The New York herald., 1844-12-07

tribes OF Indians TO improve, cuitivdte,
productive wild and almost unnhated wastes ana 20
make that valuable which was before worthless All tn
they effected at great costs, and with much danger au
difficulty, which nothing but American energy ana per
severance could not only unaded by Mexico
but in despite Of the impedments caused by her n'ee
renee.
Instead of lawess gang Of adventuers, as they are
assumed to be by the government OF Mexico these
the members OF the Mexican uniJn, and proved them
selves to be the descendants OF a free and hardy
race by the bravery and energy wn " %hsa 1sa anS
succe essfuy preserved their Independence This done,
they gave still higher proof Of their descent by
establishing wise and free institutions, and yielding
ready obedenc ce laws Of their own enacting Under
the influence OF these causes, they have enJoyeu
peace aud security while their industry and energy,
protected by equal laws have widely extended the limits
Of cultivation and improvements over their beautu cohu
try Iii such people, living under Tree ana aa
has found rest Tor the last eight years-who havespeen
recognised AMI introduced one OF its members INTO he
family of natonshat Mexico has undertaken 10 treat US
lawless banditti and against whom, such she has
proclaimed Of nnation, orgeul OF Their ex
aed and generous humanity, when, during the iermer
INVASION they spared the forfeited lives oil him who or
dered those who buchered in cold blood heroic
Fannn and his associates, regardless Of pghted
faith. The government OF Mexico may delude Itself Dy
its bold fctons but it cannot delude the rest OIL the
world. twill be judged and held Responsible not ny
what may choose gard facts and 10 act upon as
SUCH but what in reality facts, known ana acKnow'
LEGGED by all, save herself
the renewal Of the after 80 long sus
penson and under existing circumstances and the par
DlOOdy manner
be conducted He nsructs you accordingly, to address,
without delay to the proper department OF the Mexican
z g-vernment, communication, IN which you wu state
the entertained by him in reference TO the renewal
Of the war while the aeson OF annexation IS pending,
and the in which 1t is intended to be conducted
and protest aganst both In strong language accompa
MED by declarations that the President cannot ard
them with Indifference, bit highly offensive TO the Uni
ted states You are also instructed to the deca
ration made to the Mexican Secretary by our charge
dsfars, in announcing the conclusion Of the treaty
that the was adopted in no spirit Of hostility to
Mpy nd
the United States will be prepared to adjust all questions
growing out Of including that Of boundary on the most
am, SIT, respectfully, your oseaiens .eryens,
WILSON SHANNON Sc.
ORpERs OF GENERAL WoLL
Preferred to in the instructions OF Mr. Calhoun to MT
shannon Of the 10th OF September, lSai)
HEADQUARTERS THE ARMY OF THE NORTH,
NIER June 20, lSA
Adrian Woll general OF brigade &C., make known
l. The armisce agreed on with the department Of
recommended against the inhabitants that department.
| oil communication with it ceases.
Every individual, OF whatever condition, who may
conravene provisions OF tho preceding article snail be
regarded traitor AID shall receive the punishment
in article 4S title TO- treatise 3 Of the articles
| OF war.
g. Every individual who may be found at distance Of
league from the left bank OF the Rio Bravo, will be
regarded avorer and accompce Of the usurpers Of
that part OF the national territory and traitor Of his
country and, after summary military trial, shall re-
ceve the said punishment
the provisions preceding article and may be rash
enough fly at the sight Of any force belonging to the
Supreme Government, shall be pursued until taken OF
! out to ceath
s. In consideration of the situation Of the towns Of La
and Santa Rita de Ampnia well as oi all the iarH
houses hey the Rio Bravo which remain all the in
teress Ut the inhabitants OF the line committed to my
charge, have this day received from the supreme Gov
interests TO be Potected but un tho determination
cf Supreme Government be received warn all those
are beyond the limits here prescribed bring them
within the line, abandon them these diso
hey this order ill nialbly suffer the punishment here
a ADRIAN woLL
TrnAssLATror oy DECREE OF THE MEXICAN GovERsMErr
[Reer.ed to in the instructions OF Mr. Calhoun to Mr.
| shannon, Of 10th OF September, 1914.
DEPARTMENT WAR AND MARINE.
! National Palace, Mexico, juno IL, 1913.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna beneme ito Of the coun
Mexican Republic, hereby make known TO tie people
| that
Consid4tpg the criminal and detestable abuse which
hes been and is now, committed by many foreigners, be
longing for the most part to nations in peace and friend
ship with Mexico in usurng its territory, invading i
with arms in fighting the troops Of tho republic in rob-
bing property and committing other acts OF violence
worthy OF hordes Of bsndt pirates Of tho pale
the laws ct nations and that the time has at length
come put end to these evils and vilanies by
cisng the rights and employing the forces used by
the government has pardoned through generosity and
cemency have returned TO try their fortune by commit
ends II have resolved for the good CT the nation
in order preserve it from the attacks of such adven
turers, and to prove the frmness with which uphold thu
rights of the republic to cause the following articles
be observed, which have decreed in virtue Of the I'll
article OF the Bases OF Tacubaya sanctioned BY the
/ ton -
ARTICLE l. In future quarter shall be granted "a
any foreigner who nvades the territory Of the republic
on his own account whether he be accompanied in his
enterprise by few ur by adventurers and even
he do ostensbly with the preext Of protecting civil
discords in which political object Is set forth aud all
such persons, taken with arms in their hands, shall be
Immediately put to death. This punishment shall be in
nc,ed oil foreigners, from whatsoever country be
Mexico peace with all nations every who
makes her does it purely on his own individual
responsibility and places himself out OF the protection
| existing treaties.
AHr D. The Generals in-chief of the divisions OF the
army the Commandants of the coast and frontier
departments, and any other military authority whaso.
ever who may take foreigner in the act Of invading
territory promoting civil with in hand shall
responsible for the most exact fument OF this decree
and the penalty for noncompliance with shall be loss
Of employ ment the part Of the person responsible
ANTONIO LOPEZ De SANTA ANNA
/ JOSE MARIA TonSEl,
| Secretary IF Var and Marine
| Mn. CALHOUN TO Ma. DoNKLsor.
| DEPARTMENT STATE,
| Washington, S,pt. IL, 1914.
Sra: Annexed hereto is a copy Of despatch recently
forwarded the late Charge dc Afres Of the United
states TO Texas which, should you accept the appoint
ment you by the President, will be regarded
directed to yourself The package containing the
original and other papers, was deiy 70 Lieut. 0eo &c
deliver it into the hands OF the Charge Gen. Howard
| It is not improbable that owing to the untimely
/ uehtn OI OeneTul fioWdIu bHu tne aUschho u ahy
representative OF the United Stntes at the seat
Of the Government OF Texas, Lieutenant Ste
may il 10 this department To obviste the in
convenience whi might arise frsm snch state Of things,
forward herewith copy ofthe despatch end accompany
ing papers.
Since the date Of the despatch to Mr.. Howard nforma
ion has been received at this department. through Major
Butler agent Tor the Cherokee Indiana that Mexican
cmssries agents Of the Mexican government are EN-.
ploy ed instigatng the Indian tribes our southwest
frontier to acts Of hostility against our citizens and
those Of Texas residing in their respective neighbor-
hoods This if true, in direct violation Of the treaty
Of amty between the two countries Of the 9th OF April,
1891 printed copy Of which herewith forward to you,
calling your attention. at the tme to its 53d article
There be but little doubt as to the correctness
Of the infjmaon communicated by Major Butl4r and
the President instructs aud authorizes you in case the
government OF Texas should apply 10 ycu TO fulfil the
treaty obligations Of the United States, to maintain peace
and harmony among the several Indian nations who nha
bit tho lands adjacent 10 the lines and rivers which form
the boundaries Of the two countries and TO restran by
force all hoses and ncursions the part Of the In