Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-05-09
MexicO---Texas.

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| We last week gave account Of the manner in
which our claim to Oregon is treated in the British
Parliament, and pointed the distant war-coud float
ing in "the blue" Our relations with Mexico growing
out of the annexation of Texas are Of more immediate
interest from the fact that they may sooner involve ou
country in the drest of all caamtes tcar Hopes hav,
been entertained in quarters that the new Mex
can government would be more favorable TO the re-
union the Shareholders call it, of Texas and the
United States, than that of Santa Anna But these
| hopes have not been realized.
On the reception of the news Of the passage of the
bill for the annexation of Texas at Mexico Luis G. Gu
evas, Minister OF Foreign relations addressed note tC
Mr. Shannon, American Minister, under date of Marcel
28th giving notice to the latter that in consequence
thereof diplomatic relations between the two coun
tries cannot be continued" He advers "to the grave
offence offered Mexico by the United States usurpine
portion of Mexican territory, and violating the terms
of treaties of friendship" and denounces annexation a,
can act offensive to Mexico it is derogatory to the
honor OF the United States"
On the 3lst Mr. Shannon replies in note which i.
characterized by great feebeness and want of dignity
He assures the Mexican government that annexation
has not been adopted in spirit of hostility to Mexico
and that his Mr. Shannons government entertained the
liveiest desire to cultivate amicable relations with
Mexico, and were willing settle all questions arising
out of annexation including those of boundaries in
most just and liberal manner. He says the right Of
Texas to cede the whole or part of her TERRITORY and
the right othe United States to accept it, have aread,
been amply indicated. Having, he SAYS offered the
olive branch peace remains with Mexico to decide
whether the peace of the countries shall be broken
He closes by saying that he is expecting despatcbe,
from his government, and shall take no further stems
till their arrival intimating desire keep open the
| diplomatic intercourse until that time
The Mexican minister, in note dated April ID. re-
plies
"That the government of Mexico cannot
continue diplomatic relations with the Uni.
ted States upon the presumption that such
relations are reconcileable with the law
which the President of the United States
has approved in regard TO the Annexation oil
the Department of Texas to the American
Union; that this determination is founded
upon the necessity which Mexico is under
OF maintaining no friendship with Repub-
lie which has violated her obligations, usurp-
cd portion of territory which belongs 10
Mexico by right which she will maintain
at whatever cost that the relations between
the two countries cannot be re-established
before complete reparation of that injury
agrario, such as is demanded by good faith
justice to Mexico, and the honor of the Uni
ted States, is made"
He farther intmates, pretty plainly that the Mexican
government cannot be deceived by any assurances Of
friendly sentiments" the part of the United States
and cuts short discussion which he relations of the
| two countries will not permit"
Inc same Minister, Cuevas, has also issued circu.
lar to the Ministers of France England and Spain pro
testing in the of his government against an ac,
"wounding to the last degree the rights and honor Of
Mexico, and destructive of the universal prneipes nj
justice and good faith "utterly unworthy the
honor of the United States" and which will excite
'Profound" feeling among friendly nations. He saws
farther
"In aiding Texas to sever herself from
the Republic, the United States were want.
ing IN good faith; but in aiding TO incorpo-
rate Texas with the American ConCedera.
ton, and declaring that this has been her
policy for twenty years, she has pursued a
course which has no parallel in the history
of civilized nations.
The Mexican Republic will employ in Cd.
position to this measure, her power and her
resources, and trusting in the Justice of her
cause, does not fear to give assurance, tina,
whatever may be the result she will pre.
serve the honor which at any cost she onph,
to defend"
90 lar 1t does not appear what particular measures
the government of Mexico intends to pursue but in
memorial addressed by Cuevas to the Chamber of Den
ul'es' negotiation cih Ieras is proposed to preven
me consummdtion Of Annesation In the same Memo.
rial he points out the difficulties of war with Texas
and the mPOssibiliy of keeping her united with Mex
leo.
The population of Texas, he argues, is
entirely foreign; they have no sympathy
with the Mexicans, and their political, So
clal and religious principles are entirely OPP
poslte those of Mexico. To attempt to an.
initiate such people, or induce them to
abandon their territory, would be little less
than absurd. To believe that Texas couId
continue united to Mexico, would be an in.
excusable error. No power within the scope
of Mexico could accomplish such labor.
He does not in the memorial distinctly point on, The
terms to be offered to Texas but doubtless tho nln !;
to offer her independence upon condition she rejects
and renounces annexation to the United States I, "a
mains to be seen how the Mexican Congress- will 70.
ceiye this proposition. 1t will doubtless receva ,h
hearty sympathy of the English minister, who will ex