Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1844-05-25

No g. FoRMGS OFrIcE, DECEMBER &c, 1913.
SIN: As much agitation appears have prevailed Of late
IN The United States relative to the designs which Great Bril-
tain supposed 10 entertain with regard the Republic Of
Texas Her Majesys Government deem expedent take
measures for stopping the misrepresentation which
have been circulated and the into which the
ment OF the United States have fallen the subject
ofhe policy Of Great Britain with respect Texas That
policy is clear and simple, and may be stated in few words
Great Britain has recognised the independence OF Texas
and having done she DESTROYS Of seeing that ndepend
finally and formally established and generally recognise
ed especially by Mexico. But this desire does
from any motive Of ambition Of selfnerest beyond that
interest," least which attaches the general extension Of
| our commercial dealings with other countries.
We convinced that the recognition Of Texas by Mexico
must conduce to the benefit Of both these countries and
take interest the welbeng Of both and in their
steady advance power and wealth. have put ourselves
forward in pressing the Government OF Mexico acknow
ledge Texas independent Bot in thus acting have
occult design either with reference any peculiar influence
which might seek TO establish in Mexico in Texas,
even with reference to the slavery which exists, aud
which desire abolished, in Texas.
Win regard To the latter point, it must be and is well
known both to the United States and the whole world,
that Great Britain desires and constantly exerng herself
to procure the general abolition Of slavery throughout the
world But the which she has adopted and will
tnue TO adopt for this humane and vrtuous purpose,
open and unisgued She will do nothing secretly
dcrhand She desires that her motives be generally
understood, and her by all.
I With regard 10 Texas that wish TO sa-
the recognition Of that country by the Mexican Government
h 'ud he accompanied by engagement on the part of
rHa 70 abolish slavery eventually, and under proper condi-
ons throughout the Republic. But although earnestly
1e'e and eel It to be duty promote such cosum.
maon we shall not interfere unduy with an improper
o. authority, with either party, in order TO
W." adoption OF such We shall counsel but we
nh hp' seek to compel unduy control either party So
" as GREAT Britain Is concerned, provided other States act
'4uhl n'peorince those Governments will be fully at
''y - make their unoercd arrangements with each
DO I'm varl
= other p1iuis ' ~ " "
Grea, Britain, moreover doe. not desire 10 establish 1,
eS's whether partially dependant on Mexico or cntirev
independent, (Which latter alternative we CONSIDER in ve
resPe9 prricar, my dominant Influence She onv Je
ses 10 snare her influence equally with ali other naons
st "cs are purely comnr rca and she has no though,
$ intention Of seeking 10 act directly indirectly in DO
I hurai sense, on the United States though Texas
ne BHtsh Government, The United States we'll Lnou
have never sought ~ any way stir up ds,ection ar
element OF any KIND ia the s1veholng States of The An
mean Union Much should wish 10 gee those S,ao
placed on the hm and solid footing which we con
believe Is TO be attained by general freedom slone we b,yo
never III our treatment o them made any difference between
The saVeholdlng mud free States the Union All ,ro -
our eyes, entitled, component members az the JIn; -
equal political respect, favor and fobearancc on our mr.,
10 that wee aud Just policy shall continue 10 adhere
aud ie Governments Of the savehodng States NAV he a.
su'edns although shall desist from those opcn AMI
honest elIons which have constantly made ~, ,,o;a
the abolition % slavery throughout the world we sL, ne
her openly secretly resort to any measures which can
tend TO disturb Their internal tranquility thereby 10 affect
y tie prosperity Of the American Union
You wI communicate this despatch 10 the Tinted State,
Secreay Of state, and, il be should desire IT, you viii eay.
y copy 81 il with him.
J. ! am Sc. ARFRDEPN
4 Right Hon RcHARp PAKENHAN, SC