Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-06-03


evnced the part of the Senate and Government OF the
United States in introducing such notifications, it pesum-
the other han they not OF such Importance that
they should aside the treaty believe the contrary,
that ii ought 10 be ratified upon the terms in which it
has already received the sanction Of the American Government
My opinion is greatly strengthened by the fact that
negotiation is neither expected considered possible, much
less could another be brought forward upon basis more ia
vorablc for the republic.
The character of the address, and the that you
will find in such documents will be laid before you by the
Minister of Foreign Relations all necessary data, do not per-
init enlarge further upon the treaty. to obtrude obser
vsions which will doubtless TO you IN your examna
ton OF the subject But allow to assure you that 1t Is
vain fear much less unavoabe estimate OF the moral and
physical strength Of the Mexican people, which compels me to
decide in favor of peace Nothing could be unounded
have lived long enough TO witness the heroic efforts which
the nation made sustain unequal contest OF eleven years.
and at last achieve its independence In the same civil
able to observe the and elements of that peo
pie which with valor and energy. In the foreign
have just witnessed though in but few engagements have
observed the courage and rmness Of soldiers when
manded by chiefs of In whom they had confidence
and have all remarked that the would have had alto
geher different result had lhe army and the national guards
been properly organized Ihaye believed neither do
believe that the republic is absolutely incapable of
tnuing the war; and afording example which might be
transmitted with glory to Posterity.
But with the same frankness and good faith must say that
convinced that the condition in which we are, with all
its attendant circumstances mperouy calls for peace be-
cause statesmen affirm discussion upon the subject Of
is not which be submitted to proofs adven-
tuous atempts-hat the desire for military glory
y the continuance of the present caames and above ALL
Of the distance of the territories ceded and through
want of national marine, it cannot be reasonably expected
that the result Of would be fortunate negotiation that
would territory entire well persuaded that
loss would be greater that there could no excuse for
the conduct of the Government and OF Congress it did
guard against and terrible evils There is nothing
in this opinion which not in strict conformity with TRUTH
and passion only designate it imid exaggerated
l of Ne I'm
neither is it within the power Of the most vigorous admnistra
ton distances disappear in territory of such vast
extent and to gather the central population upon points along
the shores OF the and the neighhorng frontiers.
The arguments which are advanced at this day against
peace of the character with those put forth ls45
First, against the acknowledgment Of the independence
Texas and subsequently against the negotiations with the Uni
ted States which the administration Of that year sought
establish.
We have occasion this day lament that the peace policy
did not that time prevail Those who opposed it
have been since undeceived but te enlightenment has
been able TO exempt the republic from misfortune. Tardy ard
barren the lesson was ought TO forget it and
gentlemen win not forget it bu let make glorious
effort that our children may not curse our memories
Contemplate for moment the confusion and anarchy in
which should behold country involved if the foreign
should be continued All the germs of discord would in
be aroused and the flame the passions every where
kinded We already made bel deeply social
DISCRIMINATION, the insecurity of and highways the
paralysis of every branch of public wealth. and the general
| wretchedness OF the people.
The State Of Yucatan, presenting such of devasa
and barbay has been subject much pain and regret
to the Government and the hat in its present stua
ton il could extend the aid which humanity demanded
The native population has proclaimed he determination of the
white race committed excuses which shrink from recount
ing and having taken possession OF the principal cities there
scarcely left the families the port Of Campeachy
place themselves under from the savage hordes
not ceased employ my thoughts upon such
could be adopted for the safety Of that portion of terrific
; but what the Government do under present circum
stances
Whatever fate Providence may have in reserve for our I'M
happy country, is left for us gentlemen, place her the
road to prosperity pcace is made, and the nation has il in
its power to effect proper organization if with the extend
ed experience from which have learned much factions
disorder and generalization prevail shall be held
sponbe for such scandals As cannot oesee the
future destiny Of the people but labor with recttude
and prudence complying with the august duties imposed upon
by the law and by country, perhaps peace will fix the
limit Of disorders, and be the commencement Of
epoch forming glorious contrast TO the unfortunate years
which preceded il.
The present commoon 10 the world be attended with
dangerous results here because the tendencies Of repub
lie evidently incline tranquility loyal ORDER the support Of
every branch Of industry and the general welfare, which
has until sought in vain If examine and profit by
the situation in which placed, and if construct
edce having disinerested patriotism FOR its foundation the
republic will be great, powerful and respected. The
psng and active system Of neghbor who already have
immense territory govern and preserve, will be restrain
ed by those ideas OF justice and international right which will
shall look 10 rupture and pave the way for sacri
fees and caamties believe, gentlemen that the
y Of Guadalupe if the present generation will profit by H.
has placed imperishabe seal upon the nationality Of
Mexico.
You may hater yourselves, gentlemen, with having been
summoned decide upon the greatest question presented since
the achievement Of independence-o maintain with all
your decision and wisdom the dignity and influence which
should surround nation and TO such laws the
don OF every class Of the people may require vigorous
and just system Of legislation is demsndedone that will ban
sh forever those abuses which compatible with form Of
government. 0bs,nscy in following the without
having sautary reforms demanded from time 10
time by the administration Of public affairs would be
eternal loss make unworthy Of the gratitude of the nation
and stain the titles acquired in 1871 The Constitutional
Government which is about TO be established and the duties
OF which will be discharged by citizen distinguished for his
virtues and beloved by bis compaos will second efforts,
and the time give character the nation. He will
suggest such as his opinion, should be adopted
inspire general confidence without which there exist
neither union true liberty.
So far myself have but little say, because
the policy Of the Government in the circumstances which
has been obliged to encounter, is known to all have re-
spected the institutions Of the republic and sustained them
agains, that revolutionary spirit by which they have more than
been threatened have perccued one, and nothing
has been further from the Of my administration than
the adoption Of measures against political opinions have
initiated and concluded peace, and the republic which, up
the occupation OF the capital seemed destined to complete
dissolution and 10 prolonged has neither lost Its unity
nor the hope Of lasting and durable reorganization.
IT, notwithstanding my ardent wishes and anxiety, has
been impossible avoid the evils consequent upon the nva
son the misery and wetchedncs which the invaded States
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