New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-19
TIE SOUTHERN NAIL.
The War Message and it. Accompanying Doc
From cur REGULAR Correspondent,

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From cur Regular CoTetpcoceot
WASHINGTON Nay Il. ls.6.
Las, night received printed copy Of the Presi-
dents War Message and tie accompanying doco-
mems, which glanced over, and this evening pro
pose 10 make some remarks rpor ihea-
Like every thing else connected with tbs Admin
srauon, the Documents are fall OF mystery and
thickly set with stars where Information which
Congress and the people ought 70 have Is carefully
suppressed In reading them over. Jast wien you
come 70 az important passage and expect to receive
some information, line Of stars meets yo1r gaze
where the premises are suppressed upon "nlch
alone you could form Judgment Whethef me TX
ecutve conclusions are correct
This system Is carried so far thai even parts OF
the official documents OF the Mexican Government
are supPlanted by stars, and some that would ten
against Poks position preserved IN the orlgi
nal Spanish an also inclined 10 tue oetiei that
that the TRANSACTIONS OF the Mexican documents are
not given IN spirit OF fairness his Adminis,ss-
ton think that be just 10 nation which
We have hastily made enemy o; by war. IS enmiiy
10 our country. Their treatment OF foreign Soun-
tries is OF the stamp with their treatment o.
the Wings Every fact, and even ialsehood, that
makes against The opposite party IS pat ioTih IN the
most plausible form. while there is studied at
tempt 10 conceal nystiiy every argument Ii The
opposite party favor
/ think before | get through with these docu-
uents, tba, will be able show this TO al impair
tla public. protest against falsehood and Ilckery
In defending my country. | believe she can stand
on justice and truth successfully. ne services OF
those oud.mouihed brawlers and falsiiers of facts
are not needed. Nee isis 9JeHs0rl6us Eset Pa
tria.
The first Of these documents is the Presidents
War Message OF May II, which you have publish
ed and which shall refer 10 hereafter.
The next is letter from Mr.. BUCHASAS 10 Mr..
BLACK Z. 5. Consul al the City of Mexico, Sept.
Il, 1915, requesting Mr.. Black 10 open commupi'
cation with the Mexican Government, 10 ascertain
whether Mexico would receive an Envoy 10 settle
the existing disputes between the two governments
The next il a letter from Mr.. Black 10 Mr.. Buchan-
an. Oct. II, thick set with stars, communicating
favorable result Mr. Black retails the private con-
versation held with the Mexican Minister and yet
complains OF Mexico as not keeping some secrets
which had been communicated.
Mr. Blacks letter 10 the Minister OF Foreign Re
la;ions OF Mexico Mr. Peaa Peha, dated Oct -.
follows the subject OF the reception OF special
Envoy.
Mr. Pcha Y Pehas letter follows, dated Oct. Is.
stating tina, Mexico had agreed 10 receive con-
missioner OF the United States TO settle the Pre-
sent Dispute and asking the removal OF The U ;.
feet from Vera Cruz, as indispensable pre!lml-
nary. The presence OF au American force opposite
q Mexican town is protested against as degrading
10 the National spirit of the Mexicans.
Mr. Black to Mr.. Buchanan, Oct. -, prophesying
a Revolution. but confident of settlement as the
Mexican Congress in Secret Session had sanctioned
the proceeding.
Mr.. Black 10 Mr. Buchanan, Nov 4, with four
enclosures
Mr. Black 10 Mr. Peha Y. Pena. Oct. 30, annouuc-
ing the wthdra wal of the feet from Vera Cruz.
Commodore Conner 10 Mr.. Dmond L. S Consul
al Vera Cruz, announcing the same withdrawal
Mr. Pena Y. Pena to Mr. Black, Oct. 30, COM
8, NJ 4 pslnO OF
war in the por, OF Mapyranillo-soop named Paio-
mita and commanded by Mr. MAST Possets, and
protesting against the appearance OF any American
force opposite any Mexican town.
Mr. Black to Mr. Pena y Pena, Nov. 3, denying
that any American ship or commanders name cor.
responded with those given.
Mr. Black to Mr. Buchanan. Dec. IL, announcing
the arrival OF Mr. Slide and also that the Mexican
Government surprised that the commissioner
should have arrived 50 soon az he was not expect
ed before January and his appearance al that time
would defeat The whole affair.
Mr. Sidell 10 Mr.. Buchanan, Mexico, Dec. nth,
refers 10 a letter formerly written. Nov. 80, which is
not published. This Is mutilated with stars. The
people are not 10 be trusted with the dispatches OF
their own Minister or servant-states that objections
were raised against his credentials because he was
not confirmed by the Senate. and that Mexico wish
cd 4 Commissioner, not Minister-complans that
he was not addressed in his official capacity. This
be il remembered is the latest from Mr. Slidel when
the army was ordered TO march to the Rio Grande
Mr.. Slidell to Mr.. Peha Pena, Dec. {, anuounc
ing his arrival
Mr. Slidelrs letter of credence from James K
Polk to his great and good friend" Herrera, dated
November TO-
Mr. Black TO AR. Slidell Dec Is, relating inter.
views with Mr.. Pena Pens, states that Mexico
was anxious 10 know when the Senate would con-
firm Mr.. Slidells appointment This your readers
will recollect was question OF great interest in
III Sens mr. " r three days. "a hen
doubtful whether Mr.. Sidell would be confirmed
q, all.
Mr. Slidell to Mr.. Pena Peha, complaining OF
delay in receiving him.
Mr. Pena Pena 10 Mr.. Slidell. Dec. 10, stating
that the delay from the nature OF mis- creGen
tials which had been submitted 10 the Counci! for
their decision. This decision was not received In
Washington when the army were ordered 10 the
Rio Grande.
Mr. Slidell 10 Mr. Buchanan, Dec. y, announcing
the refusal of Mexico on the 2lst 10 receive hun.
Very severe upon Mexico-commenls on the state
of public affairs in Mexico. This came by the Por-
poise which had not arrived even al Pensacola Ill
after the troops Were ordered TO the Rio Grande.
Mr. Slideu 10 NJ. Pena, Dec. Goth, complaining OF
delay, denying substantially that he was commits
stoned 10 treat on Texas and complaining OF not be-
Ing addressed by his proper title.
NJ. Peha TO Mr.. SliGell Dec Goth Dec. 2lst y an
nouncing that the Mexican Government, though an
mated by pacific Intentions, cannot admit Mr. Sill
dell as resident Minister till The difficulty about An
nexaron settled Till that question was settled
Mexico could not receive Minister from the Us he
this. be will have The utmost pleasure IN treating
with Mr.. Sde he shall have presented crecei-
authorizing him expressly and exclusively 10 settle
the questions which have disturbed the harmony anc good
understanding between the Republics anc Mich Oii
bring between them. unless such settlement Dc e.
iec;ed IN satisfactory manner which he proposition
the Government Of the L. related. and unser The
express understanding Of which hst proposition WAS &C
cep;ed by the Mexican Government
Mr. Sdel 10 Mr. Peha Dec "a charging ens.aiments.
SC 10 Peha, urging the Mexican claims &C. He ststes
that he invested with powers 10 treat Win the Mexl-
Republic on limits ana boundaries between the l.
and Mexico and to sign Treaty Convention touching
the premises Now will any friend Of Nj Polk poin or'
how he authorised NJ Slidel TO make boundary Irea-
,y 1.-The Rio Grsnde is clearly our Western boundary
ordered 10 DO occupied such before TIE Mexican
Council bad decided whether receive Mr. Shdeil or
not win any Of hls supporters say Ihas we have any
claims beyond the bio Grsnde
Mr.. Shdeio Mr. Buchanan jan a. 1876 fri! OF stars
announcing the ext, of Mr. Hersra and TIE assumption
power BY Paroles. January 4h announcing his inien
lion 10 depar, for Jaspa the l7'h Els departure
would rather accelerate than reisrd any movement or
settlement BY the lew Government which ne uEitr-