The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-04-01


The President Of the Republic Of .Hereo to tie
President Of he e. s.
COLUMBIA, On Texas,) July 4, 1886.
=" Nucu ESTEEMED SR:-When | offered to
treat with THIS Government, | was convinced
thar it was useless for Mexico to continue the
war. have acquired accurate information
respecting this country, which did not pos
sess four months ago. | have too much zeal
Tor the interests OF my country to wish for any
thing which is not compatible with them. Be-
ing always ready to sacrifice myself for its glo-
ry and advantage, never would have hesita-
ted TO subject myself to torrents OF death
rather than consent 10 any compromise, il
Mexico could thereby have obtained the slight
est benefit. | am firmly convinced that it is
proper to terminate this question by political
negotiation. That conviction alone determ-
ined me sincerely to agreee TO what has been
stipulated, and, in the same spirit, make you
this frank declaration. Be pleased, sir, to fay
or me by like confidence on your part" &c.
Signed,
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.n
Gen. Jackson, sir, did favor him with ga
like confidence on his part" have here the
answer Of Andrew Jackson to this redoubta-
bic letter. He knew that the treaty was null
llty, and he frankly told him SO. lie says to
him, in substance: "Sir, in reference to the
treaty you have signed with Texas, we have
been notified by Mexico that i, is null and
void. We are forbidden to notice it because
you are prisoner. SO, Mr.. Santa Anna, I'll
have nothing more to do with you" Here,
sir, is Gen. Jackson's letter 1t has not yet
been alluded to in debate, and may be new to
some members of the Committee.
"IIERMrTAGE, Sept 4, 1886
"Sir: have the honor to acknowled the re-
cept OF your letter of the 9TH OF July last
which has been forwarded to me by Gen.
Samuel Houston, under cover OF one from him,
transmitted by an express from Gen. Gaines,
who is in command of the United States forces
on the Texan frontier. The great object of
these communications appears TO be put an
end to the disasters which necessarily attend
the civil war now raging in Texas, and asking
the rterposition Of the United States in fur,h-
ering so humane and desirable a purpose
That any well intended effort of yours in
aid of this object should have been defeated,
is calculated a~ei.o tho regret OF all
who Justly appreciate the blessings Of peace,
and who take an interest in the causes which
contribute to the prosperity of Mexico, in her
domestic as well as her foreign relations.
"The Government of the United States is
ever anxious to cultivate peace and friendship
with all nations, but it proceeds on the prlnci-
pie that all nations have the right to alter,
amend, or change their own government as the
sovereign power Uhe people, may direct. In
this respect it never inierfores with the policy
of other powers, nor can it permit any on the
part of others with its internal policy. Con-
sis,ently with this principle, whatever we can
do to restore peace between contending ma
lions, or remove the causes of pisunderstand-
ing, is choerfully at the service of those who
are willing to rely upon our good Offices as
friend or mediator.
"ln reference, however, to the agreement
which you, IS the representative Of Mexico,
have made with Texas, and which invites the
once see that we are forbidden by the charac-
ter of the communications made to rs through
the Mexican minister from considering il.
That government has notified us that, as long
as YOU are prisoner, no act Of yours will be
regarded as binding by the Mexican au,hori-
ties. Under these circumstances it will be
manifest o you that good faith to Mexico, as
well as the general principle to which have
adverted as forming the basis of our intercourse
with all foreign powers, make it impossible for
me TO take any step like that you have antici-
pated. II, however, Mexico should signify
her willingness TO avail herself Of our good
Offices in bringing about the desirable result
you have described, nothing could give me
more pleasure than TO devote my best services
to il. To be instrumental in terminating the |
evils Of civil war, and in substituting in their
stead the blessings Of peace, is divine privl- |
ego. Every Government, and the people Of
all countries, should feel it their highest hap
piness to enjoy an opportunity Of thus mani |
Testing their love Of each other, and their in |
terest in the general principles which apply to
them all as members Of the common family Of
man.
"Your letter, and that Of Gen. Houston,
commander-in-chef Of the Texan army, will
be made the basis Of an early interview with |
the Mexican minister at Washington. They |
will hasten my return 10 Washington, to which |
place will Get out in few days, expecting to |
reach it by the LIST Of October. In The mean
time hope Mexico and Texas, feeling that
wa, is the greatest Of calamitics, will pause be-
fore another campaign is undertaken, and can
add to the number Of those scenes Of blood ,
shed which have already marked the progress
Of their contest, and have given 60 much pain
TO their Christian friends throughout the world.
This is sent under cover to Gen. Houston, who
will give il a safe conveyance TO you.
| am respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
ANDREW JACKSON"
ITO Gen. ANTONIO LorEz De SANTA Anna"
Thee, sir, is the opinion Of Old Hickory,
honestly and frankly expressed. But what
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