The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-06
Our Relations with Mexico.

dhiiost an uafkntss upon tic IcldUOnS
OF that country with the United States 1t does not
possible 10 make out the exact position of af
fairs between the two Republics, or what steps will
be taken, either by Mexico towards the United
States, or by the United States towards Mexico.
This perpexliy appears to pervade not only the
newspaper press, but also the government at Wash
ington, 10 an equal extent II we to Judge of the
sentiments of he government by the limitations of
It's organ, the Union, al Washington, there seems
little doubt but that the confusion and want of
information prevails in the executive department in
relation to the situation and sentiments of Mexico.
as prevails IN all other quarters In the midst of this
darkness, perplexty and confusion, those who have
deep interest IN commercial affairs, are anxious,
by every method in their power, to unravel the mys
terry OF Mexican politics. and TO ascertain the re al
attitude OF both countries towards each other. It is
interesting to the merchant as well as to the polt
clan, to have some data by which he may form some
correct opinion.
In this state of things, we have endeayored 10 OBJ
tam the most accurate information in our power in
order TO throw light upon these things; and for this
purpose we lay before our readers the following pa
per on the subject 1t has been communicated to us
by an individual who was intimately associated with
General Almonte in this country, and is well &C.
upon these affairs =
ULTIMATUM OF MEXICO
Mexico can enter into no new treaty OF boundary
with the United States The treaties OF boundary
and amity, antecedent 10 the revolt in Texas are
still in force; though In effect repudiafed nv the
United States. II the treaties already i'm existence
are, and have been, no protection to Mexico, of
what use Will II be to her TO enter into any other
treaty! The merchant will not trust a merchant
without guaranty, after his bond is once broken
neither can nation. Ii the United States through
friendly power or powers, shall offer regret and
reparaon for injury done, and that regret and re-
paranon prove satisfactory and be accepted by
Mexlco-Me1lco will, in that case, enter upon the
subject OF anew boundary, TO be guaranteed to her
by Spain, France and England. A new treaty of
boundary, without such guaranty, Mexico can in
no case, (excoriated as she is by the cltlze
and governmental perfidy of the United States)
enter into or put faith In.
Mexico cannot view annexation the simple
act OF two independent nations Annexation, in
the eye OF Mexico, commenced when Gen. Jack
sons Trend, Sam. Houston, went to Texas to
" raise flag and revolt therein" after the former
found his earnest oilers to purchase Texas would
not be acquiesced in by the government of Mexico
Annexation, IN the view of Mexico, progressed when
the u States government, by mastery inactivity"
permitted It's cltlzens to make war upon neghbor
with whom, tor Itself and citizens" the Cover n-
ment OF the United States had entered into a treaty
OF perpetual amlty." Mexico has claims, there.
tore, on the United States, tor her public lands.n
Texas, and Tor the expenses OF the war in her vain
attempt, thus far TO establish the national authority
lost therein, solely by the aforesaid mastery mac
tivity' OF the United States in respect to curblng
lis own citizens.
Mexico denies that Texas was estranged from her
rule by Mexicans The government and citizens of
the United States are solely responsible for all the
evil brought upon Mexico by the Texas revolt
Under these circumstances, to send messenger
INTO Mexico to make offers Tor still larger terri
tory than even Texas, cannot but be viewed by her
other than additional insult her nationality;
especially as the presses OF the United States are
advocating the like emigration" to that larger
territory California;, wherewth to re-enact the
Texas wrong Whether Mexico accede not TO
the offers OF purchase by the United States, then
the territory IN question, must, by United States
accounts, be lost 10 Mexico. The independence OF
Mexico thus JeopardiZed by a stronger republic,
she has no alternative but TO throw herself
under the protection OF powers stronger than the
United States-unless as we have above shown,
the United States proffer ample reparation, and
new treaty OF boundary, guaranteed by Spain,
France and England. settle all differences between
The two governments
The first aggressive movement of the u s. fleet
In the Gulf, the u s. army at Corpus Christi,
VIII be the signal tor Mexico TO throw herself on the
protection OF Spain, France and England The
ves OF these powers, concentrated at Havana, will
then sail TO Vera Cruz, and there intimate the fact
TO the commander of the United States squadron.
Ii the latter, In defiance OF this lntlmaon proceeds
to demonstration against Mexico, the combined
heet Will proceed to capture it, In much the same
way as the Turkish fleet was captured at Navanno
The views and purposes laid down in this state
ment, correspond precisely with those entertained
by Gen. Almonte, at the time he was Mexican Mi
MISTER IN this counfry and it is not to be supposed
that ne has changed his sentiments within the last
three or four years. Almonte is man of great sa-
gacty, much talent, and powerful intellect As
statesman, at least, this is his position; as military
man, he does not stand SO high But having been, in
the late movement of Paroles, called to fill the most
influential seat in the cabinet of the latter is proof
that his views, (and they those contained in the
preceding documenD correspond with the views If
the new Chief, and will be the principles and basis
of the policy of the new government.
We have heard of various rumors which pretend
10 describe intrgues the part of European govern
ments, having for their object TO re-colonize Mexico
and reduce il to a monarchy, in some shape or form
These rumors, without doubt, are sheer exaggera-
ton, and rest upon no other foundation than the
circumstance of some OF the Mexican leaders
having expressed desire for the Intervention OF
European powers, prevent the further dismember-
mentot the Mexican republic. II is only few days
ago that confidential agent from Santa Anna pass
ed through this city, having arrived here from Cuba,
on his way TO Washington. We have the best rea-
sons tor knowing that this agent represented the
opinions OF Santa Anna in quite different light TO
that which has been ascrbed to him IN the newspa-
per press generally. According to his representa-
tons, Santa Anna is favorable to the Independence
Of Mexico, and entertains the same views as those
we have attributed TO Almonte He is opposed 10
The system or project of re-colonzauon by any Eu.
ropean power; and before he would consent to such
thing, would prefer incorporation with the United
States, and thus become part OF this great republic.
These views were, at the time, communicated as
his real opinions II is also believed that Santa
Anna will be allowed to return to Mexico; In no
other capacity, however, than that Of private indi-
vdual; and that he will return to Vera Cruz to pass
me rest OF his days quietly at his hacienda, near
that CITY. The party now in power, we have every
reason 10 believe, is determined TO maintain It's ex.