Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-12-10

lHf sea lilo country NHtcs, " lIe ceSsluA
f LOUIS 1ul. ffs! opened 70 Us access TO the
C. Ill Oi Mex .cu---tlc country y iih WHICH ~c
have been every year drawing more and
more closely the bonds at successful CON-
tncice-most unexpectedly. and 10 cur IN
:eiGned regret. took part ~ an effort 10 pre-
vent annexation. and 10 impose on Texas, as
condition OF The recognition oi her IA .epen-
'dencc By Mexico. TIA, she oulI never JON
herself 10 the United States. Ne may rejoice
,ha: the tranquil and pervadng Influence OF
the American principle Of selt-goveinnenl
vas sutllcient 10 defeat the purposes Of British
and French Interference, and tina, the almost
unanimous voice Of the people OF Texas has
given 10 that interference peaceful and ef-
fec,ige rebahe. From this example Europe
government IS may learn how VAN diplomatic
arts and intii1ues must ever prove upon this
continent, against that system Of selt-govern
ment which seems natural TO our soil, and
v hich Vii ever resist foreign Interference.
Towards Texas, do not doubt that q lib
era and generous spirit vii! actuate Congress
in all that concerns her interests AMI pros
perity, and that she vii Eever have cause 10
regret that she has united her lone star 10
our glorious constellation.
regret II inform YOU ,ha, our relai
with Mexiro. since yo4r last session. have
moi been Of the amiable character I" hich i: IS
cur desire to cultivate with all foreign ma
tons. Ga the sixth day Of March last, the
Mexican envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipo !entiary 10 the [ nted States made n
formal protest, In the name OF his government
against the joint resolution passed By Con-
gress, 'for the annexation of Texas 10 the
United States" which he choose 10 regard q 5
a violation Of the rights Of Mexico, and, in
consequence Of il, lie demanIed his passports
lie was informed tia, the government f the
NIT n t.ri II inn
luton as violation Of any Of the rig,.ts ol
Mexico, CT that i. afforded any just cause OF
offence 10 bis government; that the Republic
CT Texas was an dependent Power, OF: ing
ale glance 10 Mexico. and constituting no
part Of her territory or TIghttui sovereignty
and jurisdiction. He was also assured that
it was the sincere desire Of this government
to maintain with that Of Mexico relations a
peace md good understanding. That h:nc-
tionary, however, no.w I:hstanfiug these rep
reservations and assurances, abruptly ternls-
na,ed his mission, and shortly afterwards left
the country. Oar Enroy Extraordinary aud
Minister enipotentiary 10 Mexico WIS re
fused all ell n! intercourse with that govern.
meat, and alter fcmain!u5 several months, by
the PERMISSION OF tbs own government, he
returned 10 the United States. Thus, By Tie
acts OF Mexico, all dipomailc intercourse
between the two countries was suspended.
Since that time Mexico has, unt!! recently,
occupied an attitude OF hostility towards The
United Sla,es-has been marSaing and
organizing armies, issuing pcoclama:ions, ard
avowing the intention To make the
United State, either by open declaration
or by invading Texas. Both he Congress
and Convention Of the people Of Texas invi-
ted this government: 10 send an army Inio that
territory 10 protect and defend them against
the menaced attack. The moment the terms
o! annexation. offered BY the United States.
were accepted By Texas. the latter became
so far pa!t OF our own country. as to make
it our duty to afford such protection and de-
fence. | therefore deemed II proper. as Il
measure, 10 order stfoaG
squadron to the coast CT Mexico, and to con
centrate IN efficient military force on tic
western frontier Of Texas. Oar army was
ordered to take position in the country be
tween the Neuces and Del Norte, and 10 re
pei any Invasion Of Mexican forces. Our
squadron in the gulf was ordered to co.ope- i,
rate with The army. Bat though our army
and navy were placed III position To defend +.
our own, and The rights of Texas they were
ordered 10 commit no act Of hostility against /
Mexico, unless she decitrei war, or was her /
self the aggressor by striking the first blow.
The result has been that AcxIcU mas made no /
aggressive movement, and our military and
aaval commanders have executed their orders
with such discretion, that the peace Of the
Wo republics has not bcea diStu, bed.
Texas had declared her independence. and
maintained II by her arms for more than nne
years. She has had an organized government
n successful operation during that period =
Her separate existence Independent,
State, had been recognized BY the United
States and the principal Powers OF Europe
Treaties OF commerce and navigation had
been concluded with hen by different nations,
md it had become manifest 10 the whole
" Grid that any further attempt on the part OF
Mexico 10 corQuer her, or overthrow her
government would DE vain. Even Mexico
lerseit has become satisfied of this fact; and
" hist the question Of annex was pending
before The people OF Texas. during the pas,