The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1845-12-26

diplomatic interference Of European mon-
arches. Even France--the country which
had been an ancient ally-the country
which has q common interest with US IN
maintaining the freedom Of the seas-the
country which, by the cession Of Louisiana,
first opened to us access to the Gulf OF Mex /
ico-the country with which we have seen
every year drawing more and more closely !
the bonds of successful commerce; most
Unexpectedly, and to our unfeigned regret,
took part in an effort to prevent annexation,
and 70 impose on Texas, Is i condition OF
the recognition Of her independence by
Mexico, that she would never join herself
to the United States. We may rejoice that
the tranquil and peryading influence Of the
American principle Of selfgoverInent was
sufficient todeieat the purposes Of British
and French interteTece, and that the almost
unaaimous voice Of the people Of Texas
has gives to that interference a peaceful
and effective rebuke. From this example,
European governments may learn how
vain diplomatic arts an antiques must ever
prove upon this continent against that sys-
tern Of ssifgQvernment which seems natter
a 70 our sol. and which viii ever resist
foreign iateriereaee~
Towards Texas, do not doubt that lib
eral and generous spirit will actuate Con-
gress in all that concerns her interests and
prosperity, and that she will never have
cause to regret that She has united her
lone star" to our glorious consultation.
Iregret to inform you that cur relations
with Mexico, since your last session, have
not been Of the amicable character which
it is our desire to cultivate with all nations.
On the 9th day Of March last, the Mexican
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary to the United States made form.
al protest, in the name of his government
against the joint resolution passed by Con-
gress, "for the annexation of Texas to the
u. States, which hechose to regard as
violation Of Mexico, and, in consequence Of
it he demanded his passports. He was In
formed that the government Of the United
ates did not consider this joint resolution
as ayiolation Of the rights Of Mexico, Or
that it afforded any Just cause Of offence g
his government that the republic Of Texas
was an independent power, owing no ale-
glance to Mexico, and constituting no part
of her territory or rightfll sovereignty and
jurisdiction. He was also assured that It
was the sincere desire Of this government
10 maintain with that Of Mexico relations
Of peace and good understanding. That.
functionary, however, notwithstanding these
representations and assurances, abrubtly
terminated his mission, and shortly after
wards left the country. Our envoy extra
ordinary and minister Plenipotentiary to
Mexico was refused all official intercourse
with that government, and after remaining
several months, by the permission Of his
own government, he returned to the United
States. Thus, BY the acts Of Mexico, all
diplomatic intercourse between the two
countries was suspended.
Since that time Mexico has, until recent
ly, occupied an attitude Of hostility towards
the United States-has been marshalling
and organizing armies, issuing proclama-
tons, and avowing the intention to make
war on the United States, either by an open
declaration, or by invading Texas. Both
the Congress and convention Of the people
Of Texas invited this government to send
an army into that territory TO protect and
defend them against the menacted attack.
The moment the terms Of Annexation, OF
fered by the United States, were accepted
by Texas, the latter became so far a part
of our own country as to make It our duty
to afford such protection and defence.
therefore deefhed it proper as precau-
tionary measure, to order strong squadron
to the coast Of Mexico, and h concentrate
an efficient military force on the western
srontieE % Texas. Our army was ordered
TO % tion in the country between thu
H. ,es Az the Del Norte and 20 rope
ar nvasio. of the Texan territory which
m & be attef pted BY The Mexican forces
Odtlsquadron Ia the Gulf was ordered t
co-trpefate with the army. But though
our army and navy were placed IN posi-
lion to defend our own and the rights q
Texas, theg were ordered to commit no &C
q hostility against Mexico, unless she de
ciared 1ar, 81 was herself The aggresso
81 striking The iFsl blow The result ha
been that efexico has made 70 aggressive
movement, and our military and naval com
nanders have executed their orders wit
such direction, That tie peace of lhe tw
Republics has not been disturbed.
iexas haa declared heF independents.
and maintained 4 sy her arms tor more tha
nine years. She has had an organize
government ia aucce ration durin
thatperiod. Her separale ienee as q
independent State had been reca aized p
the United States and the principal power
q Europe Treaties of commerce 81
navigation had been concluded with her
different nations, and Il had become man
fest % the whole world that any further q
tempt on the part o. Mexico 20 conquer i,
Of overthrow her government would BE
vain Even Mexico herself had been sa
isfed Of this fact; and whilst The qpestc
of annexation was pending before the PEI
PIE nf Texas doring tie past summer q
government q Mexico. 81 q formal 3,
agreed 70 recognize ihe Independence
Texas cn condition int SIZE would lot 8