The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-10-26

urles which had suffered from Mexico, and which
ave been accommodating during period OF more than
twenty years, every expression that could tend 10 ndame
he people OF Mexico, defeat delay pacific result
carefully avoided An envoy OF the United States
paired Mexico with fall powers adjust every existing
Inference"
In speaking of the result of this effort reopen nego
taton with view to the peaceabe settlement of the diff
icules between the two countries the President in the
same message, adds
''Nor can be said that the offer fuitless from the
opportunity of discussing tour envoy pres
their soil Nor it be ascrbed want of
sufficient powers-our envoy had full powers to adjust
every question of difference Nor there for
plant that propositions for settlement unreasona-
bepenission not even given our envoy to make any
proposition whatever Nor be objected that
part would listen any reasonable of their
suggesonhe Merican government refused all negotiation,
and haze made no proposition of any kind"
And in his message of December 1885, seven months
after the of the war; the President says
..The existing with Mexico Neither desired
provoked By the United States On the contrary, all honor
1be resofed TO to After years of endu-
of aggravated and unrcdrcssed wrongs part
Mexico, in violation OF solemn treaty stpuations, and of
every principle of justice recognised by civilized nations,
commenced hosties and thus, by her act forced
the war upon Long before the advance OF army
the left bank of the Rio Grande, had ample of
against Mexico; and had The United States rsorfed
this extremity might hare appealed 10 the ,coe cired
,oorld for the justice Of oar cause"
Such are the express declarations of the President
and they show concusvey his earnest desire to avoid
the war before was commenced if it could be honoraby
avoided
But we have the declarations OF other distinguished
individuals. whose veracity will not be questioned by
who have any character of their to respect and
maintain. We quote first from Mr.. Buchanans despatch
to MIR. Black, ourconsu in Mexico dated September IT,
* biDof IN sic
sent to reopen negotiations with our government Mr.
Buchanan says:
s'If the President Were disposed to stand upon mere
question of etiquette, he would wait until the Mexican gov
eminent, which had suspended the diplomatic relations
between the countries should ask that they may be
stored But his desire strong to terminate the present
fortunate state Of relations tch that republic that he
has consented waive all ceremony and take the inta
tive"
Does seeking to restore friendly relations with Mex
co and for that purpose waving all etiquette, look like
desire TO recklessly plunge the country into war;
as Mr. Webster and his fellow Mexican sympathisers
and apologistsaege Honest and patriotic men will be-
ieve no such improbable calumny But to proceed with
our extracts
Mr. Black, in communicating Mr.. Buchanan's propo
siton TO Mr.. Pena Pena, the Mexican Minister of
Foreign Affairs, makes the same assurance to him of the
Presidents desire for peaceable settlement of the diff
cultes of the two countries, and in subsequent letter
adds:
"The undersigned would here observe that the govern
and people of Mexico have believe that
government OF the United States is far from entertaining
any hostile intentions towards Mexico, is fully demon.
sated by the late conciatory moved and adopt
ed by it towards the latter"
Mr. Slel in his communication to Mr.. Pena Pena
dated December "a, 1915, says:
circumstances have of late estranged the sympaes of
the Mexican people, which had been secured toward their
of the north by the early and decided stand which
the United States had taken and maintained in favor of
the Independence of the Spanish American republics
this continent The great object Of the mission Of the under
signed to cndeapo By the renlopa Of all mutual
of complaint for the past, aud of ds,ru for the future,
repire, CONFIRM and, if possible, to strengthen those ympa-
thics the interests OF Mexico and of the United States
are, well understood, IDENTICAL and the ardent wish
of the latter has been Mexico elevated under free
stable and republican government, distinguished rank
among tho nations of the earth Such the of the
government of the undersigned, and such the spirit
icch he directed AS for the undersigned while
made his duty manifest this feeling in all his OIL
cal relations with the government of Mexico, it would
have been him, individually OF great gratiica
ton have contributed by every in his power,
the restoration of those sentiments of cordial friendship
which should characterize the intercourse Of neighbors
and sister republics
it was ascertained that Paroles had succeeded in
nfoWlh5 TIC SoEciHiuCut VI Aicilea, WI. Dueha'A
nstructs Mr. Slidell his efforts procure his
recognition as minister, and adds
The President is sincerely DESTROYS preserpc peace ruth
Merico Both inclination and policy diciafe this
Should the Mexican government however, finally refuse
receive yo the cup Of orbearancc will then have been
exhausted Nothing remain but 10 take the redress OF
the injuries citizens, and the insults TO govern
ment, into hands"
We might add other documentary testimony of the
character, but deem it unnecessary. And we now
appeal to honest patriotic and candid of all parties
to read the extracts which have quoted and then say
if they cam that the President sought to "plunge the gov
eminent into the war; Can they believe the President 10
be so base and unprncped 10 be constantly holding
such peaceful sentiments forth to the world while he
was in his heart meditating war; None but those who
are themselves base and unprncped enough TO be guilty
of such black hypocrisy, and such infamous viany,
would invent and retail such arocious caumny upon
the Chief Magistrate of their country
Now, what has been the course of the President since
the war commenced' He has from that moment until
the termination of the armsce of Gen. Scott constantly
held out the olive branch to Mexico Twice have direct
propositions been made 10 reopen negotiations with
view to peace and twice have they been rejected under
circumstances of renewed insult on the part of Mexico
Indeed, sincerely desrous of preventing the and
Of speedy termination OF it, has the President BEEN as
to dssatsfy many of his ardent friends and support
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