New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-04-17
r. The Speech of slxUEL HoU.Tos Senator


which we have gained by Annexation. II is Texas
all over and nothing else. We do not believed
Speech more thoroughly al war with ihedictates OF
Peace. Justice. Wisdom and Christianity, Yves ever
made by pirate chief TO his followers. Sam is evil
den,ly in training for the next Presidency and knows
how 10 cater for Loco Foco support Cas- and Allen
should end themselves suppanted by him, who shall
say tina, they have not deserved i; Do not fail TO
read this most characteristic Speech.
r We have another capital Letter from - The
OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN, FOX which we shall en-
deavo, to find place tonoro The series OF Letters
from this venerable parsonage bids fair 70 be &c popu-
lar as the epises OF the real jack Downing Our read
may anticipate rich treat
u full account win illustrations, Of the voyage
of the PHO, Boat William ]. Roer is published in this
weeks Hew.Yorker which Is ready to-day. Price
cents.
Il Jesse Hoyt appears by Attorney in the last
Rochester Democrat among long list Of claimants
of damages from the State for the diversion of the
waters Of the Genesee River from their Mills in
Rochester to the uses OF the Erie Canal II that is
our Jesse Mr. Van Burens Collector. IA we pre-
sumo it is we ask his friend and correspondent
Benz F Butler TO look into the matter. Jesse owes
the L States some 100000, which he conveyed
several thousand dollars year by the Govern
rnent for looking after such customers. We trust
no fellow feeling will be allowed 10 interfere with
the strict discharge OF bis duty.
o. We received from Mr.. D. LUMBARD. Rich
land oswero Co lot of hens eggs of the size Of ord
nary gooseesca and great deal superior in quality
County ,ha, can produce such eggs ought send
enemies of Free Suffrage to the Conven.on. 1t can al
ford 10 let every one have a chance.
LATER FROM MExlco-ARRIvAL OF Nh. Sill
DF1L.-The New Orleans Delta Of the 9Th inst
says
Jobn Slidell Eco T. s. Minister to Mexico. arrived 10
This CITY il the Alabama from the Balze where ne
was landed from the y. s steamship Mississippi, on
Monday morning last from Vera Cruz whence she sal
ed the Both ult The Mississippi !eft immedatey al
ter landing Mr. : for Pensscos-having been Gays on
the Bslize unable 20 communicate on account OF the
weather.
w 5 Parroi ESQ Secretary Of Legation. and Robert
Stuart L. S N arrived by the same conveyance.
The arrival OF Mr. Slidell created excitement IN
the city the public mind. from previous aovces; was
prepared for it, Az had been often before stated the
Mexican Government would only receive Mr.. Shdel IN
the capacity OF Special Government Agent. with whom
It wss prepared treat on the Texas question and on
that only Mr. Side. Of course having persisted In re-
iu.ing 10 hold official communication with the tIoTern
oent 81 that country In any capacity other than that Of
u s Minister Penipotenary. which he was accrec
tied finally had carry out his previously expressed
determination
United States.
In Mexico there ia nothing new-nohine which shows
public feeling public In phase different from
that in which for time have been accustomed
10 look at them 1t Is heretofore plotting and
schenug among the aspirants TO power-gnorance oil
public affairs and INDIGESTION among the people
Gen Almnnte has been appointed Minister TO Eng
land and although he has got say OF the mem
bers of our State Legislature his mileage YET tis
said that hesees jealous of Paredes and will not 20 or
rather that Paredes feels Jealous OF him-and that me
e ,bal atta in commitment.
reunve AImonie convenient distance from the IN
rigues Mt Capitol elsewhere in the nation ihee
the usual number and variety OF reports oi troops
marching 10 and concentrating near the ho t'rhhde-
have heard them often to be sirshted by them
This that have given is the pththe substance
of the latest news from Mexico
We find in the Picayune Proclamation issued
an the 2st of March last by Gen PAREpEs President of
Mexico in explanation and justification OF his whole
course of conduct before the People OF that Republic
Our readers will get the import and spirit OF the dccu
ment from the following extracts
The dignity Of nation, the march OF an American ar
nv on TO the Rio Grsnde, where the headquarters OF
our troops are situated the threatening appearance of
the fleets of that nation In both and all tia ante
cadcnts W ell known the civilized world have compel
led reject the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
the United States In order not to fur
nish example Of debility that might sanction by per
nicous and i'll advised act usufpaton not founded III
reason or any plausible motive, but which merely relies
In their hopes ofintmidatng us by force
The American Minister. whose mission was not cir
cunnecriOed
demanded his passports and have caused thcrl 10 De
expedited without any hesitation.
The Republic Of Mexco-despoied OF the rich and
extensive territory Of Texas which always belonged TO
by the vrect act; Of the supreme authority of neigh
boring Repubc-aer discovering her designs TO seize
some other Of our adjoining froaer possessions has
been forced 10 protest has protested. and does st
solemnly protest that she does not acknowledge
the right Of the American flag the soil OF TeZas and
she will defend her invaded territory. and never Her1
permit conquests or new advances OF the Govern
inent of the Unitcd States.
The right to declare war against the United States is
not vested in me and the ilustrious Congress of tho
nation will, soon rs they have met, take into con
sderaton the necessary steps required In the
conflict which awaits US, and which in no
manner provoked by this msgnanmous aud foroesrine
nation.
As however in the meantime the United States might
make sudden a,tsck on one OF our maritime bounda
res or on ihcse adjoining Texas II will be necessary TO
repe force BY force and when the invaders shall have
made the commencement. the immense responsibility
of having disturbed the peace Of The ors will fall upon
them
shall be still more explicit which is important
should be- Mexico never has committed nor VIII sue
commit single aggression against the people or Gov
eminent Of the United States Of America; but II sn al
tack should be made il will be repealed 20 the fullest eN
tent of our power. and with all the energy Of unr char
because resistance Is nothing more IMAM tue !ien
OF self preservation
The aom!nsu, object OF my Government has been 10
maintain the entire complete and unlimited liberty OF
the nstion-,o form constitution, and 20 prepare with
as external enemies.
As consequence OF the times and without giving any
opinion did not notice for some time the discussions
about forms Government because 1t sppertsns 10 the
future Congress decide interesting snt vital
question the opinions Of all the citizens and even those
OF the smallest minores which are listened 10, not 10 De
followed but TO know them.
But the violence assumed In the debate--,he alarm
occssoned by the enemies OF order and internal peace
which might end in the gnominous sacrifice of the sove
recn,y and rights OF the nation convince me that by
oerane It, acting in violation AT the oath which
had given 10 the nation in presence Of God.
therefore decided put stop 10 these pernicious
iscu ,sons and compelled 10 take the responsibility
because the press had fortunately rsnsgressed the
dunn which prudence and moderation rendered advisable
The ns,ion will maintain long as she wishes 10
maint4in il the Republican system which 1t adopted
with rejoicing and which shall maintain "a have Of
ered 10 do and call upon Providence TO aid her in her
designs land permit us 10 raise our social edihee
ON the basis OF liberty and order and that IN the
erclse of our rights Injustice, crimes and ouiases may
never pollu;e q 90 sacred IN ITSELF
The principles OF my administration are for'tude and
con.,sncy in sustaining nation against foreign attacks
on It's rights liberty form Constitution unon aud
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