The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-29

Instant.
The Netc Orleans P,caynns, extra, Of the 2O.h,
published the annexed intelligence. 1t is interest
ing and important:
Mexico has no, declared war against the United
States; but the official paper, Ell Diario del Gobe,
no. OF the Sd inst, announces that Is in possession
OF certain movements on the part OF the government
of warke character, which it is constrained to
withhold from the public, as secrecy is the soul Of
military operations; but that journal adds, that II
trusts that the speedy and successful issue Of these
operations viii soon relieve the public curiosity in
regard to them.
The papers Of the capital and of Vera Cruz are
occupied almost exclusively with the subject OF
nexaiion. There are not wanting those who insist
thas there Is no alternative left TO Mexico TO pre-
serve untarnshed her honor, but war. The writers
take the distinction that though, from the necessity
OF the case, the acknowledgment of the indepen-
dence OF Texas might not be incompatible with
n honor, the annexation (agrsgacio') Of
that department to foreign country is a fagran
outrage. The logic OF this is not so obvious as II
might be. They 60 on to say that II is no longer
an open question that, however, they may have
been distracted by civil dissenslons. the present
government is bound by the pledges Of previous ad
mlnistrations; and that the protests against annex
alton, made many months since, should be follow
ca up TO avoid national humiliation in the eyes Of
me world, and the proceedings of the United States
congress, sanctioned by the Executive, be insisted
upon as a tacit declaration OF war. The Mexican
Congress has not yet screwed up its courage to as
sumo the responsibility Of this position.
= on Inc 81 instant, Senior Cuevas, the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, addressed to the Chambers long
and general memorial appertaining to his Depart
ment We have not seen it, but It is represented
as cautious and guarded exposition Of the topics
upon which it touches; but by the liberal papers it
although ne argues that annexation should inevi.
taby bring on war. He places strong apparent
confidence IN the Interference OF European powers,
which, although asserting to Texan independence,
ha fprfh cvo nlo of
United States territory. The more high. spirited
editors rebuke him for these sentiments and insis,
that no people can maintain an honorable, distinct
national existence when relying upon foreign pow
once TO- arms, trusting nothing to diplomacy.
(which is SO swayed by European, instead Of
American interests); and that, as her only hope Of
resisting the ultimate entire absorption of her terri
tory by the Anglo. Saxons, she should now take
her stand and fight, and if compelled to succomb,
at least do SO with honor.
large portion of the Secretary's voluminous
memorial is occupied with the presentation Of the
resting to, Mexicans than they could be to our
readers. Suggestions are made in regard to the
administration of different branches Of the public
se1 rye I, which are said 10 show much sagacity.
The Sigfo of the 4th inst, contains letter IRON
Mr. Shannon to the Mexican Minister of Foreign
Relations in reply to the official note Of Senior Cue
vas, announcing the termination OF official rela
toms between the two countries This note, and
the Ministers OF France, Spain, and England, we
laid before our readers In our Thursdays edition.
We will now give Mr.. Shannon's rerly-whicb
has undergone two TRANSACTIONS, first into Spanish
and now again into EngIsh-and also rejoinder
from Senior Cuevas: It appears to us that Mr.
Shannon is not pursuing dlgnfied course in press
ing correspondence upon the Mexican Govern
ment after the publication Of the documents, OF
which the following are the sequel
UNITED STATES LEGArIoS. March 3lst, ls45.
The undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary, &C.. OF the
United States has the honor of the receipt
Of his Excelencys Senior Cuevas Minister of Foreign
Relations &C., note Of the 2sth announcing that
the Congress of the United States hes sanctioned the
nexation OF Texas to its terrory that the Mexican Mi
MISTER at washington had terminated his official relations
and ogsns the said act Of the Congress and Go
vernment Of the United States and that diplomatic rela
tons between the two countries could not be continued
The liberal and honorable sentiments entertained by
the actual Government of Mexico had induced the
dersgned to hope that the differences which exist be
tween the two Governments could be arranged amicaby
upon terms just and honorable to both 1t would appear
however, from the note Of His Excellency Sener Cuev
that Mexico declines to adjust these differences in this
tries.
The undersigned can assure His Excellency Senior
Cuevas that his (r shannons) Government enteraina
the lveest desire to cultivate amcabe relations with
that OF Mexico and here he will improve this opportuni
to repeat hat which he has before communicated
the Government Of Mexico, to wit: that the United
States has not adopted the Of annexation any
spirit Of hostility towards Mexico, and that the u States
anxious to settle all questions which may grow
this measure including that Of boundaries In terms the
most Just and liberal.
Having offered tho olive branch Of peace and NANTES.
ted sincere desire to arrange these questions amicabiy
and upoa principles just and honorable to both Govern
to preserve the friendly relations between them
and now remains for Mexico 10 decide whether they
shall be whether the peace ofthe two
tries shall be broken by conflict equally injurious
both and which give satisfaction only to the enemies
of civil liberty and republican institutions.
made against his Government Of having violated The
treaty OF friendship with Mexico The right Of Texas
cede the whole part Of her territory the United
States and the right Of the United States to accept
cesson have already been amply vindcated repeatedly
The undersigned has received no official communication
nexaon Of Texas to the Union nevertheless he cannot
doubt from the tenor OF his personal correspondence
that the measure has been passed BY Congress and
from his Government with special instructions upon this
subject. and before taking any further steps, has resolved
The undersigned has the honor, &C.,
WILSON SHANNON, Minister, &C.
In reply to the above, the following letter was
sent two days after
The nndesigned Minister Of Foreign Relations has the
honor to communicate to his Excellency, Mr. Shannon,
Minister. &c: &C. in reply 70 the note of His Excel
leDcy Ss of that the of Mexico
cannot continue diplomatic relations with the United
States uPoa the presumption that such relations
cenceable with the law which the President Of the
United States has approved regard to the Of
the department Of Texas to the American Union that
this IL founded upon the necessity which
public which hes vi plated her obligations usurped
ton Of territory which belongs TO Mexico by right
which she will maintain At whatever cost that the rela
tons between the two countries cannot be
before complete reparacn Of that injury (ogrario
such as demanded BY coed faith, justice Mexico and
the honor of the United States, Is made.
Moreover the undersigned will take the liberty to say
70 his Exceency MI shannon that the United States
towards Mexico at the time Of giving such oencs and
when attacking the integrity of the Republic Of Mexico
this Government (Mexico very far from entertaining
the same views Of acqniescng in the which
bis Excelency Mr.. Shannon, has given, whatever may
be its sentiments towards his Excellency personally
The undersigned in making this announcement to his
Excellency MIR. shannon doing by the order OF the
President of Mexco-cutiing short new discussion
which the interruption Of the relations of the two
tries will not permit and because nothing can be added
to what this Department has already sad-has the
TO renew the assurances Of his very distinguished cons
deration. LUIS @. CUEVAS.
Santa Annals trial was slowly progressing His
health IS represented as being very Indifferent.
The British frlgate Eurydice arrived at Vera
Cruz on the morning of the 18th inst. from Gal
weston with dispatches, which were Immediately
forwarded to the capital
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