The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-21

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you VII perceive that, while THIS goy-rn-asnt ao 80. :.
intend to interfere between Mexico AID Californj.
would vigorously ntorposs to proven. the Ia.t "
becoming either q British or French colonv ~. 90,
endesvor u ascertain whether Mexico hs, env 49,,
ton OF csdipg t to one or the other power and an
such design exists you will exert all your eueress 20
prevent an act, which, If consammated would n, 90
fraught with danger to the best interests Of the United
states On this subject you may freely correspond
fall into improper hands.
The possession Of the bay and harbor ofsan Frsrcsc
AL Important to tbs United States Tbs advantages
to us Of its acquisition striking that Il would be-
waists OF time to epumerats them hero IL all these
should be turned against our country by the cesson
Of osnornia to Great Britsin principal commercial
rival val the come quenc,s would be most disastrous
Inc government OF California Is now but nominslIy
dependent on Mexico and it is more than doubtful
wnethsr her authority viii b, reinstated Under
these circumstances it In the de,jrs OF the
that you should your beat efforts to obtain css.,o
.i mat province from Mexico to the United states :
s you accomplish this object, you would render i'm
Ieneo SERVICE 10 your country and estabIsn an
ehviaole reputation for yourself Money wond he
n ,ooJeet, Ehen compared with the value of the ao
qiIssioh Suii the attempt must hs made with ereat
ptuisnco and caution and in such manner e. st -,
alarm the Jealousy ofths Msxcxn governmsnt shouiS
YOU ser sounding the Mexican authorities on tho .ub
Jecs di.eover prospect of succes tina P, asisant a
not hesitate to give in addition 10 thu sEsnm nto r
The Just claims of our cilztns on Msxoo tyartv ~
millions of dollars for the cesslon should Won - ~
expediept you ars authorized to offer this .un Yar
harm, axt..
tt Of New Mexico to the Pacific Ocean or frao mi
other point on its western boundary which wonId s,
brace Monterey within limits n Monterey cannot
90 oosaintd, you may, IL peces.sry, in addition
to the assumption Of these claims, eG,r TWEEN.
ty millions OF dollars for any boundary com
moncipg ct any point this western line Of
New Mexico sud running duo 3 rt to the Pacific 40 ma
TO Include the bay ead hsrbor of San Francisco Tho
larger the territory south of this bay the better or
copss. when speak OF any point on the ,ya.tsrn r.
dAry of New Mexico 1t Understood that from the Del
NoTte 20 thas pom our boundary shall run according
b at,tb
need scarcely add, that In authorizing the offer of fyo
millions or twenty-five millions or twenty millions of
Goiiars THESE are 70 DO considered maximum sums
II you can accomplish sther Of the tjscts contemplated
ror ie,s amount, 90 much moro satisfactory will 1t
The views and wishes Ct the President are now S.for,
you and much at last must bs left to your own Jj.cre
zion II you can accomplish any Of the specific Oh
ects which have been presented In thee nsruotions
you are authorized to conclude treaty to that effect
y1u cannot, AFTER you nave ascertausd what Is prac
oaoe you will ask for further Instructions and ttsy
shall bo Immediately communicated
Your mission Is of the most delicate and
whch has ever been conhdsd to citizen Of the United
Seates The people to whom you will be sent are pro-
verbsy jealous; and they have been irrated against
the United states, by recent events, and the In
uisue of foreign powers. TO conciate their good
VIII Is indispensable TO your success. l need not
warn you against wounding their national vsnity
You may probably havo to endure their upjust
approaches with eqaanimy. 1t would be difc ut to
80 fcebea1d distracted power Mexico This refeo-
ton will teach you to hear and forbear muoh for the
sake Of accomplishing the great Of your mission
Mexico and the President reposes implicit confidence
In your patriotism segacty and ability to restore tho
ancient relations OF friendship between the two repub
lies.
Herewith, you will also receive your full powers to
conclude treaty, together with two mapsths Ar
rowsmiths and the other Emory's-on which are do
signsted the limits Of New Mexico.
You VIII Keep the Department advised Of your pro-
gress, as often as safe opportunities may offer.
You ere aware that Congress- at their last session.
made the following appropriation
D." For paying the April and July instruments Of tho
Mexican ipdenuits, due in 1874 tho Of two hun
dred and seventyfv thousand dollars: provided It
sha he ascertaned to the satisfaction OF tho American
governme ut that said instamsnts have been paid by
the Mexican government to tho agent appointed by the
United states to receive the same in such ss to
discharge all claim the Mexican government and
said agent to be delinquent In remtting the money
the United StatesD
Tho whole transaction between Emilio Voes
Esquire, the agent Of the United States, ana
the Mexican authorities is yet involved In mys-
terry which this government has not been able to
unravel You will endeavor with little delay
possbe to ascertain the state of the case In re-
ation to the alleged payment Of these instruments by
tbs Mexican government to our agent and give ths
department. the earliest information on the subject.
copy OF his receipt ought to DO obtained ifpossble
| am Sir, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
JOHN SLIDELL. Esq
Envoy Extraordinary and Mipister Plenpotentiary
from the United States to Mexics.