New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-04-20
Mexican ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. slidelI.

Mexican Corrcspondence-Mr. shdeu'
The New Orleans Jeffersonian publishes tho
Correspondence between Hon. JOHN SLiDELL,
American Envoy to Mexico, aud the Mexican Min
lister of Foreign Relations. which resulted In the re-
fusa ON the part Of Mexico to recognize Mr.. sndeu
in his official capacity and the return OF that gentle
man to this country.
The first of these letters Is from Mr. Slideil TO Don
Joaquin Castillo y Lansas Minister, &c. dated al
Jalapa. March l, and states that the 9Th day OF
Dec last no addressed Castillo predecessor copy
o.. his credentials, with request that he might DO
informed when he would be admitted to present the
original to the President of the Mexican Republic.
On the sixteenth Of December the undersigned wa.
informed by Mr. Pegna Pegna that difficulties existed
in relation to the tenor Of bis credentials which made 1t
necessary consult tho Council OF Government toere
on and the Goth Of tho same month ne was aoVisoo
by Mr. Pegns Pcgna, that tho Mexican Goyernment
had decided no; 20 recognize him In bis capacity oil In
yoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentary."
To this Mr.. Slidel replied under date Of Goth and
9Th Of Dec when he endeavored to rcfute the rea-
sonng by which the refusal to recognize him was
sustained and declared his intention to proceed 10
Jalapa and then await for the instructions from his
Government. In tho meantime revolution took
place in Mexico which placed Paredes at the head
of affairs Mr.. s. now addresses the new Govern
ment stating that the Presden, Of the u B. entirely
approyed his course and renews his request To DO
recognized as the American Minister, stating that
such a course was taken in consequence OF new
administration coming into power in Mexico) and
requests reply with as little delay as possible
The Mexican Minister replies under date OF March
10 thar the President pro en bad decided not 10 admit
M 2 AZ Envoy Extraordinary. &C. and adds THE un'
dsrsipned could end his note If motives OF greet
weight did not make t necessary to make some reneo
lions not for fear OF any consequence tnas may result
from our resolution but from the respect wo owe 10
reason and justice.
The truth Is that this appearance OF war win which
.ouadrons on both coasts by land forces Invading our
Northern frontiers at the same time that her Minister
Plepipo,ensry making propositions OF good WIN and
Cancellation would be- course sumclenuy powerful 70
deter US from hearing said proportions until all tnresa
and all appearances Of hostility are removed Bus nov
erheless the Government Of tbs Republic proceeds to
dscuas the matter frankly aad Win o5ay reiyinB Only
To refer openly and fully TO The truth Il Is sufficient
10 make known the justice which In this case on tho
side OF Mexico The desire OF the Governmort Oh tho
Hated states has been apparent for several TO IN
crease her already immense territory At the cost OF tna
of Mexico and until this day there Is no doubt but that
with respect 10 Texas at Least such has been ner urn
and constant determination. Since IL has been 80 om
cialv declared By an authorized agent OF the Unon'
whose assertion Notwithstanding n Injurious Iudshne
has not been denied BY the Government OF mo onea
States s,u..,.
"Omng all the facts, which In Long series Of years
confirm ths intention the part OF the United states
acts which prove that nothing was 10 be let undone IN
order y, attain the desired end. Is sufficient TO refer
TO wha, transpred last year. which all tnas pernSn'
10 the case
He then reviews the history Of tho Annexation OF
Texas and the relations OF Mexico and the United ses
and contends with great earnestness that all inc meA
taken by that Government defensive, and hst
II an ooeu rupture must take phase between the TWO
corny,ea which he hoped would not DO the case, tho
accountability would rest with tho Government oil tns
Unitcd states
The next letter Is from Mr. Slideu ddsted March II.
he ssks for his passports snd denies many OIL ns s'a
poept, of the Mexican Minister Ia regard 10 Texan a.
fairs and contends that Mexico and notae United STATES
Is tho aggressor.
The mex. aud last communication Ia note from Us
Mexican Minister transmitting the passports Of 'R On
dell
STEAMBOAT CoLLIsros on LAKE OsTARioI I've
learn from l. G. Dickinson, Esq Of this place, ~ ~
wa. fearful collision yesterday In Torono s..S sa. 70
tween the Sor1ei1a and ISansts. nsppe ~ ~.
T,,n,i, Was passing out OF tbs harbor 70 90, 60
Sovereign sad in order 70 St eg spou the
V,.o,ioas becoming evident me sovereign
.sered directly the Tr.n.' sI he ~Seel TIE
which was carried away senn
5s,os,e is estimated as WV
ohni's Ssng os tho Sovereign ran upon SAND car,
--rr.d away her ru6der. bot6 ooan being fnus
1890 he Queen came 70 the rescue, sad took tho
os..enseri from both boats.
sooears inc oelgsrent boats belonged 70 rrs
Inca sud the collision probably grew out OF the stiis
usually attendant upon such hvalr!es.
[Lockport Cour. 18Th
MELANCHOLY AccIDZsT.-Yesterday Mr.. Elem
ing respectable and worthy innabltant Of Exeter ~
met with terrible disaster He was superiatenasns
large grist mill Watsrst- and while prsse rha
attempting 70 oil some part Of the machinery Sse 10
mill va. IL motion his coat eacsh y Ls' IL 80
and his legs were drawn into tho In.Sn,ce q, Iness
both terribly crushed and :ssss req persons hssensd to
Ii. assistance. s IL was eon1sys Zone 70 BIS rs, i,
which L. good health and s - ssa , ssa 'S u lew
minutes 0eiose' AA' EBoss Jour. FRIDAY.