The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-18

America in a confidential interview with his excel
ency Manuel de la Peha y Pehs, minister for\ for
elgn relations and government Of the Mexican re-
public, which took place the evening Of the llth
instant had the honor 10 advise his excelIency that
he, the undersigned, had received a communication
from the Secretary Of State Of the United States and
having, in that interview made known To his ex-
eelleney the substance OF said communication, which
contained reiterauon nf the sentiments which, al
the time OF the pension of the diplomatic relations
between tho two countries, had been expressed 10
General AlmOnte, and which now renewed,
and offered to the consideration Of the Mexican
government
His exceIleney having heard, and considered with
due attention, the statement read from the commu-
nlcatlnn aforesaid and having stated that, as the
diplomatic relations between the two governments
had BEEN and were still suspended, the present IN
terVew could and should have other character
than that Of confidential meeting, which was as
scented TO- and only considered IN that light by the
undersigned. ..
His exeellency was then pleased TO request that
the undersigned might, in the same confidential
manner, communicate III writing what had thus been
made known verbally. In conformity 10 that re-
quest, the undersigned ha. now the honor to trans
erbe herewith that part Of the communication Of the
Secretary Of State Of the United States referred TO-
and ID IN the following words, viz: IN the time Of
The suspension Of the diplomatic relations beil0ssR the
tioo countries Gen. 9thOnte assured Of The desire
fell BY the President 10 adjust anieabL euery Of
complaint bti1sen The gopsTusTS, and 10 cultipdie the
indsst and most friendly relations bei,oes the sister re-
pubties lie still continues 10 be animated by the same
sentiments. lie desires that all existing differences
should be terminated Gmeabi by ntgoIiaiion and not
BY he noOrd
"ietuaisd by these kntin.snis The President has d.
Tsetsd me 10 Instruct you The absence Of any diplomatic
agent "a ustco, 10 ascertain from the herican goUern-
ment 0hsthsr they uOtid rtesire ENJOY from The Uni
ted Siaiss itrtStsd oit FIJI pososr TO adjust all The quss.
lions IN dispute bttcssn the too gOusrImsnis. Should
u. ansoT be IN The affirmative, such ENJOY roA BE-
Immediately despatched 10 .NsEieo."
The undersigned can assure his excellency that il
Is with the most heartfelt satisfaction he sees in the
preceding proposition on the part of the President
Of the United States Notwithstanding the prepare
uons for war both sides, that door is still efl
open for Cancellation, whereby all existing dfferen-
ces may be amlcaby and equitably adjusted and
The honor OF both nations preserved InvlOlate and
their friendly relations restored and fixed upon a
hrmer foundation than they unfortunately have
hitherto beeni and the undersigned has 10
believe that they will not be blinded TO their nutua
interest, suffer themselves TO become the victims
Of the Vaccinations Of their mutual enemies.
II the President Of the United States had been
disposed to stand upon mere question Of etiquette
he would have waited until the Mexican govern
ment which had suspended the diplomatic relations
between the two countries, should have asked that
they might be restored; but his desire is strong
10 terminate the present unfortunate state Of
atIons with this republic that he has consented
to waive all ceremony, and take the initiative.
In view Of what is herenbefore set forth, the un.
dersgned is fully persuaded that the Mexican gov.
eminent will not msconstrue the benevolent senti.
ments Of the President Of the United States nor
mistake his m o'ives.
His excellency will be pleased to return an an.
swer with as little delay as possible; and in the
meantime, the undersigned avails himself Of the oc-
cason to renew to his excellcncy Manuel dc la Peha
Pefa, minister Of foreign relations and govern.
ment Of the Mexican republic, the assurances of his
distinguished consideration and personal regard.
JOHN BLACK.