The New York herald., 1844-07-17
Interesting from Mexico Santa Anna on the
Annexation OF Texas.

We have received late and interesting intelli-
gence from Mexico. Ssnta Anna had addressed
long letter to the Minister OF Foreign Relations,
expressive of his views with respect to annexation
His reasoning is qubbling and futile. He is evil
DENLY willing to consent TO annexation, if he finds
that bargain can be made satisfactory terms
Here is the letter from the Ell Sigio of June I2
from Mexican Official Journal the Ell siglo of June la
Very EXCELLENT SIR.-
Ia an American steamer which anchored at Vera
Cruz on the l4th INST arrived Agent OF the Uni
ted States named Gilbert L. Thompson Chief En-
sneer OF the Navy OF that Republic and az he
had informed the General Commandant Of Vera
Cruz OF his wish to confer with me personally,
caused that functonary to let him know that he
could pass TO this place, to which would repair
yesterday.
Accordingly the said agent arrived to-day in the
Dtllgence, accompanied by the lniebdent Of Ma
rine, Don Joaquin Maria del CASTILLO y'Lanzas-
to act as interpreter, and after he usual forms and
courtesles he declared himself 10 the following ef
frcr THAT the President of the United States had
signed Treaty with Commissioners the part of
Texas, thereby Incorporating Its territory with that
OF The Union--that this treaty had been brought
before the Senate and upon its discussion
there, il had been deemed an indispensable
act OF justice, before any definite action on
the subject, TO confer with Mexico, seeing
lie relations OF amy which exists between
the two Republics; thai the American Government
had been compelled to this procedure in conse-
quence OF the necessity OF attending to her own
preservation having observed the sinister views
manifested by the English Cabinet, in proportion
as II gains strength in Texas and in consideration
of her commercial interests which suff red enor-
nous injury from the introduction OF the products
OF the various countries OF Europe, which In the
Course OF one year, according TO Information fur
nshed TO the agent, Mr.. Thompsop, had been i'm
ported into Texas TO the value OF at least two mil
lions OF dollars, and OF which the larger part was
Introduced clandestinely into the United States and
Mexco-ihat for the rest, il could not have been
hs intention OF the President of those States, as
IL certainly wasnot that of the Senate to decide up
en subject OF so much gravity without previously
consulting the wishes OF this Republic, and in such
case offering a competent indemnity, and that
therefore, not only that body but that all FRIENDS
OF justice and persons OF judgment agreed in ask
ing the consent OF Mexico as preliminary step
further, that an opinion has been strongly pro-
nounced throughout the United States in favor OF
the annexation Of Texas in su.h terms, that even
the opposition party were obliged 10 acknowledge
il, but not IN such terms To lose sight of that
which the honor of the country and justice de-
manded-that II was considered to the interest OF
Mexico to proceed Immediately to the establish
mrnt OF boundary, although in doing she
might yield up some part OF her territory in view
OF a corresponding indemnity, and that the final
determination OF the boundary might be made
under the guarantee of the United States them
selves, or II the case required it, even under that
IT some OF the powers OF Europe, so that IN this
manner, well ordered state Of things might be
established, Tree from all foreign influence and from
the perr effects OF unlimited contraband
TO sustain which, there are fears that in the end
some OF the principal ports of the Coast of Texas
may be declared free, in order thus to admit with
out any kind Of restriction, the entrance Of all TO-
reign vessels; finally he set forth that the actua
population OF Texas had undergone a notable
change, because already for each citizen from
the United States, there were five from other
naiions-and that in no manner could the rights
Of Mexico over that territory be Denied "a
important basis for the negotiation under con
slderatlon, and that under this aspect, it would
be Of the highest importance to throw aside
aa n had fad fha lod Tav
question" and proceed to the establishment Of
a boundary without respect to the class of inha-
bltants living IN that territory That the govern
ment OF the United States having considered ali
these causes had deemed it proper to declare them
TO that of Mexico, and 10 set on foot the prelimina
rles OF Treaty which having regard to equity
and justice, might do away the difficulties which
presented themselves consulting at the same time
the mutual ipterests OF both Republics, which hence
forward would have cause common to both, that
OF American interests which they ought 10 protrc,
and sustain, with the firmest union and good iaitu
against all the articles and interested views of any
Oi the European powers.
To all this reas ming Ireped-that of the illegal
traffic which is carried on IN Texas If preiudcld
To the interest Of the United States il is their owi,
tau because of the protection they have given 10
the adven ur-rs who have there united themselves,
even TO the degree OF recognizing them a nation
that the President OF the United States, in m,
opinion, has not acted very properly in treating of
the annexation OF Texas with its actual possessors
because the majority of these being but portion ot
tHe american dltnOugn Win the name
OF Iexlans they have no right to enter into treaty
ot territory which does not belong to them. That
Mexico was resolved TO sustain her rights without
ever yielding them, because she considers the m
questionable, thought, the proposition made on the
part oi the Am ricans to be lnadmlssabe, and re-
nounced all idea of ding her territory. That
Mexico being resolved again to undertake vigor-
| ously the campaign against Texas, for which she
ned IN readiness large army, with all the neces.
sary resources which the peace she has aterly
Joyed, and the general prosperity Of the country
IA enabled her 10 obtain. That if she has not
proceeded to open the Campaign during the present
year, 1t Is because she has been awaiting
| the result OF the armlstice agreed NPon, in
order to treat OF the termination OF the actual
That II the United States desire good faith to
rest the disorder which ex ss th-re much to their
prejudice, the best plan is To induce Texas to recog
nls- the sovereignty OF Mexico, disposed she Is
10 make every concession which situation religion,
custom, &c, may require but that in no manner
will she consent TO dsmember her territory, rather
viii she carry the war to any extreme which may
ne necessary 10 sustain her rights; and that
tons do not die, the right OF reconquerlng that ter
| rory shall remain to children and our grand
children that this the opinion OF the govern
| nent and OF he Mexlcans.
With respect 10 the establishment of the boun-
daries OF the two countries 1t is known that
eral former periods, arrangements had been made
tor that purpose, but without concentrating II,
| as the Mexican government SO much deslred-ai
one time on account OF the Spanish invasion
OF 1872 and latterly owing to the internal dis
tnrbdnces OF the Repubic-and she ought not
| IN any way to sanction act which may tend to
The recognition OF Texas, nor even give her con.
sent or appreciation to the annexation of that
tory to the United States. In reference the de-
| marcaton OF boundaries, there is no reason why
scientific operation might not be set afoot forth
with, under the articles of the treaty for running
| the boundary line, based upon those points which
since the time OF the Spanish Government, have
| been considered as fixed
| have the honor of advising your Excellency up
on this affair, IN order that his Exceency the Pres
| dent ad interim, may have cogpiz.nce OF it, add
ing, that the agent, Mr.. Thompson, starts for The
| Capital in the first Diligence.
| take the opportunity Of renewing to your Ex
cellency the assurance OF my esteem.
| God and Liberty,
Puente Naciona
! May IL, 1914.
ANTONIO LoPEz DE SANTA ANNA