Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30

and has prepared my request statement of what passed
between them, which send you.
This Council Of Government permanent body Of a very
anomalous character composed of persons removable by
the Executive. Its functions, far understand them,
with few exceptions and thee not applying to foreign
relations, merely advisory and obligation exists on the part
the Executive. but in the exceptional cases. 10 consult the
council The council consulted when the Executive
determined to diplomatic relations with the United
States, and 20 il at this moment altogether
gauitous II is notorious fact that several Of the members
Of this council not only open and violent opposition TO
the present Administration, but endeavong TO get up
revolutionary movement overthrow il; and it IL generally
understood that majority Of them unavoaby disposed
| towards it.
The impression here among the best informed persons is,
that while the President and his Cabinet really desrous
enter frankly upon negotiation which would terminate all
| their difficulties with the United States
This at least is certain the Administration, in referring
matter entirely within Jhe competence TO body whose
they cannot CONTROL and upon whose ymPahies they
cannot rely manifest either weakness bad faith which
renders the prospect Of favorable issue to negotiations with
them ut best very probemaical.
The deliberations of the council although ostensibly conf
dcnta became Known out Of doors has been twice
thrice convoked for the purpose Of debeatng upon my
reception, and is perfectly well known that has advised
against it The most absurd reasons have there been advance
ed against my recognition absurd indeed that they would
appear scarcely credible to any one not upon the
The objections started were that my credentials did ap
have been given with the sanction of Congress- that
had been confirmed by the Senate that tso
agreed only receive Commissioner and that
consequently, the appointment of an Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Penpotenry accordance with the letter
Of 9th October from the Minister OF Foreign Affairs 10
Mr. Black that this letter only contemplated negotiations
upon the subject Of Texas and finally, cap the climax Of
absurdiy, that my powers not sufficient hope, be-
the closing Of this despatch to obtain information Of the
precise grounds upon which the council finally decided
commend that should not be received.
Having received reply my note of the 9th instant and
of the time when might expect one addressed
another the 18th instant copy Of which you will find
herewith, stating my desire to communicate speedily with
my Government, and requesting to know when might ex-
pect have, while writing this, received
munica6on from the Minister of Foreign Relations, Of which
shall furnish you copy. You will observe that il is dated
yesterday, although have doubt that written after
final negative decision Of the council which rendered
thai day. You will find il evasve and unsatisfactory, in
tmat1g difficulties respecting my credentials and that nego
atoSs were by the terms of his letter to Consul to be
confined the subject of Texas concludes with
that shall be informed at the earliest moment Of the
decision of the council to whom the matter had been sub
mitted.
You will observe that this is not addressed in
my ca capacity; the omission to do is certainly not
accidental feel considerably embarrassed the pro-
per pursue relation to this circumstance unmpo
tan in ITSELF but not without signicancy when taken in
nexion with other circumstances Your instructions direct
bear and obear much for the purpose Of promoting the
great objects OF my mission.
As for myself personality should feel very Indifferent
question of mere etiquette but my representative capa
city ought silently suffer any mark Of dsespect.
AuhOugn government
with whom is willing to enter upon official relations, far
my is concerned, am its representative here, and
all other considerations apart the interests Of mission with
people attaching peculiar importance to FORMS require that
should allow any violation Of accustomed coueses pass
unnotced My present intention is address the
Minister of Foreign Relations couched in the most respectful
terms aitrbung the omission to address by my proper
title to nadveence, and suggesting the expectation that
will not be repeated This however, shall not do without
proper reflection and consultation of preceden any such
can be found There is less for immediate reply
satisfied that nothing to be gained by pressing upon the
at this moment their existence hangs by thread
and they retain power not by their force but solely by
the inability of their opponents agree among themselves
The great object Of the Administration, in all Matters is
gain me to do nothing comprom themselves in the hope
That if they can hold until the meeting of the Coz
uiil TAXA January, they
then be enabled maintain their position 1t would
presumptuous in me- having recently arrived, and with my
necessarily very limited acquaintance and of nforma
ton, express any opinion this subject, but give
you for what may be worth revolution, and that before
the meeting of Congress, probable event-a change of
Ministers almost certain Notwithstanding the desire,
which believe the present Administration really enertains
adjust all their difficulties with u.s. feeble and inert is it,
that rather inclined TO the opinion that the chances Of
successful negotiation would be better with hostile
but possessing greater energy The country torn by conflict
ing facons state Of perfect anachy its finances In
condition utterly desperate
refusal to treat with, receive at ALL in the
only capacity in which authorized to act under petexts
more less plausible is possible Il ought perhaps say
have been anticipated and for which your instructions have
consequently provided II will place in novel, awk
ward, and most embarrassing position, and impose upon
grave responsibility. Should il occur, shall endeavor
conduct myself throw the whole odum Of the failure of
The negotiation upon this Government point out in the most
empeate MANNER the inevitable consequences of unhead
OF violation Of all the which the intercourse
between civilized nations and declare intention TO remain
here until instructions adapted the exigences
Of the trust that time will be lost in furnishing
with instructions that will enable TO act promptly and de-
csivey and, TO the requisite dispatch, would
mend that they be sent by steamer from Pensacola Sailing
vessels frequently from fifteen twenty days making the
passage from Havana the BaIzc to Vera Cruz.
send you files of the three principal papers published here
W. the Daro, Sglo, and Amigo del Pueba, which will
able you to form idea Of the state Of public opinion
indicated by the press The fist is the official government
paper has not made the slightest ausion my arrival
and upon all other debaabe subjects silence equally
oracular The second, although il has had sort of semi
official character, and had heretofore supported the Admins
aton has recently commented very freely upon its feeble
ness and necicncy The third is the leading opposition
journal breahes the erces hostility against the United
States, denounces the proposed negotiation eason and
IN the last NUMBER openly calls upon the troops and the peo
pie to put Gown the Government by force.
had hoped TO have been prepared TO forward with this
ul statement OF the facts connected with the disputed pay
ment Of nstaments Of the Mexican indemnity but am
yet IN possession Of the necessary evidence
gagged IN collecting it, and expect to forward my report with
my next dispatches NJ ~ tf
rend this by Lieutenant Kennedy Who at nv request
was detached by Captain Saunders from the ST. May which
ship will, Immediately the arrival Of Lieutenant X proceed
TO Pensacola shall dcain the Porpose until have some
thing definite 10 communicate
r. B. December Is, ls45.--At the moment was about
TO close hs obtained the dctamen Of the Council of Gov
ernmep published in the "Siglo" send you the paper