New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-15


ton Of the American Government that said instruments
have been paid by the Mexican Government 10 the agent
appointed By the United States 10 receive the in
such as u discharge all claim on the Mexican
Government and said agent 10 be delinquent in remit
ting the money 10 the United States
The unsettled state Of our restions with Mexico has
involved this subject IN much mystery. The nrst in.
formation in authentic FORM from the agent Of the
United States appointed under the administration Of my
predecessor received at tie state Department on
the ninth Of November last This is contained in let
ter dated the seventeenth Of October addressed BY him
10 Of citizens then Ia Mexico with the view OF
having il communicated to ths. Department From this
appears that the agent the twentieth Of September
lci3 gave receipt TO the Trcs-ufy Of MEXICO for the
amount Of the April and July instruments Of the inden.
nifty ia the same communication however be asserts
that he had not received single dollar IN cash but mat
be holds such securities warranted him Al tire time in
giving the receipt ard entertans NJ doubt but that he
viii eventually obIain the money.
lPolfs Aanuai Message. l5l5.
Q.-Hayc the nited States, after assuming the
obligation 70 pay for spoatons committed on our
citizens, been more punctual than Mexico IN ma
king such payment And did not James T.. Polk
the same James K Polk who complains 50 much
OF Mexico veto a blu after il had passed both
Houses OF Congress, at its last Session making an
appropriation Of SJ.oOo,Oo0 10 pay for spoliatiOns
which occurred about half q century ago.
~" return 70 the senate in which it originated the
bill entitled An Act % provide f0r the Ascerainment
atioDs committed by the French prior 10 the thyrst
day Of July one thousand eight hundred ard one
which was presented 10 the sixth inst with my
objections 10 its becoming law"
Polls Vfo Message irg. E ls46.
portion Of the claims have been more than half a
century before the Government IN is Executive lie
gislaiiye departments and III Of them had their origin
IN events which occurred prior 10 the year 800
Sane YetO Message
Q-Does not our Treaty Of Limits with Mex
l.. Il
and leave 1t 30 Mexico
A-"Art p The boundary line between the two coun-
tries west Of the Mississippi shall begin the Gull Of
Mexico al the mouth Of the river Sabine IN the con
tuuing north along the western bank OF that river to the
32d degree OF latitude thence by line due north, 10 the
degree latitude where il strikes the Rio ROxo OF Nach
tOches Red River then following the course Of the
Rio KOxo westward 10 the degree of longitude 100 west
from London and % from Washington; then crossing
the said Red River and running thence by Line due
north 10 the river Arkansas thence following the course
OF the southern bank of the Arkansas TO It's source IN
latitude AZ north and thence by that parallel OF latitude
to the South Sea the whole being as laid down in Me
hs map OF the United States published at Philadelphia
improved 10 the first of January, lsl5"-Treaiy wit1
Merioo Jan IL, lo2s.
Q.-Has not our Government, since 1t recognized
the independence Of Texas given solemn assur-
ances that it would not violate its treaty with
Mexico by annexing Texas to the United States
A-"The United States are bound to Mexico by a
trc atty OF amity and commerce. which will be scrupu.
lousy observed their part long il be reason
ably hoped that Mexico will perform her duties and
spect our rights under it, Ansov Of Mr. Forsyh, s.
crsarg Of STATE Of hs H. S 20 f Team Minister qaOftd
By M. Ddn Bwea in his ietfr 10 Mr. Hamma.
Odd he then go on tote the Texan Minister
Gen Hunt that the subject would be reserved for
future consideration so that Texas might, at some
future time, be annexed 10 the United States
A." The United States might Justly be suspected of
disregard of the friendly purposes of the compact If
the overture Of Gen Hunt were 10 be erfa resred fer
ttre Consideration, as this would imply disposition on
part espouse the quarrel of Texas with MEXICO
disposition wholly at variance with the spirit of the
treaty and with the uniform policy and obvious welfare
of the United States
Mr.. Forsytls an s~e to Gen HINT.
Odd Henry Clay foretel would be the
consequence of annexing Texas 10 the Unite
States
A." Annexation and war with Mexico are identical
Now, for one certainly not willing TO involve this
country in foreign for the object OF acquiring
Texas Mr. Cldys Letter to nc Editors Of he NGiioza
IF'eiligeHos, april Il, loH
Odd Martin Van Buren,, late President of the
United States agree IN sentiment with Mr. Clay
on this subject
A-"The question then recurs, IT, as sensible men we
cannot avoid the conclusion that the immediate
ton of Texas would in all human probability, draw af
ter ii war with Mexico. IL be eXpedient to at
temptny lMr Tda Bwen's Lcfcr 10 ~ H. Hrzgm6t,
M7Hbr Of Congress firm Mississippi Apra 20 ls44
Q-What was Mr. Van Buren's opinion OF the
character of war brought on by annexing Texas
A. Could we hope to stand perfectly justified In the
eyes of mankind for entering into it more especially
il its commencement is TO be preceded by the appro
Driaon To Of the territory the sovereign
iy Of which il in dispute between two nations one Of
which we are 10 join in the struggle This sir, is
matter of the very graves import-one in respect TO
which no American statesman or citizen can possibly
be Indifferent We have character among the nations
If the earth TO maintain. All our public iGncuonsres,
fia.a. I.a
oppose H. however much they may differ as to it, et
ects will sure be equally solicous for the per
ormsnce OF this first OF duties. LeIer 10 M. Hammr
Q.-Was there. during Mr. Van Burens admin.
stratCn, an application made 10 annex Texas 10
he United States
AIN August 1887, proposition was received at
he Department OF state, from the Texan Minister at
Washington, proposing negotiation for the annexation
IF Texas 90 the United States
Mr. Vaa BTen's Lotter 10 Mr.. HGmmd
Q-Was the subject carefully examined and
naturely considered before an answer was given
. the Texan Minister
A" The history OF the Texan Revolution, and the
hen condition of that Republic well the probable
advantages TO result to both from the proposed annexa
ion placed before US in elaborate and able
communication II can scarcely be necessary % say
hat the application was considered with that attention
md care which were due 10 So grave proposition, and
lnder the fun influence of feelings OF sincere solctule
nd neighborag state whose independence we had been
he first TO MISUNDERSTANDING which constitute and
sincerely hope viii constitute the prevailing sen
iment OF the people Of the United States
NJ. Y. BIS Lett0' TettrYcd % a50rt.
Odd M. Van Buren, consult his Cabinet on
he subject
H." In coming to the decision which il became my
uiy 10 make aided, IN addition 10 the other
ers OF my Cabinet by the counsel and constitutional I
dvcc of two distinguished citizens Of your
ON OF the Union OF the first order OF Intellect great
Experience in public affairs and whose devotion their
WI. well every other section of the Union.
Ooye all question. NJ. y BIS Lsasr. /
Q-What was the result
1.-THE result of our united opinions was announced
the Texan Minister, Gen Hunt in communication
ON the late Mr. Forsyth, the substance OF which can
OF better oNpresl than by incorporating two |
re extracts from Il Ia this letter Upon the general
ibjeCt my own views, as well as those OF my Cabinet.
'ere thus stated
SO long Texas shall remain 81 war while the Uni
q States peace with her adversary the PROPOSE
on Of the Texan Minister Plenipoentiary necessarily
wolves the question of with that adversary The
nited States bound to Mexico by treaty OF amity
I'd commerce which viii be scrupulOusly observed on
neT part so long be reasonably hoped tina, Mex
- vii perform her duties and respect rights under
ae nlted States might justly be suspected OF dis
$3.50, u me friendly purposes OF the compact it the
~ % General Hunt 10 be even reserved for
800 NVnsaoeratlon, as this would imply disDosifion