaration Of irar agnfns me
.Neriean RepubLe."
The undersigned would also say, by order Of his
Government, that existing as thee does formal
treaty between Mexico nd the United States which
hxes the limits between them. Mexico is disposed TO
comply with Them, and TO give them scientific SIR.
yey, such being the only requisite wanting; that
Whatever Is not pursued IN conformity with tn prin.
elpes OF international law, will be to forsske legiii
mate ooigaton TO enter into q negotiation failing IN
legality N us origin, and which no new proceed
ing can be based.
In ncusi'n, The undersigned cannot do less IN m
cali The attention OF Mr. Green and his Government
to the satisfaction required only on account a the
annexation arranged by the treaty but also for the
Outrage and a'foclous injury done to Mexico to its
dignity and ITS rights by the signing OF the said tres
ty and MEXICO 6aiters herself with the hope tina,
the Senate OF an enlightened nation free and found
ed by The immortal WAsuiSeros, will not consum
mate oonstiiutionsily an act condemned by reason
and justice. But, II unfortunately and against hi.
nope, he treaty should be approved, Mexico, in an
event so important will consider herself in ,ba, NO
s'on m which she mus, act in conformity with The
right Of nations and her protests.
The undersigned Sc