Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-01
Hon. ]. Y. Mason,
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
UNITED STATES AND MEX!co.-w

UNITED STATES AND MEX!CO-We
have seen part, Of correspondence which has
recently taken place between an agent Of the
Mexican government in this country and the
Hon. Mr.. Buchanan, Secretary OF State, and also
between The same agent and the Mexican govern
menl The object OF The agent, il seems, L. in
his own language, ITO cause one Republic 10
give way 10 the other, and 10 establish friendly
understanding in both on mutual concession. -
The following is an extract from one OF his COM
municaions 10 Mr.. Buchanan:
"The question is now intricate il is,
however 10 be mel-and settled. The sooner the
better"
"The Mexican Jun'a: il is not i'm
probable, indeed, but that You may receive pro-
position In August and September, had
III. h,nor 10 urge, in strong language, the enter
tanning your overture Tor negotiating peace on
terms which the TWO governments may reasona-
bly agree 10, with honor 10 bo.h. An honorable
peace flor MeycoI you are pledged 10 assent 10,
by The tenor of your lac despatch 10 the Mexican
Min ser OF Foreign Relations" my let
lers, urging The entertaining your overture, II ast
have arrived al the Mexican capital subsequent
IL Ia the reception Of il by the Mexican govern
mcnt. think you Lave failed &c view in true
light lie reply sent. That which yen regard as
a rebuff from the rulers OF Mexico, appears 10
me 10 have been The surest best, ard only method
10 give 10 their sentiments their only Efficient va
luc, truth and force. II might have seemed pre-
sumption for rulers 10 attempt action il unsup-
nor.ei by, or not based upon The suffrages OF
Tree PEOPLE. The heads Of The Mex can nation,
desirous Ia re2eneTaie The Republic, commenced
BY acknowledging line people The rulers OF hfe1i-
co. The reace, when established, will thus BE-
based upon the wishes and will OF the people, and
will be more satisfactory 10 you, and to them, on
that account.
"Nalional honor is believed 10 be the war-force
If Mexico 1.-THE war-iorce OF your government
is moi inincal 10 that, and you will frankly de-
clare il, your government need fear no rebuff
t:om the government! and people whose cause
have The peculiar honor, aud ambition, 10 CONT
nue. 10 advocate
~ send TO you reason 10 believe pacific seni-
menis of an honorable nature exist in lie minds
OF The Rulers of Mexico"
"Your kind AMI conciliatory communication,
send 10 the Mexican Government with copy of
my letter 10 which il is reply, and copy OF letter
now finish, with assurances OF yoar having my
must respectful consideration"
The foregoing letter was answered by The Hon.
Secretary of State, in language nationally disni-
fed and highly credilable tc his individual feel
ines as man, patriot and gentleman. The
Agent uI mexico We aIe toIu, eNFeCS " wiz
have beneficial influence upon the councils OF
the Junra and Government in the Mexican CAPT.
la and expedite The transmission OF peaceful sem
timen. to the Cabinet at Washington. Mr..
Bucharan's reply runs thus:
AMY letter Of The Doth inst. does no more than
truly express the sentiments OF this Government.
You mention articles Tor treaty, some OF which
the Two Republics might reasonably agree to with
honor 10 both. Entirely ignorant of waatlho>e
articles contain ] can Of course express no opin-
ion on the subject
81 am pleased Ina, you consider my communi-
cation 10 you kind and concilialory. II was GER
lainy so intended. Personally, have always.
sincerely regretted the existence Of the war; and
now do still more, because cherish the hope,
that, under the Federal System, should it be
honestly maintained, Mexico NAV recover from
all her mi,fortnnes, and her people may become
prosperous and happy. 1t is one of The mos, IN
natural events in history, that The two Republics
which might do each other so much good in
peace. should be engaged in war. Still, in oppo-
sil:on 10 your opinion, must continue 10 believe
tina, this war was forced upon The United States;
and know that we engaged in it mos. reluc.
family.