Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-02
TEXAS AND MEXICO
By the President Of the Republic of Tcras,
A PROCLAMATION.

STATE OF tneir 01atTS with reSpect 10 McAi-
CO, to the end that they may direct and
dispose them as they shall judge best for
the honor and permanent interests OF the
Republic.
During the course Of the last winter, II
reached the knowledge of the Executive
from various sources of information, un.
official. indeed, but still worthy of atten-
zion and credit, that the late and present
Goyernment of Mexico were disposed to
peaceful settlement of the difficulties with
Texas by the acknowledgment OF our in.
dependence, upon the understanding that
Texas would maintain her separate exist
ence. No action, however, could be talk
en- upon the subject, because nothing au-
ihentic was known antil the month of
March last, when the representatives of
France and Great Britain near this 90.
vernment, Jointly and formally renewed
the offer of the good Offices of those pow
ers with Mexico, for the early and peace
full settlement of this struggle, upon the
basis of the acknowledgment of our indie
pendence by that Republic.
1t would have been the imperative duty
of the Executive at once 10 reject these
offers, if they had been accompanied by
conditions of any kind whatever. But,
with attentive watchfulness in that respect,
and great disinclination to entangling al
liances of any description, or with my
power, he must declare, in spirit of JUS
tice, that no terms or conditions have ever
been proposed by the two governments in
question, or either of them, as the consi-
deration Of their friendly interposition.
4 Malurely considering the situation of
affairs at that time, the Executive felt that
it was incumbent upon him not to reject
this opportunity of securing to the people
of this country, untrammeled by condi-
tions, peaceful, honorable and advanta-
geous settlement of their difficulties with
Mexico, if they should see fit to adopt
that mode of adjustment.
Thus influenced, he accepted the good
Offices of the two powers, which, with
those Of the United States, had been pre-
viously invoked by Texas, and placed in
the hands of their representatives state
ment Gr~conditions preliminary TO treaty
Of peace, which lie declared he should
be ready to submit TO the people Of this
country for their decision and action as
soon as they were adopted by the Go
vernment Of Mexico. But he emphatical-
Iy reminded those high functionares, for
the special notice of their governments,
that he was no more than the agen. OF
the people; that he could neither direct,
control, nor influence their decision; and
that his bounden duty was to carry out
their determination, constitutionally as
certained and expressed, be it what it
might. Our representatives at the courts
of France and Great Britain, in addition
10 the task Of strengthening the friendly
dispositions of those governments, was
also especially instructed TO press upon
their attention, that, if the people of Tex
as should now determine to put an end
to the separate existence of the country,
the Executive, so far as depended upon
his official station, must and would give
immediate and full effect TO their will.
The circumstances which preceded and
led to an understanding with Mexico, have
thus been stated and the people, speak
ing through their chosen organs, will now
determine as they shall Judge right. But
in the meantime, until their pleasure can
be lawfully and constitutionally ascertain.
ed, it is the duty of the Executive ID Sc
cure to the nation the exercise of choice
between the alternatives of choice be.
tween peace with the world and Indepen
dence of annexation and its contingencies
and he has, therefore TO issue the follow
ing proclamation
WHEREAS, authentic proof has recently
been laid before me, to the effect tina
the Congress OF Mexico has authorized
the Government 10 open negotiations
and conclude treaty with Texas, sub
iect to the examination and appreciation
of that body; and further that the go
vernment OF Mexico has accepted tn
conditions prescribed on the part of Tex
as as preliminary to final and definite
treaty Of peace:
Therefore, l, ANsoN JONES, Presiden
of the Republic of Texas, and Command
er-in-Chief of the Army and Navy an
Militia thereof, do hereby make know
these circumstances to the citizens of thl
Republic, till the same can be fully com
municated to The Honorable Congress an,
Convention of the people for their Lawful
action at the period of their assembling
on the 18th June, and 18th of July mex
aud pending the said action, by virtue 9
the authority in me vested, do, hereby
declare and proclaim cessation Of hos
tilities, by land and by sea, against tn
Republic Of Mexico, or against the cit
zens and trade thereof.
In testimony whereof, have caused til
great seal of the Republic to be here
unto nHunI nnrn ~ YMnoh;nrfnu