Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-06-07
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.

the news in regard 10 our position with Mexico
and England. The great importance Of the 4uos-
tons now at issue between our Government aud
tho countries above named have reached a most
exciting stage. The Mexicans have at last
agreed to acknowledge the Independence OF lex
intentions of annexation to this country; which
plainly shows that there other powers at work
than Mexico; for if Texas should, even by nc
cepting the present propositions Of Mexico, be-
come independent, she would at all times be
dangerous ncighbor 10 that power, for she cannot
fail to reaate for the many gross injuries which
she has received from that despolic and ialshless
people. While on the other hand the great acqu'.
silon TO this country could not but create u feel.
ing of jealousy upon tho part of the European
power. 1t is through the juggling Of the En-
gIish Government that the Mexican has made this
show of resistance, which should. and will be met
by our government with firm and decisive meas
ures. The Crescent City of the 2Olh ult.. con-
,ains the following items of news:
LA Eh L hOM MEAlCO.
BY the arrival yesterday of the brig Tit, Cap
tain Brown. s days fom Havana, we are put in
possession of the following Mexican news:
The BRUSH frigate Thames arrived at Havana
on the 9th. bringing dates from Vera Cruz to the
Goth April and from the city Of Mexico 20 the
Goth.
1t is repred that the Texan Government address
ed that Of Mexico on the subject of the acknowl.
edgment of the independence of the former power
and that the propositions had been fuyorablv
received by Mexico.
On the 2lsi of April these proposals were de.
bated by the Chamber of Deputies and had ex.
cited good deal of warm discussion. The journals
are invariably hostile 10 any negotiation not based
upon the reunion of Texas with Mexico.
A communication was addressed 10 the Chamber
of Deputies by the Mexican IKE cutIve on The
Of President jones. This paper sets out
with stating tia, there is no other course TO be
adopted by the Mexican Government but TO maintain
the republic in u position becoming her power
and o igrty. 1t states also, "that circumstances
have arisen which render it proper 10 enter into
negotiations which may prevent the annexation OF
Texas with the United States. The government,
always faithful TO its duties and anxious TO submit
its actions TO free discussion; convinced also that
these national questions ought to be treated with
pure patriotism and conscience that spurns all
preiudces, is of opinion that in the Presen, situation
of affairs, he cannot decline the offer Of negotla.
ton, without violating his obligation 10 avoid the
deciding on SO delicate point without submitting
it to Congress. Ifhe could make an arrangement
that whould satisfy the national honor, he would
with pleasure submit it 10 Congress- and if that
ok;,,, .onII moi ha ottainpd the Snme rXecutiVe.
anxious for peace would be the first to decide upon
war, hch would be the more Just as all our
exertions had been used 10 avoid it,"
"To refuse to hear proposals which may lead TO
a satisfactory conclusion, advantageous to Mexico,
would be- the part of fanclful patriotism. But
when we are compelled 10 foresee and consider
The evils of frigh,fuI and ruinous war; let US try
10 avoid such mistortunes, and not brave them
except in a crisis which involves our honor.'
The Diara de la Marina says that the amnesty
blI! with amendments would be approved on the
10Th inst, granting eight days TO Generals Santa
Anna and Canaizo to quit the soil of the Republic
10 undergo an exile of ten years.
An American frigate, sloop.Of-war and two
brigs wero anchored in the roads of Vera Cruz.
General Almonte is arrived in Mexico.
There are two propositions before the Mexican
congress, cOnlalnlnE, HTSl, tnht ''tne Jaw Vi lle
A mercan Congress impairs in no respect the
sovereignty over Texas that the law violates the
reales between the two countries. and particularly
their common boundaries, and Mexico ought to
repeI the threatened usurpatlon by force of arms.
The second part of the bill calls all MoAicans TO
arms, and authorizes the Executive to arm The
" hole of the permanent and local militia. with
power 10 draw upon all extraordinary resources
" hich may be thought necessary"
The earthquakes of the 7th ut., have caused
great ravages Mt Mexico. Several buildings were
pverthrown and many robberies took place.
A letter from Guiana ato says that the village
of Rio Banco no longer exists. Nearly half It's
population was swallowed up in an immense gulf
caused by an earthquake. There was another
at Mexico on the 10Th, and by order of the Go
vernment, religious ceremonies were being per.
formed and prayers offered up for protection from
the Supreme Power.
Our readers will naturally ask, will Texas ex.
cep, of the proposed renunciation Of Mexican
claims, and reject the present mutual agreement
of annexation. We would say no. The people
of Texas are aware Of the many advantages that
would naturally result to them from union with
this country, and will surely profit BY this oPpor-
tunity of becoming again citizens Of their moth