The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-20
IMPORTANT LETTER FROM MEXICO.

We suspend many other aricles--seseral orr
ginal, and even editorial compositions-to admi,
the following letter, copied from the columns of the
hibits the condition Of Mexico in colors as striking
as We have no doubt they are correct. We know
the high source from which this letter emanates and
we are informed of the great interest which il has
already excited in New Orleans. 1t is, as the Cour-
Ter says, from the pen of ga Frenchman, and a man
OF talents" We are certainly not less disposed to
appreciate Its importance, from the kind wishes
which it breathes for America. 1t seems, in some
measure to shake the opinion which our correspond
ent "Vlndicator' expresses of the policy of the
French government. Why, indeed, should the old
and kindly feelings ofour two countries be inter-
rup'ed' Why should not the King Of the French
preserve the generous sentiments which he has so
frequently INDUCED for the United States-the asy-
lum to which he retired from the storm which
threatened him in his native country--whose man
ners he has studied-whose language he has ac-
quired of whose earnest devotion to France he has
witnessed so many splendid examples' Can the
people Of France ever forget us--or, can we ever
forget them' Should we ever be Indifferent to the
great interests which should bind together two such
people'
The French writer is so kind as to wish union
of Mexico with the United States. He ventures to
predict its accomplishment. Suppose even that we
should like to country extend to California
A war with Mexico would in all probability, speedily
consummate that object. Butwe would rather accom-
plish it by peace than by war. We would rather
make an honorable and permanent peace with Mex
leo, than carry our conquerng into California
Why is Mexico so infatuated as TO provoke con-
test with the United Statess Destitute of troops and
money, (as this letter shows her to be,) what can
she anticipate from war; Is it not her true policy
to seek for peace-to hold out the olive branch to
us-instead Of INDUCING in impotent resistance and
idle gasconade'
From the New Orleans Courier
MEXICO.
We call the attention Of our readers to the follow
ing able and interesting article on the affairs and
condition Of Mexico. II is from the pen of one
who is well acquainted with the subect-a French
man, and a man of talents.
Private correspondence of the Courierl
Mexico, Sept. 9, 1s45
Two circumstances have occupied the people of
Mexico during the last few days--the demand of
the French minister for his passports and the mu-
tiny of division of the army Of the north under
the command of Paredes.
| will not dwell on the first of these events--not
because it is unmportant but because it not COM
pletely over, and because are not permitted to
form surmise on the conduct of the French cabi-
net. This important business was long ago known
in the United States. II commenced at the baths
Las Decias, and its course is yet continued in the
diplomatic circles After the first representation of
the French minister, Mr.. Cuevas, the Secretary of
Foreign Affairs, promised satisfaction in the most
exact terms. A short time afterwards, the officer
Oler who arrested the Baron de Cyprey, and lodged
him in the citadel, was brought before court mar
tial, who acquitted him.
Mons. de Cyprey then addressed new demands to
the Mexican government; but change had taken
place in the ministry, ind Mr.. Cuevas deposited in
the hands of Mr.. Pe1a Peia the correspondence
which had passed between him and the French
minister MIR. PeiYa Pei1a replied to the French
minister that he could receive further satisfaction
than the judgments of the courts might afford him.
Mr.. de Cyprey again demanded his passports; and
in this state the matter remained until the Goth Au-
gust, the day which the letters destined for the
English steamer left the city of Mexico. A few
hours before the departure of the express Mr. Pefa
Pefia called upon the English minister, Mr. Bank
head, and requested him to transmit to Mr.. Cyprey
the following propositions:
"Mr Pe1a Peffa, accompanied by the officer
Oer and the alcalde, will repair to the house of the
French minister and will there make an apology in
the presence of Messrs. Bankhead and Bermudes
de Castro, the latter is the Spanish minister for the
unfortunate occurrence at the baths of Las Deicias
To terminate this unhappy affair, Mr. de Cyprey
accepted the proposed arrangement. The express
was about to start--the apology could not be made
jill next day, and Mr.. de Cyprey announced to his
minister did the thing, in all probability, and
Mr.. Peha Peha wrote to the Mexican minister at
Paris that the dispute was finally settled
But, Judge Of Mr.. de Cyprey's disappointment,
when, after the departure of the express prop
ositions were addressed to him. essentially different
from those which had been offered him through the
English minister. The French minister refused to
hear them read by Mr.. Peia Peha; he declared
the diplomatic relations broken between France and
Mexico, and placed hiscountrymen under the pro-
lection of Mr.. Bermudes de Castro.
The foregoing is a brief account of the second
part of the affair of the baths of las Dicias. pre-
tend not to go to the depths of the matter. will
only say either Mr.. de Cyprey was right, and then
satisfaction is due to him. he is wrong, and in that
his demand for satisfaction ought to have been
refused. But nothing can be more pitfu or ridicu-
lous than to try to evade promise by subterfuge
like that employed by Mr.. Peia Pef1a, which is a
real diplomatic trick
Nevertheless, the final settlement of this differ
renee is not entirely despaired Of The men at the
head of affairs in this country are it is true, blind
in their pretensions and rash in their actions. At
all events, we may suppose that, in the present
awkward state Of their affairs, they will yield be-
fore threatened rupture.
now come to the mutny Of the division Of Pa
redes. But first we must throw glance upon the
Mexican army, and form an estimate Of its strength.
In your country, you profess the utmost contempt
for our brapes Of all arms but here the opinion Of
them is not quite so low. There are some sensible
men here, who put high value on the Mexican
army, and count upon the triumphs which il will
achieve. The Mexican ex-consul at New Orleans
(Mr De Arrangoz) expressed opinions of this
kind on his arrival at Vera Cruz.
Since SO much has been said about this army
since the newspapers and public opinion have COW
cred it with ridiculous praises, let us endeavor to
form correct opinion Of ii. l shall not seek to
raise the ghosts of the victims inundated by this
army at the Alamo, in contravcnton Of capitula-
ton; shall say nothing of the shameful defeat it
suffered at San Jacinto; will more freely forgive
the captuation Of San Juan de Ulloa; do not adj
vert to the ignorance Of art it displayed in the cam
paigns Of Yucatan.
But what has it done in the interior Has it
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