The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-07-18
From tke .Nep Orleans Bulletin.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.

The following interesting document is published
by authority in the Mexican Dario del Gobierno OF
the 9Th ultimo from which paper we translate it, i,
is APP cal protest. by Mexico from the acts OF
the United States, TO certain European powers, and
was no doubt, instigaed by one Of the lin
isters to whom it is addressed. The appeal viii not
therefore, in all probability be barren especially rs
its propriety and probable first limited 10
Mexico by the letters Of leading politicians in the
United States than which, united with the action Of
our Senate, nothing could be better calculated to
prompt and encourage the scheme of foreign comb-
nation against the cardinal principles Of the Republic
Alas! that in National, Republican and American
cause the people of the United States could sink
their partisan contests and present solid front the
world, But how different is the fact Instead Of
avaiIing ourselves promptly OF the golden moment
of the time and tide which wait for man
under the foolish pretext Of avoiding rupture with
Mexico, we have invited the world, by display Of
our own weakness and timdty, to espouse he quar-
REL and left the question open for general interfer
ence, with abundant time and opportunity for every
possible obstacle TO be thrown IN way. That the
day will come when the prompers and abetters of
this disastrous policy will repent their conduct in
sackcloth and ashes we have doubt But thi, is
poor consolation, while the iDestimabe prize slips
through our grasp, to be made weapon in the hands
OF our foes.
Circular 10 their Ereeiieneies the French, Spanish
English and Prpssian Ministers.
national PALACE,
MEXICO, May ii, 1S44.
II is long time since the Government Of the ua-
dersigDed, Minister Of Foreign Affairs and Govern
ment Of the Mexican Republic, was convinced that
the Government of the United States Of America
would employ and put in execution all the means
conducive 10 that end to maks themselves masters Of
the department of Texas The question has been
started and urged al different times but from cir
cumstances well known without edectIng the contem-
plated incorporation. The same circumstances, and
the idea that Fiovernment which so frequently
pouuces that its principle. Of action MOLE geper
Gus, and founded in justice, and its ind'spositon to
appear before the world in a transaction the accom-
pllshmcnt OF which would brand It usurper in
duced Mexico TO congratulate herself thai al time
could be completed act unparalleled in the history
Of civilized nations, and which would belle the pro-
testations Of friendship and bencvolcDce received
from the United States, and which we're responded
to with earnest demonstrations Of good fsiIh and
loyalty.
But th. confidence, which was truly illu.ory could
not induce Mexico to neglect the duty of repeating
every proper OCCASION the right Of the republic
the territory in question, snd to urge the United
States to cease foment and encourage the robbery
committed by the upgrs,eful coonists whom Mexico
had admitted into her border, and which kindness
they repaid with such pe,iJy. II for these res-
that the provisional administration, in accord
anoe with its duty addressed the government Of the
United States the notes which the undersigned had
the honor remit to the respectable diplomatic corps
of friendly nations protesting against every kind of
assistance which the Texans might receive hom
them well knowing that such protection would tend
to embairass the position Of Mexico towards thai
territory, and aid The United States TO eonsummate
their scheme Of acquisition. For the same csosc
protested anew and with ell soIemnny, as soon as
leaned that the agitation Oft subject ofhe amer
s,ion Of Texas 10 the American UD,on had been re
pe~ed, declaring that IT that act were ratified, il
would be considered a q declaration Of war botwcep
the two nations