Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
TEX AS AND MEXICO.

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TEXAS AND MEXICO.
The interest of the scene is now transferred
from our own theatre 10 Texas and 10 Mexico
We have taken our course-and now IL is for
them 10 take theirs. We have adopted The reso-
lu,ions ior annexalion-and il remains Tor Texas
and for Mexico 10 say, in what spirit they will re-
ceive them. We have LAID before our readers for
The two las, mornings some interesting intelli-
genee from these two countries. Additional ac
counts continue 10 pour in upon us through the
New Orleans prints, which, though they state Sc
veral facts Of much importance, do moi, however,
decide the fate OF the question al either point
We submit 4 variety OF these details from The
Courier" and the "Jeffersonian Republican" in
the following extracts-but in addition 10 these,
we find other articles in the Picayune and The
Tropic, which are of some interest There seems
10 be no mistake about il, (aslhe Picayune saes,)
'that the English Government was carrying on
an extensive intrigue in the Young Republic,
with The view 10 sap American influence in that
country Ii would appear from our adrices,
which are OF the most authentic character, that
the Texas Government has been listening TO The
fattery Of foreign ministers, and that Cart. FL
lion and Mr.. Saligny, between them, have pour
ed the leprous dislilmenl into the porches' OF Pre-
siden, Jones ear by the quart How long The peo-
pie OF Texas will suffer this triangular game 10
90 on remains to be seen. We much mistake The
spirit Of the Republic if the Executive Capt. Ell
liott and Mr.. Salieny together can smother the
will Of The nation"
A correspondent (ofthe Picayune) from Hous-
ton, on the Sh writes, that, Until we reach Wash
ngton, il will be impossible 10 ascertain with
certainty when President Jones intends calling
Congress together, although it is thought here,
from recent indications that The first of June will
be fixed upon. can give you nothing but the
common talk Of the Town, hu; that would lead one
10 suppose that the President sees plainly enough
that majority OF The habants-somes say three
ourths-are decidedly in favor OF annexation,
and a, once and that he will not deem il prudent
much longer TO oppose The popular will, so far as
regards The convening OF Congress. The U. ).
flag is now flying in front OF the Houston House,
where We are stopping, and lam informed il has
been raised in many OF the towns throughout the
country. This may he looked upon as an indi-
cation ofihe popular feeling" That
the President (Jones) can possibly put off the
call Of Congress longer than the lst Of June, even
should he feel so disposed do no, think probable;
Tor the mutterings OF the majority are heard in
every quarter, and revolution is openly talked
OF, il no other resource OILERS
and the Hon. Ashbel Smith, Secretary of State,
came passengers in the New York. Our private
information leads us 10 infer that these gentlemen
have come to the United States upon business
connected with annexation We have been in
formed that such was the eagerness OF The French
Charge TO reach The CITY, that when the New
York stopped few miles below to take in wood,
he procured horse, SET out Immediately, and
arrived in town on Saturday night. We have
been told that Mr.. Salignv asserted, in terms
rather more peremptory than are usually en-
ployed by diplomatic agents, thai annexation will
not (shall not) take Tln,r.
"The plan OF operations Al present adopted
seems TO be, 10 creale an impression throughout
Texas, that the United -iaiss Congress will not
sanction The admission oi Texas upon The Ieso-
lutions adopted. The close vote in the Senate is
cited 10 prove this, and hints are thrown out that
Mr. Bagby and Senator Johnson will oppose the
admission Of the resolutions, as they disputed
their conslitu,ional,y, and were only induced 10
support them upon The condition Of Mr.. Benon's
proposition being attached 10 them. This silly
speculation will scarcely humbug single man
who does not desire 10 be fooled. II may sntlice
10 excuse Executive tenderness until the people
rise in mass and infuse activity into The admin
islralion.
at will be seen that the President and Cabi-
net left The capital shortly after Capt. Elliott and
MIR Saligny 60, through with their business
This step was taken, j, is shrewdly suspected, 10
escape an interview with Mr.. DoneIson U. S
Charge Mr. Smiths mission hilher, 100, is
thought TO be mere ruse, 70 give The Govern
menl excuse for delay.
"We have two private letters before Us, 4 day
later than those published above, and which were
written al The latest hour 10 be in readiness for
The steamer, from which we learn that President
Jones had returned TO Washington, and that the
U. s. Minister Maj. DCnelson, had been treated
SO carolierlu 6u hnl and his Cabinet that hr srokc
Of withdrawing from tie scat NJ Gorsfnmcnt 10
Gqiresion Thi. intelligence is from sources 50
direct as 10 leave no room TO doubt its accuracy.
From all that we learn, we are conslra ned to be-
lieve, that ifa rupture with Maj. Donelson would
assist in procrasnaiDg action with the acqnies
cence Of the people, President Jones would ediiy
the nations with another exequatur proclamation.
IL is very evident that the Interests OF the people OF
Texas have become minor consideration 10 the
interests of some Of her officials, and our suspi-
cions mislead US, il the enquiry for The present is
not What will certa in individuals gain by accept
ing or rejecting annexaton2-the great concerns
of the State being lefl out Of consideration in de-
Gliding a personal issue of SO momenlouS char
acter.
1T seems 10 I've agreed that procamaions have
been issued 10 fill vacancies in Congress, so TO
amuse The citizens with few elections. None
has been issued converting Congress-nor will
there be, we appreherd, until there is a general
rising Of the country"
The accounts from Mexico, by way of Haya-
ma, received at New Orleans, state, that on The
reception of our annexation resolutions in The
City of Mexico, "a very stormy session was
held in the House Of Deputies, during which pro-
positions Of hostile character were submitted
and canvassed, without, however, any decisive
vote being taken thereon. The policy Of issuing
letters Of marque was brought mp in this debate.
Ell Sislio (of Mexico) Of the 29lh ul contains a
letter from the Minister OF Foreign Affairs (Cue-
vas) 10 Mr.. Shannon U s. Minister al Mexi.
possession OF the knowledge of The passage of
The annexation resolutions, and that diplomatic
relations between The two countries were suspend
ed on that account The same day, note was
addressed, BY the Mexican Cabinet. 10 the Minis