Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-12-04
III.-.Anaeralion Of Texas.

lIl.-.Ameration of Teas.
\ At the time when the annexation of Texas took place,
Texas had been recognised Independent Power both
by the United and by several Of the pncipa Euro
pean Powers but its independence had not been recognised
by Mexico. Nothing be clear and undenabe than
that whenever two nations war; if third Power shall
enter into treaty OF alliance, offensive and defensive with
either OF the hcgeTents, and If such not
and take effect Immediately and pending the war such
treaty declaration of against the other party The
of the war between the two bellgeen do not alter
the fact Surprising that the third party the interfering
Power should have concluded the treaty Of alliance with that
belgerent who clearly engaged in most Just war; the
treaty would not be the less declaration Of war against the
other bellgerent.
If Great Britain and France at war; and the United
States to enter into such treaty with either can there
be the slightest doubt that this would be actual war against the
other party that 1t would be considered SUCH and that it
must have been intended for that purpose IT, at This mo-
men, either France England make such treaty
with Mexico thereby binding themselves defend and protect
With all their forces against any other Power whatever would
not the United States ns,aaneousiy view such treaty
declaration of war; and act accordingly
But the annexation of Texas by the United States was even
more than treaty Of offensive and defensive alliance 1t en-
alliance; and it imposed them forever. From the moment
when Texas had been annexed the United States became
bound protect and defend her. Far her legitimate boun
darcs extended against any invasion attack the part
Mexico and they have uniformly acted accordingly
There impartial publicist who will acknowledge
the ndubahle truth Of these POSITIONS 1t appears
Impossible that they SHOULD be seriously denied by single
person.
Il appears that Mexico was at that time disposed 10 acknow-
ledge the independence Of Texas but the express condition
that should be annexed to the United States and
been suggested that this done under the influence of
European Powers Whether this last assertion be
is not known But the condition remarkable and
offensive. ..
Under apprehension that Texas might be tempted
accept the terms proposed the Government of the United
States may have deemed it expeden defeat the pan by
Offering that annexation which had been formerly declined,
when the Government of Texas anxious Tor il.
1t may be admitted that, whether independent annexed
to the United States Texas must be savehodng State
long slavery shall continue to exist in North America It's
whole popuaon with hardly any exception, consisted of c-
Of the United States Both for that and
count OF its geographical position much natural
that Texas should be member of the United States than Of
the Mexican Confederation Viewed purely as question of
expectancy, the annexation might be considered beneficial
TO both parties But expediency Justice Mexico and
Texas had perfect right to adjust their differences and make
peace on any terms they might deem proper The anxiety u
prevent this result indicated previous disposition ultimately
to occupy Texas and when the annexation accomplish
ed when 1t that the United States had appropriated
to themselves all the advantages resulting from the American
settlements in Texas and from their subsequent nsurrecon
the purity OF the motives of Government became open
suspicion
Setting aside the justice of the proceedings true that it
had been anticipated by those who took an active part in the
annexation that the weakness of Mexico would compel
yield, at least induce her not actual
This was verified by the fact and had Government remained
IN the hands with whom the plan originated might pro-
baby have been avoided. But, when longer power
they could neither regulate the impulse they had given nor
control the reckless spirits they had evoked
Mexico sensible of her weakness declined war and only
resored 10 suspension of diplomatic intercourse but pro-
found of the injury inflicted by the United States has
since ranked in their minds II will be found through
all their diplomatic correspondence through all he NANTES
toes that the Mexicans this day. perpcuay
to this forgotten offensive AID the other
hand, the subsequent administration of Government
TO have altogether forgotten this primary of Injustice and
in their negotiations have acted if this only an ac-
compished fact, and had been matter of course.
IV.-NegotiationS and Uar.
In September 1915, the President of The United States d-
rcctcd their consul in Mexico ascertain from the Mexican
Government whether it would receive an Egrgy from the
United States entrusted with full power to adjust all the qe-
/ tons IN dispute between the two Governments.
Inc answer Of Mr. DE la Pena Pena, Minister Of the
Foreign Relations of Mexico was: 'Tha although the
Mexican nation was deeply injured by the United States
through the acts committed by them in the department Of
Texas which teongs to his naon his Government was Dis
posed to receive the Commissioner Of the United States who
might come to the capital with full powers from his Govern
ment to settle the present dispute in peaceful reasonable
and honorable - thus giving new proof TINT even
IN the midst Of its injuries and of its firm decision to exact al
quae replaon for them the Government Of Mexico does not
reply with conuney the measures Of reason ana peace Il
which 1t was invited by its adversary
me Mexican Minister at the time innated that the
previous recall OF the whole naval force of the United States
then lying in sight Of the port of Vera Cruz was indspcnsa
But is essential to observe that whilst Mr. Black had &C.
codng to his Instructions inquired whether the Mexican
eminent would receive Enroy from the United States
with foil power adjust all questions in DISPUTE between
the two Governments the Mexican Minister had answered
that his Government disposed TO receive the Commits
Soaer Of the United States who might with full powers
TO settle the present dispute in peaceful reasonable and
honorable manner.
Mr. Silde was, in November following, appointed Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoenary of the United
states oil America near the Government Of the Mexican Re-
public, and he arrived in Mexico the sixth Of December
Mr. Herrera, the President Of Mexico, was undoubtedly
disposed TO settle the disputes between the countries but
taxing advantage Of the irritation Of the the people
ms political opponents attempting him for hav-
ing made, they said, unworthy concessions The arrival
OF Mr. Shdel disturbed him extremely and Mr. Pena Pepa
declared to Mr. Black that his appearance in the capital ut this
ume might prove destructive to the Government and thus de-
feat The whole Affair Under these circumstances Gen Her
era complained, without any foundation that Mr. Slde had
come sooner than had been understood he resored several
frivolous objections against the tenor OF his powers and he in
umated that the difficulties respecting Texas must be adjusted
before any other subject of discussion should be taken into
consideration
Bu the main question was whether Mexico should receive
MI Sde IN the character OF Envoy Extraordinary and Mn
ser fenpotentary TO reside in the Republic II was insist
ed by the Mexican Government that it had only agreed 10 r
ceive Commissioner to treat the questions which had
arisen IRON the events in Texas and that until this was done
the suspended diplomatic intercourse could not be restored
aud residing Minister Plcnipotenliary be admitted.
Why our Government should have insisted that the intend
ed negotiation should be carried by residing Envoy Er
aoduary and Minister PenPo,entiary is altogether min