The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-20

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10 reside near IT, ...
And here might the undersigned terminate his
note, II reasons of great weight did not convince
HIM OF the necessity Of making some reflections in
this place; not through fear Of the CONSEQUENCES
which may reault from this decisive resolse bui
through the respect which he owes To aud TO
justice. ..,
IL is true that this wsrlike dsplay with which the
American Union presents hensof--by sea, with her
squadrons on both coasts; by land, with her inya.
ding forces advancing by the northern frontiers; al
the same time that by her minister penipotentiary
propositions are made for conciliauon and accommo-
dation--woud be sufficiently powerful reason for
not listening to them, SO long o. all threatening shs
not be Withdraw, even 70 the slightest appearance
Of hostility Bot even this u waived BY Tie govern
merit Of the republic, m order that II may In oil
rankness and loyalty enter into the discussion rely
4 ing sosy upon reason and fsets. A ample refer
ssss ID ths ruth, plsinly s,sys, sues shsx ne
4 Justice BY which MEXICO Is upheld In the question
; now under diseussioa. -.
\ The vehement desire Of the government OF the
United States to extend its already immense terrific
rY, at the expense Of that Of Mexico has been man
4 fest for many years. and IL is beyond all doubl
that In regard 20 Texas al least this has been their
firm and constant determination; for IL has been 50
declared eategonealy and officially BY an authorized
representative Of the Union whose assertion strange
and injurious as was its franness has nevertheless
not been bssd by the United States
i Putting out Of view now, all the events To which
this marked intent has given rise through long SC
ries Of yearsesents which have served not only 10
prove n more and more strongly, but also to show
that no means, Of whatever kind they might be,
were 10 be spared for It's acoomplshmen-iti is sui-
Gent 10 attend 10 what occurred last year This is
the important part 10 the present case.
Considering the time having come for carrying
INTO effect the annexation OF Texas, the United
States in union and by agreement with their natu-
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the means for the purpose. The project intro.
duced into the American Congress. IL at hrs
frustrated, thanks to the prudential considerations
the ercumspecton, and the wisdom with which
the Senate Of the Union then proceeded. Neyerthe.
less, the project was reproduced in the following
session, and was then approved and sanctioned in
the form and terms known 70 the whole world.
A fact such this, or, To speak with greater ex-
actness so notable an act Of usurpauon, created an
Imperious impression that Mexico, for her own
honor, should repel with proper hrmness and dig
lnoty, The supreme government had beforehand
declared that 1t would look upon such an act as
easus beil and, consequence Of this declaration
negotiation was by its very nature at end, and
war was the only recourse OF the Mexican govern
nent.
But before il proceeded to recover its outraged
rights, propositions addressed to il from the
so-called President of the republic Of Texas, which
had for their object enter into an amicable ac-
and the government agreed to hear them, and con
scented to receive the Commissioners who with this
view were sent to II from Texas.
! Moments so precious were not thrown away by
the agents Of the United States in Texas Awaiting
themselves Of the sia quo Of Mexico they so pre-
pared matters and directed affairs that the aread y
concerted annexation to the American Union should
i follow almost Immediately.
Thus, this incorporation of a territory, which
had constituted an integral part of that Of Mexico
during the long period Of the Spanish dominion,
and after her emancipation for so long term with
out any interruption whatever, and which moreover
had been recognised and sanctioned by the treaty Of
limits beiween the Mexican republic and the United
States ID America-this Assae xAts a-sgss effected
by The reProbated means % sielenee and fraud.
Civilized nations have behold with smazemsnt at
this enlightened and refined epoch, powerful and
wel-consodated State, availing tsef Of the inter-
nal discussions of neighborng nation, putting its
vigilance to sleep by protestaions Of friendship
ting in action all manner of springs and articles al
ternateiy plying intrigue and violence, and seizing
moment to despoil her of precious part of her ter
rory, regardless of the ncontrovertibe rights of the
most unquestonable ownership, and the most unn-
terrupted possession. 81
Here, then, is the true position ofhe Mexican
republic: despoiled, outraged, condemned it is now
attempted to subject her to n Illuminating degrade
ton. The sentiment of her own dignity wilhnot al
low her TO consent to such ignominy.
el .,I uen',',e anu Seaf eAPanauons rendered
MS ehcenehcy W.T. oue'l, IN inc note OF the 2Oth
Decemoer ast, referred 70 by nun, Is not easy TO
Sonprehend now low tne ENecutive OF the United
y'a:es shoou sun tn,fik can ma reasons Tor In
s,sung upon tha' wnich was then refused upon
srI Tn" .he mos. g. con nS
e 1on'I' % a ue Hta'es IN ms capital ad
r VI ane i'.n VI oo.1'e. 70 me then minister
o loielsh reauo"s connaehua' note, wherein re-
;ennis 'o.~"a' nc nau Pte'ioosy stateG 10 Inc MN
is'er III an interview Oh inc same character, he
says
an the time Of the suspension Of the diplomatic
taftons bet,oeen the hco Countries Gen. .an,onte
assured Of The desire sh by he President to adjust
amicabty emery cause Of eompiaint betoeen the govern
nenfs and to cultivate the kindesl and most friendly
iations betmeen the sister republics He still continues
10 b. animated BY the same sentiments He desires
that all ersting differences should be terminated ami
cdbty oy negotiation, and not by The s,oord. ..
.1c"aied oy Mfse sentiments, me President has d.
reced me 70 instruct you IN ne absence Of any diplomatic
agent IN ner,co, to ascertain from the Mercan govern
net 'pheher mey noud reeeire an epoy from TIE Uni
lea STATES .nr'ied 'oh po'oer 10 ADJUST all the CUES.
lions IN dispute btf,ceen the tco governments Should
The ans'oer DC in me qrmaiiue such an ENJOY ,oA be